Listen to this article Gasly joined Alpine for 2023 after spending the bulk of his career with Red Bull's sister team, AlphaTauri , and its predecessor, Toro Rosso, making his debut for the latter in 2017. Gasly was promoted to Red Bull's senior team in 2019 as Daniel Ricciardo's replacement, only to return to Toro Rosso 12 races later in a straight swap with Alex Albon during the summer break after struggling for form. In an end-of-season interview with Motorsport.com, Gasly explained how he thought the lessons taken from his failed move up the grid to Red Bull would help ensure his time with Alpine was a success. "It feels like it was an eternity ago that I was with Red Bull, and since then, so much has happened, professionally and personally," Gasly said. "I really feel like I've developed in all areas. I remember when I came in Red Bull, the feeling that I had going there, and now the feeling, my approach and mindset that I have going into Alpine, is … [Read more...] about Gasly: Mindset for Alpine is “completely different” to Red Bull F1 move
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Forbes rank Liberty Media net worth, estimates F1’s actual market value
Forbes have listed Formula 1 owners Liberty Media as the ‘World’s Most Valuable Sports Empire’ for 2023, valuing the company at almost $21 billion [£16.8bn]. The global business magazine unveiled its list of the 25 most valuable companies in the world of sport, and Liberty’s ownership of Formula 1 among its other sporting interests puts it firmly at the top of the list, with Forbes listing F1’s current market value at $17.1bn. Liberty Media took on Formula 1 in 2017 and its value has grown significantly in that time, with the success of Netflix docuseries Drive To Survive being credited as a big reason behind a growing audience in the United States and beyond. With a reported $20bn bid for the sport from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund having come in, this represents a 15% increase on the Forbes valuation of Formula 1. In its announcement of their rankings, Forbes wrote : “Formula 1 had a banner 2022, averaging 1.21 million viewers across the ESPN family of networks, … [Read more...] about Forbes rank Liberty Media net worth, estimates F1’s actual market value
Vandoorne wants Formula E cars to make drivers look “more like heroes” · RaceFans
Stoffel Vandoorne’s arrival in Formula 1 was never in question after stamping his authority on many junior categories, culminating in a dominant GP2 title win in 2015. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free After deputising for Fernando Alonso at the 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix, and impressing by out-qualifying team mate Jenson Button and finishing in the points, he was duly ushered into a full-time F1 seat the following year. But just as he burst onto the scene, the team’s form nosedived in what proved to be its final year with struggling engine supplier Honda. Vandoorne failed to pick up a single point until round 11 in Hungary and finished the season with a points tally of 13, just four off his team mate, a lowly 16th in the drivers’ standings. Matters improved somewhat in 2018. Vandoorne started strongly, taking points in three of the four opening races, including an impressive recovery drive in Bahrain to eighth after wheelspin at the start dropped him to … [Read more...] about Vandoorne wants Formula E cars to make drivers look “more like heroes” · RaceFans
Daruvala completes 2023 F2 grid by joining MP · RaceFans
Jehan Daruvala will join his 2022 Prema team mate Dennis Hauger at reigning Formula 2 champions MP Motorsport this year, claiming the final place on the grid. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free MP took Felipe Drugovich to the championship last year, and also clinched the teams teams’ title. Daruvala will join MP for his fourth season in the category, racing alongside Hauger for a second consecutive season. Daruvala drove for MP in the post-season F2 test in Abu Dhabi following the season-ending round at the Yas Marina circuit. He said he hopes to enjoy a similar level of performance in 2023 that the team had last season. “I’m really pleased to be back in FIA Formula 2, and to be able to team up with MP Motorsport makes it extra special,” said Daruvala. “Last year I was stunned by MP’s remarkably consistent front-running pace and in 2023 I hope to be the beneficiary of that myself. Together with Dennis, I’m confident that our combined experience and speed … [Read more...] about Daruvala completes 2023 F2 grid by joining MP · RaceFans
How did Formula E’s radical Gen3 car fare in its first true test? · RaceFans
