Nearing the end of his first season with Alfa Romeo, Valtteri Bottas sat down with RaceFans for an exclusive interview about what lies ahead for him and his team.
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‘I’ll always be that thorn in Domenicali’s side’: Hamilton isn’t done with F1, on or off-track
Interview
Posted onLewis Hamilton reveals the guilt he feels over his mistakes, his respect for Sebastian Vettel and how he’ll keep fighting for equality in F1 after he retires.
Hamilton “definitely” planning longer stay in F1 after tough 2022 campaign
2022 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton reveals his controversial 2021 title defeat and troubled 2022 campaign have motivated him to “stay longer” in F1.
Exclusive: Verstappen on racing outside F1, ‘the show’ – and how to win a championship
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onIn the final part of RaceFans’ exclusive interview, Max Verstappen discusses sprint races, endurance racing dreams and how Red Bull turned their 2022 around.
Exclusive: Verstappen on growing up in a racing family and inspiring a nation of fans
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onAhead of his home race weekend, Max Verstappen spoke exclusively to RaceFans about growing up with a racing father and mother – and becoming a Dutch motorsport hero.
Exclusive: How Verstappen’s “different mindset” unlocked his title-winning potential
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onOn the eve of his triumphant return home as world champion, Max Verstappen spoke exclusively to RaceFans about his title win, his racing family and the state of F1.
Interview: Magnussen on comeback nerves and being a different kind of F1 father
News Focus
Posted onRaceFans spoke to Kevin Magnussen about why he felt “nervous” ahead of his comeback and how he mixes being a parent with being a Formula 1 driver.
Exclusive: Albon on his successful return at Williams and learning to be “more selfish”
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has signed Alexander Albon to a new multi-year deal just half a year into his return. He told RaceFans how he’s learned to be “more selfish” since losing his Red Bull drive.
“Guenther has a unique style…” Schumacher on points, pressure and his team principal
2022 F1 season
Posted onAfter a couple of heavy crashes Mick Schumacher finally delivered his first points finishes. How does he assess his second season so far? RaceFans sat down with the Haas driver.
‘I’m deciding my future’: Ricciardo tells RaceFans he ‘still loves F1 more than anything’
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo tells RaceFans his future at McLaren is “in my control” and he is determined to turn his second difficult season at the team around.
Why Alfa Romeo’s CEO believes his team has “the best business model in Formula 1”
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe Alfa Romeo-branded Sauber team is heading for its best championship result in 10 years. CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato spoke to RaceFans.
‘It’s totally ridiculous’ not to follow FIA’s safety rules on underwear and jewellery
Interview
Posted onKris Nissen suffered burns to 35% of his body in a fiery 1988 sportscar crash. He told RaceFans F1 drivers should obey the FIA’s rules on underwear and jewellery.
Interview: F1 22 director talks EA, physics, penalties and more in this year’s game
Gaming
Posted onLee Mather, senior creative director for F1 22, tells RaceFans how EA’s arrival has influenced the game and what’s new for 2022.
“If you cut me in half, I’d be green” – Jessica Hawkins on life at Aston Martin
Interview
Posted onIn her second year as an Aston Martin F1 ambassador, Jessica Hawkins scored a breakthrough touring car win last month and returns to W Series this weekend.
‘I belong with Verstappen, Leclerc, Russell and Norris’ – Pierre Gasly exclusive interview
2022 F1 season
Posted onSpeaking exclusively to RaceFans, Pierre Gasly explains how he’s determined to earn a second shot in a Red Bull.
Q&A – Perez on driving a Newey car and having F1’s ‘best driver’ as a team mate
2021 F1 season
Posted onSergio Perez told RaceFans what he’s learned from his season with a new team, new car and Max Verstappen as a team mate.
Verstappen was mentally tough from his first day in an F1 car – Tost interview
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onThe first team principal to run Max Verstappen in Formula 1 is “convinced” he will win the championship this weekend.
Todt defied expectations as president – now he plans to “disappear” from FIA
RacingLines
Posted onFIA president Jean Todt, who will step down next week, reflected on his 12 years in the role in an exclusive interview for RaceFans.
Abu Dhabi promoter hoping for F1’s first title-deciding finale for five years
Interview
Posted onThe promoter of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is hoping this year’s world championship will be decided in next week’s finale on the overhauled Yas Marina circuit.
How fans’ designs inspired the team behind Yas Marina’s dramatic new layout
Interview
Posted onHow will the remodelled Yas Marina Circuit produce better racing? RaceFans spoke to two of the team behind the revamped track to find out.