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Importance of F1 Brazil GP result “not lost” on Oakes as Alpine leap up the championship standings

Ryan McGahey3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes admits he was taken aback when he realised the financial benefits of Alpine’s leap up the constructors’ championship standings following their double podium in the F1 Brazil GP. A sensational P2 and P3 for the struggling Enstone-based Alpine was a major talking point following the race at Interlagos. The team’s…

Compliance officer Paolo Basarri the latest high-profile figure to leave the FIA

Magdalena Put3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The FIA has parted ways with another senior figure, compliance officer Paolo Basarri. As reported by BBC Sport, multiple sources claim the Italian was dismissed due to the FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, “losing confidence in him.” Basarri reportedly resisted or attempted to work around several directives from Ben Sulayem. When approached by the BBC,…

Monaco Grand Prix to stay on the F1 calendar until at least 2031

Senjuti Jash3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

With the famed streets of Monte Carlo witnessing one of their own lift the biggest trophy after ninety-three long years earlier in the season, it has been announced that Formula 1 cars will continue to race around the iconic Circuit de Monaco until at least 2031. This deal is accompanied by a six-year extension to…

Men’s mental health month: The most influential men in Formula 1

Olivia Pursehouse3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

November is men’s mental health month. Many men struggle silently with their mental health, although a few of the men in formula 1 are on a mission to make mental health conversations less taboo, by speaking about their own mental health. In the October of 2021, McLaren’s Lando Norris opened up on live television about…

F1 cooling kit and rookie sprints: FIA’s latest updates explained

Rachel Stephens3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

The FIA’s Formula 1 Commission met in Geneva for their fifth meeting of 2024 to map out regulatory updates for 2025 and beyond, including the introduction of a F1 cooling kit. Here’s what’s in store as F1 looks to the future: New driver cooling kits for 2025 The FIA’s approach to safety seems to be…

Wolff says he gets on “very well” with Max and Jos Verstappen as he opens up about rivalry from 2021 F1 season

Lucrezia Costa3 months ago3 months ago012 mins

Mercedes’s Team Principal Toto Wolff opened up on his relationship with the three-time World Champion Max Verstappen following the hotly contested 2021 F1 eason. The 27-year-old won his first ever Formula 1 title at the final, controversial Abu Dhabi round which saw the race end in a final, one lap shootout between himself, second on…

Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 debut set for early 2025 at Fiorano

Chiara Martin3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Lewis Hamilton’s anticipated debut for Ferrari in Formula 1 will take place in the team’s 2022 car early next year. This milestone comes as Hamilton transitions from Mercedes, where he has enjoyed 12 outstanding seasons, to the legendary Maranello squad in 2025. Ferrari initially hoped to get a head start by having Hamilton participate in…

Formula 1 announces 2025 season launch event at London’s O2 ahead of 75th anniversary

Rebecca Malitz3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

For its 75-anniversary season, Formula 1 has announced an unprecedented season launch event that will feature all 10 teams, 20 drivers, and the team principals. This unique event will take place on February 18th, 2025, at London’s The O2 ahead of pre-season testing in Bahrain. Brian Burke of BrianBurkeCreative, who also oversaw the opening and…

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

Senjuti Jash3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

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,…

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

Shermaine Wong3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

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…