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First FE podium "not too far" for Hughes as McLaren targets race pace gains

Former Formula 2 racer Hughes moved to Formula E this year with McLaren, having previously acted as a reserve driver for the British-based team in 2021-22 when it was owned and operated by Mercedes.

Autosport · Jun 2, 2023

Why Iwasa's F1 prospects look better than ever

Ayumu Iwasa has had, by all accounts, a fantastic start to 2023. The second-year DAMS Formula 2 driver has taken three wins and one pole position already, giving him the most victories of anybody and a placing of third in the standings after five rounds. 

Motorsport · Jun 2, 2023

100th race for DS Automobiles in Indonesia

As the championship enters its closing phase, the contenders for the drivers' title are beginning to become clear with the top five in the standings all representing different teams.

Autosport · Jun 2, 2023

Jakarta E-Prix: Gunther leads Maserati 1-2 in first Formula E practice

Gunther lapped the 2.4km circuit in the Indonesia capital in 1m08.946s towards the end of the 30-minute session, edging out his team-mate Edoardo Mortara by 0.191s to claim the top spot.

Autosport · Jun 2, 2023

Perez: Monaco GP 'hurt' exposed wrong approach to F1 weekends

The Mexican lost major ground to Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen in the championship in Monaco last weekend after a crash in Q1 left him at the back of the grid.

Motorsport · Jun 2, 2023

Saunas to paddling pools - How FE drivers are preparing for Jakarta's heat

With temperatures expected to hit 34 degrees Celsius in the Indonesian capital, and the humidity expected to rise to as much as 70%, drivers are bracing themselves for what they believe will be the most physically demanding weekend of the season.

Autosport · Jun 2, 2023

Verstappen: Leaving F1 rules unchanged will let rivals catch up to Red Bull

Red Bull stole a march on the rest of the field with the 2022 ground-effect regulations and is set to dominate the series for the second year in a row with an even bigger advantage over its rivals Ferrari, Mercedes and Aston Martin.

Motorsport · Jun 2, 2023

Alonso: Aston Martin has to “speed up” flow of updates

While acknowledging that Aston is bringing updates on a regular basis, the Spaniard cited recent major changes from Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull as a warning that his team had to keep pace.

Autosport · Jun 2, 2023

F1 needs stewards rethink to replace ‘"laymen" decisions, demands Steiner

In the wake of personal frustration over his driver Nico Hulkenberg earning a penalty at the Monaco Grand Prix that has left him confused, Steiner believes a system overhaul is required.

Motorsport · Jun 2, 2023

Albon: Losing chicane that "ruined" Barcelona F1 track will improve racing

A return to the previous high-speed final sector, last used by the championship in 2006, has shortened the lap by 18 metres. The change was conceived to boost overtaking possibilities.

Motorsport · Jun 2, 2023