Ocon: No reason Alpine can’t get ‘back into form’ in Mexico
Esteban Ocon sees no reason why his Alpine team can’t get back into the swing of things in…
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How F1 has opened the door to $1 billion team values
It was perhaps not by chance that the subject of teams eventually being worth over $1 billion became a topic of conversation over the recent US GP weekend.
Packed grandstands and general admission areas reflected the Netflix effect, while the paddock was properly opened up for the first time in the COVID era, and was busy with VIPs and guests from both current and potential sponsors.
It also …Keep reading
Packed grandstands and general admission areas reflected the Netflix effect, while the paddock was properly opened up for the first time in the COVID era, and was busy with VIPs and guests from both current and potential sponsors.
It also …Keep reading
Staging an F1 race is like a Coldplay concert says Mexican GP promoter
For this edition of #ThinkingForward we speak to the promoter of the Mexican Grand Prix, Federico González Compeán about the business of hosting a Grand Prix, how the Netflix Drive to Survive series is drawing in new audiences, and the similarities between promoting F1 and a Coldplay or Madonna concert.
A year ago the Mexico GP circuit was silent. The main buildings, the pits, and F1 Paddock …Keep reading
A year ago the Mexico GP circuit was silent. The main buildings, the pits, and F1 Paddock …Keep reading
How Mercedes and Red Bull have diverged on F1 brake duct ideas
The modern brake duct has not escaped such a consideration, having been optimised to improve the performance of the brakes and tyres whilst also being used to influence the aerodynamic wake profile of the tyre.
Teams are well aware that this wake can be damaging to the aerodynamic performance at the rear of the car if left unchecked.
The advent of the brake drum, or ‘cake tin’ as it is often …Keep reading
Teams are well aware that this wake can be damaging to the aerodynamic performance at the rear of the car if left unchecked.
The advent of the brake drum, or ‘cake tin’ as it is often …Keep reading
McLaren entrusts new Extreme E charger to Emma Gilmour
McLaren Racing unveiled at the COP 26 conference in Glasgow its 2022 Extreme E contender that will be…
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Alpine: We need to “do better” to beat AlphaTauri to fifth
Alpine failed to score in the US GP, with both Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon retiring in the latter stages of the race as a result of failures suspected to be caused by the bumpy Austin track surface.
Alonso started 19th and had an eventful race that saw him fighting with Alfa Romeo drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi.
A late third stop for fresh tyres was expected to give him a …Keep reading
Alonso started 19th and had an eventful race that saw him fighting with Alfa Romeo drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi.
A late third stop for fresh tyres was expected to give him a …Keep reading
Russell warned: ‘Boundaries must be respected at Mercedes’
Toto Wolff has told George Russell that he’ll be free to fight teammate Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next…
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New manufacturers shouldn’t get free pass to win, says Wolff
F1 chiefs and the FIA are in detailed discussions with grand prix racing’s current manufacturers about new power unit regulations from 2026.
While the sport plans to keep the turbo hybrid concept, it is likely that the complicated and expensive MGU-H will be abandoned to prevent it acting as a deterrent to new entrants.
But while the Volkswagen Group is favourite to make the jump in to F1 …Keep reading
While the sport plans to keep the turbo hybrid concept, it is likely that the complicated and expensive MGU-H will be abandoned to prevent it acting as a deterrent to new entrants.
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INTERNATIONAL COURT OF APPEAL – Hearing November 9, 2021
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Hearing
Case ICA-2021-03: Appeal lodged by Mr Yohan Rossel against Decision No. 3 dated 12 September 2021 of the Stewards of the EKO Acropolis Rally counting towards the 2021 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC3)
On 12 September 2021, the Stewards received a report from the FIA Deputy Technical Delegate stating that in the post-event scrutineering the car of Mr Yohan Rossel was found to be not in conformity with Article 10.3.3 of the FIA 2021 International Sporting Code as the weight of its front subframe was above the authorized maximum weight. The Stewards therefore decided to disqualify Mr Yohan Rossel from the 2021 EKO Acropolis Rally (WRC3).
On 16 September 2021, Mr Yohan Rossel decided to appeal this decision.
When
9.30 hrs
Tuesday, 9 November 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 Friday 5 November 2021 at 5 pm (French time).
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.
ICAInternational Court of Appeal
Sport1SportInternational Court of AppealICA00Wednesday, November 3, 2021 – 10:15amWednesday, November 3, 2021 – 10:15am
Formula 1 now researching wet weather racing solutions
Formula 1 and the FIA have initiated a research program into finding solutions to improve wet weather racing…
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