When Formula E’s third-generation car was unveiled in Monaco last Summer, both the series and the FIA could hardly be more glowing about the future of the championship. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Boasting the highest top speed for a Formula E car to date, higher regeneration rates that ever before, a power boost of over 130bhp and running 100kg lighter than its predecessor, the next generation was looking like another major step forward for the all-electric world championship. With its unique, angled design and radical innovations such as no rear hydraulic brakes, Formula E’s newest car was supposed to push the envelope of electric motorsport and make racing better than ever. After all, the step from the original Formula E car to the second-generation model in 2018 was major, with the sport now able to full race distances with a single car, rather than the need to swap cars midway through the race. So after yesterday’s season-opening eprix in Mexico … [Read more...] about How did Formula E’s radical Gen3 car fare in its first true test? · RaceFans
Ecclestone: Ferrari “completely wrong” in Vettel row · RaceFans
In the round-up: Bernie Ecclestone says no action needs to be taken following Ferrari’s request the FIA looks into Vettel’s driving in Brazil. F1 Fanatic Supporters It’s six months since the F1 Fanatic Supporter scheme was launched . I’ve very pleased with how many people have expressed interest in supporting F1 Fanatic so far and the contributions made are already being used to develop and sustain the site. Thanks very much to everyone who has become an F1 Fanatic Supporter so far. In return for contributing ?�?�1 per month to F1 Fanatic you will be able to browse the site ad-free. You can pay per month or per year. See below for more information. Become an F1 Fanatic Supporter F1 Fanatic Supporter FAQ Links Top F1 links from the past 24 hours: Ecclestone: Vettel flag row ‘a complete joke’ (The Telegraph) “There is the fact that a green flag was shown, which nobody seems to dispute. It?������s a complete joke. What they are saying in that letter … [Read more...] about Ecclestone: Ferrari “completely wrong” in Vettel row · RaceFans
Andretti’s Dennis dominates in Mexico City to kick off Formula E season with win · RaceFans
Andretti driver Jake Dennis took advantage of an early error from Lucas di Grassi to take the lead of the Mexico City Eprix and never look back, starting the 2023 Formula E season with victory. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Dennis’s win was the first in the new Gen3 car introduced for the 2023 season. Pascal Wehrlein finished second over seven seconds behind Dennis, with Di Grassi taking the final spot on the podium in third. In the earlier qualifying duels, Mahindra’s Lucas di Grassi had secured pole position by defeating Andretti’s Jake Dennis in the final. When the lights went out, Di Grassi held the lead into turn one, while McLaren driver Jake Hughes challenged Dennis for second place. Dennis held on to his position while Di Grassi led the opening lap of the race and the championship. Robin Frijns pulled off the circuit after he clattered into Norman Nato ahead of him, causing terminal damage to his own car. The Safety Car was deployed on the … [Read more...] about Andretti’s Dennis dominates in Mexico City to kick off Formula E season with win · RaceFans
The errors the FIA must not repeat in 2023 after completing F1 race control overhaul · RaceFans
The FIA’s announcement yesterday of a restructuring of its Formula 1 operation is intended to draw a line under a process which began in response to the controversial conclusion to the 2021 world championship. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free It will inevitably focus attention on whether the sport’s governing body can reduce the confusion, inconsistencies and errors which created too many problems during races last year. The FIA embarked on an “analysis and clarification exercise” three days after the 2021 season ended in bitter recriminations at Yas Marina . The outcome appeared three months later as a 3,300-word report which laid out the reasoning for a raft of changes to how the sport’s governing body runs the races which constitute its most prestigious championship. Race director Michael Masi was removed from his position for failing to enforce the series’ rules correctly in the final lap restart which decided the destiny of the 2021 drivers’ title. … [Read more...] about The errors the FIA must not repeat in 2023 after completing F1 race control overhaul · RaceFans
Logan Sargeant completes F1 2023 grid with Williams after securing Super Licence
Logan Sargeant will drive for Williams in Formula 1 next season after securing his Super Licence in the F2 season finale at Abu Dhabi. Williams boss Jost Capito confirmed in late October that Sargeant would be Alex Albon’s new team-mate in 2023 if he acquired enough points to hold the Super Licence needed to race in Formula 1. And the 21-year-old American did exactly that at the Yas Marina circuit, keeping himself out of trouble with a P6 finish in the sprint race followed by a P5 result in Sunday’s race proper. It meant that he finished the season with 148 points, enough to lock down P4 in the F2 Championship and confirm his step up to Formula 1 next season with Williams. Sargeant’s arrival on the F1 grid means the sport is set to see its first US racer in a Grand Prix since Alexander Rossi in 2015. But, whilst it is jubilation for Sargeant, it is the final hammer blow for Mick Schumacher, who would have been on Williams’ back-up list had Sargeant not secured his Super … [Read more...] about Logan Sargeant completes F1 2023 grid with Williams after securing Super Licence