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Zak Brown sharply criticises Horner and Red Bull Racing following F1 Austrian GP fall out

After the contact between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris during the race in Austria last weekend, many opinions about it appeared. The ultimate truth is that the incident saw Norris DNFing due to damage and Verstappen dropping out of the lead to finish in P5 with a 10-second penalty for moving under braking, according to…

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F1 Austrian GP steward Johnny Herbert on Verstappen and the penalty handed out: “Everyone knows Max races at the very edge and sometimes goes over it”

“It was Max’s fault,” remarked Johnny Herbert, the steward that issued the sanction for the incident between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris during the Austrian Grand Prix. The three-time world champion ultimately got a 10-second penalty and two penalty points on his super license after causing contact that resulted in both of them picking up…

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McLaren’s protest over Oscar Piastri’s F1 Austrian GP qualifying track limits violation has been dismissed by the FIA

FIA has rejected McLaren’s protest on the grounds that “it is inadmissible.” McLaren had lodged a protest regarding the Austrian Grand Prix qualifying result, believing there is not enough substantial evidence to prove Oscar Piastri had violated track limits.  Having initially set the third fastest time in Q3, Piastri later dropped to 7th after his…

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FIA lowers age of F1 super licence holders to 17 for drivers who have “demonstrated outstanding ability” in single-seaters

Andrea Kimi Antonelli could make his F1 debut before he turns 18, whether that is in a free practice session or a complete race weekend itself. Following Max Verstappen making his F1 race bow at the 2015 Australian Grand Prix when he was 17, the FIA tightened the regulations on young drivers getting a certain…

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New “future-focused” Formula 1 regulations for 2026 and beyond as key details announced

After much anticipation and speculation, The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Formula 1’s governing body, today revealed the set of new regulations which will define the sport from 2026 onward. These regulations, which were developed in collaboration with Formula 1 and its 10 participating teams, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and power unit manufacturers, aim to…

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FIA President advises Andretti Cadillac to acquire existing team for F1 entry

In a surprising turn from his earlier stance, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has recommended Andretti Cadillac to “go and buy another team” in order to rejoin the Formula One grid. Although the Emirati has spearheaded attempts to increase the number of teams in Formula One by initiating the Expression of Interest procedure in 2023…

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Hülkenberg and Magnussen thrown out of F1 Monaco GP qualifying results due to technical infringement

Haas will start the Monaco Grand Prix from pit lane as Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen got disqualified from the qualifying results, losing their P12 and P15 slots on the grid. During scrutineering, FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer discovered something amiss with both cars regarding the DRS flap on the rear wing. “The uppermost rear…

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Mario Andretti says Greg Maffei’s words about blocking Andretti’s F1 entry felt “like a bullet” went through his heart

Mario Andretti has revealed a tense conversation with Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty Media, during the recent Miami Grand Prix weekend, where Maffei purportedly vowed to block Michael Andretti’s aspirations of entering Formula 1. In an interview with NBC News, Andretti recounted the heated exchange that unfolded at a private reception in the Palm Club…

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Frijns urges FE and FIA to improve race calendars for the future: ‘Clashes shouldn’t happen’

Robin Frijns was one of four drivers that had to miss out on the Berlin E-Prix due to its clash with the 6 hours of Spa-Francorchamps. The Dutchman wasn’t too happy with the FIA, as he believes it would have been possible for them to find a solution for the clash between the two races….

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Magnussen: F1 penalty points can be avoided by FIA telling drivers “to give back positions” as he nears race ban

Kevin Magnussen, Haas F1 driver, has been displaying an aggressive racing style and exceeding track limits in the first few races of the 2024 season, threatening to tip him over the edge of penalties. Magnussen’s recent run-ins with the FIA have sparked debates among fans on the rules set out by the FIA, and the…

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