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Carlos Sainz, F1

Sainz says deg as bad as 2022; Aston’s Bahrain pace concerning

Carlos Sainz reckons Ferrari's tyre degradation in Bahrain was as bad as it was seen in F1 2022, as he adds on Aston Martin's pace. Apart from the retirement of Charles Leclerc which raised questions...
Nico Hulkenberg, Kevin Magnussen

Hulkenberg recalls ice breaking moment with Magnussen from ’22

Nico Hulkenberg says the F1 2022 Bahrain GP was the moment when he and Kevin Magnussen broke the ice and became cordial with each other. The relation between the current Haas pair Hulkenberg and Magnussen...

Red Bull camp pokes fun at flattering Aston Martin for imitation

The Red Bull camp sees Aston Martin as the second best team currently in F1 as they poke a bit of fun at their situation too. Considering that a lot of mechanics and engineers have...
McLaren, Andrea Stella

McLaren expands on wind tunnel, doesn’t want it to be an excuse

Andrea Stella explains the situation that McLaren are in with their wind tunnel and when can they be ready it in F1 2023. With their infrastructure still in the phase of 'coming up', it is...
Mercedes, F1

Mercedes pens a letter to fans after dismal start to F1 2023

Mercedes has penned a letter to its fans after a dismal start to the F1 2023 season and the subsequent changes they are to undertake. After another bad start to its campaign in 2023 like...
Mercedes, Toto Wolff

Wolff not ‘bullshitting’ about large gap to front, concept changes

Toto Wolff was quite candid about the troubles faced by Mercedes at the start of F1 2023 season in Bahrain GP. Mercedes fell short hugely in the F1 2023 opener in Bahrain where they even...
Jenson Button, NASCAR

Button signs up for three NASCAR races with Rick Ware Racing

Jenson Button has signed up for his NASCAR debut with Rick Ware Racing at COTA and two more rounds in 2023. Jenson Button will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Circuit of The Americas...
Ferrari, Frederic Vasseur

Vasseur doesn’t thinks Ferrari has concept issue; adds on positives

Frederic Vasseur doesn't think Ferrari has a concept issue like Mercedes as he added on the positives from F1 Bahrain GP weekend. For Ferrari, Bahrain GP was a very disappointing weekend with Charles Leclerc retiring...
Alexander Albon, AlphaTauri

Albon says AlphaTauri needed low downforce set-up to catch him

Alexander Albon says AlphaTauri needed low downforce set-up on their car for Yuki Tsunoda to catch him in F1 Bahrain GP. Having entered the weekend terming that Williams were last on the pace ladder, Albon...
Saif Ben Sulayem, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA

Sulayem’s son Saif dies in a car crash in Dubai

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem's son Saif has unfortunately died in a car crash in Dubai, the governing body has confirmed. The news first broke on Middle Eastern news publications about the death of FIA...
Alexandre Molina, F1, EBK

Alexandre Molina leaves F1 to be EBK World Cup series’ CEO

Alexandre Molina - who was seen managing the podium ceremonies - has left F1 to become FIM EBK World Cup series' new CEO. Having been in F1 since the year 1997, Molina has served the...
Kimi Raikkonen, NASCAR

Raikkonen will make his NASCAR return with Project91 at COTA

Kimi Raikkonen has signed up for a NASCAR Cup Series return with Project91 after not so happening end to his race last year. The Iceman is returning to NASCAR and this time at a track...
Lance Stroll, F1

Stroll already started to feel better post Bahrain ahead of Jeddah

Lance Stroll says the doctors had given him Australia as a deadline for F1 return, but the determination and persistence helped him for an early comeback. A lot was kept under the bag when Aston...
Pierre Gasly, Alfa Romeo

Gasly more than pleased with points; Alfa Romeo plays team game

Pierre Gasly was pleased how he managed to get back in points in F1 Bahrain GP, as Alfa Romeo played a trick to take away fastest lap point. It was not the dream start for...
Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, F1

Hamilton not saying much as Russell ready to bet for Red Bull

Lewis Hamilton, George Russell concur on being miles away from Red Bull after a moderate showing in F1 Bahrain GP. Amid talks of radical changes, Mercedes pair Hamilton and Russell put up a brave face...
Lewis Hamilton, X44, Extreme E

