New Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu admits he has low expectations for the performance of the team’s new car in 2024.
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First pictures: Haas reveals its new F1 car for 2024
Formula 1
Posted onHaas have become the first Formula 1 team to unveil renderings of the car they will race for this year’s new season in an online presentation.
Verdict on error in GT race suggests Mercedes would have lost 2021 Abu Dhabi GP appeal
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA International Court of Appeal’s verdict on an error in a GT race suggests Mercedes could not have overturned Lewis Hamilton’s controversial 2021 title defeat.
Sainz? Ocon? Schumacher? Who is Mercedes’ top choice to replace Hamilton?
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s departure for Ferrari leaves an empty seat in Mercedes – but who will become the 13th Silver Arrows grand prix driver?
The key developments to watch for as F1’s car launch season begins today
Formula 1
Posted onOn the eve of the launch season for the 2024 Formula 1 championship kicking off in earnest, here is what to look out for as teams unveil their new cars.
Seventh “is not success” for Williams, insists Vowles
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Seventh “is not success” for Williams • Hunter-Reay and Daly get Indy 500 seats • Lego launching new F1 sets
F1’s 10 longest-running teams – and why most of them have been lost
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 teams continue to change identities, with two more switching names ahead of the 2024 season. Which entrants lasted the longest?
Red Bull domination ‘could take away some magic of F1’ – Coulthard
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull domination ‘takes away some magic’- Coulthard • Pirelli begin tyre testing • Ferrari name 2024 challenger
McLaren’s 2023 turnaround convinced Norris he can fight for title with them
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: McLaren’s 2023 pivot gives Norris confidence • Daytona 24 ends in timing confusion • Bilinski extends FROC lead
Will Leclerc’s dream of winning the world championship at Ferrari ever come true?
Debates and Polls
Posted onDo you think Charles Leclerc will one day win the world championship racing with Ferrari? Have your say in this weekend’s poll.
Fisichella backing Tanzanian grand prix circuit bid
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Fisichella backing Tanzania grand prix track bid • Buhler gets ART FREC seat • Wisnicki named final Rodin F3 driver
Dennis dominates in Diriyah as Evans loses podium finish at final corner
Formula E
Posted onFormula E world champion Jake Dennis took his first win of the new season in the first of two races this weekend in Diriyah.
Norris signs “multi-year” extension with McLaren beyond 2025
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren have announced Lando Norris will remain with McLaren beyond 2025 after signing a contract extension with their driver.
Over half of Las Vegas residents support long-term stay for F1 race – poll
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Las Vegas residents support race – poll • Lower back “most injured area” for drivers • Rowland tops first Diriyah practice
Leclerc signs Ferrari contract extension for “several more seasons”
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc will remain as a Ferrari driver for “several” more seasons after he signed a contract extension with his current team.
Australian GP to forbid fans from entering track at end of this year’s race
Formula 1
Posted onFans will be barred from running onto the track after the conclusion of the Australian Grand Prix following an “unacceptable” incident last year.
First onboard video simulation of Ifema Madrid Circuit
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: First onboard video simulation of Ifema Madrid Circuit • Madrid ‘paid €500m for 10-year F1 deal’ • Drive to Survive season six release date confirmed
Seven troublesome rules F1 should fix to avoid repeating recent rows
Formula 1
Posted onSeven areas of Formula 1’s rules need attention before the new season beings to prevent the same problems recurring from last year.
Sainz was “unlucky” to enter F1 alongside Verstappen – Marko
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Sainz “unlucky” to enter F1 with Verstappen • Fire ends Grosjean’s Lamborghini ends • Pagenaud unsure when he can race again
Verstappen takes first win of 2024 with iRacing Daytona 24 class victory
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen’s takes iRacing Daytona 24 class win • Taponen seizes FRMEC lead • Bilinksi makes it two from three in FROC