10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix

For the first time since 2016 and not counting the pandemic-disrupted 2020 season, Budapest is not Formula 1’s last venue before the summer break, with the upcoming trip to Spa set to do that shortly this year. But there were familiar feelings elsewhere, as the narrow, lower-speed Hungarian track produced another dull race, with Max Verstappen dominating for Red Bull up front. That combo did at …Keep reading

Vasseur: Ferrari “made too many mistakes” in F1 Hungarian GP

Charles Leclerc finished only seventh after his race was compromised by a wheel gun issue in a pitstop and a five-second penalty for pitlane speeding, while his team-mate Carlos Sainz could only recover to eighth after a disappointing qualifying session saw him start 11th.The result followed another tough race at Silverstone where Ferrari finished ninth and 10th as McLaren’s improved form and a …Keep reading

FIA will not rush F1 cost cap investigation despite wild rumours

The Hungarian Grand Prix paddock was awash with fresh cost cap speculation, with wild rumours that some teams had already been found to be in breach of the limits – something strongly denied by the governing body. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali had also expressed his eagerness ahead of the weekend to complete the investigations because that was the best way to stop mounting speculation. “Control is …Keep reading

Ricciardo reveals how Alonso chat settled head over F1 break

After two years of underperforming alongside Lando Norris, McLaren paid Ricciardo last season to depart a year ahead of his contract expiring to make way for 2021 Formula 2 champion Oscar Piastri.Ricciardo opted to take time away from the spotlight, moving to Red Bull in a third driver role on a 12-month deal, and planned to wait for a 2024 race seat rather than accept a less competitive drive.But …Keep reading

Alfa Romeo reveals revised F1 livery for Belgian GP

Alfa Romeo launched a partnership with Kick before the start of the 2023 season, with its Spa livery the first occasion the new streaming platform receives a prominent spot on the bodywork of its 2023 C43 car.The car raced by drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu will feature bright green Kick logos and decals on the front wing, rear wing and sidepod with matching wheel rims.Kick is a …Keep reading

Alpine F1 team boss Szafnauer trusts Renault chief de Meo to give him time

The number was announced as the timeline for Alpine to work its way to the front of the F1 field after Szafnauer was put in charge of the Enstone team at the start of 2022.However, a recent management reshuffle at Renault’s Alpine division has seen the sportscar company’s former CEO Laurent Rossi moved aside.Given that Rossi hired Szafnauer there has been some speculation about the latter’s …Keep reading

Autosport Podcast: F1 Hungarian GP review

Including last year’s Abu Dhabi GP triumph, Red Bull has won the last 12 races which surpasses McLaren’s 11 straight victories set during the 1988 season.Verstappen was in dominant form once again, winning by over 33 seconds from McLaren’s Lando Norris, who kept clear of Sergio Perez who completed the podium on his charge from ninth on the grid.Meanwhile, it was a nightmare race for Alpine …Keep reading