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Michael Andretti has managed to partner up with a major OEM in General Motors, however an F1 entry is still a complex matter.
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Who Should the Potential New Team Target? Andretti and Cadillac have announced their intention to join F1 in the coming seasons, as a joint venture between the American racing giant and General Motors. It comes following Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s announcement that the FIA will be initiating a new system to register the interest of manufacturers who wish…
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Andretti is set to work together with manufacturer General Motors to put together a Formula 1 bid for Cadillac to join the grid in 2026. Andretti’s new team would require F1 and FIA agreement and would not be possible until 2026 – but team owner Michael Andretti is confident in a “true American bid” The…
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The FIA president has confirmed that the FIA are looking to open an “expression of interest” process for new teams wishing to enter Formula 1. Formula 1 and the FIA have indicated that they are willing to allow new teams to enter Formula 1. This is a major step forward for prospective new teams to…
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The American Dream The famous Star-Spangled Banner has begun waving over Formula One. The revealing of a Grand Prix in Las Vegas has left drivers like Daniel Ricciardo with a smile wider than the Grand Canyon. From the tried and tested Circuit of the Americas in Austin Texas to the new party loving city of…
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Whichever way you look at it, statistically 2022 was Lewis Hamilton’s worst season in his Formula One career to date. He didn’t win a race or score a pole position finishing sixth in the Championship, 35 points behind Russell, who managed to achieve everything Hamilton failed to do. However, it’s unwise to say the 7-…
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Looking back at his most difficult season yet. For Lewis Hamilton, the 2022 campaign represented his first ever winless Formula One season in 16 years of competiton. Mercedes AMG Petronas, who like all teams had to compete with new rules that came into effect this season, coupled with the dreaded porpoising they appeared to suffer…
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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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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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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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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…