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“Formula 1 Drive to Survive: The Unofficial Companion” reviewed | F1 reviews

Sun, 05/14/2023 - 05:13
A new book inspired by smash hit Netflix series Drive to Survive has surprising depth. Is it a worthwhile buy for new or existing fans of Formula 1?
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“The Last Lap: The Mysterious Demise of Pete Kreis at the Indy 500” reviewed | F1 reviews

Sun, 05/14/2023 - 03:39
While death was not uncommon in the early years of the Indianapolis 500, The Last Lap argues the crash which killed Pete Kreis was an unusual case.
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Haas must aim to “take a big step like Aston Martin” – Magnussen | RaceFans Round-up

Sat, 05/13/2023 - 19:01
In the round-up: Haas must aim to "take a big step like Aston Martin" - Magnussen • Mercedes' Imola update a "first step" • Ericsson "broken" after losing F1 drive
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Palou sees off Lundgaard and McLaren trio for emphatic Indianapolis GP win | IndyCar

Sat, 05/13/2023 - 17:57
Alex Palou romped to victory at the Indianapolis Grand Prix ahead of the chasing McLaren drivers and pole winner Christian Lundgaard.
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Mercedes face moment of truth as hopes hinge on critical Imola update W14 | News Focus

Sat, 05/13/2023 - 04:20
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff described the W14's handling as "poisonous" at the last race before they introduce an upgrade package they hope will revitalise their season.
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Caption Competition 214: You Musk be joking | Caption Competition

Sat, 05/13/2023 - 03:30
What did Elon Musk and Red Bull's Christian Horner share a joke about during the Miami Grand Prix? Post your funniest suggestion in the comments.
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Hamilton confident Domenicali won’t “get rid” of classic Formula 1 venues | RaceFans Round-up

Fri, 05/12/2023 - 19:01
In the round-up: Hamilton believes Domenicali won't cut classic tracks • Pourchaire ends F2 test on top • USF2000 trio escape injury as car is launched
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Lundgaard narrowly beats Rosenqvist for first IndyCar pole position | IndyCar

Fri, 05/12/2023 - 17:36
Former F2 racer and Alpine junior Christian Lungaard took his first IndyCar pole position by three thousandths of a second after Felix Rosenqvist slipped up on his last lap.
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F1 to introduce new tyres from British Grand Prix for safety reasons | 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

Fri, 05/12/2023 - 09:15
Formula 1's official tyre supplier Pirelli says it has been given permission to introduce a new tyre specification this year.
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Why McLaren are “slightly happier” after debut of long-awaited upgrade | 2023 F1 season

Fri, 05/12/2023 - 07:07
McLaren began 2023 on the back foot with their MCL60, but a new upgrade introduced in Baku may have put them on the right path, says team principal Andrea Stella.
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Albon “maximised most races this year” despite single point scored to date | 2023 Miami Grand Prix

Fri, 05/12/2023 - 03:14
Alexander Albon believes he's getting the most available from Williams' car this year, despite only scoring one point so far.
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Rookie drivers ‘need three years minimum in F1’ – Tost | 2023 F1 season

Fri, 05/12/2023 - 02:15
AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost says new Formula 1 drivers need at least three years to prove they can compete at the top level.
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IndyCar’s wet weather tyres are better than Formula 1’s – Grosjean | RaceFans Round-up

Thu, 05/11/2023 - 19:01
In the round-up: Grosjean prefers IndyCar's wet races to F1's "because we have good tyres" • Doohan quickest after eight red flags • Haas wreckage shocks Sainz
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WEC allows one-off return for tyre warmers at Le Mans 24 Hours after crashes | WEC

Thu, 05/11/2023 - 12:59
The ban on the use of tyre warmers in the World Endurance Championship will be relaxed for the series' blue riband race at Le Mans next month.
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Codemasters reveal first images of Las Vegas and Losail circuits in F1 23 | Gaming

Thu, 05/11/2023 - 11:00
Codemasters have revealed the first images from the forthcoming new edition of the official Formula 1 game, F1 23, showing the Las Vegas and Losail circuits.
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A sign the upgrades worked? Ferrari see an upside to Leclerc’s Miami crashes | 2023 Miami Grand Prix

Thu, 05/11/2023 - 07:13
Charles Leclerc had two crashes in as many days in Miami, but Ferrari suspect it was "ironically a testament to what we've done to improve the car."
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Red Bull ‘surprised other teams under-delivered’ with their 2023 cars | 2023 Miami Grand Prix

Thu, 05/11/2023 - 03:14
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner admitted he is surprised rival teams failed to match their off-season development gains.
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Magnussen explains change which reversed his fortunes in qualifying | 2023 F1 season

Thu, 05/11/2023 - 02:15
Kevin Magnussen ended a poor run of qualifying results against his team mate by taking fourth on the grid for the Miami Grand Prix.
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Aston Martin to begin 2024 car ‘as early as possible’ after strong start to season | RaceFans Round-up

Wed, 05/10/2023 - 19:01
In the round-up: Aston Martin to begin 2024 car 'as early as possible' • Doohan fastest on first day of F2 testing • Marti narrowly leads F1 Academy test
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F1’s driver intros are right for US market but wouldn’t work at Silverstone – Horner | 2023 Miami Grand Prix

Wed, 05/10/2023 - 07:38
Formula 1's much-maligned new driver introduction ceremony which debuted at the Miami Grand Prix has been defended by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
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