Haas driver Kevin Magnussen says the team will not have any “unrealistic optimism” heading into the 2024 season unlike some previous years.
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Caption Competition 236: Ricciardo’s roar
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat is veteran RB driver Daniel Ricciardo shouting about here? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Ferrari “still discussing” compensation for Sainz’s Vegas damage
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari “still discussing” Vegas compensation • “No friction” between Haas drivers • Lovinfosse to race F1 Academy for Rodin
Perez aiming to “maximise every opportunity” in crucial season
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez says he is aiming to grow in performance throughout the 2024 season after he suffered a heavy mid-season slump in 2023.
Haas debut VF-24 in Silverstone shakedown
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: No “unrealistic optimism” at Haas – Magnussen • Mekies and Bayer ‘dual-leaders’ of RB • Sato to race Indy 500 with RLL
Verstappen says beating his record-breaking 2023 campaign is “not our goal”
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 world champion Max Verstappen says that he is not aiming to try and top his record-breaking achievements of last year in 2024.
First pictures: Red Bull “haven’t been conservative” as they reveal 2024 F1 car
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull have unveiled the RB20 – the car they hope they will defend their double world championship titles with over the 2024 season.
Norris and Piastri believe McLaren can beat Red Bull “at certain times”
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris and Oscar Piastri say they feel positive about their chances of beating Red Bull on occasion with their new McLaren this season.
Aston Martin chairman Stroll targets ‘better than fifth’ in 2024
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Stroll targets ‘better than fifth’ • Ecclestone denies urging Horner to resign • iRacing wet weather update coming in March
First pictures: New Mercedes W15 makes its debut on track
Formula 1
Posted onThe new Mercedes W15 has hit the track for the first time in Silverstone following its public unveiling earlier today.
Final season at Mercedes feels ’emotional and surreal’ – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton says that it feels “surreal” to be heading into his final season with Mercedes in this year’s Formula 1 world championship.
First pictures: Hamilton’s final Mercedes revealed for 2024 season
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes have revealed the W15, their car for the 2024 season and Lewis Hamilton’s final Mercedes, at their launch event at Silverstone.
Pictures: Formula 2’s colourful new-look field for 2024
Formula 2
Posted onThe 2024 Formula 2 season will have a bright new look thanks to a larger than usual intake of new drivers and a change of chassis.
New qualifying red flag rule will stop drivers “ruining the session for everyone else”
Formula 2
Posted onA new rule which will see Formula 2 and Formula 3 drivers who cause red flags in qualifying lose their times has been welcomed by team bosses.
Stroll “looking after his limbs” following off-season injury last year
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Stroll “looking after his limbs” after 2023 injury • Maloney quickest in second day of F2 test • New Drive to Survive trailer
Why Aston Martin expect their AMR24 can keep pace in the development race
Formula 1
Posted onHaving sacrificed some race weekends last year to learn lessons for the AMR24, Aston Martin believe their new car will be a better all-rounder.
First pictures: Alonso and Stroll complete first laps in new Aston Martin AMR24
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin’s new AMR24 has run on-track for the first time in a shakedown filming day at Silverstone with Lance Stroll at the wheel.
Does F1 now need rules to reverse the rise of colourless cars?
Debates and Polls
Posted onShould the FIA step in and enforce a rule requiring teams to paint the majority of their cars? Have your say in this weekend’s poll.
Vowles ‘didn’t sleep for days at a time’ in first season in charge at Williams
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Vowles up for “days at a time” • Ferrari junior Taponen has one hand on FRMEC title • Bilinski takes yet another FROC win
Tsolov completes 2024 Formula 3 grid with ART
Formula 3
Posted onAlpine junior driver Nikola Tsolov will compete in a second season of the Formula 3 championship after ART in 2024, completing the F3 grid.