George Russell said he’s “taken a step backwards” from Friday practice after qualifying eighth for the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Sargeant was having ‘good day’ until ‘another hugely costly small mistake’
Formula 1
Posted onLogan Sargeant says he had made an encouraging start to his first race weekend at Suzuka until a high-speed crash put him out of qualifying.
Perez still not driving RB19 “naturally” despite improvements
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez says he’s still not fully comfortable at the wheel of his Red Bull, despite recent improvements in its handling.
O’Ward to drive for McLaren in Abu Dhabi practice and post-season test
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed Pato O’Ward will test for the team again during and after the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Point-less Aston Martin “expected a strong weekend in Singapore” – Alonso
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso says Aston Martin fell short of their expectations in Singapore, on a track they thought would suit their car.
Lawson feared he’d lose first points finish as Red Bull pair caught him
Formula 1
Posted onLiam Lawson did not believe his first Formula 1 points finish was possible until late in the Singapore Grand Prix.
Lawson ‘a little disappointed’ despite out-qualifying Red Bull pair
Formula 1
Posted onLiam Lawson felt he could have done even better in qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix despite beating both Red Bull drivers and his team mate.
Perez blames engine problem for Q2 elimination at Singapore Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez says an engine problem caused his early elimination from qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Norris “must be very frustrated” over Italian GP battle – Albon
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onAlex Albon believes Lando Norris must have been “very frustrated” by their battle at the Italian Grand Prix, as he failed to overtake the Williams driver.
Bearman wins as Vesti retirement leaves Pourchaire poised to clinch title
Formula 2
Posted onOliver Bearman won a stop-start Formula 2 feature race in Monza which finished under a Safety Car, while Theo Pourchaire put one hand on the championship crown.
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.
Edgar claims first F3 win in finale as Prema seal teams’ title
Formula 3
Posted onJonny Edgar clinched his first Formula 3 victory after a last-lap restart in the season-closing feature race at Monza.
Vesti out-runs Martins after two Safety Car periods for crucial sprint race win
Formula 2
Posted onFrederik Vesti won the Formula 2 sprint race in Monza to reduce his championship deficit to leader Theo Pourchaire.
How a WhatsApp message from Alonso put Bortoleto on course for the F3 title
Formula 3
Posted onNew FIA Formula 3 champion Gabriel Bortoleto said a 10-minute WhatsApp message from manager Fernando Alonso helped him at a crucial moment.
Colapinto beats new champion Bortoleto to Monza sprint race win
Formula 3
Posted onFranco Colapinto won the Formula 3 sprint race in Monza with champion Gabriel Bortoleto gaining six positions to finish on the podium.
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.
Novalak claims first F2 victory as championship leaders crash out at Zandvoort
Formula 2
Posted onCrashes for championship leaders Theo Pourchaire and Frederik Vesti opened the door for Clement Novalak to clinch his maiden Formula 2 win.
Lawson learned he’d make Dutch GP debut during the drivers’ briefing
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onLiam Lawson revealed he got the call-up for his Formula 1 debut halfway through the drivers’ briefing on Friday.
Albon credits headwind for shock result in Dutch GP qualifying
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onAlexander Albon revealed a convenient headwind was key to him claiming a shock second-row start for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Formula 2 Zandvoort sprint race abandoned after pile-up and heavy rain
Formula 2
Posted onThe Formula 2 sprint race in Zandvoort has been abandoned following a red flag due to a crash amid persistent rain at the circuit.