Halfway through Daniel Ricciardo’s contract with McLaren, the team is reportedly looking for a way out of their commitment. Are they right to do so?
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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.
Vandoorne and Mercedes champions as Mortara wins season finale in Seoul
Formula E
Posted onStoffel Vandoorne was crowned Formula E world champion in the final race of the 2022 season as Edoardo Mortara won the season finale in Seoul.
Aston Martin start “too far from the back” says Krack
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin must improve qualifying – Krack • McLaughlin believes he can win IndyCar title • Formula E shunt caused by “paint”
Caption Competition 192: Birthday wish
Caption competition
Posted onWhat was exchanged between Fernando Alonso and Otmar Szafnauer during his birthday celebration? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Evans takes championship to final round after winning first Seoul EPrix
Formula E
Posted onMitch Evans won the first Seoul EPrix of the weekend to ensure that the battle for the Formula E title will go down to the final race tomorrow.
Gasly: No explanation for AlphaTauri’s midfield struggles
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Gasly can’t explain AlphaTauri’s struggles • Giovinazzi to mull Formula E future • Ex-Schumacher 1991 Benetton B191 for sale
Raikkonen tests NASCAR Next Gen car ahead of Watkins Glen Cup debut
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Raikkonen tests NASCAR Cup car ahead of debut • Porsche run special black livery for Formula E finale • Aston Martin share HQ build progress
How the F1 Manager 2022 team raided the archives to make their races sound realistic
Gaming
Posted onAudio from past Formula 1 races including thousands of team radio messages have gone into making F1 Manager 22 as realistic as possible.
Perez aims to ‘come back stronger’ after run of ‘difficult’ races
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Perez hopes for strong return after “difficult” races • Antonelli extends ADAC F4 lead • Gasly “underrated”, says Ricciardo
Will Alonso win with Aston Martin?
Debates and Polls
Posted onFernando Alonso is taking another big gamble moving to Aston Martin next season, but can he truly win again with the Silverstone team?
Rosenqvist ‘focused on staying in IndyCar’ amid McLaren uncertainty
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Rosenqvist focused on IndyCar amid McLaren uncertainty • Aston Martin “better on Saturdays” – Krack • Verstappen’s physio had to Google him
Caption Competition 191: “This seat free, mate?”
Caption competition
Posted onWhat words may have been exchanged between Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo earlier this season? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Next year’s F1 calendar to be confirmed in October, 24 races likely – Domenicali
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: 2023 calendar could hit 24 race cap • Bird to miss Formule E finale with broken hand • FRAC adds Kuwait to 2023 schedule
Exclusive: Albon on his successful return at Williams and learning to be “more selfish”
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has signed Alexander Albon to a new multi-year deal just half a year into his return. He told RaceFans how he’s learned to be “more selfish” since losing his Red Bull drive.
Ferrari reserve Schumacher eager to show what he can do in “similar” car
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari reserve Schumacher eager for chance • New deal for VeeKay • Rosenqvist ‘does not have 2023 McLaren contract’
“Guenther has a unique style…” Schumacher on points, pressure and his team principal
2022 F1 season
Posted onAfter a couple of heavy crashes Mick Schumacher finally delivered his first points finishes. How does he assess his second season so far? RaceFans sat down with the Haas driver.
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix driver ratings
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onThe final race before the summer break was a frantic one throughout the field. Here are the RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Piastri’s F1 promotion in 2023 seems assured, but not necessarily at Alpine
2022 F1 season
Posted onHas Fernando Alonso’s exit from Alpine opened the door for Oscar Piastri, or will the team continue to explore other options for their junior driver?
Verstappen and Red Bull’s tactical masterclass humiliates Ferrari in Hungary
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix review
Posted onFerrari and Charles Leclerc squandered a vital opportunity to gain ground on championship leaders Ferrari and Max Verstappen in Hungary.
Hamilton: Different tyre compound at start could have helped me beat Verstappen
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton believes he may have been able to fight Max Verstappen for victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix had he started on soft tyres rather than mediums.