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Lifelong motor sport fan Keith set up RaceFans in 2005 - when it was originally called F1 Fanatic. Having previously worked as a motoring journalist, Keith began running the site full-time in 2010, achieving a long-held ambition to dedicate his full attention to his passion for motor racing.
Why Hulkenberg deal could lead to Renault reunion at Audi in 2026
Formula 1
Posted onAudi has named Nico Hulkenberg as one of its two drivers for 2026. Will his former Renault team mate Carlos Sainz Jnr join him?
Ricciardo needs to show “head-turning form” for 2025 chance – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo needs to produce some eye-catching performances to stand a chance of being chosen for a return to Red Bull, says team principal Christian Horner.
Ghiotto gets 11th hour call-up for IndyCar debut at Barber
IndyCar
Posted onFormula 2 race-winner Luca Ghiotto will make a surprise debut in IndyCar this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park.
Red Bull’s star designer Newey to leave team – reports
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s chief technical officer Adrian Newey, widely regarded as one of Formula 1’s greatest designers, is to leave the team according to multiple reports.
McLaughlin and Power accept penalties over misuse of push-to-pass system
IndyCar
Posted onScott McLaughlin has accepted his disqualification, and Will Power his points deduction, over Penske’s misuse of its push-to-pass system.
With fourth format change in as many years, F1 relegated sprint races to a sideshow
Comment
Posted onFormula 1 relegated its divisive sprint race format to a sideshow with its latest format change, but don’t expect them to be dropped any time soon.
Williams accept ‘harsh but correct’ penalty for Sargeant
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles said they must develop better tools to prevent a repeat of the penalty Logan Sargeant received last weekend.
Ricciardo’s performance was “much better” in China – Marko
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ricciardo’s performance was “much better” in China – Marko • Marti leads F2 test • Four two-driver entries for WEC Spa
Ferrari announces Hewlett-Packard as new title sponsor from Miami GP
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari will have a title sponsor for the first time since 2021 at next week’s Miami Grand Prix after it signed a deal with Hewlett-Packard.
How F1’s rumoured new points system would have changed recent championships
Formula 1
Posted onA planned change to Formula 1’s points system would affect front-running teams but make more of a difference in the midfield.
Verstappen set to overtake Hamilton’s career race-winning rate at next round
2024 Chinese GP stats and facts
Posted onMax Verstappen has won half of all races between the last two Chinese Grands Prix but Lewis Hamilton’s win-less spell continues.
“The media try to massacre me and assassinate me” – Ben Sulayem
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ben Sulayem hits out at critics • New Thai Grand Prix rumours • No damage fears after Tsunoda’s car falls
Pourchaire to make second IndyCar start for McLaren as Malukas’ absence continues
IndyCar
Posted onTheo Pourchaire will make his second IndyCar start for McLaren this weekend following his successful debut at Long Beach.
Ferrari to run part-blue anniversary heritage livery at Miami Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari will add two shades of blue to its livery at the Miami Grand Prix to mark the 70th anniversary of its arrival in America.
McLaren’s Chinese Grand Prix performance was a genuine surprise – Norris
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren weren’t “making up” their concerns over whether they would be competitive in China, said Lando Norris after scoring his best result of the season.
Chinese GP penalty spree puts F1 drivers at greater risk of race bans in 2024
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 stewards have issued nine times more penalty points over the first five rounds of 2024 than they did in the same period last year.
208 starts but no win: Hulkenberg equals 30-year-old de Cesaris record
Formula 1
Posted onNico Hulkenberg has tied the a 30-year-old record for starting the most grands prix without ever winning one.
F1’s 24-race calendars “not healthy and not sustainable” – Norris
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris has become the latest driver to warn Formula 1 it is asking too much of staff with its record-breaking schedule.
“Painful” tyre performance was caused by high minimum pressures – Albon
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Tyre performance “painful” in China – Albon • “Pretty clear” Magnussen to blame for collision – Tsunoda • Alpine fined after mechanic hit