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January 2023

Formula E

Edoardo Mortara: Diriyah "tests almost every aspect of a driver's skill"

By Nick Golding
January 24, 2023
2 Mins read

Edoardo Mortara is hoping to bounce back from a retirement at the opening race of the season in Mexico City, by scoring some points this weekend in Diriyah.

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Formula E

ABT Cupra's Thomas Biermaier has 'full confidence' despite 'additional challenge' of losing Robin Frijns

By Nick Golding
January 24, 2023
1 Mins read
ABT CUPRA Team Principal Thomas Biermaier recognises that this weekend’s Diriyah E-Prix double header will be a challenge without the injured Robin Frijns
Formula E

Kelvin van der Linde: "I've tried to prepare myself in the best way possible"

By Nick Golding
January 24, 2023
2 Mins read
Kelvin van der Linde is preparing to make his Formula E debut this weekend at the Diriyah E-Prix, with the South African having replaced the injured Robin Frijns.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Brad Perez rejoins Emerling-Gase for 2023 Xfinity

By Justin Nguyen
January 24, 2023
1 Mins read
Brad Pérez will once again race for Emerling-Gase Motorsports in the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series starting at COTA. Other starts are planned at (to quote Pérez), “idk yet”, “we will figure it out”, and “yeah” (all TBA).
NASCAR Cup SeriesProjekt E

Brad Keselowski to sport Ken Block Projekt E livery at NASCAR Phoenix test

By Justin Nguyen
January 24, 2023
2 Mins read
For NASCAR Cup testing at Phoenix this week, Brad Keselowski’s #6 RFK Ford Mustang will sport a tribute to Ken Block’s rallycross Ford Fiesta that he ran in the Projekt E series in 2020.
Formula 1

Signing Long Term Contract with Williams ‘One of the Best Feelings’ – Alexander Albon

By Paul Hensby
January 24, 2023
2 Mins read
Alexander Albon is pleased to have job security for the first time in his Formula 1 career thanks to the long-term contract he signed with Williams early on during the 2022 season.
Formula 1

Aston Martin Development has ‘Come a long way’ since Racing Point Days - Lance Stroll

By Paul Hensby
January 24, 2023
2 Mins read
Lance Stroll says Aston Martin would not have been able to improve their car as much as they did in 2022 in their precious guise as Racing Point.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Tyler Reddick to run "select (Xfinity) races" for Sam Hunt Racing

By Justin Nguyen
January 24, 2023
1 Mins read
2× NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Tyler Reddick will make his first starts in the series as a Toyota driver when he runs a part-time slate for Sam Hunt Racing.
Formula 1

AlphaTauri’s Franz Tost discusses interest in signing Schumacher: "I would actually have liked to have Mick in the car"

By Ashley Cline
January 24, 2023
1 Mins read
AlphaTauri Team Principal Franz Tost said that he considered Mick Schumacher to be a contender for a seat at the team before signing Nyck de Vries for 2023.
Formula E

Jaguar's James Barclay Hails Riyadh Street Circuit as 'Formidable'

By Nick Golding
January 23, 2023
2 Mins read
Jaguar Team Principal James Barclay is hoping that his side can build on what they learnt at the Mexico City E-Prix this weekend in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Formula E

Sam Bird 'can't quite believe' Diriyah E-Prix 'is my 100th race'

By Nick Golding
January 23, 2023
2 Mins read
This week’s Diriyah E-Prix will mark Sam Bird’s 100th race in Formula E, with the British driver hopeful of claiming a good result to celebrate.
Formula E

Mahindra's Frederic Bertrand Labels Diriyah E-Prix as 'Another Important Race Weekend'

By Nick Golding
January 23, 2023
1 Mins read
Mahindra Racing started the Gen3 era of Formula E with pole position and a podium in Mexico City, with the hope being they can match this in Diriyah.
Formula E

Lucas di Grassi: "The main aim going into the next two rounds is to keep the momentum"

By Nick Golding
January 23, 2023
2 Mins read
Lucas Di Grassi is hoping to carry his strong performance in Mexico City into this weekend’s double header in Diriyah, with the Brazilian highlighting the significance of ‘momentum’.
Extreme E

Gary Paffett named McLaren XE Sporting Director

By Justin Nguyen
January 23, 2023
2 Mins read
Former DTM and Formula E driver Gary Paffett, who was Mercedes-EQ’s advisor until their absorption by McLaren, has been named Sporting Director of their Extreme E arm.
DakarRace of Champions

2023 Race of Champions: Stephane Peterhansel to demo Audi RS Q e-tron E2

By Justin Nguyen
January 23, 2023
2 Mins read
While his Dakar Rally team-mate Mattias Ekström and rival Sébastien Loeb compete at the Race of Champions, Stéphane Peterhansel will show off his Audi RS Q e-tron E2 in an exhibition there.
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2023 Race of Champions: Mattias Ekstrom, Johan Kristoffersson create Team Sweden

By Justin Nguyen
January 23, 2023
2 Mins read
Off-road aces Mattias Ekström and Johan Kristoffersson will comprise the Swedish welcoming party for the 2023 Race of Champions.
Formula E

Saudi-Lifestyle Brand CORE Announced as Title Partner of the Diriyah E-Prix

By Nick Golding
January 23, 2023
2 Mins read
Formula E have announced that Saudi-based lifestyle brand CORE will be the title partner of this week’s Diriyah E-Prix.
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