“Two Titanium Plates in My Jaw”: Fernando Alonso Set for Second Operation After Cycling Accident

“Two Titanium Plates in My Jaw”: Fernando Alonso Set for Second Operation After Cycling Accident

Our wait to see Fernando Alonso in the 2021 Alpine F1 car is almost over. He is gearing to take over from Esteban Ocon in the later session in Bahrain. However, he can thank his lucky stars for even making it to the testing event. Alonso broke his jaw in a cycling accident in Switzerland…

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Mercedes: Early Bahrain gearbox issue ‘came out of nowhere’

Mercedes suffered an early setback at the start of Friday’s running at the Bahrain International Circuit after a gearshift issue following an installation lap forced the team to complete a gearbox change on the W12 car.
Valtteri Bottas was able to get back out on-track for the final 35 minutes of the early session, ending with six laps on the board before handing the car over to team-mate …Keep reading
Wolff Reveals Mercedes Are Clueless About Bottas’ Gearbox Issue in F1 Testing

Wolff Reveals Mercedes Are Clueless About Bottas’ Gearbox Issue in F1 Testing

Mercedes F1’s pre-season tests got off to the worst possible start today. Valtteri Bottas was given first dibs on the Silver Arrows’ latest machine, the W12. But the Finn only managed to complete one lap before heading back to the pits with a gearbox issue. The faulty gearbox was subsequently changed, but team boss Toto…

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2021 F1 Testing: Mercedes Outfox Fans on Social Media After Bottas’ Gearbox Woes

2021 F1 Testing: Mercedes Outfox Fans on Social Media After Bottas’ Gearbox Woes

It hasn’t gone according to plan for the most successful F1 team of the turbo-hybrid era. Back on track for the first time since last year’s season finale in Abu Dhabi for pre-season testing in Bahrain, the Mercedes car came to a halt after encountering some problems. However, their Twitter account saw the funny side…

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INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL – Hearing March 22, 2021

INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL – Hearing March 22, 2021

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Hearing

Case IT-2021-01: Disciplinary procedure against Mr Luca Corberi

On 4 October 2020, at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato, in the framework of the 2020 FIA KZ Karting World Championship Final, Luca Corberi was involved in the following incidents:

(i)  he threw the front fairing of his kart to the track while other drivers were still competing;

(ii) he physically attacked another driver.

On 1 February 2021, the President of the FIA decided to submit this case to the International Tribunal pursuant to Article 4(ii) of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules.

When

9.30 hrs

Monday, 22 March 2021

Where

Salle du Comité and by videoconference.

Decision

The decision will be published as soon as possible after the hearing.

Accreditation

Requests for accreditation must be sent by email to the FIA Press Office (sgomez@fia.com) on the official letterhead paper of the publication or other medium requesting accreditation, no later than Tuesday 16 March 2021 at noon (CET).

The accreditation request must be signed by the Chief Editor or the Head of a Department (specify which) of the relevant publication, or medium.

The accreditation request must include the following:

i) the hearing and the date for which the accreditation is requested;

ii) name of the journalist and photocopy of their professional press card (currently valid);

iii) email address to which the FIA can send an answer.

 

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Ex F1 Driver and Ferrari Tester Makes Interesting Claim About 2021 Engine

Ex F1 Driver and Ferrari Tester Makes Interesting Claim About 2021 Engine

Last year, Ferrari had one of their worst seasons since 1980. They were suffering from engine castrations that saw their customer teams suffer on the grid. The Scuderia lost out significantly on straight-line speed, which was their biggest strength ahead of the 2019 technical directives. This year, the priority at the Maranello team was to…

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Alonso will require further jaw surgery after 2021 F1 season

The Spaniard sustained the injury after being involved in a crash with a car while pre-season training near Lugano in Switzerland last month.
Having undergone a jaw operation at the time to repair the damage, Alonso revealed on the first day of pre-season testing that he will need a further visit to hospital after the end of the 2021 campaign.
“I don’t expect any issues honestly,” said …Keep reading