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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

Chiara Martin6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

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…

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

Kimberley Hoefnagel6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

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….

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

Rachel Stephens6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

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…

F1 President Stefano Domenicali seen talking with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem

F1 management and FIA reach agreement to work closely together, stops internal turmoil

Gabriel Diamante6 months ago04 mins

The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Formula One Management (FOM) has reached a peace agreement in order to soften the internal turmoil between Formula 1 and its governing body and further work to strengthen their partnership. In a joint statement on Wednesday, the FIA and FOM have announced they are working on a strategic…

FIA CEO Natalie Robyn to leave after 18 months

Gabriel Diamante7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

The first ever Chief Executive Officer of the FIA Natalie Robyn announces departure from the motorsport governing body after only 18 months in the leadership role. In a statement by the governing body, they said that Robyn had decided to leave “by mutual agreement to pursue opportunities outside of the FIA. “Performing in the role…

Magnussen: Stewards need “the power to tell you to give it back or swap positions” to stop F1 drivers playing games after getting a penalty

James O'Connor7 months ago7 months ago08 mins

Kevin Magnussen is a name on the tongues of many in the F1 world this weekend as his defensive tactics caused quite a stir following the F1 Sprint at the Miami Grand Prix. The 2014 Australian Grand Prix podium finisher picked up 4 penalties in the 19-lap showdown as he had a massive fight with…

FIA updates F1 sporting regulations in response to jump starts and lack of running during wet sessions

Ryan McGahey7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Updated sporting regulations have been released today aiming to clamp down on problems identified in the opening five races of the 2024 season. Today’s updates to Formula 1’s sporting regulations aim to clamp down on false starts and encourage teams to hit the track during rain affected sessions. Both changes have been introduced based on…

“There is a tipping point” — Verstappen urges F1 president Domenicali to not “overdo it” on additional Sprint weekends

Rachel Stephens7 months ago05 mins

As the sport develops, Formula 1 has been trying out some tactics to keep racing alive, most recently with the introduction of the Sprint weekend. Trying to balance the traditional race weekend alongside innovative racing formats, the F1 Sprint is back this year with some interesting changes for its fourth season in the sport. Featuring…

Bird to miss out on FE Monaco E-Prix after sustaining injury in FP1 crash

Chiara Martin7 months ago03 mins

During the first free practice session of the 2024 Monaco E-Prix, the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team faced an unexpected setback when veteran driver Sam Bird suffered a significant hand injury. The incident occurred at the Sainte Devote turn (Turn 1), where Bird experienced a lock-up leading to a collision with the wall in the…

Jaguar TCS Racing Extends Formula E Commitment to 2030 with GEN4 Innovations

Chiara Martin7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Jaguar TCS Racing has solidified its commitment to Formula E, extending its participation until 2030 as the series advances into the GEN4 era. This announcement places Jaguar alongside Nissan as the early adopters of the next-generation technology in the all-electric championship. The reveal came during a press conference attended by Pit Debrief, where significant advances…