Emilia Romagna GP red-flagged after Bottas/Russell crash

Russell and Bottas collided while battling for position on the run to the first chicane, causing a significant crash that left debris strewn across the track.
Race control took the decision at first to deploy the safety car before issuing a red flag on lap 34 of the 63-lap race at Imola.
The crash was the latest in a string of incidents leading up to the red flag as drivers made the switch …Keep reading

F1 will keep Miami and Austin race dates separate

Following years of discussions about getting a race in Miami, F1 chiefs announced on Sunday that a 10-year deal had been signed for a grand prix to be held around the city’s famous Hard Rock Stadium.
While no firm date has yet been set for the inaugural event in 2022, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has said he expects the grand prix to be slotted in during the second quarter of next year.
He was …Keep reading

Williams: Latifi’s strong Imola F1 practice form “disturbed” Russell

Russell explained after qualifying that he had been “just confused” why Latifi had “had the upper hand on me every single lap” throughout practice and Q1, with the Briton trailing in each session except FP3.
In Q2, however, Russell reversed the Williams’ drivers fortunes to maintain his 100% qualifying record against team-mates at the squad – his only F1 qualifying defeat to a …Keep reading

Red Bull: Perez F1 progress “incredible” after out-qualifying Verstappen

Having got knocked out in Q2 for the opener in Bahrain, Perez made amends by out-qualifying team-mate Max Verstappen at Imola to secure his best ever grid slot.
While Perez was hired to be a closer match to Verstappen, Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko says the team never expected him to do so well so quickly after the difficulties he faced in Bahrain.
“Perez’s improvement was …Keep reading

Ricciardo needs to get rid of “old habits” at McLaren F1

The Australian has had a challenging Imola weekend so far, with team-mate Lando Norris quicker than him over the two days of action.
And, although Ricciardo outqualified Norris, that was only because his team-mate had his best time deleted due to a small track limits infringement at Turn 9.
Ricciardo has confessed to needing more confidence in his McLaren, and he thinks to deliver that he …Keep reading

Miami Grand Prix joins F1 calendar for 2022 season

Discussions about holding a race in Miami have been ongoing for years, but on Sunday F1 chiefs finally confirmed that a 10-year deal has been agreed to hold a race around the Hard Rock Stadium.
A brand new 5.41-kilometre track is being built to hold the event. The 19-turn configuration runs on land around the home of the Miami Dolphins and has a mixture of tight corners and high speed …Keep reading
F1 – Formula 1 announces Miami will join the calendar for the 2022 season

F1 – Formula 1 announces Miami will join the calendar for the 2022 season

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The circuit will be 5.41km, have 19 corners, 3 straights and potential for 3 DRS zones with an estimated top speed of 320km/h. Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, will sit at the heart of the circuit. Formula 1 and the FIA will be liaising closely with the promoter, who is working to build a brand new track that will provide high speed straights, multiple overtaking opportunities and exciting racing while meeting the highest safety standards.

Miami will be the 11th location Formula 1 has raced in the United States since the Championship began in 1950. Since that time Formula 1 has raced at Riverside, Sebring, Watkins Glen, Long Beach, Las Vegas, Detroit, Dallas, Phoenix, Indianapolis and Circuit of the Americas in Austin.

The race will provide an additional tourist boost and economic impact to local businesses in the greater Miami region. Formula 1 and the promoter will be working closely with the local community to ensure an allotment of discounted tickets for Miami Gardens residents, ensuring they have the opportunity to experience the thrill of the sport.

Additionally, there will be a programme to support local businesses and the community to ensure they get the full benefits of the race being in Miami Gardens, including a STEM education programme through F1 in Schools as well as the opportunity for local businesses to be part of the race weekend.

Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1, said:

“We are thrilled to announce that Formula 1 will be racing in Miami beginning in 2022. The US is a key growth market for us, and we are greatly encouraged by our growing reach in the US which will be further supported by this exciting second race. We will be working closely with the team from Hard Rock Stadium and the FIA to ensure the circuit delivers sensational racing but also leaves a positive and lasting contribution for the people in

the local community.”

“We are grateful to our fans, the Miami Gardens elected officials and the local tourism industry for their patience and support throughout this process. We are looking forward to bringing the greatest racing spectacle on the planet to Miami for the first time in our sport’s history.”

Tom Garfinkel, Managing Partner, Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix

“The Hard Rock stadium entertainment campus in Miami Gardens exists to host the biggest global events to benefit the entire greater Miami region and Formula 1 racing is as big as it gets. We have worked with specialist designers to create a racetrack that we, Formula 1 and the FIA believe will provide great racing and we hope to create best-in- class unique fan experiences that are reflective of the diverse and dynamic nature of Miami.”

“I want to thank Formula 1 and the Miami Gardens and Miami Dade County elected officials for working to bring this hugely impactful event here for years to come.”

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