Exclusive: Albon on his successful return at Williams and learning to be “more selfish”

2022 F1 season

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Williams has signed Alexander Albon to a new multi-year deal just half a year into his return. He told RaceFans how he’s learned to be “more selfish” since losing his Red Bull drive.

Transcript: Why Ferrari told Leclerc ‘the hard is worse than expected’ but still used it

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Radio messages between Charles Leclerc and Ferrari in Hungary show the team realised the hard tyres weren’t competitive but felt they had to use them.

F1 planning year-round activities for Las Vegas race facility

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Formula 1 is exploring ways to use the facility it is building to host next year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix for other activities during the year.

Caption Competition 191: “This seat free, mate?”

Caption competition

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What words may have been exchanged between Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo earlier this season? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?

Next year’s F1 calendar to be confirmed in October, 24 races likely – Domenicali

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In the round-up: 2023 calendar could hit 24 race cap • Bird to miss Formule E finale with broken hand • FRAC adds Kuwait to 2023 schedule

F1 makes £40.6 million profit in second quarter of 2022

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Formula 1 reported its fourth consecutive quarter of profit as the series’ revenues continue to recover following the pandemic.

‘A shame’, ‘just about money’: F1 drivers fear Spa’s next grand prix will be its last

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Formula 1 drivers have already expressed disappointment over the widely-expected loss of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

Ferrari reserve Schumacher eager to show what he can do in “similar” car

RaceFans Round-up

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In the round-up: Ferrari reserve Schumacher eager for chance • New deal for VeeKay • Rosenqvist ‘does not have 2023 McLaren contract’

“Guenther has a unique style…” Schumacher on points, pressure and his team principal

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After a couple of heavy crashes Mick Schumacher finally delivered his first points finishes. How does he assess his second season so far? RaceFans sat down with the Haas driver.

Rossi enjoys “relief” of ending victory drought before bidding farewell to Andretti

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Alexander Rossi admitted he didn’t want to leave Andretti at the end of the season without ending a winning streak which lasted over three years.

How to lose a season in 10 races: Ferrari’s staggering reversal in fortunes

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Charles Leclerc had a 46-point lead over Max Verstappen 10 races ago. He now trails him by 80 points. How has it all gone so badly wrong for Ferrari?

What made Verstappen’s 10th-to-first win in Hungary a rare achievement

2022 Hungarian Grand Prix stats and facts

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Only a small fraction of the 1,070 world championship races have been won from a double-digit starting position. Max Verstappen achieved the latest last weekend.

Rossi keeps Indianapolis win despite car ballast violation

RaceFans Round-up

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In the round-up: Rossi keeps Indianapolis win after car ballast violation • Indy Lights temporarily loses a team • McLaren’s Ugochukwu to race for Prema in Germany

Albon to stay at Williams on new, “multi-year” deal

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Williams has extended its contract with Alexander Albon who will remain at the team in 2023 as part of a new, multi-year deal.

Ricciardo eager for summer break after “not the six months I wanted”

2022 Hungarian Grand Prix

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Daniel Ricciardo is eagerly anticipating the month-long break between the Hungarian and Belgian grands prix after a disappointing start to his second season at McLaren.

Gasly pleased FIA is considering “different options” for track limits policing in 2023

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Pierre Gasly had a lengthy discussion with Formula 1’s race directors in Hungary about track limits policing after his qualifying was ruined by a deleted lap

Will Piastri’s rift with Alpine put his F1 debut on hold again?

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Alpine are standing by their claim Oscar Piastri will race for them next year despite his denial. Has the reigning F2 champion put his F1 future at risk?

Perez rues VSC after falling short of podium places in Hungary

RaceFans Round-up

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In the round-up: Perez rues VSC after falling short of podium places in Hungary • Haas “couldn’t switch on” hard tyre • F1 calendar too long for me to get a dog – Gasly

Piastri makes shock announcement he will not debut in F1 with Alpine next year

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Oscar Piastri has issued a statement denying he will make his Formula 1 debut for Alpine next year, hours after the team announced he would.

Alpine confirm Piastri to make F1 race debut in 2023

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Oscar Piastri will make his debut as a Formula 1 driver in 2023, Alpine has confirmed, taking the seat vacated by Fernando Alonso.