Steve Hallam has spoken to Pit Debrief about Lewis Hamilton, the astonishing 2008 F1 Brazilian GP ending in his final race in the sport and at McLaren, and the incredible 2007 season involving the Brit and Fernando Alonso.
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Exclusive: Hallam hopes Hamilton gets eighth F1 title after “disgraceful” ending at 2021 Abu Dhabi GP

In the first part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, former F1 engineer Steve Hallam discussed his time with Lewis Hamilton at McLaren, and his hopes the Ferrari driver will make it eight Drivers’ Championships at the Scuderia. At the 2021 F1 Abu Dhabi GP, the now 105-time race winner looked set to win…

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Mohammed Ben Sulayem - FIA president
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem Photo Credit: FIA.com

Ben Sulayem: F1 race director role is “not about individuals”

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem hits out at FIA criticism as he states racing must be able to continue without a race director. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem discusses bringing in new stewards to Formula 1. Speaking during the Stewards Summit in Madrid, Sulayem suggested Formula 1 is over reliant on the race director. As…

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Pit Debrief had the opportunity to speak to former F3 driver Hugh Barter as he looks to continue his career in racing.
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Exclusive: Hugh Barter wants another F3 opportunity after tricky 2023 campaign

In 2023, Hugh Barter, an Australian-Japanese teenager took to the FIA F3 grid, furthering his success from the Spanish and French F4 campaigns he previously competed in.  In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Barter opened up on his journey to F3 and his future hopes in motor racing.  The 19-year-old smiled when asked what…

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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has released a new UAOA report.
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Online abuse is on the rise, shows FIA’s United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) campaign

The United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) campaign, launched in 2022 by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, addresses and combats online abuse within the sports community.  The campaign monitors online abuse via the UAOA Barometer, which assesses the impact of abusive messages on athletes, competitors, and officials across various sports. At the FIA Officials Summit held…

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Wolff discussing the aftermaths of the move made by Hamilton
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Wolff: Hamilton move to Ferrari F1 “a refresh for both of us”

Mercedes F1 and its Team Principal Toto Wolff are ready to move on following the departure of seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton from the team. A dream come true The experienced British driver had announced a prestigious move to Ferrari last year, and has now had his on-track debut. In fact, Hamilton had his first…

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Tatiana Calderon will get an opportunity in Formula E in Jeddah.
Calderon will drive for Lola Yamaha in the Jeddah Rookie session Formula E

Calderon to drive for Lola Yamaha in Jeddah Rookie Test

The Colombian driver will get another taste of Formula E machinery having completed the Women’s test in Pre Season testing, driving for Maserati alongside Carrie Schreiner. The 31-year-old becomes the second female driver added to the group of rookies alongside Jaguar driver Jamie Chadwick. A great opportunity awaits Jeddah acts as another opportunity for Calderon…

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Mini preparing for the Rookie Jeddah Test
Mini will race for Nissan in the Jeddah Rookie Free Practice session Photo credits: Nissan

Mini announced as Nissan’s rookie for Jeddah Rookie Session

Nissan has announced that Gabriele Mini will drive for them in the Jeddah Rookie Session, his second outing with the Japanese outfit. The Italian has already tasted Formula E machinery having driven for Nissan in the Season 10 Berlin Rookie Test. This is something the Italian will look to utilise as he embarks on the…

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