Ferrari’s latest F1 brake experiments in Brazil

However, on top of that, it also ran an asymmetric layout in terms of its drum design, for the different challenges posed by the Interlagos circuit.
On the right-hand side of the car the team opted for its open basket configuration, with the windows opened above the disc in Mexico (inset) deleted once more.
Meanwhile, on the left-hand side of the car, a closed drum was favoured. This tapers …Keep reading

Why Saudi Arabia is investing so heavily in motorsport

Their efforts will be projected onto a world stage in December as the F1 season reaches a thrilling climax and one of the venues playing host is a new street circuit in Jeddah. F1 has signed a long-term contract with Saudi Arabia to host F1 and ultimately the race will run on a new purpose-built circuit that is being developed in Qiddiya. They also have the Dakar rally, Formula E, and Extreme E …Keep reading

2021 F1 Qatar GP – how to watch, session timings and more

Completing a gruelling triple-header that started in Mexico, F1 will run its inaugural Qatar round this weekend in the first race ahead of a 10-year deal which will run from 2023 to 2032.
It presents a brand new challenge to drivers and teams alike adapting to a new circuit, a familiar venue for MotoGP and World Superbikes, to add extra spice to an already tantalising world title battle between …Keep reading
F1 – 2021 QATAR GP SCHEDULE OF VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCES

F1 – 2021 QATAR GP SCHEDULE OF VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCES

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THURSDAY, 18 NOVEMBER, 1430 HOURS LOCAL TIME

Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri)
Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)

Fernando Alonso (Alpine)
Nicholas Latifi (Williams)

Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren)

Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)
Mick Schumacher (Haas)

Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin)
Lando Norris (McLaren)

Nikita Mazepin (Haas)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

Kimi Räikkönen (Alfa Romeo)
Sergio Pérez (Red Bull)

Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)

Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
George Russell (Williams)

FRIDAY, 19 NOVEMBER, 1500 HOURS LOCAL TIME

Toto Wolff (Mercedes)
Christian Horner (Red Bull)

Frederic Vasseur (Alfa Romeo)
Franz Tost (AlphaTauri)

SATURDAY, 20 NOVEMBER, POST-QUALIFYING

First three finishing drivers

 

SUNDAY, 21 NOVEMBER, POST-RACE

First three finishing drivers

 

For technical reasons virtual press conferences are only available to permanently accredited journalists which have already been contacted with access details, please contact press@fia.com for more information.

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FIA explains reasoning for Hamilton’s Brazil seatbelt fine

Hamilton was reported to the stewards for unfastening his belts on his slowing down lap after the flag, and after an investigation he was fined €5000, with a further €20,000 suspended to the end of 2022.
In their judgement, the stewards noted that they were “sympathetic to the desire to celebrate” but added: “It is fundamentally unsafe to undo the seatbelts while the car is in …Keep reading
WRC 3 – ICA decision – Hearing 09 11 21 – Yohan Rossel

WRC 3 – ICA decision – Hearing 09 11 21 – Yohan Rossel

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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.

 

Decision of the International Court of Appeal

The Court, after having heard the parties and examined their submissions, decided to:

  • Declare the appeal admissible;
  • Reject the appeal;
  • Uphold Decision No. 3 dated 12 September 2021 of the Stewards of the EKO Acropolis Rally counting towards the 2021 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC3);
  • Order the competent Sporting Authority to draw, as appropriate, the consequences of this ruling.

The International Court of Appeal was presided over by Mr Thierry JULLIARD (Switzerland), and included Mr Luigi FUMAGALLI (Italy), Mr Anthony SCOTT ANDREWS (United Kingdom) and Mr Felippe ZERAIK (Brazil).

Full decision is available PDF iconhere.

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Sainz: Gravel traps would have solved Verstappen/Hamilton incident

In Sunday’s gripping grand prix at Interlagos Verstappen tried everything he could to keep the faster Mercedes of Hamilton at bay as the pair continued its hard-fought 2021 title battle, which is set to go down to the wire.
On lap 48 Verstappen pushed Hamilton off the track at Turn 4 as the Briton attempted a pass around the outside. The pair both took to the painted run-off area before …Keep reading