10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen returned to sprint winning ways at the final such shorter event of 2023, following up his Austin sprint vicory, after his surprise defeat to Oscar Piastri in the Qatar weekend’s first race. In Brazil, Verstappen quickly overcame the other McLaren of Lando Norris to earn his fourth sprint win of the year.That pair again fought it out for victory early at Interlagos, with Norris …Keep reading

Aston Martin: Alonso used “unconventional” F1 lines to beat Perez to podium

Two-time F1 world champion Alonso crossed the line just 0.053 seconds ahead of the Red Bull driver to secure the final podium spot at Interlagos, as Aston Martin returned to the rostrum for the first time since the Dutch GP in late August.The battling duo injected late drama into a largely tepid affair won by Max Verstappen, as ninth-starting Perez dived up the inside of the AMR23 into Turn 1 on …Keep reading

Three rival F1 teams summoned for Haas track limits review hearing

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Horner explains Verstappen’s bizarre F1 ‘Radio Red Bull’ song

Verstappen took his 17th grand prix win of 2023 at Interlagos on Sunday, resulting in him securing another historic record as the driver with the highest ever win percentage in a season.PLUS: The crucial lap that swung F1’s Brazilian GP from Norris to VerstappenEven if he does not triumph in either of the remaining two races of the campaign, his tally of 77.27% eclipses the 75% mark that Alberto …Keep reading
FIA appoints Pirelli as official tyre partner and supplier for FIA GT World Cup

FIA appoints Pirelli as official tyre partner and supplier for FIA GT World Cup

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Pirelli will supply all FIA GT World Cup competitors with its tried and trusted P Zero DHF tyre this year, which has been used worldwide by several championships that run GT3-specification cars.

The P Zero DHF is a very versatile compound tyre that is well suited to the demanding nature of the Macau Guia Circuit, which features a mixture of slow and high-speed corners throughout the 6.276-kilometre lap, as well as an abrasive surface combined with frequently high track temperatures and significant track evolution from session to session.

Over the course of the entire competition, each car will be allocated five sets of dry-weather tyres and three sets of wet-weather tyres. For the first time in an FIA-sanctioned competition for GT3 machinery, RFID technology will be in place, enabling seamless automatic monitoring of tyres, alongside the use of scannable barcodes located on the outer sidewalls.

The Italian tyre manufacturer continues its long-standing relationship with the FIA in GT3 racing, which dates back to the inaugural running of the FIA GT World Cup in 2015, and has also included the 2018 FIA GT Nations Cup as well as the two editions of the FIA Motorsport Games that have taken place to date.

Marek Nawarecki, FIA Senior Circuit Sport Director, said: “Held as part of the Macau Grand Prix, the FIA GT World Cup represents a unique challenge among competitions for GT3 cars. The Guia Circuit doesn’t allow for any pre-event testing, so it is crucial to have a reliable tyre that teams and drivers can trust 100%. Pirelli brings a wealth of experience from various forms of motor sport, has an established working relationship with the FIA through different disciplines and series, and has a very strong presence in the worldwide GT3 marketplace. This is a natural partnership for the FIA GT World Cup that makes sense for a lot of reasons.”

Mario Isola, Pirelli Head of Motorsport, said: “We are delighted to return to Macau as part of a long-term agreement to supply the prestigious FIA GT World Cup; one of the true highlights of the international GT racing scene. We will also be exclusively supplying our bespoke P Zero tyres to the Formula 3 World Cup: the race that every young driver wants to win, as just a quick glance at the illustrious list of previous winners shows. From the perspective of a tyre supplier, Macau not only has the glamour that makes this circuit a racing legend, but it also contains a massively varied technical challenge: from the flat-out wide straights of the city section to the twisty and demanding ‘mountain’ sector, all the way to what is probably the slowest and tightest hairpin bend in the history of motor sport.”

 

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Video: Alonso’s defensive masterclass at the F1 Brazilian GP

In a race that started with a bang, as Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen crashed out at the first corner while Charles Leclerc dropped out on the formation lap, it became a straightforward path to victory for Verstappen.But for others there was plenty of misfortune and misery, and here we look at the winners and losers at Interlagos.Joining Martyn Lee is Matt Kew and Sam Hall as they break down what …Keep reading