Norris reports for duty – de Vries stands down
Lando Norris strolled into the paddock at Interlagos on Friday morning looking fit and well after a bout…
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Hamilton: Beating Ferrari to F1 runner-up spot would be an “amazing feeling”
The Maranello-based team currently holds a 40-point advantage with just two grands prix, plus this weekend’s Interlagos sprint, left to run.
Earlier in the year the prospect of Mercedes overhauling Ferrari seemed remote given the disparity in form at the start of the season, but solid scoring by Hamilton and team-mate George Russell has seen the gap close.
Hamilton said getting second …Keep reading
Earlier in the year the prospect of Mercedes overhauling Ferrari seemed remote given the disparity in form at the start of the season, but solid scoring by Hamilton and team-mate George Russell has seen the gap close.
Hamilton said getting second …Keep reading
Mercedes reportedly interested in Schumacher for reserve role
Mick Schumacher is reportedly garnering interest from Mercedes for next season, with the Brackely squad possibly recruiting the…
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Sustainability on the Agenda at FORUM8 Rally Japan
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Key stakeholders of the FIA World Rally Championship gathered on Thursday (10 November) under the umbrella of sustainability in Toyota City, host of the final round of the 2022 season.
Toyota City Mayor Toshihiko Ota used the occasion of his country’s return to the WRC calendar to run the FORUM8 Rally Japan Sustainability Forum, a day after the rally achieved two stars on its way to gaining full three-star FIA environmental accreditation.
Keynote speeches were delivered by the United Nations Centre for Regional Development Director Kazushige Endo; FIA Sustainable Mobility Manager Asuka Ito; as well as WRC Promoter Managing Director Jona Siebel and Head of Business Development Marc de Jong.
The resounding message from all parties was the key role motorsport plays in the research and development of mobility and how this continues to resonate as motorsport evolves into a more sustainable future, using the example of the WRC’s introduction of hybrid vehicles with full EV capability in combination with 100% sustainable fuel.
“Motorsport people are environmentally friendly from the technical aspect of the rally car itself, including great efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and achieving carbon neutrality,” expressed Endo, who also praised the efforts of Toyota City in its work to improve the environment around the area where the rally is taking place.
FIA Sustainable Mobility Manager Asuka Ito mirrored the words of Endo. “Motorsport has always been a laboratory for research and innovation,” she enthused.
“Through the adoption of hybrid and electric powertrains and alternative fuels in our portfolio of FIA World Championships, we can accelerate the technology transfer to mobility and other industries.”
De Jong stressed the importance of transfer knowledge from WRC stages to the streets. “To make sure that WRC contributes to meeting the demands, it is important that the lessons learned on WRC stages are transferred to everyday mobility.
“WRC can, and should, play its part in telling many more stories of innovation and clever engineering pushed to the limit by the world’s best drivers.
“These will also be stories about lessons learned when clever technologies face the world’s toughest roads; and about the benefits these lessons can bring to mobility globally.”
The keynote speeches were followed by a panel discussion led by Mayor Ota with FORUM8 President Yuji Ito, M-Sport Ford Team Principal Richard Millener, P1 Fuels CEO Martin Popilka and Toyota Gazoo Racing General Manager Masaya Kaji as his fellow panelists.
The three ‘Rs’ of reduce, reuse and recycle featured prominently throughout the panel discussion with an emphasis on the sustainability of rallying beyond just the cars. Millener, for example, talked of reducing M-Sport Ford’s shipping footprint through using lightweight service bays and the installation of a solar panel array on top of M-Sport’s facilities in Cumbria.
During the event, Toyota will again demonstrate its H2 Yaris prototype rally car with hydrogen combustion powertrain as well as powering its service area with a hydrogen fuel cell generator.
Innovation and sustainability will also be a main theme at next years’ Rallye Monte-Carlo.
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Mercedes suspends FTX sponsor deal; removes logos from F1 cars
Amid the now confirmed bankruptcy of the FTX exchange, and a looming investigation of it by the USA’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the alleged misuse of customer deposits, Mercedes has taken action to the fast-changing situation.
