In the round-up: Wittich to continue as F1 race director in 2023 • Abt FE return “like a small victory” • Collet moves to VAR in F3
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“No reason” not to expand F1 to 12 teams – Ben Sulayem
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Posted onIn the round-up: “No reason” for fewer than 12 teams – Ben Sulayem • Colapinto new Williams junior • F1 Manager sales disappoint
Leclerc eager to support young karting talent in future
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Posted onIn the round-up: Leclerc eager to support karting talent • Verstappen and Perez among RB’s best pairings – Horner • Mario Andretti in “constant contact” with FIA president
Steiner confident new Haas “will be better” than 2022
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Posted onIn the round-up: Steiner confident 2023 Haas will be improvement • Daytona 24 Hours about preparing for IndyCar – Kirkwood • Maserati willing to defy FIA with pride stance
Saudi motorsport chief keen to attract F1 teams to Saudi Arabia
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Posted onIn the round-up: Saudi Arabia keen to attract F1 teams • Aus GP qualifying moved earlier to avoid sun glare • IndyCar test announced
Hamilton has “great hope” for 2023 after strong end to season
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Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton has “great hope” for 2023 • Shwartzman tops IndyCar test • GT7 to get free PSVR2 support
Renault will do what it takes to get Alpine to the top – Gasly
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Posted onIn the RaceFans Round-up: Gasly sees “huge potential” at Alpine • Andretti completes Indy Nxt line-up • Haas reveals tweaked logo
Newey recalls the last-lap defeat which left Vettel “absolutely distraught”
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Posted onIn the round-up: Newey recalls the last-lap defeat which left Vettel “absolutely distraught” • Alonso banks on needing extra engine • Hamilton pays tribute to Block
Audi eager to sign ‘experienced’ development driver “by the end of 2023”
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Posted onIn the round-up: Audi want ‘experienced’ development driver • Ferrari aim to emulate Red Bull with new car • Piastri’s test “critical” says Webber
Sprint races ‘still haven’t proved their worth’ – Gasly
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Posted onIn the round-up: Sprint races ‘still haven’t proved their worth’ – Gasly • Sargeant completes seat fitting • F2 and F3 logistics “complicated” for Australian debut
Vietnam’s abandoned F1 circuit finally hosts first racing action
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Posted onIn the round-up: Hanoi F1 circuit hosts first racing action • Coulthard doubts Red Bull will dominate in 2023 • Ekstrom quickest as Dakar Rally begins
Audi aim for F1 wins by 2028
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Posted onIn the round-up: Audi target F1 wins by 2028 • Mercedes Formula E exit due to low viewership – Wolff • IndyCar’s COTA return dependent on ticket sales
Ferrari should have replaced Binotto years ago – Arnoux
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Posted onIn the round-up: Binotto should have been replaced sooner – Arnoux • Alfa Romeo ‘one step’ from McLaren • Old Dublin GP plans uncovered
FIA clampdown on political gestures ‘won’t affect much’ for Hulkenberg
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Posted onIn the round-up: FIA clampdown on political gestures ‘won’t affect much’ for Hulkenberg • Drivers score Verstappen as top racer in 2022 • “Labrador” Leclerc overrated compared to Sainz – Coronel
FIA right to curb F1 drivers’ political statements – Brown
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Posted onIn the round-up: FIA right to curb F1 drivers’ political statements – Brown • Ferrari back Weug for Formula Regional move • Give GPDA more clout – Stewart
McLaren entering top level sportscar racing ‘a matter of when not if’ – Brown
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Posted onIn the round-up: McLaren in sportscar racing a matter of ‘when not if’ – Brown • Stuck unimpressed Verstappen refused team orders • Alesi’s 1991 Ferrari to go under auction
Mercedes’ early-season struggles “like a ghost was in the car” – Hamilton
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Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes’ struggles “like a ghost in the car” – Hamilton • Seidl hiring shows Audi are serious – Sainz Snr • Edgar moves to MP for 2023 F3
FIA criticised for “absurd” rule barring drivers from speaking out
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Posted onIn the round-up: FIA criticised for “absurd” rule barring drivers from speaking out • Schumacher and Vettel reunite for RoC • IndyCar to disappear from iRacing
Ninth place “not acceptable” for AlphaTauri – Marko
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Posted onIn the round-up: Ninth place “not acceptable” for AlphaTauri – Marko • Frederick changes F3 teams • New open-wheel series launched in Australia
Hamilton ‘kept morale high in Mercedes’ tough moments’ – Russell
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Posted onIn the round-up: Russell: Hamilton ‘kept morale high in Mercedes’ tough moments’ • Yeany switches F3 teams • Alonso-backed Tsolov joins F3