Fernando Alonso has been voted as the best new signing of 2023, with many expecting the double World Champion to take Aston Martin to new heights following his switch from Alpine. The 2022 silly season was arguably the craziest that Formula 1 has ever seen, with six teams on the grid having a new line-up
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The Formula 1 ‘silly season’ went to a whole new level last year, as rookie Oscar Piastri sensationally released a statement to reject Alpine’s announcement that he would drive for the team in 2023. Unbeknown to the French team, their academy driver had already signed a contract with McLaren to replace Daniel Ricciardo for 2023,
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The Oscar Piastri saga was the talking point of the summer break in 2022, as the 21-year-old sensationally rejected the chance to replace Fernando Alonso at Alpine in favour of a seat at McLaren, despite being an Alpine academy driver. The Australian will face the daunting task of matching his new teammate Lando Norris when
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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has revealed the team’s plans for rookie driver Oscar Piastri this upcoming season, with the American acutely aware that the 2021 F2 World Champion will be alongside the “very difficult” to beat Lando Norris. Piastri is dubbed by many as a future World Champion, with the Australian having accomplished the
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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has indicated that the team’s new wind tunnel will improve the Woking-based outfit’s chances of victory, with it set to go online mid-2023. This news will come as music to the ears of Lando Norris, with the British driver wanting a better package in order to compete for higher positions.
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Formula 1 drivers’ silly season was as hectic and unpredictable as ever this season, with the first domino to fall being Sebastian Vettel, who has retired from the sport. Fernando Alonso surprisingly announced that he would be leaving high-flying Alpine to replace the German at Aston Martin, leaving the French team with an unexpected hole
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New McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has revealed that he’s heard that Ferrari are “very happy” with their F1-75 successor, with the Italian expecting a “competitive start” from the Scuderia. It has been reported that Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz will have an additional 30hp at their disposal as well in 2023, with the team
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McLaren will be replacing one Australian with another in 2023, as Oscar Piastri is drafted in to replace Daniel Ricciardo who is returning to Red Bull to serve as the team’s third driver. Piastri was initially announced as an Alpine driver for next season over the winter break, forcing the 21-year-old to release a statement
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Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has agreed with Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher, who stated that young drivers nowadays aren’t given enough time to develop in Formula 1. Mercedes’ newest signing made the comment following his disappointing departure from Haas, after an eventful two-year spell was brought to an end. The American side opted not
MoreWith the financial effects of the COVID pandemic having a major effect on Formula 1 teams going into the 2021 season, Haas decided to focus their attention on planning for the major regulation changes in 2022. The American team barely developed their car in favour of using resources on planning for the following season and
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