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Tag: F1
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It was announced yesterday afternoon that in 2023, Formula 2 and Formula 3 will be the first to use sustainable fuel, which in turn, will help the development ahead of Formula 1’s switch to 100% sustainable fuels in 2026. Next year will see a partnership with Aramco, with both championships set to run with 55-percent…
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Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel recently disclosed in an interview with Zeit that he would refuse an offer for a seat in the all-electric motorsport series, Formula E. The German driver was asked whether he would continue working within the world of motorsport, in particular, as an ambassador for Formula E. It was…
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Today Max Verstappen has been awarded the honour of Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau. A royal decoration given by the Dutch Minister for Sport Conny Helder, in the presence of his family and close friends. “It takes a lot more than just talent to become a champion. Many years of hard work, of pushing…
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MAX AND REDBULL IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN WITH A DOMINANT DISPLAY IN SPA As the 5 lights went out on the 2022 Belgium GP it did not take long for action to take hold. The start was pretty standard, with pole sitter Carlos Sainz keeping the top spot heading through the first few…
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Max Verstappen picked up right where he left off before the summer break, charging to pole by a wide margin over Carlos Sainz and teammate Sergio Perez. Perez qualified P3 but will start the race P2 because of Verstappen’s engine penalties to be applied for the race tomorrow. Verstappen wins qualifying, but will start at…
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Not long after Audi announced their intention to enter Formula 1 in 2026, Alfa Romeo confirmed that they will end the partnership with the Sauber F1 team paving the way for Audi to turn Sauber into a works team for the German manufacturer. Alfa Romeo has confirmed that the partnership with the team will end…
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In an announcement this morning, Audi confirmed their entry into the sport as a Power Unit supplier. I am delighted to welcome Audi to Formula 1, an iconic automotive brand, pioneer and technological innovator, This is a major moment for our sport that highlights the huge strength we have as a global platform that continues…
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While we were twiddling our thumbs in the Everything F1 office we decided to host our own mid season awards ceremony and discuss the major events of the season so far. From the best helmet to the the biggest strategy blunder – possibly an Italian team – we covered the major questions before the season…
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McLaren has reached an agreement with Daniel Ricciardo to end their relationship at the end of 2022 with Oscar Piastri expected to join for the 2023 season. Mclaren released a short statement regarding the decision.
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In one of Formula 1’s worst kept secrets, Wolkswagen’s Audi brand had reportedly acquired a 75percent stake in Sauber. With the FIA and Formula 1 announcing the 2026 Power Unit Regulations, confirming a that price cap for manufacturers will be included, helping to limit costs, making a Formula 1 project more enticing than in previous…
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Redbull backed Liam Lawson will jump into Pierre Gasly’s AT03 for FP1 at this weekends Belgium GP. Liam, who is sitting eighth in the Formula 2 standings will get behind the wheel of the Alpha Tauri at the historic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, with the hopes of impressing Redbull’s top brass.
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HAAS have announced that former Alfa Romeo driver and current Formula E driver Antonio Giovinazzi will drive in FP1 at the Italian and US GP this season. “We’re happy to welcome Antonio Giovinazzi back to the team for the two FP1 outings. Ferrari were keen to give Antonio some seat time in a current-spec Formula…
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Show me the money!! A phrase that entered into the world’s lexicon thanks to a movie called Jerry McGuire, released in 1996 starring Tom Cruise as a recently fired sports agent trying to rebuild his career, his only client a disgruntled NFL star played by Cuba Gooding JR who wants his payday. The aforementioned scene,…
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We’re halfway through the summer break and it’s fair to say it’s starting to drag. The rush leading up to a weekend is no longer there and you’re left with a Sunday stroll to keep you busy. The red lights at the traffic lights a reminder of the good times gone by at Hungary. F1…
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The World Motorsport Council have approved Formula 1’s 2026 Power Unit Regulations. Today, FIA has confirmed the details of the new Power Unit Regulations, these include the following changes: remaining is the high revving V6 ICE Increased electrical power Cost Cap for Power Unit Suppliers ERS output doubled to 35Okw MGU-H removed
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IN YET ANOTHER TWIST THE CONTRACT REGONITION BOARD HAVE RULED THAT BOTH CONTRACTS ARE VALID. The Piastri/Ricciardo/Mclaren/Alpine saga took another twist, when the Court Regonition Board ruled that both Alpine and Mclaren’s contracts with Oscar Piastri are valid, basically telling the teams “go and sort it out yourselves”. WHERE DO WE GO NOW? Firstly, how…
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7-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton joined the Denver Broncos ownership group today. Hamilton joins the group led by Wal-Mart billion Rob Walton’s group who are in the final stages of completing their purchase of the Denver, Colorado based team. Hamilton owns property in Aspen, Colorado so joining the group made sense as Hamilton…
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Oscar Piastri has confirmed on social media that he will not be driving for Alpine in 2023 despite the team confirming his seat only a few hours previous. It follows a tumultuous couple of days for the French outfit who lost seasoned veteran, Fernando Alonso, to Aston Martin. Many expected Piastri to be the natural…
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Well the worst kept secret in F1 for 2023 is finally out of the bag. Oscar Piastri is going to be racing for Alpine in 2023. The young Australian comes to F1 after spending a year on the sidelines, following back to back F3 and F2 titles in 2020 and 2021 respectively. After securing the…
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The Hungarian GP is just the latest of blunders from the Scuderia this season, and someone needs to pay. Sometimes a revamp is what a group or team needs to reset itself, and that is the cold hard truth for Ferrari to think about during the summer break. That cold hard truth should be Mattia…