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Ashley Cline

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Formula 1 Writer and Student Journalist based in Florida, U.S.A.
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Formula 1

Reviewing the resurgence of McLaren, what’s to come in 2024

By Ashley Cline
December 23, 2023
4 Mins read

All eyes were on McLaren F1 Team’s impressive turn-around in 2023, going from the back of the pack to consistent podiums over the course of the season. What can they achieve in the year to come?

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Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton: Post-race disqualification “doesn't take away from the progress we've made”

By Ashley Cline
October 26, 2023
2 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from the United States Grand Prix due to a technical regulation violation, and lost out on a second place result.
Formula 1

Max Verstappen takes 50th Grand Prix victory in Austin

By Ashley Cline
October 26, 2023
2 Mins read
Verstappen led a charging Hamilton to take the win at the United States Grand Prix after struggling under braking throughout the race.
Formula 1

McLaren’s Andrea Stella: “We must remain with our feet on the ground” after double podium in Qatar

By Ashley Cline
October 13, 2023
1 Mins read
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella reflects on a “very strong” weekend in Qatar, with a double podium result and record-breaking pit stop.
Formula 1

Oscar Piastri: Qatar “was definitely the hardest race I’ve had in my life”

By Ashley Cline
October 12, 2023
2 Mins read
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri secured a double podium at the Qatar Grand Prix after withstanding hot conditions and “flat-out” running strategy.
Formula 1

Max Verstappen leads Russell, Hamilton to secure pole position in Qatar

By Ashley Cline
October 6, 2023
4 Mins read
Max Verstappen took pole position at Lusail International Circuit ahead of Mercedes, while McLaren lost out on top four starting positions due to track limits.
Formula 1

FIA approves Andretti application to enter Formula 1

By Ashley Cline
October 4, 2023
1 Mins read
Andretti was the only prospective team to be approved by the FIA, and the application will now be passed to Formula One Management.
Formula 1

McLaren's Andrea Stella: "It's important to acknowledge how far we have come in the season"

By Ashley Cline
October 3, 2023
1 Mins read
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella said that the team is committed to improving through to the end of the season after a milestone double podium in Japan.
Formula 1

Lando Norris: MCL60 pace "encouraging" going into final races of 2023

By Ashley Cline
October 2, 2023
2 Mins read
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri enter the Qatar Grand Prix after securing a double podium in Suzuka.
Formula 1

Pirelli's Mario Isola: "Suzuka is as demanding on tyres as it is on drivers"

By Ashley Cline
September 20, 2023
2 Mins read
Pirelli will bring the C1, C2 and C3 tyres to Suzuka, a track that places significant loads on the tyres and is highly abrasive.
Formula 1

Carlos Sainz takes second consecutive pole position after unpredictable qualifying in Singapore

By Ashley Cline
September 16, 2023
4 Mins read
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz led the pack with an impressive showing in Singapore while Red Bull suffered a Q2 double elimination.
Formula 1

Alfa Romeo’s Alessandro Alunni Bravi on Singapore upgrade: “Hopefully it’ll help us in the chase for more points finishes” 

By Ashley Cline
September 14, 2023
1 Mins read
Alfa Romeo Team Representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi lays out the team’s goals for Singapore and races to come.
Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas: “We just need to keep pushing for any opportunity to score”

By Ashley Cline
September 14, 2023
2 Mins read
After adding a point to the tally in Monza, Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu hope to find success in Singapore with a new package being implemented.
Formula 1

Pirelli’s Mario Isola: Marina Bay layout change “could create an overtaking opportunity”

By Ashley Cline
September 13, 2023
1 Mins read
Pirelli Motorsport Director Mario Isola discusses how the elimination of turns sixteen through nineteen might influence this year’s Singapore Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Lando Norris on eighth place in Monza: “I think it was the best we could have done”

By Ashley Cline
September 7, 2023
2 Mins read
McLaren’s Lando Norris finished the Italian Grand Prix in the points, while team-mate Oscar Piastri fell out of the top ten after a late-race collision with Lewis Hamilton.
Formula 1

Ferrari’s Frédéric Vasseur: “SF-23 lived up to our expectations” in Monza

By Ashley Cline
September 5, 2023
1 Mins read
Ferrari Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur was proud to have put on a “good show” for their supportive home crowd at the Italian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Carlos Sainz secures podium in Monza after thrilling battles with Red Bulls, Leclerc: “P3 was the maximum today”

By Ashley Cline
September 4, 2023
2 Mins read
Scuderia Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc earned third and fourth place respectively after an exciting Italian Grand Prix.
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