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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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Charles Leclerc on newly-launched SF-23: “Seeing it in front of us for the first time just feels amazing”

By Ashley Cline
February 15, 2023
1 Mins read

Scuderia Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc discusses driving SF-23 at the team’s Fiorano car launch and the team’s goals for the 2023 season.

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Formula 1

Ferrari revs up SF-23 at Valentine’s Day launch in Fiorano

By Ashley Cline
February 14, 2023
1 Mins read
With the launch and first laps of Scuderia Ferrari’s SF-23, Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur hopes to see the team contend for the championship in 2023.
Formula 1

Fernando Alonso believes future teammate Stroll has championship potential: “He has the speed, and he has the talent”

By Ashley Cline
February 10, 2023
2 Mins read
Two-Time World Champion Fernando Alonso praised Lance Stroll’s talent and skill, suggesting he has what it takes to achieve a title in the future.
Formula 1

Max Verstappen on return to Drive to Survive season five: “I hope that they understood my message”

By Ashley Cline
February 6, 2023
2 Mins read
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen participated in an interview with Netflix for season five of Drive to Survive after sitting out on last year’s installment.
Formula 1

Pierre Gasly “confident” that experience, shift in mindset will allow for smooth transition to Alpine

By Ashley Cline
February 3, 2023
2 Mins read
Pierre Gasly said that “clearer ideas” of how to perform and an “open mind” will help him succeed as he makes the jump to Alpine in 2023.
Formula 1

Red Bull’s Christian Horner: Cost-cap penalty has driven team to become more “efficient and effective”

By Ashley Cline
February 1, 2023
2 Mins read
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner said that the penalty for going over the cost-cap in 2021 has required the team to adapt and become more “disciplined.”
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PKN Orlen to partner with AlphaTauri as lead sponsor

By Ashley Cline
January 30, 2023
1 Mins read
Scuderia AlphaTauri announced their partnership with PKN Orlen as principal sponsor ahead of the 2023 season.
Formula 1

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff: “I would see Lewis and George on a par in 2022”

By Ashley Cline
January 28, 2023
2 Mins read
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff said that he sees Lewis Hamilton and George Russell as equally competitive after the 2022 season, and that he will ensure that any rivalry between the two won’t be a detriment to the outfit.
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 1

Carlos Sainz on Ferrari’s championship chances in 2023: “I do feel like with a perfect year, it should be possible”

By Ashley Cline
January 18, 2023
2 Mins read
Hoping to be in contention for a title in 2023, Carlos Sainz shares points of improvement for the upcoming season after a turbulent year for the Scuderia.
Formula 1

Toto Wolff has “no doubts” that James Vowles has the skills necessary to “become a fantastic Team Principal”

By Ashley Cline
January 14, 2023
1 Mins read
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff looks back on James Vowles’ time as Motorsport Strategy Director ahead of his move to Williams Racing.
Formula 1

James Vowles to assume role of Team Principal at Williams Racing

By Ashley Cline
January 14, 2023
1 Mins read
James Vowles is set to leave his current role of Motorsport Strategy Director at Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team to lead Williams Racing ahead of the 2023 season.
Formula 1

Sergio Perez looks to build on late-season performance and “fight for the title” in 2023

By Ashley Cline
January 10, 2023
1 Mins read
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez aims to build on the successes he had in 2022 and strive for championship contention this season.
Formula 1

Red Bull’s Christian Horner applauds 2022 regulation changes which fostered “25% more passes”

By Ashley Cline
January 7, 2023
2 Mins read
After an “incredible” season for the team, Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner said that the new technical regulations have proven to be good for the sport and allow for more exciting racing.
Formula 1

Andretti and General Motors announce partnership with intent to enter Formula 1

By Ashley Cline
January 5, 2023
2 Mins read
Andretti Global and General Motors will pursue entry into F1 through the FIA’s expression of interest process.
Formula 1

Mick Schumacher enters Mercedes ranks-- Reflecting on his career so far and what's next

By Ashley Cline
December 16, 2022
5 Mins read
A look at Mick Schumacher’s two years in F1 with Haas, and what the future may hold for the young German driver as Mercedes reserve.
Formula 1

Williams’ Dave Robson: Post-season testing “sets us up nicely for the break before we hit the track again early next year”

By Ashley Cline
November 29, 2022
1 Mins read
Williams Head of Vehicle Performance Dave Robson was pleased with Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant’s efforts and the data the team collected at the Pirelli post-season test.
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