After four of the last five seasons as the tenth-placed team, can Williams begin to turn around its fortunes under new leadership in 2023?
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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.
Perez aims to “fight for the win every weekend” in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull driver Sergio Perez says his target for the 2023 season is to be in contention for the victory at every race weekend.
Lawson demos 2011 RB7 at Mount Panorama
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Lawson drives 2011 RB7 at Bathurst • Ericsson tops IndyCar test • Ngatoa wins on FROC return
Red Bull budget cap penalty won’t be ‘big limiting factor’ in title fight – Verstappen
2023 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen does not believe Red Bull’s aerodynamic testing penalty for breaching the 2021 budget cap will determine whether they can defend their world championships.
Has Ferrari made the right move by hiring Vasseur to replace Binotto?
Debates and polls
Posted onIs Frederic Vasseur the best man to lead Ferrari into their future? Or was there another possible candidate the team overlooked?
Caption Competition 206: Didn’t he doodle well
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat did Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez make of Mr Doodle’s special Red Bull livery design? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Verstappen “hopes I can be happy” after watching new Drive to Survive season
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen optimistic about Drive to Survive portrayal • Herta tops IndyCar test first day • Indy 500 loses double points status
Ricciardo expects “flexibility” from Red Bull if he gets urge to race in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo believes the team would be willing to let him to compete outside of F1 this year if he wants to.
Verstappen signs partnership deal with F1 22 publisher EA Sports
2023 F1 season
Posted onReigning world champion Max Verstappen has signed a partnership with gaming giant EA Sports, who produce the official F1 game.
“Widespread disgust” in F1 at Ben Sulayem controversies – reports
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: “Widespread disgust” at Ben Sulayem – reports • Red Bull to launch female simracer search • First glimpse of Enzo Ferrari film
Will Red Bull dominate again as their development handicap bites in 2023?
2023 F1 team preview
Posted onRed Bull, who reveal their new livery tomorrow, have only lost one of the last 11 Formula 1 races. But will their budget cap breach penalty impact their quest for more championship silverware in 2023?
RB18 clones? ‘Fake’ reveals? What to look for as F1 launch season starts today
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe 2023 Formula 1 launch season starts today! Here are the trends and areas of interest to watch out for as the first cars appear.
No 2023 car at Red Bull’s Friday launch but Ford rumours grow
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: No 2023 car at Red Bull’s Friday launch but rumours grow of Ford tie-up • Vassuer will “fight like hell” with friend Wolff • Bedrin joins Jenzer for FIA F3
Haas banks on experienced line-up as it seeks another step forward in 2023
2023 F1 preview: Haas
Posted onHaas will be the first F1 team to reveal its new look for 2023 tomorrow. Will its experienced line-up lift it above eighth in the championship last year?
Audi buys stake in Sauber Group ahead of 2026 F1 entry
2023 F1 season
Posted onGerman car manufacturer Audi has purchased a minority stake in Sauber, the Formula 1 team has confirmed.
Which qualifying format is the best in motorsport?
Debates and Polls
Posted onOut of all the major motorsport series and the various qualifying formats they use, which is the best system used to determine the grid order?
Caption Competition 205: Meet the new boss
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat words were shared between the pair when Vasseur visited Leclerc during a test day at Fiorano earlier this week?
Williams’ esports team apologises after ‘unacceptable conduct’ in iRacing event
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Williams esports apologises for driver conduct • Vettel in awe of rally drivers’ skills • Mercedes among thousands of FTX creditors
Sexist comments Ben Sulayem made in 2001 “do not reflect his current beliefs”
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA says sexist comments made by Mohammed Ben Sulayem 20 years before he became president of the governing body do not reflect his current beliefs.
Wehrlein holds off Dennis for first Diriyah eprix win
Formula E
Posted onPascal Wehrlein took his first win of the 2023 Formula E championship in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, passing Sam Bird and holding off Jake Dennis for the win.