Ashley Cline, Author at The Checkered Flag

Alfa Romeo Technical Director Jan Monchaux was pleased with the result of the team’s testing in Bahrain, achieving solid reliability and mileage across the three days.

Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas “satisfied” with running at Bahrain testing, noting improvements in car since last year

By Ashley Cline

February 27, 2023

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Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas said that “the car felt good” after completing both his programmes at pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Formula 1

Zhou Guanyu “happy” with outcome of Bahrain testing, topping the timesheets Friday

By Ashley Cline

February 27, 2023

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Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu was pleased to take the fastest lap on Friday, and is feeling comfortable with C43 after extensive mileage.

Formula 1

Max Verstappen leads the pack after day one of Bahrain testing

By Ashley Cline

February 24, 2023

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With Current World Champion Max Verstappen leading Fernando Alonso on Thursday, Formula 1 is back on track with pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Formula 1

Pierre Gasly “eager to see the potential and capabilities of the A523” at Bahrain testing

By Ashley Cline

February 22, 2023

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After the launch of A523, Alpine’s Pierre Gasly discusses the excitement of joining a new team and beginning the next chapter of his career with the start of the 2023 season.

Formula 1

Esteban Ocon excited to hit the track with A523: “I’m certainly ready to go racing again”

By Ashley Cline

February 22, 2023

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Alpine’s Esteban Ocon looks forward to seeing the team’s new livery on track in Bahrain as the 2023 season begins to ramp up.

Formula 1

Alpine’s Laurent Rossi looks ahead to 2023 with A523 launch: “Alpine is climbing up and will continue to do so”

By Ashley Cline

February 20, 2023

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Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi praises efforts of the team in the production of A523 and discusses the progress Alpine has made since its debut in 2021.

Formula 1

Alpine’s Otmar Szafnauer outlines goals for upcoming season: “At a minimum, we must finish in fourth”

By Ashley Cline

February 20, 2023

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After the launch of A523, Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer discussed the team’s next steps in 2023 as part of their 100-race plan.

Formula 1

Ferrari’s Enrico Gualtieri gives insight on SF-23 power unit modifications: Reliability was “our Achilles' heel last season”

By Ashley Cline

February 15, 2023

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Scuderia Ferrari Head of Power Unit Area Enrico Gualtieri said that the team made adjustments to their power unit over the winter break with the aim of improving reliability.

Formula 1

Ferrari’s Enrico Cardile discusses “completely redesigned” SF-23

By Ashley Cline

February 15, 2023

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Scuderia Ferrari Head of Chassis Area Enrico Cardile gives insight on the major changes seen in this year’s SF-23.

Formula 1

Carlos Sainz reflects on Ferrari launch: SF-23 "certainly looks like another step forward"

By Ashley Cline

February 15, 2023

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Scuderia Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz discusses the team’s unique car launch and his confidence in the competitive potential of SF-23.

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Alpine’s Otmar Szafnauer reflects on Ocon’s three penalties in Bahrain: “Operationally, we must do better”

Pierre Gasly: Points in Bahrain a “great way to mark my debut with Alpine”

Günther Steiner: “All-in-all we’re making good progress in learning about the car”

Kevin Magnussen feels Haas is “in a decent spot” after Friday running in Bahrain

Pirelli’s Mario Isola discusses new six-compound tyre range, redesigned C1 tyre

Charles Leclerc: Ferrari “made some good steps forward” on set-up during testing

Alfa Romeo’s Jan Monchaux: “I feel we’ve prepared for the season as best as we could”

Valtteri Bottas “satisfied” with running at Bahrain testing, noting improvements in car since last year

Zhou Guanyu “happy” with outcome of Bahrain testing, topping the timesheets Friday

Max Verstappen leads the pack after day one of Bahrain testing

Pierre Gasly “eager to see the potential and capabilities of the A523” at Bahrain testing

Esteban Ocon excited to hit the track with A523: “I’m certainly ready to go racing again”

Alpine’s Laurent Rossi looks ahead to 2023 with A523 launch: “Alpine is climbing up and will continue to do so”

Alpine’s Otmar Szafnauer outlines goals for upcoming season: “At a minimum, we must finish in fourth”

Ferrari’s Enrico Gualtieri gives insight on SF-23 power unit modifications: Reliability was “our Achilles' heel last season”

Ferrari’s Enrico Cardile discusses “completely redesigned” SF-23

Carlos Sainz reflects on Ferrari launch: SF-23 "certainly looks like another step forward"

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