While it had initially appeared that Mercedes would be keeping the FTX logos on its cars and assets for the Interlagos weekend, a team spokesman …Keep reading
While it had initially appeared that Mercedes would be keeping the FTX logos on its cars and assets for the Interlagos weekend, a team spokesman …Keep reading
Vettel “at peace” ahead of final F1 starts
Vettel has only two race weekends left before he hangs up his helmet, with this weekend’s Sao Paulo GP followed by Abu Dhabi a week later.
The German insists that the only person he has to satisfy in terms of his performances is himself.
“The way I think about this,” he said when asked by Autosport about going out on a high.
“And I thought about a lot of things before making the …Keep reading
The German insists that the only person he has to satisfy in terms of his performances is himself.
“The way I think about this,” he said when asked by Autosport about going out on a high.
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Does F1 need a penalty points rethink?
That will mark the Monaco Grand Prix, the first race to follow the one-year anniversary of him understeering into the side of Lance Stroll and pitching the Aston Martin into a spin in Spain.
Only after 22 May next year will he have more room to breathe, when the two penalty points for causing that collision are scrubbed from his licence. Until then, he faces nine events where he must keep it …Keep reading
Only after 22 May next year will he have more room to breathe, when the two penalty points for causing that collision are scrubbed from his licence. Until then, he faces nine events where he must keep it …Keep reading
Russell: ‘We’ll adapt to whatever the weather throws at us’
George Russell says Mercedes will deal with whatever the heavens send its way in Sao Paulo this weekend,…
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Sainz: Ferrari “not far” from Red Bull on pure performance despite win drought
Red Bull enters this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix chasing its 10th consecutive victory after enjoying a dominant run of form that has left Ferrari without a win since the Austrian Grand Prix on 10 July.
Max Verstappen broke the record for the most wins in a single season with his 14th victory of the year at the last race in Mexico, having wrapped up the drivers’ title two rounds earlier in …Keep reading
Max Verstappen broke the record for the most wins in a single season with his 14th victory of the year at the last race in Mexico, having wrapped up the drivers’ title two rounds earlier in …Keep reading
FIA Volunteers Weekend brings unsung heroes to the forefront
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The FIA will celebrate the tireless efforts of our men and women volunteers at championship events around the world in the annual Volunteers Weekend (November 12-13).
As part of this weekend, the FIA pays tribute to the essential role volunteers play across a wide spectrum of motorsport disciplines for National Sporting Authorities (ASNs).
Throughout the weekend, the entire motorsport community – from volunteers and officials to fans, drivers and members of the media – are encouraged to join in and show their appreciation on social media. Using the hashtag #FIAVolunteersWeekend on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, people can share photos and stories of themselves in action over the two days, connecting motor sport volunteers at all levels from all around the world – from club events to world championships.
There are a number of motorsport events which coincide with the 2022 FIA Volunteers Weekend to lead the celebrations. These include:
FIA Formula 1 World Championship, Brazil
FIA World Rally Championship, WRC FORUM8 Rally Japan
FIA World Endurance Championship, WEC Bahrain
FIA World Rallycross Championship, RX of Germany
FIA World Touring Car Cup, WTCR Race of Bahrain
FIA European Rally Trophy – Central Rally Trophy, Hungary
FIA European Cup for Cross-Country Bajas, Saudi Arabia
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem will support our volunteers at this weekend’s World Endurance Championship 8 Hours of Bahrain and the WTCR Race of Bahrain.
He said: “Volunteers and officials are the beating heart of motorsport. Without their tireless efforts, we would simply not be able to go racing in a controlled and safe environment. It is important for the entire FIA family to recognise the vital contribution that these women and men make to our sport. This weekend is a celebration but it is also an opportunity to promote the positive benefits that volunteers gain from their involvement in an effort to attract newcomers to motor sport.”
Please find below the FIA President video message
Video of FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem message for the #FIAVolunteersWeekend
As part of the ongoing drive to safeguard the work of our marshals and officials at events around the world, the FIA will soon be launching a dedicated Safety Campaign. There will be more news on this in the coming weeks. Next week we will be announcing the 2022 Volunteers and Officials Award winners.
Visit the FIA Volunteers and Officials page here
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