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Will has been a RaceFans contributor since 2012 during which time he has covered F1 test sessions, launch events and interviewed drivers. He mainly contributes to Formula One race weekend and pre-season test coverage, and also has the enviable job of reviewing the official Formula One game and other motor sport titles to the test.
Which of the 24 tracks would you keep on the F1 calendar?
Debates and Polls
Posted onOf all the circuits on the 2024 F1 calendar, which would you keep on the schedule if it was up to you? Let us know in this weekend’s poll.
Fighting Alpine and Aston Martin in 2024 ‘not realistic’ for Williams
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Fighting Alpine 2024 ‘not realistic’ for Williams • Taponen and Nael win in FRMEC • FROC opens with victory for Bilinski
Aston Martin’s McCullough buoyed by team’s growth despite late 2023 slide
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin may have slipped down the order as 2023 progressed, but performance director Tom McCullough sees only growth inside the team.
Caption Competition 232: What’s on Albon’s album?
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat did Albon have to show the McLaren team mates on his phone in Suzuka last year? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Missed chance to race for Ferrari in F1 an “open wound” – Kubica
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen in iRacing Daytona 24 • Kubica laments missing Ferrari F1 drive • Driver killed in car crash over Miami track
Who are F1’s biggest track limits offenders – and where are the top trouble spots?
Formula 1
Posted onTrack limits were again one of the biggest talking points of the 2023 season. But who were the biggest offenders and the most difficult corners?
‘Nothing to suggest’ Singapore GP contracts compromised by corruption case
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Singapore GP contracts ‘not compromised’ • Martins confirms second F2 year with ART • Weug represent Ferrari in F1 Academy
Mercedes sign technical director Allison to “long-term” extension
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes have announced that technical director James Allison has signed a “long-term” extension to remain in his role at the team.
The F1 internet 20 years ago: How teams’ sites looked in the pre-YouTube era
Formula 1
Posted onHow did the F1 internet look in the days before YouTube and Twitter? Revisit the old websites of all 10 teams plus many other classic internet curios.
‘The bullet can’t go back in the rifle’ after FIA investigation – Wolff
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: FIA investigation did “great damage” – Wolff • Newey ‘surprised’ by domination • Permane tipped for ‘RB’ move
The new features F1 24 needs to entice players in a season of little change
Gaming
Posted onThere’s not much new about Formula 1 in 2024, so Codemasters should take inspiration from these five other motorsport games.
Red Bull, Mercedes and Alpine announce 2024 F1 launch plans
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull, Mercedes and Alpine have confirmed the dates they will launch their new cars for the upcoming 2024 Formula 1 season.
Grosjean resets his expectations as he joins third IndyCar team in four years
IndyCar
Posted onRomain Grosjean has switched from Andretti to the more modest Juncos team for this year’s IndyCar season. But he remains ambitious about 2024.
Mercedes’ £30m Brackley factory expansion approved by council
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes’ Brackley expansion approved • Alpine management ‘not committed enough’ – Fry • Lindblad, Barnard claim FRMEC wins
Will you watch all 30 races in Formula 1’s longest-ever season?
Debates and Polls
Posted onThere will be 30 different Formula 1 races in 2024 – combining grands prix and sprint races. But how many of them do you intend to watch?
Steiner – Not getting to thank team before departing Haas “stung”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Steiner sad not to bid farewell to Haas team • Barnard dominates FRMEC opener • F1 promotes new CCO
Wehrlein confirmed winner of season opener in Mexico after throttle map investigation
Formula E
Posted onPorsche driver Pascal Wehrlein won the first Formula E race of the season in Mexico City, after surviving a post race technical investigation.
Caption Competition 231: Steiner’s send-off
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat did Nico Hulkenberg have to say to Guenther Steiner before he was shown the door? Can you come up with the best caption for this photo?
Irvine expects Hamilton will not capture record eighth title
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Irvine doubts Hamilton can eighth title • Hughes quickest, then crashes • Racing with Verstappen would be “amazing” – Goethe