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1978 F1 Champion Mario Andretti has admitted the Andretti Autosport team is eyeing up potential drivers to join their F1 bid. Michael Andretti, Mario’s son, is working on constructing an F1 team to join the grid in future years but the proposal has been hit by backlash from up and down the paddock – including…
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Ferrari test driver and 2019 FIA Formula 3 champion Robert Shwartzman is set to be testing an IndyCar in January according to reports from the RACER. The Israeli born Russian drove twice for Ferrari last season in two FP1 sessions after a 2021 season which saw him finish runner up in FIA Formula 2. There…
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F1 helmets have become increasingly personal in recent years, with drivers making conscious design choices to represent themselves. Whether it’s Aryton Senna’s iconic Brazilian colors, or Daniel Ricciardo’s beloved honey badger, helmet designs have a habit of becoming iconic. One design that has remained consistently, but quietly symbolic is the red star on Carlos Sainz…
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During Mario Andretti’s appearance on the EverythingF1 podcast this past week, the 1978 Formula 1 World Champion provided an update on Andretti Autosport’s attempts to enter Formula 1. This past week Mario Andretti appeared on the EverythingF1 podcast (click here to listen to the full podcast) to chat with the team about his career in…
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Former F1 driver and F1 commentator Martin Brundle has spoken out in light of McLaren’s Team Principle Andreas Seidl leaving the team, voicing his concern for their future going forward. McLaren announced earlier in the week that Seidl had departed the team for a new role as Chief Executive Officer of Sauber Group, ahead of…
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The launch will take place at their Silverstone base, where construction of the team’s new £200 million headquarters is well underway. Having finished seventh in the Constructors’ Championship in the last two years, the team’s owner Lawrence Stroll is hopeful that the new base – along with new personnel like their new Technical Director Dan…
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Adrian Newey is God!!! In Formula One terms he most certainly is. His car designs have crossed the finishing line first on 193 occasions. He knows his stuff from his early days at Leyton House, through his time with Williams and then McLaren. A mainstay of Red Bull since 2006. There for the halcyon period…
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Following a commanding 32nd victory of his Formula 1 career at the Japanese GP, Max Verstappen seized the World Championship trophy for the second time. The 2022 season has proven to be a masterclass from Verstappen, amassing 15 wins out of the possible 22 races. This achievement from the Dutch-Belgian driver surpasses the record held…
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Italian motorsport team Prema have announced they will run a team in the brand new all-women driver series, the F1 Academy. The series aims to develop and boost young drivers and aid in their development in the steps towards a Formula 1 career. The F1 Academy will use the Tatuus T421 chassis, fitted with a…
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The saga surrounding who could provide the power units for Red Bull Racing continue to swirl as Ford are now rumored to be set to collaborate with Red Bull on their powertrains. While Christian Horner has said he wants Red Bull to make their own power units for 2026 and beyond, other suppliers are welcome…
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The FIA has confirmed that Nyck De Vries will drive under number 21 when he makes his full-season debut next year. The Dutchman will race alongside Yuki Tsunoda at Alpha Tauri next year, replacing Pierre Gasly who will move to Alpine. De Vries, an ex-Formula 2 and Formula E champion, found himself in Alex Albon’s…
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Ferrari have decided not to extend the collaboration with Mick Schumacher, meaning the German driver will leave Ferrari’s Driver Academy. Ferrari and Mick Schumacher have collaborated since 2019, with Ferrari supporting Mick through his junior campaign before signing for HAAS in Formula 1. Mick would lose his F1 seat to Nico Hulkenberg for 2023, paving…
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Amongst this unpredictable silly season, Jost Capito resigned after two years at the helm of the Williams F1 operation. Jost joined the British team in December 2020, after it was bought by investment group Dorilton Capital, as CEO; He later took on the role of Team Principal in mid-2021, replacing Simon Roberts. Prior to the…
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In a morning of changes, that saw Fred Vassuer head to Ferrari, Andreas Seidl head to Sauber as CEO, McLaren has confirmed that Andrea Stella will become Team Principal with immediate effect. Andreas Stella will move from Executive Director at McLaren to become Team Principal. I’m delighted that Andrea Stella will step into the Team…
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Andreas Seidl joins Sauber as CEO. Andrew Benson, BBC Chief F1 writer, tweeted this morning with the news that Andreas Seidl looks to be heading out of McLaren and over to Sauber. Seidl will replace the departing Vassuer who will head to Marinello to take on the Team Principal role for Ferrari. Sauber has confirmed…
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Ferrari and Sauber have confirmed the departure and hiring of Fred Vassuer. After weeks of speculation, Fred Vassuer finally makes the move to Marinello to replace Mattia Binotto as Ferrari Team Principal. Frederic Vasseur leaves a team bolstered by new partners, a growing workforce and with a bright future as the works team for a…
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Logan Sargeant secured his drive with Williams for the 2023 season, having acquired the requisite amount of points to secure his super licence. The Miami native has since been the talk of social media, not regarding his driving, but due to his perceived political stance. Two liked tweets from 2018, and an Instagram post from…
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Honda has register it’s interest in becoming a Power Unit supplier from 2026. The Japanese manufacturer officially pulled out of Formula 1 at the end of last season, however remains closely linked to Redbull, providing support to Redbull Power Trains. The Honda Power Unit IP has been loaned to Redbull untill the end of the…
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari F1 driver, has faith in Ferrari as they prepare for the former Formula 1 Ferrari Team Principle Matteo Binotto’s successor to step into this role. Ferrari faced a challenging year with major strategy mistakes to broken records and it’s safe to say that none of us could have predicted Ferrari’s season. For…
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Mercedes trackside engineering director, Andrew Shovlin admits that there were issues with the W-13 as early as February 2022. Andrew Shovlin on the pre season issues with the W-13: “The signs were there from the very, very early running, even on the filming day that we did at Silverstone, we then went for three days…