Max Verstappen is underwhelmed by what he has seen of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit so far ahead of its inaugural grand prix.
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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.
“EA WRC” – Codemasters’ first official World Rally Championship game reviewed
Gaming
Posted onAfter gaining the WRC licence, Codemasters finally deliver their successor to Dirt Rally 2.0. But does it match the great WRC Generations?
Could anything live up to this much hype? Eight talking points for the Las Vegas GP
Formula 1
Posted onF1 hopes all eyes will be on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit this weekend, but what will fans be focusing on? Here are the talking points.
Ferrari “confident we can be competitive” in Las Vegas
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari expect to be “competitive” in Vegas • Red Bull sign Goethe as junior • F1 23, Forza nominated for Game Awards
Rahal signs ‘multi-year’ extension to remain at RLL
IndyCar
Posted onGraham Rahal will remain an IndyCar driver with Rahal Letterman Lanigan after signing a multi-year extension with the team part owned by his father Bobby.
Risk of rain in qualifying will increase challenge of cold Vegas temperatures
Formula 1
Posted onAs well as being likely to be the coldest race of the entire season, there is a potential risk of rain affecting the inaugural Las Vegas GP.
Hulkenberg switches back to old-spec Haas for Las Vegas Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onNico Hulkenberg will revert to the old-specification Haas this weekend as the team admit they have “nothing to lose” in the final races.
Why extreme speeds and temperatures add real intrigue to hyped Las Vegas race
Formula 1
Posted onThere’s no shortage of hype for Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, but the race presents some genuinely interesting unknowns.
Mercedes “understand our mistakes” behind poor Brazil performance – Wolff
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes “understand our mistakes” – Wolff • Vegas an “opportunity” for Ferrari • Red Bull junior Lindblad wins Macau F4
Vowles “happy” to sacrifice seventh to improve Williams’ long-term chance of success
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles is prepared to risk losing seventh in the championship in 2023 to improve his team’s future prospects.
Williams to adjust Sargeant’s seating after arm numbness in Brazil
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Williams adjust Sargeant’s seating • “Crazy amount of respect” between drivers • Red Bull junior Lindblad on Macau F4 pole
Mercedes ‘won’t stumble at first hurdle’ in 2024, Russell insists
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell is confident that Mercedes will be able to start the 2024 Formula 1 season stronger than they have the last two years.
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso starred in the grand prix but how did he – and his 19 rivals – fare over F1’s entire weekend in Brazil? Here’s the RaceFans verdict.
Verstappen on song with Sao Paulo win as Alonso prevails in podium photo-finish
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix report
Posted onMax Verstappen sang his way home after another dominant drive, but his team mate was denied a podium return by an inspired Fernando Alonso.
Commanding Brazilian GP win looked easier than it was – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onBrazilian Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen says that his victory at Interlagos looked easier than it was after he kept Lando Norris at bay.
Perez praises Alonso’s racecraft after losing “super enjoyable” podium fight
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez praised Fernando Alonso for their late-race battle despite losing a podium place to him by five hundredths of a second at the finishing line.
Second place “as good as you can get nowadays” says Norris
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris said second place was the best result McLaren could have scored after equalling the record for most podium finishes without winning a race.
Verstappen beats Norris again to win Brazilian GP as Alonso denies Perez podium
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen led almost every lap of the Brazilian Grand Prix to take his 17th victory of the season ahead of Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso.
Verstappen’s rapid pace looks too much for all bar compromised Norris
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onMax Verstappen’s late sprint race pace left his rivals in awe, but while he starts from pole, Lando Norris will have those ahead looking in their mirrors.
AlphaTauri’s performance “a bit scary” for Williams – Albon
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: AlphaTauri pace “a bit scary” – Albon • Haas performance “not good enough” • Hedge claims FRAC title