Aston Martin: Alonso “very impressive” in Abu Dhabi F1 test debut

Alonso was released by Alpine to drive an unbranded AMR22 in the Pirelli tyre test that followed the Abu Dhabi GP, giving him a useful head start as he gets to know his new team.
He may get more running in the 2022 car as Pirelli starts its 2024 tyre testing programme in the new year.
“It was very impressive, very impressive by the efficiency of transmitting the messages,” said Krack of …Keep reading

Ferrari’s 2023 F1 engine is ‘the bomb’, says Steiner

Ferrari’s 2022 engine was a good step forward this year, with outgoing boss Mattia Binotto claiming that the Maranello squad had made the biggest progress season to season that he had ever known.
“On the power unit, we set big numbers in terms of objectives,” he said over the summer.
“And what I’ve seen that we have been capable of developing during last season for 2022 on the power …Keep reading

Patrick Tambay obituary: Double F1 race winner dies age 73

He only logged two grand prix victories during his two-year stint at Maranello, but he played a huge role in helping to steer the team through a traumatic time, with Villeneuve’s death followed a few months later by another devastating accident that ended the career of Didier Pironi.
Tambay’s easy-going personality made him the perfect man for such a difficult task. Hugely charming and …Keep reading

Szafnauer: Alpine was “one of the best” in F1 development race this year

Alpine clinched P4 in the constructors’ championship at the final race in Abu Dhabi, ending the year 14 points clear of McLaren and finishing as the leading midfield team behind Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes.
While McLaren opted for less frequent but bigger development packages over the season, Alpine took a more regular approach to bring new car upgrades for Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso …Keep reading
INTERNATIONAL COURT OF APPEAL – Hearing December 5, 2022

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF APPEAL – Hearing December 5, 2022

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Hearing

Case ICA-2022-07: Appeal lodged by the Automobile Club of Syria (“the ACS”) against the decision of the FIA dated 23 November 2022 to exclude the ACS President from participation in the Annual General Assembly of the FIA

On 23 November 2022, Mr Hani Shaban (President of the Automobile Club of Syria) received an email concerning his attendance to any official FIA meetings or events, including the FIA Annual General Assembly that will be held in Bologna (Italy) on 9 December 2022.

On 29 November 2022, the Appellant provided its notification of appeal to the ICA against the email dated 23 November 2022.

When

15.00 hrs (Paris time)

Monday, 5 December 2022

Where

Remotely

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 Monday 5 December 2022 at noon (Paris 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.

 

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Horner: Red Bull “firmly had a target on our back” off-track in F1 2022

Red Bull swept to both championships in 2022 as Max Verstappen scored a record 15 victories in a single season to clinch his second drivers’ title.
Sergio Perez finished third in the championship with two wins, helping Red Bull wrap up the constructors’ crown with three races to spare.
But Red Bull’s season was not without its setbacks, most notably when it received a $7 million fine …Keep reading