Daniel Ricciardo

Slipstream Saturdays: Playing With Some Silly Season Dominoes

July 22, 2023July 22, 2023 Michael Finley

Lando Norris, McLaren (credit: McLaren F1 Media)

Lando Norris is the hot name as 2023 F1 silly season begins.

The Pit Straight: Guess Who’s Back?

July 16, 2023 Alex Gintz

(Photo: Mark Thompson/Getty Images via Red Bull Content Pool)

Jack Swansey and Alex Gintz Examine Daniel Ricciardo’s coming return to the Formula 1 grid and the unceremonious fall of Nyck de Vries.

Daniel Ricciardo In, Nyck de Vries Out at AlphaTauri

July 11, 2023 Kevin Rutherford

Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren in the drivers parade at the Miami Grand Prix (credit: McLaren media)

Ricciardo will drive the rest of the 2023 season.

The Pit Straight: What’s Even the Point of AlphaTauri Anymore?

July 7, 2023July 4, 2023 Jack Swansey

Yuki Tsunoda races during the 10th Stop of the FIA Formula One World Championship at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria on June 30, 2023 //

(Photo: Philip Platzer / Red Bull Ring)

It’s the feeder (no, junior… or is it sister?) of the World Champions, but what is Red Bull getting out of the relationship?

Slipstream Saturdays: The End of Scuderia AlphaTauri

July 1, 2023 Michael Finley

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - Nyck de Vries, (21) Scuderia AlphaTauri (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool //)

Scuderia AlphaTaura will be rebranded next year, are driver changes also in the works?

What Is NASCAR’s Respect Problem, & How Can It Be Fixed?

March 28, 2023 Michael Finley

#22: Joey Logano, Team Penske, Shell Pennzoil Ford Mustang, #15: Jenson Button, Rick Ware Racing, Mobil 1 Ford Mustang, #45: Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing, Monster Energy Toyota Camry, #3: Austin Dillon, Richard Childress Racing, Get Bioethanol Chevrolet Camaro, #17: Chris Buescher, RFK Racing, Fifth Third Bank Ford Mustang, #6: Brad Keselowski, RFK Racing, Wyndham Rewards Ford Mustang, #34: Michael McDowell, Front Row Motorsports, Love's Travel Stops Ford Mustang, #10: Aric Almirola, Stewart-Haas Racing, Smithfield Ford Mustang, #43: Erik Jones, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, Allegiant Chevrolet Camaro, #12: Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Menards/Knauf Ford Mustang

Michael Finley analyzes the reaction to the finish at COTA and what NASCAR can do about similar chaos going forward.

Did You Notice?: 5 Other Open-Wheel Drivers Who Should Be Making Their 2023 NASCAR Debuts

March 27, 2023March 23, 2023 Tom Bowles

Helio Castroneves, Chris Owens INDYCAR Media

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Helio Castroneves headlines an All-Star list of drivers from other series NASCAR should be pursuing to make their stock car debuts in 2023.

F1 Drivers in NASCAR: Who’s Next?

December 11, 2022December 10, 2022 Alex Gintz and Jack Swansey

2021 Daytona Ii Nxs Pack Racing Night Stands Nkp

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

With the NASCAR season complete and the Formula 1 calendar winding down, it’s time for an offseason tradition: wishful thinking about world-class drivers switching disciplines for fun.

Sebastian Vettel Finds Bittersweet Ending to F1 Career in Abu Dhabi

November 20, 2022 Alex Gintz

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Sebastian Vettel’s final F1 race came down to questionable strategy and a last lap battle with Daniel Ricciardo.

F1 Review: George Russell Notches #1 With Sao Paulo Grand Prix Win

November 15, 2022November 14, 2022 Ava Ladner

2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Saturday - Steve Etherington

George Russell won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday (Nov 13), his first win in Formula 1 and the first win for Mercedes in 2022. Russell earned the win during the sprint race on Saturday, giving him the pole for Sunday’s GP, and made good, opening with a clean start and rolling from there. …

F1 Review: Max Verstappen Makes It Look Easy in Mexico

October 30, 2022 Ava Ladner

Max Verstappen celebrates after the Grand Prix of Mexico. (Photo: Getty Images)

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 30: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 30, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202210310004 // Usage for editorial use only //

Already crowned world champion two races ago in Japan, Verstappen added to his season’s win total at the Mexican Grand Prix, notching his 14th win of the year.

McLaren Capitalizes on Safety Car & Alpine Woes for Double Points in Singapore

January 28, 2023October 2, 2022 Alex Gintz

Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M front on leaving corner.

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McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo took home double points in Singapore after engine woes hampered the efforts of the Alpine squad in Singapore.