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Through the Lens: Max Verstappen’s Historic 2023 season

In 2023, Max Verstappen completed the most dominant season in Formula 1 history.

Homecoming

F1 driver Logan Sargeant is home: “Being able to come back in an F1 car is going to be insane. It’s funny, in a way, it feels kind of like a homecoming.”

我希望你了解的事.

那时我的车在发车后第一个弯道就进入了防熄火模式。第一个弯道...... 不仅仅是这场比赛的第一个弯道，或者是这个赛季的第一个，我说的是我整个F1职业生涯的第一个弯道。

I Want You to Know This About Me

Zhou Guanyu has some things he would like to say: “To be the first Chinese driver in F1 history … it’s everything to me. I’m so proud of where I’m from — the support I’ve received from everyone back home. I race for them.”

The Things I Will Never Forget

Felipe Massa looks back on his memorable moments in F1 and talks about his passion for motorsport and special relationship with Interlagos.

Through the Lens: Inside the F1 Paddock with Photographer Jamey Price

As the 2023 F1 season moves into its final stretch, The Players’ Tribune asked Price to share his perspective on his favorite images from the season so far.

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Letter to My Younger Self

Dear Mario. If you’re reading this, it means you've arrived in America. It's 1955, your family doesn't speak any English and your father has $125 to his name.

Gold in the Desert

If you told 10-year-old Romain that he was going to try to apply to cooking school one day, get rejected, and then try to win races for an American F1 team — he

I Just Want to Race

Jamie Chadwick on her goals: “I want to be that next female driver in Formula One. I want the next time I write here to be about my first championship in F1.”

Why I'm Racing in the Indy 500

On May 28, I won't be in Monaco. I'll be in Indianapolis. Because I need to be. Because I’m a racer. I always have been, and I always will be.

Listen to the Honey Badger

I needed to listen to my heart, I needed to go it alone and make my own decision. Change is scary — it’s f****** terrifying.

Good Crazy

Sergio Pérez drives in the F1 for pride, for his family and for Mexico: “It’s funny how you can race for years and be completely unknown, and then once you make it to Formula One, the whole world knows who you are.”

The Test

This is Alex Albon, the F1 driver who never gave up: “I’ve seen a lot in this sport. I’m thankful for all of it. The good and the bad made me into the man I am today.”

I Will Never Forget the Tears from that Day

Yuki Tsunoda told his story in his own words.

You Want to Know the Real Pierre?

Pierre Gasly on his relationship with Red Bull, losing his friend Anthoine Hubert and his win at Monza

Life Out Loud: Brendon Hartley and Mark Webber

Welcome to Life Out Loud. In this addition, Brendon Hartley and Mark Webber discuss some of their highs and lows throughout their careers.