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After a phenomenal debut at the Italian GP, it looks certain that the former Formula E and Formula 2 champion will be on the grid in 2023, the question was who for. Well, it would seem that Helmut Marko and Redbull have been alerted to the talented Dutch driver. Redbull Racing are on the lookout…
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The FIA has appointed automotive executive Natalie Robyn as its’ first ever CEO. The appointment comes after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s announcement last year when he was elected, stating that he wanted to introduce a qualified and experienced manager to make improvements to the operations and governance of the body. He also stated his…
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Alex Palou will drive for Ganassi after all in 2023. Alex, who won the Indycar season finale at Laguna Seca took to Twitter to confirm the news. Not long after, Palou’s announcement, McLaren confirmed that Felix Rosenqvist will remain at McLaren Arrow SP as part of their three car entry in 2023. It looked as…
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Women working in F1, F2 and F3 were among a group of professionals who came together last weekend to actively promote the participation of women in all areas of motorsport. The FIA Women in Motorsport Commission held its second networking event of 2022 at the Italian Grand Prix on 8th September, bringing together more than…
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Alex Albon missed the race weekend in Monza, due to appendicitis. Had his appendix removed and gained a cool scar. (His words) To replace him for the weekend, Williams brought in Mercedes reserve driver and 2020/2021 Formula E Champion Nyck De Vries. On his Formula 1 debut and only 30 minutes in the car before…
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Alex Albon is recovering in Hospital after post-surgical complications. Albon had his appendix removed on Saturday after feeling unwell in the morning and withdrawing from the race weekend. The surgery was successful but Alex suffered from respiratory failure from a “known but uncommon” side affect of anaesthesia. He was moved to an ICU overnight and…
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Recently crowned F2 Champion Felipe Drugovich has been signed as the first member of the Aston Martin driver development program. As development driver, Felipe will gain extensive experience working with engineers, standing in as reserve driver and gain all important experience in the car; first appearance being in the car will be during FP1 at…
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The Italian GP ended behind the safety car, robbing the F1 world of a grandstand finish between Max Verstappen and the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc. Is it time to alter the rules so that a race can finish as a race? Firstly lets look at the rules, the use of a safety car and Virtual…
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Verstappen charges to another masterful victory, as the Italian GP ends behind the Safety Car. The 2022 Italian GP started with a Ferrari on pole and to the delight of the watching Tifosi, he remained at the front and in control. The start of the race was largely uneventful with a few cars, including Lewis…
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With the race just about to start for the Pirelli Gran Premio D’Italia, it was not the fastest car that took fist on the grid, with the dreaded Power Unit penalties insisting they had some input on the qualifying result. Is it time to change the system? According to SKY SPORTS F1, Max Verstappen (5…
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Charles Leclerc pipped his teammate Carlos Sainz and reigning World Champion Max Verstappen to the post on his final flying lap, to clinch the top time of Qualifying in Monza. Ferrari’s fans, nicknamed the Tifosi, were out in full force in Italy as twenty cars battled it out on track to determine the starting positions…
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Williams Racing has just announced that Alex Albon will miss the rest of the Italian GP due to Appendicitis. Williams and Mercedes reserve driver Nyck de Vries will drive Albon’s car for the rest of the race weekend. Good luck to Nyck on his Formula 1 debut and Get Well Soon Alex.
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The silly season in F1 is something that fans always look forward to, and 2023 is no exception to this. In fact there are still quite a few seats up for grabs, with some very interesting rumours circulating the Formula 1 paddock. First up is the CONFIRMED team lineups for 2023. ORACLE RED BULL RACING…
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After months of talks and discussions, Porsche and Redbull walk away without an agreement. When Porsche announced its intention to enter Formula 1, it looked likely that the German company would tie in with Redbull. Talks regarding a partnership gathered pace with an announcement expected around the Austrian GP at the Redbull Ring. With Audi…
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As the world comes to terms with the news of the passing of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We share the messages from around the F1 world, drivers, teams and more. Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, lead the tributes “Formula 1 mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “For more…
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The 2022 F1 Esports Series Pro Championship, presented by Aramco, is almost here! 10 teams and their 30 drivers will soon be ready to battle it out for the title over the next few months, starting on the 14th of September. This is will the 6th season of the F1 Esports competition, with the rise…
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Enzo Ferrari once said, “ask a child to draw a car, and certainly, he will draw it red”, but what about with a splash of yellow? Ferrari has presented a striking one-off livery that will be used at this weekend’s Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. The once all-red and black Ferrari has swapped out the…
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Oh, don’t you just love F1 silly season? Over the summer break, four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel announced his retirement for the end of this year, leaving an empty seat at the metaphorical F1 table. A ripple effect surged and the silliness was in full swing with Alonso announcing his move to Aston Martin and…
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The use of flares has been a talking point in F1 for most of this season, with fans having the same view: ban them. At the Austrian Grand Prix, those using the flares were heavily criticized by F1 fans for obstructing their views, with many of those missing the action on the first, and last…
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Red Bull and the Orange Army will be delighted as Max Verstappen will start at the front of the grid in tomorrow’s Dutch GP after setting a lap time of 1:10.342. His teammate Sergio Perez will start in P5 after a spin that brought out a yellow flag. The Ferraris of Leclerc and Sainz will…