Sebastian Vettel

F1 Midweek: Why Is F1 So Much Worse in 2023 Than in 2022?

August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 Michael Finley

F1 Grand Prix of Belgium Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez celebrating at Spa, Dan Mullan/Getty Images

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Michael Finley addresses the 2023 F1 season’s lack of competition so far, and how that might be remedied.

The Pit Straight: Has F1 Always Been This … Boring?

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 Jack Swansey

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JULY 23: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing, Third placed Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Racing Head of Car Engineering Paul Monaghan celebrate on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 23, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary.

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The 2023 season has done little to boost F1’s prestige on the basis of its racing product. Jack Swansey and Alex Gintz seek to understand why.

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

(Photo: Chris Owens/INDYCAR Media)

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.

Looking Back: The 2007 F1 Season, Pt. 1

December 3, 2022December 3, 2022 Michael Finley

Fernando Alonso in the garage at the Spanish grand Prix (photo:Getty Images)

The 2007 season is perhaps the most fascinating year in the history of Formula 1.

F1 Midweek: Sebastian Vettel, The Epitome Of A Champion

November 23, 2022 Michael Finley

Sebastian Vettel (Credit: http://resources1.news.com.au/)

A look back at Vettel’s career.

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.

Max Verstappen Puts Exclamation Point on Season, Wins at Abu Dhabi

November 20, 2022 Michael Finley

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB18 leads Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB18 during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on November 20, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images via Red Bull Content Pool)

Max Verstappen ended the 2022 season with a record-extending 15th win in Abu Dhabi, while several battles and stories unfolded further back in the pack.

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. …

Slipstream Saturday: F1 Cost Caps And Invalid Protests

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 Michael Finley

Max Verstappen paces the F1 field during practice for the Mexican Grand Prix. (Photo: Getty Images)

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 05: Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Red Bull Racing RB16B Honda during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on November 05, 2021 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202111050806 // Usage for editorial use only //

The latest during a wild week of F1 news: a FIA penalty that wasn’t, James Hinchcliffe booth analysis and a special helmet for Sebastian Vettel in Mexico City.

Formula 1 Racing News: More About Participants In 2022

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 Frontstretch Staff

Formula 1's Lewis Hamilton congratulates Max Verstappen after 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lars Baron Getty Images

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Let’s check out the entire driver grid for the ongoing Formula 1 season and how things are going for each team.