Formula 1
Hamilton’s Verstappen F1 team-mates critique stretches the truth
Lewis Hamilton believes the team-mates he’s had in his Formula 1 career have all been stronger than Max Verstappen’s team-mates. Ben Anderson assesses that claim
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Formula 1
Sainz ends Italian GP Friday on top, Perez spins out
Carlos Sainz ended F1’s Friday running at Monza on top, with Sergio Perez spinning out in the Red Bull yet finishing ahead of Max Verstappen
MotoGP
Aprilia 1-2 again in MotoGP practice amid Honda/Yamaha disaster
Aleix Espargaro and Aprilia starred again in the second MotoGP practice session in Barcelona, as Yamaha and Honda locked out the bottom six
Formula 1
Alonso protege crowned F3 champion in another bizarre decider
Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto, of Fernando Alonso’s A14 Management stable, secured the 2023 Formula 3 title in unusual circumstances at Monza
Formula 1
Ferrari goes furthest as F1 teams adapt their cars for Monza
The list of Formula 1 car upgrades for the Italian Grand Prix contains barely any actual upgrades – it’s all about circuit-specific tweaks to maximise pace on Monza’s straights
Formula 1
What went on in first Italian GP F1 practice at Monza
Max Verstappen led former F1 team-mate Carlos Sainz by half a tenth in the opening Italian GP practice session
MotoGP
Aprilia shines in first Barcelona MotoGP practice, Marquez falls
Aprilia dominated the opening session of MotoGP’s Catalan Grand Prix in Barcelona, with Aleix Espargaro leading the way
Formula 1
Norris’s Verstappen admission is F1’s dream scenario
Lando Norris to Red Bull, alongside Max Verstappen, has remained too tempting a concept not to resurface every month or so in F1. Valentin Khorounzhiy says if they’re genuinely as open to it as they say publicly, then a way really ought to be found to make it happen
Formula 1
Hamilton must beware becoming a prisoner of unfinished business
Lewis Hamilton was bold in his declaration that he has “unfinished business” in the wake of his two-year Mercedes Formula 1 renewal. That is no doubt a powerful motivational tool, but hold onto it for too long and it risks becoming a counter-productive millstone
Formula 1
Verstappen’s response to ‘b******t’ Red Bull F1 car theory
A common theory that Max Verstappen is only so successful in Formula 1 because Red Bull builds its car around him has been called “b******t” by the world champion. While there’s some truth to that claim, it’s an oversimplification – and overlooks why that’s the case
IndyCar
From no seat to the best IndyCar seat – Lundqvist joins Ganassi
Ganassi has picked Linus Lundqvist to replace Andretti-bound Marcus Ericsson, completing an incredible career turnaround for a driver on the sidelines six weeks ago
Formula 1
What Hamilton staying means for Mercedes and F1 – our verdict
While Lewis Hamilton committing to at least two more years in Formula 1 with Mercedes may not now be a surprise, it still has plenty of ramifications. Here are our writers’ take on what it means for Mercedes’ situation and the longer-term F1 driver market in particular