Charles Leclerc hoped he’d be fighting for a title in 2023. While that didn’t happen, he still proved himself as the better Ferrari driver.
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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.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #5: Lewis Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton endured his worst season in F1 in 2022. Although 2023 was little better, his form behind the wheel was much stronger.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #6: Alexander Albon
Formula 1
Posted onAlexander Albon almost single-handedly dragged Williams to seventh in 2023. He did it speed, patience and some excellent defensive driving.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #7: Oscar Piastri
Formula 1
Posted onIt may be some time before a driver can come into Formula 1 and make as strong an impact in year one as Oscar Piastri did in 2023.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #8: George Russell
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell beat a multiple world champion team mate over the course of 2022, but his second season proved a little more challenging.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #9: Carlos Sainz Jnr
Formula 1
Posted onHe was the only driver outside Red Bull to win a grand prix – but Carlos Sainz Jnr’s season had too many regrettable moments to ignore.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #10: Pierre Gasly
Formula 1
Posted onPierre Gasly arrived at Alpine determined to establish himself outside of the Red Bull fold in Formula 1. He managed to acquit himself well.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #11: Esteban Ocon
Formula 1
Posted onEsteban Ocon had one of the best performances of the 2023 season in Monaco. But he was slightly overshadowed by new team mate Pierre Gasly.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #12: Valtteri Bottas
Formula 1
Posted onValtteri Bottas embraced his inner bogan throughout the 2023 Formula 1 season. But on track, he was anything but scruffy.
Horner sure “field will converge” in 2024
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Horner sure “field will converge” • Hulkenberg wants “proper” low downforce spec • Mansell switches to ART
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #13: Nico Hulkenberg
Formula 1
Posted onNico Hulkenberg arrived back into Formula 1 in 2023 needing to prove Haas right for picking him over Mick Schumacher. He did just that.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #14: Yuki Tsunoda
Formula 1
Posted onYuki Tsunoda faced a revolving door of team mates in 2023, but he showed more maturity and promise than the first two seasons of his career.
Norris awarded Lorenzo Bandini Trophy
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Norris wins Bandini Trophy • Lamborghini confirm hypercar lineup • Meguetounif moves into F3 with Trident
Future of F1’s Esports series in doubt as second round is called off
Gaming
Posted onThe future of Formula 1’s official esports series has been thrown into doubt following the cancellation of this weekend’s round.
FIA expands powers of misconduct rule used to punish Perez radio comments
Formula 1
Posted onThe governing body of motorsport, the FIA, has broadened the scope of its rule against ‘misconduct’ used increasingly in Formula 1.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #15: Zhou Guanyu
Formula 1
Posted onZhou Guanyu showed some marked improvement in his second season in Formula 1 – but lacked those outstanding moments that truly grab attention.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #16: Liam Lawson
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull junior Liam Lawson was suddenly handed a golden opportunity to prove he deserves to be in Formula 1. He managed to make the most of it.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #17: Daniel Ricciardo
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo unexpectedly arrived back on the grid midway through the season. He showed flashes of the race-winning driver of his past.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #18: Kevin Magnussen
Formula 1
Posted onKevin Magnussen arrived back in Formula 1 and impressed last year. But with an underperforming car, he struggled to match his new team mate in 2023.
Unsung heroes: Four stars not in cars from the 2023 Formula 1 season
Round Table
Posted onRaceFans’ writers name the four personalities outside of the cockpit who have impressed us most during the 2023 Formula 1 season.