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F1 tech review: Williams claws up from the back of the grid

Let’s take a look at the FW45’s finer details and how it was modified during the season in order to make that leap forward in the pecking order.

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Stella praises Norris help in McLaren F1 car development despite “stress” to win

After winning the 2021 Italian Grand Prix – where Norris was second behind then team-mate Daniel Ricciardo – and finishing fourth in the constructors’ championship that year after being third in 2020 following considerable rebuilding effort, McLaren slipped back to fifth in 2022.

Autosport

Honda MotoGP squad “will be the team of my life”, says Marquez

The eight-time grand prix world champion will race for Gresini Ducati next season, after a miserable 2023 campaign forced him into leaving Honda with a year still left on his contract.

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FIA doesn’t see need to intervene over bump-induced F1 crashes

Accidents suffered by Lando Norris in the Las Vegas Grand Prix and Carlos Sainz in Abu Dhabi GP practice were both triggered by the cars hitting bumps on the track.

Autosport

The attributes that made de Ferran a potent force

Gil de Ferran meant an awful lot to a great many people in motorsport. The outpouring of shocked tributes following his unexpected passing at the age of 56 were universal in their respect for a racer who possessed all the attributes to be effective as a driver, team boss, sporting…

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Remembering the influence of racing legend Gil de Ferran

Genuine. Unselfish. Underrated. Brilliant. Fearless.

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Gil de Ferran, former Indy 500 winner and F1 sporting director, dies aged 56

Jenson Button and Damon Hill have paid tributes to Gil de Ferran after his death from a heart attack at the age of 56

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Wout van Aert fifth but out-paces Van der Poel in final laps of Hulst World Cup

Early crash and puncture put Belgian on the back foot in final race in Jumbo-Visma jersey

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Racing world reacts to the passing of Gil de Ferran

There has been an outpouring of condolences following the sudden death of this racing legend and Brazilian icon.

Motorsport

Russell: Hamilton and I trust each other amid tense F1 battles

The Mercedes duo notably made contact during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix and then crashed at Turn 1 in Qatar, for which Hamilton (who was eliminated) took full responsibility.

Autosport

The Vauxhall Lotus double act that spawned a 30-year friendship

De Ferran and David Coulthard went on to enjoy long and successful careers in motorsport after their year together at Paul Stewart Racing in 1990. The Brazilian IndyCar legend reflected on their season together and explained why Formula 1 veteran Coulthard was his favourite team-mate.

Motorsport

Gil de Ferran obituary: Indy 500 winner and two-time IndyCar champion dies aged 56

De Ferran, who has died aged 56, beat his great friend, and fellow Brazilian Team Penske team-mate, Helio Castroneves by 0.299s after a fierce battle for honours in America’s biggest open-wheel race.

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Gil De Ferran: Motorsport world pays tribute after death of former Indy 500 winner

Jenson Button and Damon Hill have paid tribute to Indy 500 winner Gil De Ferran, who has died aged 56.

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Alex Marquez: Ducati ‘makes you feel important’ as a MotoGP rider

The 2019 Moto2 champion moved to Gresini Ducati for the 2023 season following a tough two-year stint with LCR Honda in 2021-22, where he failed to replicate his 2020 podium form when he was at the factory HRC squad.

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Ben Sulayem’s mishaps and meddling leave F1 asking if FIA is fit for purpose

Resignations of Steve Nielsen and Deborah Mayer, plus the Wolff investigation, have left a distrust and conflict in the sport

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2003 Indy 500 winner Gil de Ferran dies aged 56

According to the Associated Press, de Ferran appeared to suffer a heart attack while competing with his son at The Concours Club in Opa-locka in Florida on Friday.

Motorsport

2003 Indy 500 winner Gil de Ferran dead at 56

According to the Associated Press, de Ferran appeared to suffer a heart attack while driving in an automotive event with his son at The Concours Club in Opa-locka, Florida on Friday.

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Dennis knighted as Horner awarded CBE in King’s New Year Honours list

As the traditional list of honours was revealed on Friday night, Dennis was announced as being given a Knighthood for services to industry and charity, through his current work as Podium Analytics chair and Tommy’s Campaign chairman.

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Mathieu van der Poel extends winning streak at Exact Cross Loenhout

World Champion secures sixth victory of the season, 1-2 finish for Alpecin-Deceuninck as Gianni Vermeersch claims second place

Autosport

Memorable moments from the 2023 national racing season

Although, unusually, I did not roam abroad, 29 events, many strongly supported multi-day affairs – bookended by the Classic Sports Car Club’s Silverstone Grand Prix circuit experiment in late February and the Walter Hayes Trophy Formula Ford staple there in early November – kept me busy at the laptop reporting…

Autosport

Zhou doesn't "give a shit" about crazy F1 future rumours

Zhou joined the team formerly known as Alfa Romeo for 2022 but owing to being the first full-time Chinese driver in F1 history, some speculated that his seat was bought rather than earned.

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Tom Pidcock charges past Iserbyt to take second in Diegem cyclocross

Briton hopes to find better form to take on Mathieu van der Poel

Motorsport

Which country has hosted the most F1 races? Tracks with the most grands prix

Since the first Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix held at Silverstone in 1950, the series has hosted over 1,100 races over 74 seasons and has visited 77 circuits in 34 countries.

Motorsport

F1 tech review: How Haas placed last despite upgrade push

Haas was among a handful of teams to include a blade style winglet at the start of the season, which was mounted on the endplate, above the last elements of the front wing. Combining with those elements the winglet helps to improve the outwash generated by the front wing.

Motorsport

Verstappen: Red Bull still needs to improve on street circuits and kerbs

The RB19’s only defeat in the 2023 season came at a venue where those two elements combined with Red Bull making mistakes on its efforts to adjust its ride height settings among its typical event set-up work, which contributed to Carlos Sainz’s win for Ferrari in Singapore.

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