Capito blames ‘exhaustion’ for Williams F1 departure
Former Williams F1 team principal Jost Capito has said that ‘exhaustion’ led to his decision to leave his…
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Alesi: “Politics” not F1 to blame for French GP exit
The French GP slips off the schedule this year, after a four-year return to the F1 calendar at Paul Ricard from 2018 to 2022, which could mean another lengthy spell on the sidelines.
It was previously dormant from 2009 to 2017 after an 18-year run at Magny-Cours, which took over from Ricard in 1991 due to political reasons.
Former F1 racer Alesi, who took up his new role this week, is clear …Keep reading
It was previously dormant from 2009 to 2017 after an 18-year run at Magny-Cours, which took over from Ricard in 1991 due to political reasons.
Former F1 racer Alesi, who took up his new role this week, is clear …Keep reading
Ford says return as full works F1 team ‘didn’t feel right’
American car manufacturer Ford has revealed that it considered returning to Formula 1 as a full works team,…
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Ford: F1 return wasn’t possible without changes to engine rules
The American auto giant announced on Friday that it would be returning to F1 in 2026 after striking a deal with Red Bull to work together on power units.
The partnership will mark the return of the Ford name to F1 after 22 years, its last foray coming when it owned the Jaguar team that was ultimately sold to Red Bull in 2004.
During its time away from F1, Ford has remained at the top level …Keep reading
The partnership will mark the return of the Ford name to F1 after 22 years, its last foray coming when it owned the Jaguar team that was ultimately sold to Red Bull in 2004.
During its time away from F1, Ford has remained at the top level …Keep reading
Perez: ‘It doesn’t matter if Ricciardo is here or not’
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez insists that he’s not bothered about the return of Daniel Ricciardo to the…
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Verstappen explains “absurd” F1 sim in private jet story
Red Bull motor sport advisor Marko made the claim in a recent TV interview while discussing the Dutchman’s appearance in the Virtual Le Mans 24 Hours and his dedication to driving whenever he can.
The simulator in a plane story was subsequently widely reported, but Verstappen says what he actually told Marko last year was that he will have one installed in the new motorhome that he is taking …Keep reading
The simulator in a plane story was subsequently widely reported, but Verstappen says what he actually told Marko last year was that he will have one installed in the new motorhome that he is taking …Keep reading
Audi told Vasseur: ‘Ferrari’s made an offer you can’t refuse’
It might sound like a bit of dialogue from the script of The Godfather, but it seems that…
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Button’s Bathurst lap record stands after Lawson’s Red Bull F1 demo
Liam Lawson lapped Mount Panorama in a V8-powered Red Bull RB7 today in a special demonstration run at the Bathurst 12 Hour.
There was a lot of anticipation heading into the weekend that the demo, with the car that carried Sebastian Vettel to his second world title in 2011, could yield a new unofficial Bathurst lap record.
The Bathurst benchmark was set in 2011 when Button stopped the clocks …Keep reading
There was a lot of anticipation heading into the weekend that the demo, with the car that carried Sebastian Vettel to his second world title in 2011, could yield a new unofficial Bathurst lap record.
The Bathurst benchmark was set in 2011 when Button stopped the clocks …Keep reading
Launch event car ‘not the real RB19’, Horner confirms
Red Bull principal Christian Horner has admitted that the car unveiled at the team’s launch event in New…
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De Vries cleared of wrongdoing in dispute over €250K loan
The matter relates to a loan that the current AlphaTauri Formula 1 driver took in 2018 from Schothorst’s investment fund Investrand to help fund an F2 campaign with Prema Racing.
The Dutchman had needed to raise half a million Euros for that season and with help from sponsors like Jumbo, he managed to get half of that amount. For the other half, he borrowed from Investrand.
Schothorst …Keep reading
The Dutchman had needed to raise half a million Euros for that season and with help from sponsors like Jumbo, he managed to get half of that amount. For the other half, he borrowed from Investrand.
Schothorst …Keep reading