What 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?
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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.
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
Kubica, Shwartzman and Ye to share third Ferrari hypercar in WEC
WEC
Posted onRobert Kubica will team up with Ferrari F1 reserve driver Robert Shwartzman and Yifei Ye in the third 499P hypercar this season.
Komatsu has “a huge challenge in front of him” at Haas – Grosjean
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Komatsu faces “huge challenge” – Grosjean • F1 has many pay drivers unlike Formula E – Dennis • Mahindra drop AI ‘ambassador’
Motorsport’s most competitive series? Seven champions fight for Formula E title
Formula E
Posted onThe return of Nyck de Vries means seven Formula E champions will be among those vying for the title when the new season begins this weekend.
“Another leap” in lap times coming in 2024, McLaren’s Stella predicts
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: “Another leap” in lap times coming in 2024 – Stella • Junior series resume this weekend • Doctor said I wouldn’t walk for six months – Fittipaldi
The six F1 drivers with the most to prove in 2024
Formula 1
Posted onEvery season is critical for a Formula 1 driver, but these are the ones who are facing potentially pivotal years in 2024.
Major Monza renovation and resurfacing work begins
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Major Monza renovations begin • Pujolar “proud” of Verstappen’s achievements • Barnard becomes McLaren FE reserve
Williams extend deal to use Mercedes power units until 2030
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams will continue to use Mercedes units after Formula 1 introduces new power unit regulations in 2026.
America’s 10km monster track of the future – and F1’s lost giants of the past
Formula 1
Posted onWith the new under-construction Flatrock facility boasting a 10km layout, we look back at all the biggest tracks to have hosted grands prix.
‘Friction’ between F1 and FOM ‘sometimes healthy’ – Ben Sulayem
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: ‘Friction’ between F1 and FOM ‘healthy’ – Ben Sulayem • Kvyat not giving up on return • De Vries “rational” about losing seat
2023 in polls: Your verdicts on Andretti, Red Bull domination, sprint races and more
Debates and polls
Posted onThe 2023 season was one full of debates. As ever, RaceFans asked our readers for their views along the way. Here’s how you responded.
Haas have ‘broken status quo’ in search for performance – Magnussen
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Haas have ‘broken status quo’ • Berger’s convinced Red Bull of Lawson’s talent • De Mevius beats Sainz Snr as Dakar begins
Sauber plan ‘big ticket’ upgrades this year ahead of crucial 2025 season
Formula 1
Posted onSauber technical director James Key says that his team could introduce “several” major upgrade packages through the upcoming season.
Caption Competition 230: Friendly greeting
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat was said when FOM CEO Stefano Domenicali met FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem in the paddock last year?
Growing F1 calendar “can’t come at the price of human health” – Horner
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: F1 schedule “on the limit” – Horner • Cycling ‘great’ for my mental health – Bottas • Ferrari academy director tipped for RB
Sainz wants 2024 Ferrari to be “easier to handle and set up”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Sainz wants “easier to handle” Ferrari • Wilson Fittipaldi in coma • GB3 champion Voisin steps up to F3
Aston Martin announce February 12th launch for AMR24
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin will reveal their 2024 challenger on Monday 12th February, becoming the fourth team to confirm a launch date.
Mercedes changing ‘literally almost every component’ for new car – Wolff
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes changing ‘every component’ • FIA “pretty strict” on wind tunnel use • Austrian practice turning point for McLaren
Perez insists lessons from “worst weekend” in Qatar will make him stronger for 2024
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull driver Sergio Perez says he is confident of being a stronger driver in 2024 after learning “a lot” from his challenges in 2023.