Ricciardo calls out “lame” rule which left him lapped at Brazil restart

The Australian was set to retire from the 71-lap race at Interlagos after a tyre, which was jettisoned in the hefty first-corner shunt between Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen, landed on the rear wing.But due to subsequent barrier repairs, the race was soon red-flagged to allow the team to carry out repairs and re-enter Ricciardo into the race. McLaren did similar after Oscar Piastri was collected …Keep reading

Perez F1 recovery aided by back to “basics” approach, says Red Bull

Although Perez missed out on a podium finish to Fernando Alonso in last weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix by just 0.053 seconds, it was still his most competitive weekend since he finished second at the Italian Grand Prix back in September.Perez felt he was on course to join race winner Max Verstappen on the front row until he was hampered by a yellow flag in Friday’s qualifying session, caused by …Keep reading

Sainz suspects Brazil F1 launch problems caused by one faulty clutch

The Spaniard lined up sixth on the grid following Charles Leclerc’s formation lap retirement but lost out at the getaway to Sergio Perez and George Russell to slip to eighth by the time the race was red-flagged for a hefty Turn 1 shunt involving Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen.Sainz then radioed to say his team needed to “bin” the clutch as he bemoaned start problems all weekend. He would …Keep reading

McLaren: Tyre wear is where Red Bull F1 makes the difference

McLaren’s Norris took pole for the Brazilian Grand Prix’s sprint and finished second behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, and that result repeated itself in Sunday’s Grand Prix after Norris jumped from sixth on the grid to second in Turn 1.But as rival teams faded and finished over 30 seconds behind the dominant Verstappen, who took a record 17th win of the campaign, Norris was the only driver able …Keep reading

How Brawn documentary brings nuance to one of F1’s best underdog tales

If you were to describe Formula 1 as a film genre, action, thriller and, sadly, tragedy would be among the first three options that come to mind. But for the 2009 campaign, ‘fairytale’ is the only word that fits the bill.In the winter of 2008, the Honda team was seemingly dead and buried. But 12 months later, following a rule change that shook up the competitive order and a rescue package of …Keep reading
F3 – FIA Formula 3 World Cup entry tweaked as build-up continues

F3 – FIA Formula 3 World Cup entry tweaked as build-up continues

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The entry list for the 2023 FIA Formula 3 World Cup is almost complete following a handful of recent additions to the line-up.

Back co-headlining the Macau Grand Prix weekend for the first time since 2019, the FIA Formula 3 World Cup has attracted 26 confirmed entries from 20 countries so far with one remaining slot to be finalised.

MP Motorsport, which guided Richard Verschoor to FIA Formula 3 World Cup glory four years ago, has completed its three-car attack by adding Marcus Armstrong (pictured at Macau in 2019). The New Zealander, 23, is the IndyCar Series’ Rookie of the Year for this year and finished eighth on both of his two previous Macau appearances.

Hitech Pulse-Eight’s FIA Formula 3 World Cup challenge is completed by Alex Dunne. The Irish teenager, who turns 18 on November 11, finished runner-up in the UK-based GB3 Championship in 2023 with Hitech.

ART Grand Prix has revised its Macau line-up with Dutch teenager Laurens van Hoepen replacing Swiss driver Grégoire Saucy. Van Hoepen, 18, raced for ART in Formula Regional European and Oceania championship events in 2023.

Rodin Carlin’s third driver remains to be announced, the UK-based team previously confirming two-time FIA Formula 3 World Cup winner Dan Ticktum and Macau rookie Zane Maloney.

The 2023 FIA Formula World Cup takes place on the Guia Circuit in Macau from November 16-19. The event co-headlines the 70th Macau Grand Prix weekend with the FIA GT World Cup.

Click HERE to view the updated entry list.

 

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