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FIA announces new F1 Race Director from Las Vegas as Niels Wittich gets fired with immediate effect

Following the controversies that arose at the São Paulo Grand Prix regarding stewarding standards and transparency, the FIA has announced that Niels Wittich has left his role as Formula 1’s race director with immediate effect.  This crucial position will be taken over by Rui Marques once the F1 campaign resumes next weekend in Las Vegas,…

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Front bib allegations made against Red Bull F1 cleared after FIA factory visit to Milton Keynes

In Austin on media day, Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez were questioned on allegations made against the team. Allegations that a height altering front ‘bib’ was used to improve performance, leading to the FIA visting the Red Bull garage. As a recap, the device could alter the ride height of the car…

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BWT Alpine F1 Team partners with Mercedes-Benz for 2026 season

In a significant shift, the BWT Alpine F1 Team has officially announced a multi-year agreement with Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains and Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix. This partnership will see Alpine transition to Mercedes power units and gearboxes starting from the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship, marking a new chapter in the team’s power unit strategy….

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Wolff reveals “difficult time” with Hamilton after Rosberg won F1 title

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has revealed he went through a difficult time with Lewis Hamilton after Nico Rosberg won the F1 title in 2016. They didn‘t talk to each other “for weeks“ after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The hybrid era was dominated by Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, led by Mercedes F1 team…

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James Vowles (GBR) Williams Racing Team Principal in the FIA Press Conference. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21, Brazilian Grand Prix, Friday 1st November 2024. Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Williams in “race against time” to have spare parts for last F1 triple-header — Vowles

Williams has been struggling with the availability of parts throughout their 2024 Formula 1 season. This was highlighted during the Australian Grand Prix when Alex Albon had to drive Logan Sargeant’s car after a chassis-damaging crash. The scarcity of spares and the impact of the cost cap have been heightened by five significant crashes in…

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Nikola Tsolov joins Red Bull Racing Junior Academy ahead of 2025 F3 season with Campos

Nikola Tsolov, the Bulgarian lion and now Red Bull academy driver, has had a pretty stellar career up until now. He has showcased nothing but great efforts, winning multiple races and showcasing his abilities both on and off track with fan engagement and three wins. He has worked hard to keep a brand image throughout…

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