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At the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, it is alleged that Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty Media, made a bold statement directed at racing legend Mario Andretti. During a “private” conversation, Maffei supposedly announced. “Mario, I want to tell you that I will do everything in my power to see that Michael never enters Formula 1.”…
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As the Formula 1 grid roll into Monaco, a circuit renowned for its challenging layout and historic significance, Williams driver Alex Albon is cautiously optimistic about his team’s prospects. Speaking ahead of the Grand Prix, Albon shared insights into the improvements in the Williams car and his personal approach to tackling the legendary street circuit.…
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Andretti’s bid to enter Formula 1 has stirred further controversy within motorsport. Mario Andretti and the CEO of Liberty Media, Greg Maffei, are believed to have clashed over the bid. As per NBC News, recent events at the Miami Grand Prix revealed a dispute between Andretti Global and Formula 1 over Andretti’s bid to enter…
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Since Scuderia Ferrari announced the renewal of Charles Leclerc’s contract and the arrival of Lewis Hamilton, one question lingers in the Formula 1 paddock: where is Carlos Sainz going? The unexpected answer might be Williams. As Italian journalist Roberto Chinchero reports in his latest article for motorsport.com, the driver’s management is carrying out the negotiation…
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Welcome to the 2024 F2 Monaco weekend. Just like F3, the practice session for the 2024 F2 Monaco Grand Prix turned out to be eventful, dashing the drivers’ hopes for a smooth start. With rain preceding the session, similar to F3, each driver began with Wet Pirelli tires. Green Light As the session kicked off,…
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Welcome to the 2024 F3 Monaco weekend. The 2024 F3 Monaco Practice session proved eventful, contrary to the drivers’ hopes for a smooth start. This 2024 F3 Monaco weekend features a change in the field. Matias Zagazeta underwent emergency surgery earlier this week. 19-year-old GB3 driver James Hedley has stepped in to replace him. Green…
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Hot on the heels of the Formula 2 announcement, F3 has announced their calendar for the 2025 Formula 3 season, with 10 rounds and 20 races. The 2025 Formula 3 season will follow the Formula 2 season closely, starting in Australia and following on to Bahrain. The series will then re-join F1 and F2 at…
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The 2025 Formula 2 season will consist of 14 rounds, 28 races in 13 countries all in support of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The ninth season of Formula 2 will open in Melbourne at Albert Park from 14–16 March, before heading to the Bahrain International Circuit for Round 2 on 11–13 April. The…
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Jenzer Racing’s Matías Zagazeta has been ruled out of driving in the 2024 F3 Monaco weekend following emergency surgery to remove his appendix. The Peruvian driver took to Instagram today to announce that he was on the way to the 2023 F3 Monaco weekend when he was forced to stop at Genoa and undergo surgery.…
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Williams have announced that the famous Pink Bunny will be part of the Monaco GP as part of a Livery enhancement. The iconic bunny will be part of a spectacular Williams livery for the Monaco GP as part of a collaboration with partners Duracell. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Williams Racing for this special occasion…
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Andretti Cadillac has made a significant move in its ongoing bid to join the Formula 1 grid by signing former F1 Chief Technical Officer Pat Symonds as an Executive Engineering Consultant. Symonds, who recently left his position as F1’s CTO after a seven-year tenure, played a crucial role in shaping the technical regulations for the…
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After a poor P11 grab at the qualifying, Sergio Pérez continued his ‘below-par’ run at Sunday’s 2024 Imola GP. The Mexican racer coped with a P8 finish, while his partner Max Verstappen ran off as the ‘pole-sitter’. However, after the race, ‘Checo’ came out to rev his mouth with some surprising words for his P8…
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When McLaren launched some new merchandise to commemorate Ayrton Senna, the internet was curious, could they go for the iconic red and white or will they go for something more connected to the man himself? Feature Image: McLaren Racing Senna’s Iconic Helmut design will return to the Streets of Monaco Throughout his career Ayrton Senna…
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During the BBC Q and A, the topic of Adrian Newey’s potential move to Ferrari along with will Perez and Redbull part ways. Feature Image: Redbull Content Pool Perez and Redbull It was safe to say the Sergio Perez was on the bubble last season, with Max Verstappen dominating the Drivers Championship and securing the…
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Ferrari seem set to retain their 5% bonus in the new concorde agreement, that comes into effect in 2026. Though it will be capped.
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Nolan Seigel will not take part in this year’s Indy 500 after failing to qualify. 19-year-old rookie was the slowest of the final four taking part in the last chance qualifying behind Katherine Legge, Marcus Ericsson, and Graham Rahal. This was the first time Siegel had attempted to qualify for the Indy 500, but unfortunately…
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Ferrari reserve driver Ollie Bearman believes F1 and the FIA must go “back to the drawing board” after testing the second iteration of wet-weather spray guards. Last Thursday, Ferrari took to track to conduct an FIA test aimed at reducing wheel spray in wet conditions. The test involved wetting the Fiorano test track and sending…
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Hülkenberg’s eventful Imola race highlights Haas’ potential for the future and challenges the American team must overcome. Nico Hülkenberg began Sunday’s race at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in a strong 10th position for HAAS. His start saw him surge past both Racing Bulls ahead of him, ending the first lap in 8th place. His…
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Following a disappointing P18 finish at Imola, Valtteri Bottas is making headlines in the F1 world. The Sauber driver visited the Williams paddock during the 2024 Emilia Romagna GP weekend on Saturday. Moreover, the Finnish racer has now marked himself as one of the favourites to take over the Williams seat in 2025. Valtteri Bottas…
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Oscar Piastri hailed the last couple of events as “probably two of my better weekends in F1” after finishing a solid P4 in the Imola Grand Prix. From the outset of the weekend, Piastri’s performance impressed many. Photo Credit: McLaren Racing A penalty for Piastri Piastri’s strong qualifying session saw him secure a competitive position…