Lewis Hamilton apologised to Oscar Piastri after being penalised for the collision between the pair in the Italian Grand Prix.
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Ferrari “would have been silly” not to bring bespoke car update for Monza
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari insist it was not a purely “sentimental” decision to bring a bespoke update for their car to their home race at Monza.
Little enthusiasm for return of F1’s Alternative Tyre Allocation among drivers
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1’s Alternative Tyre Allocation split opinion amongst the top three qualifiers at the Italian Grand Prix.
Alonso surprised ‘very strong’ Ferrari are ‘still behind us in the championship’
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari should not be trailing Aston Martin in the constructors championship given how competitive their car is, says Fernando Alonso.
Norris describes struggle with “constant pain” in back since last year
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris says changes made to Formula 1 cars in recent years have contributed to the severe back pain he started to suffer from last season.
Double Q1 elimination “not good enough” for Alpine, say Gasly and Ocon
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon both say their Q1 eliminations in qualifying were reflective of their performance level at Monza.
Russell improved his qualifying form by “accepting the pace of the car”
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says he has turned around his recent dip in qualifying form by accepting the limits of his car’s performance.
Hamilton struggling with “hard to optimise” Mercedes at Monza
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said there’s “nothing easy” about Mercedes’ car after qualifying eighth on the grid for the Italian Grand Prix.
Ferrari’s Monza pole ‘no surprise when you look at their rear wing’ – Verstappen
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen said Ferrari’s pole position for the Italian Grand Prix came as no surprise to him given the differences between their cars.
Stroll laments “worst session ever” after qualifying last at Monza
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLance Stroll said qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix had been the worst session of his career after being eliminated in the first round.
Team principals welcome FIA’s technical directive on flexible bodywork
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onTeam principals have welcomed a technical directive from the FIA for the Singapore Grand Prix clamping down on so-called ‘flexi-wings’.
Mercedes “optimistic” of challenging Red Bull for 2024 F1 title
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes say they are optimistic of their chances of being able to challenge Red Bull for the 2024 world championship.
Verstappen exclusive: I’m not here to win seven titles or race until I’m 40
Interview
Posted onMax Verstappen tells RaceFans he doesn’t plan to race until he’s 40 like Lewis Hamilton – and isn’t bothered if people don’t give him credit for his success.
“We’ve missed a lot of big chances this year,” admits Stroll
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLance Stroll is hoping Aston Martin’s improved form means he will have a chance to end his podium drought soon.
Hamilton’s new deal ‘good for F1’, say fellow champions Verstappen and Alonso
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onWorld champions Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso have welcomed news Lewis Hamilton will race in F1 until at least the end of 2025.
Verstappen trashes “b*******” theory Red Bull’s car was designed to suit him
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says claims Red Bull’s car is designed to suit him rather than his team mate are “b*******”. Sergio Perez says he’s driving at an “extreme” level.
Hamilton’s new deal gives Russell confidence Mercedes will win again
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes driver George Russell says team mate Lewis Hamilton extending his contract is a sign the team will be stronger in the years to come.
Verstappen rejects Gasly’s claim Italian GP will be ‘trickiest for him to win’
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has dismissed Pierre Gasly’s claim that Monza will be a more difficult track for Red Bull to win on this weekend.
“Too early to say” if podium signals return to form for Aston Martin – Alonso
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso returned to the podium for the first time in five races last weekend but is not yet sure Aston Martin are back to their best.
Perez is ‘doing his job and will be our driver in 2024’, Horner insists
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner insists Sergio Perez has met expectations this year and dismissed claims he could be replaced next season.