Formula 1
Alonso: Red Bull slip-ups ‘will happen’ and create win chance
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso has faith in his team’s chances of picking up a grand prix victory this season despite Red Bull’s imperious early-2023 form
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Formula E
An ex-Formula E giant’s 2023 is bordering on write-off
A driver injury, crippling technical maladies and a general lack of pace have all featured in Abt’s miserable return to Formula E
Formula 1
Haas has recaptured old driver dynamic – without the sparks
Haas has always been happiest running a pair of experienced Formula 1 drivers. And in contrast to some past intra-team stresses, its 2023 line-up Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen are managing to follow a “be nice to each other” policy to great effect
MotoGP
Quartararo’s testing progress a bad look for the other Yamaha
No rider in MotoGP is under more immediate pressure than Franco Morbidelli – but the pre-season testing times make for grim reading for the Italian
Formula 1
‘Red Bull more dominant than Mercedes was’ – Is Hamilton right?
Lewis Hamilton says he’s never seen a Formula 1 car as fast as Red Bull’s 2023 car – but are his comments short-sighted given Mercedes’ previous dominance? Edd Straw assesses his claims
MotoGP
RNF MotoGP team reveals new livery for first Aprilia season
The new Aprilia satellite MotoGP team RNF, now majority-owned by CryptoData, has presented a revised livery for the 2023 season
Formula 1
‘Everyone is happy. I’m not’ – The merits of Verstappen’s ire
Max Verstappen’s Jeddah disobedience and dissatisfaction may seem misplaced when the Red Bull is so good. But he makes a compelling case
Formula 1
Video: The F1 rule contradiction that saved Alonso’s podium
Confused about why Fernando Alonso was stripped of his Saudi Arabian GP podium, only to be reinstated? Here’s our video guide to why there was such a delay in awarding the penalty and the F1 rules contradiction that meant it was later annulled
MotoGP
The vision of MotoGP’s new ‘not cryptocurrency!’ team owner
A surprise new majority shareholder in MotoGP team RNF Aprilia, tech company CryptoData talks to The Race about its designs for the squad
Formula E
Frijns set for Formula E return – but reserve still on standby
Robin Frijns’ return to Formula E action this weekend at Sao Paulo will only be confirmed fully after he completes a simulator session in Germany today
Formula 1
Alonso case shows how easily weak F1 rules can be undermined
The flip-flopping over Fernando Alonso’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix penalty was an example of how convoluted F1 rules can be. That saga also proved how easily a system that relies on ‘spirit’ and ‘intent’ falls apart if a team decides to challenge it
Formula 1
Edd Straw’s 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix F1 driver rankings
The second race of the 2023 Formula 1 season was another Red Bull whitewash, but that doesn’t mean its two drivers were the only ones to turn in great performances. Here’s Edd Straw’s rankings from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix