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F1 explores rookie Sprint Race in Abu Dhabi post-season test

Formula 1 is considering an innovative plan to introduce a rookie sprint race after the season finale at Abu Dhabi, according to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. This proposal is part of ongoing discussions aimed at providing more track opportunities for young drivers who have limited chances to gain experience due to current testing restrictions. In…

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Transparency, accountability, and the future of inclusivity in Formula 1

Following the dismissed appeal against Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, Formula 1 finds itself at a critical juncture. The sport’s handling of this high-profile case has exposed systemic issues that continue to tarnish the world of motorsport. With the outcome now public—Horner’s appeal denied and the grievance dismissed—questions surrounding transparency, accountability, and workplace culture…

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Vergne urges FIA to ‘do a better job’ when penalising FE drivers: “I think the reality is that the stewards are lost”

Jean-Éric Vergne is not happy with the way the FIA has been policing the Formula E drivers. The Frenchman admits that there’s currently too much happening on track, which makes it impossible for the stewards to keep an eye on everything. If you’re looking for one single word to describe the 2023/2024 Formula E season,…

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Hughes wants to give FE fans a spectacle: “But from my side, it honestly often feels like too much”

Jake Hughes has mixed feelings about the way we currently go racing in Formula E. The 30-year-old thinks that the sport should be entertaining for the fans, but admits that it sometimes feels like ‘too much’ from the cockpit. Hughes had qualified on P21 for the Saturday race in the London Excel, and knew it…

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FIA to implement new data-gathering technical directive to monitor flexi wings at F1 Belgian GP

In an effort to better understand front wing flexing, the FIA will observe several selected teams during practice for the Belgian Grand Prix. The increasing use of flexible front wing designs by teams to improve car balance has come under scrutiny recently, with some teams questioning the extent to which their rivals are exploiting this…

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FIA set to test a new cooling system at the F1 Dutch Grand Prix

The scorching heat of the previous year’s October Qatar Grand Prix caused multiple health concerns for the drivers, with temperatures surpassing 30°C even during the night sessions. Logan Sargeant withdrew from the race on Sunday due to heatstroke, Esteban Ocon puked in his helmet, and other drivers almost passed out. In order to “improve the…

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“Part-time, underfunded stewarding is not how you govern” in F1  — Zak Brown calls for reforms to address inconsistencies

McLaren CEO Zak Brown is not impressed with the current stewarding standards in Formula 1, calling for reforms to address inconsistencies. This comes after the dramatic Austrian Grand Prix, where McLaren openly disagreed with various decisions taken by the stewards regarding their drivers across the weekend. On Saturday, the team was unhappy with the penalty…

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McLaren “had more potential than what we showed” as traffic ruined final Q3 lap at F1 British GP — Piastri

McLaren has been on an incredible run of form since the introduction of their upgrades at the Miami Grand Prix, securing a win, plenty of podiums and strong qualifying positions. The qualifying session at Silverstone was no different as Lando Norris managed to secure third position. Oscar Piastri, who, like his teammate, had looked quick…

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