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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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James Allison Keen for Mercedes to Focus on Recovery Despite Recent Form Slide

By Paul Hensby
December 19, 2023
3 Mins read
Mercedes need to focus on recovering their form and returning to winning ways rather than dwelling on the recent past, according to technical director James Allison.
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Shwartzman Bidding for AF Corse Hypercar Drive Alongside 2024 Ferrari Reserve Commitments

By Paul Hensby
December 19, 2023
2 Mins read
Robert Shwartzman is hopeful of having a World Endurance Championship drive alongside his Formula 1 reserve driver role with Ferrari in 2024.
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Red Bull's giant conundrum: What do they need in a second driver?

By Nick Golding
December 18, 2023
2 Mins read
Sergio Pérez claimed second in the 2023 standings but still received significant criticism.
Formula 1

Ferrari Confirm 2024 Challenger Release Date

By Nick Golding
December 17, 2023
2 Mins read
Ferrari are set to unveil their 2024 challenger one day before Valentine’s Day, which is their traditional release date.
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Bearman will look to Emulate Piastri’s Preparations Ahead of his own Future F1 Promotion

By Paul Hensby
December 17, 2023
2 Mins read
Oliver Bearman knows he will need to prepare as much as he can in order to be ready to race in Formula 1, and says the way Oscar Piastri did it shows what he needs to do.
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Renault ‘Courageous’ with Engine Development Focus but ‘Ran out of Time’ to match Rivals – Harman

By Paul Hensby
December 17, 2023
2 Mins read
Renault might still be behind when it comes to horsepower with its power unit, but Alpine Technical Director Matt Harman said they were ‘courageous’ with its design.
Formula 1

McLaren’s 2023 Progress Gives Sainz Confidence Ferrari can close gap to Red Bull

By Paul Hensby
December 17, 2023
2 Mins read
Carlos Sainz Jr. believes Ferrari can close the gap to Red Bull in 2024, with the Spaniard highlighting McLaren’s progress during 2023 as proof of what can be done.
Formula 1

Ferrari Expectations ‘a Bit Too High’ Heading into 2023 Season - Frédéric Vasseur

By Paul Hensby
December 9, 2023
2 Mins read
Frédéric Vasseur says Ferrari needed to change its targets early on in 2023 after it became clear they were not in a position to challenge Red Bull for the championship.
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Doohan Rejects 2024 Racing Opportunities in a bid for 2025 Formula 1 Race Seat

By Paul Hensby
December 9, 2023
1 Mins read
Jack Doohan has revealed he has turned down chances to race in other categories next season as he focuses on forcing his way into Formula 1 in 2025.
Formula 1

'Motivated' AlphaTauri no Longer feeling like a Red Bull Junior Team – Daniel Ricciardo

By Paul Hensby
December 9, 2023
2 Mins read
Daniel Ricciardo believes AlphaTauri should no longer be regarded as a junior team to championship winning Red Bull Racing, and he says the team are heading in all the right directions.
Formula 1

Ocon Rues Inconsistency during 2023 Season after Missing out on Top Ten Championship Finish

By Paul Hensby
December 7, 2023
1 Mins read
Esteban Ocon scored only fifty-eight points in 2023 and ended twelfth in the final championship standings, with the Frenchman believing a lack of consistency cost him dearly.
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

Pirelli to Analyse Tyres and Supply Information to FIA after 'Demanding' Qatar Weekend

By Paul Hensby
October 11, 2023
1 Mins read
Pirelli thanked the FIA, teams and drivers for allowing temporary solutions to be found to counter the tyre integrity issues identified during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend.
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