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Alpine’s Otmar Szafnauer: “We’re making steps in the right direction towards our targets”

By Paul Hensby

March 25, 2023

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Whilst a double points finish was good in Saudi Arabia, Otmar Szafnauer says there is still more to come from Alpine in the upcoming races as they bring updates to their A523.

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Esteban Ocon: “We must not be completely satisfied with where we are at the moment”

By Paul Hensby

March 25, 2023

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Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly both brought home points for Alpine in last Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but both feel more is to come from the car this year.

Ferrari’s Frédéric Vasseur: “Overall, we can’t be satisfied” with Jeddah result

By Ashley Cline

March 25, 2023

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Ferrari Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur debriefs an underwhelming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for the Scuderia.

Carlos Sainz dissatisfied with performance in Jeddah: “We know the car is not where we want it to be at the moment”

By Ashley Cline

March 25, 2023

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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc felt that SF-23 didn’t meet expectations for pace on race day at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff: “We've seen that our development is heading in the way we want”

By Paul Hensby

March 24, 2023

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Toto Wolff and Andrew Shovlin look back at a more positive weekend for Mercedes in Saudi Arabia despite another race without a podium.

George Russell: “When you put the hard work in and it pays dividends”

By Paul Hensby

March 24, 2023

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George Russell says Mercedes’ pace in Saudi Arabia was better than in Bahrain and it gives him confidence heading into the rest of the season.

Permane Calls for Rethink over ‘Draconian’ Style Penalties for Grid Box Positioning Offences

By Paul Hensby

March 22, 2023

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With grid positions difficult to see on board the modern day Formula 1 cars, Alpine’s Alan Permane has called penalties handed out so far in 2023 for being out of position on the grid as ‘draconian’.

Aston Martin’s Mike Krack: “The car has been competitive throughout the weekend”

By Paul Hensby

March 22, 2023

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Mike Krack says it is pleased that Aston Martin have secured two podium finishes in the opening two rounds of 2023 after Fernando Alonso’s third place in Jeddah.

Fernando Alonso: “It was my mistake at the start with the position on the grid”

By Paul Hensby

March 22, 2023

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Fernando Alonso took responsibility for starting in an incorrect position on the grid, but the Spaniard was pleased it still led to a podium finish in Saudi Arabia.

Red Bull’s Christian Horner: Jeddah performance represents “the epitome of a team performing at the top of their game”

By Ashley Cline

March 20, 2023

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Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner gave both Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen high praise for their “exemplary” performance at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Sergio Perez reflects on victory in Jeddah: “I had a wicked race”

By Ashley Cline

March 20, 2023

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Red Bull’s Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen rounded out the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend with another dominant one-two finish.

Fernando Alonso Loses, then regains 100th F1 Podium after Penalty Dramas

By Joe Briley

March 19, 2023

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Fernando Alonso lost then regained his 100th Formula 1 podium after a rather harsh ten second penalty handed to him post-race was overturned

Sergio Pérez Leads Second Consecutive Red Bull 1-2 in Jeddah

By Joe Briley

March 19, 2023

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Sergio Pérez won an explosive race in Saudi Arabia, which saw Max Verstappen climb up from fifteenth on the grid to finish on the podium.

Red Bull's Christian Horner: "Max has a mountain to climb"

By Joe Briley

March 19, 2023

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Christian Horner shares his thoughts after an action packed qualifying that saw Sergio Pérez take pole position but reigning champion Max Verstappen qualify fifteenth.

Sergio Pérez "very happy" After Securing Pole Position in Jeddah

By Joe Briley

March 19, 2023

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Sergio Pérez shares his thoughts after claiming a second pole position in Jeddah, while Max Verstappen had a horrid evening.

Sergio Pérez takes his second pole position at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit

By Olivia Dellar

March 18, 2023

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Sergio Pérez bags second career pole position at Jeddah after an early issue for weekend favourite Max Verstappen.

Verstappen leads Pérez to Claim a hat trick of sessions in Jeddah

By Olivia Dellar

March 18, 2023

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen tops off third free practice session with the fastest time lap of the weekend.

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