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Max Verstappen broke many records in 2023, including most race wins in a season. Getty
F1 end-of-year awards: Verstappen dominance, Hamilton positive

We look back on a season dominated by Red Bull but still with plenty of plaudits to go around

F1December 20, 2023
Byron Young
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton failed to win a single race in 2023. Getty
Hamilton fears Mercedes will struggle to close gap on Verstappen

Seven-time world champion finished a distant ninth as Verstappen signed off a record-breaking season with another win in Abu Dhabi

F1November 27, 2023
Byron Young
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, centre, alongside Mercdes pair Lewis Hamilton, left, and George Russell. EPA
Hamilton approaching Red Bull is just good business

Seven-time world champion is simply trying to get the best deal he possibly can

F1November 24, 2023
Byron Young
Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton speaks to the press ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit. AFP
Hamilton denies speaking to Red Bull and Ferrari

Team boss Christian Horner claimed British driver made overtures to Mercedes' rivals

F1November 23, 2023
Byron Young
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen will be eyeing a grand finish to the 2023 season in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi F1: Max Verstappen has more records and glory within reach

Three-time world champion eyes Jim Clark's laps led record that has stood for 60 years

F1November 23, 2023
Byron Young
Red Bull's Max Verstappen on his way to winning his 18th race of the 2023 season at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Sunday. AFP
A storm is brewing as F1 heads to Abu Dhabi

Ferrari demanding reparation to Carlos Sainz's damaged car while drivers want tougher sanctions for those who blatantly flout the rules

F1November 20, 2023
Byron Young
Lewis Hamilton said he was remaining optimistic after a disappointing weekend for Mercedes at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Getty Images
Mercedes and Ferrari progress hit setback at 'miserable' Brazil GP

After the encouragement from Austin and Mexico, both teams had weekends to forget in Sao Paulo

F1November 06, 2023
Byron Young
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, left, finished second at the Mexican Grand Prix, with Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc, right, taking third. EPA
Runner-up battle between Ferrari and Mercedes set to go down to wire

With three races left following Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix, both sets of drivers are confident of guiding their teams to second place behind champions Red Bull

F1October 30, 2023
Byron Young
Lewis Hamilton on the podium after finishing second at the United States Grand Prix, before the Mercedes driver was disqualified hours later. Getty
US GP bittersweet for Mercedes as disqualification tarnishes progress

Lewis Hamilton runs Max Verstappen close before getting disqualified for an illegal undertray

F1October 23, 2023
Byron Young
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen gestrures on the podium following the Qatari Formula One Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit on October 8, 2023. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)
Verstappen deserves place among F1 greats - but who has he really beaten?

Dutchman secured his third-straight drivers' title on Saturday, but with no one to challenge on equal terms in a dominant Red Bull car questions remain over his undoubted talent

F1October 09, 2023
Byron Young
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has been left 'exhausted' by his misbehaving Mercedes car this season. Getty Images
Mercedes must pay heed to Lewis Hamilton's 2024 warning

Team have fallen behind rivals in design and development, and the future is not looking too promising either

F1September 25, 2023
Byron Young
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz celebrates with his team after winning the Singapore Grand Prix. Reuters
Ferrari starting to purr as Red Bull quilt shows signs of fraying

Carlos Sainz's victory on Singapore ended a run of 15 successive wins for Red Bull, with second driver Sergio Perez hinting he may seek new pastures at the end of his deal

F1September 18, 2023
Byron Young
Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz, front, and Charles Leclerc battled it out at Monza. Getty
Ferraris going wheel to wheel reminds us what F1 is really all about

Verstappen and Red Bull continue to dominate but the sight of the red Ferraris battling it out point to signs of better things to come for the Prancing Horse

F1September 04, 2023
Byron Young
Lewis Hamilton has yet to commit his future to Mercedes beyond the 2023 season. PA
Verstappen's record overshadowed by questions over Hamilton's future

Red Bull driver secured ninth victory in a row at Dutch Grand Prix but most of the talk in F1 centred on whether Hamilton will commit his future to Mercedes

F1August 28, 2023
Byron Young
Red Bull chief Christian Horner admits there will be no significant upgrades to his cars in the second half of the 2023 season. AP
Mid-season break a chance for Red Bull to turn focus to 2024

Christian Horner admits resources have to be managed given Red Bull face a development disadvantage and a further 10 per cent loss in R&D time

F1July 31, 2023
Byron Young
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