Hamilton’s X44 revamps Extreme E structure partnering with Carlin

Lewis Hamilton's X44 Vida Carbon Racing has detailed on its revamped team structure whil partnering with Rodin Carlin ahead of 2023 Extreme E season. X44 Vida Carbon Racing, the Extreme E team founded by seven-time...
Max Verstappen, Christian Horner, F1

Verstappen reckons car in Bahrain race felt like how it did in testing

Max Verstappen felt the RB19 in F1 Bahrain GP like what he had during testing, as Christian Horner notes plan always was to run two stints on soft. It was a great start for Red...
Esteban Ocon, McLaren

Ocon surprised by Bahrain issues as McLaren notes double trouble

Esteban Ocon was surprised by the F1 Bahrain GP issues, while McLaren notes about the double trouble they faced. It wasn't the start that Alpine's Ocon hoped for in F1 Bahrain GP after starting in...
McLaren, Red Bull

McLaren exploring PU options for 2026 with Red Bull visit

McLaren are exploring their power unit options for the 2026 F1 season and beyond after Zak Brown visited the Red Bull facility. With Red Bull entering the 2026 F1 season as power unit suppliers under...
F1, Bahrain GP

F1 Bahrain GP: RB 1-2, AM’s pace, Mercedes drop, Q1 & more

The Saturday in F1 Bahrain GP was eventful with a close qualifying that saw Red Bull get pole as Mercedes fell behind. The F1 Bahrain GP qualifying was a close one on Saturday where Red...
Frederic Vasseur, Ferrari

Vasseur says rear wing seen on Leclerc’s car in FP1 will be back ‘soon’

Frederic Vasseur notes the flex rear wing seen on Charles Leclerc's car in FP1 of F1 Bahrain GP was a test item which will be seen later in the year. The whole of the pre-season...
F1, Bahrain GP

F1 Bahrain GP: Aston in mix; Mercedes struggle; midfield & more

The Friday in F1 Bahrain GP was not the one to disappoint as Aston Martin really livened up the discussions of where they are compared to others. Even with the whispers of tF1 Bahrain GP:...
Max Verstappen, F1

Verstappen: RB19 is more what he likes, wants to limit mistakes

Max Verstappen reckons the RB19 is more to his liking after improvements everywhere, as he looks for Red Bull to minimise the mistakes. After a record number of wins last season, it would be impossible...
Heikki Kovalainen, Extreme E

Kovalainen joins Button’s Extreme E team alongside Hosas for ’23

Former F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen has joined Jenson Button's JBXE Extreme E team for the 2023 season alongside Hedda Hosas. In an all-new line-up at JBXE, former F1 driver Kovalainen is to make his Extreme...
Lance Stroll, F1

Stroll wouldn’t risk if it was not fine, little discomfort is bearable

Lance Stroll has gone deep about the extent of his injury and the hard simulator time he did to decide to take part in F1 Bahrain GP. Aston Martin had a deja vu moment to...
McLaren., F1

McLaren gets approval to run dynamic branding for F1 2023

McLaren has been given the approval to run the dynamic branding on its cars for the 2023 F1 season starting in Bahrain GP. Having trialed a new form of advertising during last year's US GP...
Lance Stroll, F1

Stroll cleared to compete in Bahrain GP as he expands on injury

Lance Stroll has been cleared by the doctors and the FIA to compete in F1 Bahrain GP, as Aston Martin keeps their reserve on-site. With the media day in F1 Bahrain GP, Aston Martin has...
Charles Leclerc, F1

Podcast: Leclerc talks winter break, ’22, Vasseur/Sainz, ’23 & more

The start of 2023 F1 Beyond The Grid podcast season has Charles Leclerc discussing about the winter break, driving old Ferrari cars, title bid & more. To embark the 2023 F1 season, the first guest...
F1, Liberty Media

F1 shares financial numbers for Q4 and whole of 2022 season

Liberty Media shared the financial figures for the year 2022 in comparison to 2021 which included not only the Q4 period but whole of 12 months too. With the end of the year 2022, Liberty...
Susie Wolff, F1 Academy

Susie Wolff named Managing Director of F1 Academy

Susie Wolff has been appointed as the Managing Director of F1 Academy as she brings her valuable experience from her role in Formula E. Formula 1 is delighted to announce that Susie Wolff has been...