Wolff: Mercedes F1 relationship with Verstappen “needs to happen at a certain stage”

When news broke of Hamilton’s decision to leave Mercedes to join Ferrari for 2025, Verstappen seemed on course to see out his Red Bull contract, which expires at the end of 2028.However, the ongoing controversy surrounding Christian Horner led Verstappen’s father Jos to claim Red Bull would be “torn apart” if the team principal remained in place.As speculation grew over the position of Red …Keep reading
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Honda opens new UK F1 engine base ahead of Aston Martin partnership

After officially withdrawing from F1 at the end of 2021, having propelled Max Verstappen to his first drivers’ title, Honda has continued to supply engines until the end of 2025 to Red Bulland RB (previously known as AlphaTauri) under its Honda Racing Corporation subsidiary – before Red Bull enters its own powertrain in conjunction with Ford.But the Japanese manufacturer will return to the …Keep reading
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Krack: Alonso “would never put anyone in harm’s way” in wake of Australia F1 penalty

Alonso was handed a post-race drive-through, which was converted into a 20-second penalty, for erratic and potentially dangerous driving in the closing stages of the race at Melbourne’s Albert Park.While duelling with Mercedes driver George Russell, Alonso lifted much earlier in the run up to Turn 6 to get a better exit onto the following DRS straight as he battled to stay ahead against the …Keep reading
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Former Haas F1 chief Steiner to be Miami GP ambassador

Steiner served as Haas team chief from its inception in 2016 until last winter, when his contract wasn’t renewed after the struggling outfit finished last in the 2023 constructors’ championship.Exclusive: Steiner opens up on what really happened at the Haas F1 teamBut the 58-year-old Italian went straight back into the paddock in Bahrain as an analyst for Sky Germany, and at last weekend’s …Keep reading
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FIA AND iRACING ACCELERATE EFFORTS TO GROW GRASSROOTS MOTOR SPORT

FIA AND iRACING ACCELERATE EFFORTS TO GROW GRASSROOTS MOTOR SPORT

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The FIA is accelerating its efforts to inspire future generations and double global participation in motor sport, after partner iRacing confirmed it will provide the governing body with a host of promotional codes for ASN members to pilot the FIA F4 car on its platform.

FIA Formula 4 is widely regarded as the first step on the single-seater ladder for drivers stepping up from karting into car racing. It has grown in popularity all around the world since its inception back in 2014, with series now established on no fewer than four continents.

That success story was the catalyst for recently bringing the FIA Formula 4 discipline to iRacing – the world’s premier motor sport simulation and eSports specialist, boasting more than 250,000 active users.

iRacing has subsequently offered the FIA 12-month promotional codes – worth in excess of $60 million USD in total – to be passed on to ASNs and thereafter distributed as they see fit. To receive a code, users must satisfy certain conditions, with 59 ASNs having requested codes so far. Each ASNs’ respective contact details can be found on www.fia.com/iRacing.

Esports initiatives remove traditional barriers to entry by offering a low-cost and easily accessible route into grassroots motor sport and from there, potentially, physical competition.

With many of the circuits visited by FIA Formula 4 readily available on iRacing, a virtual car benefitting from the same level of analysis, data and detail as its real-world cousin and a large number of national ASNs already running events on the platform, the FIA’s pioneering partnership with the organisation presents a golden opportunity for future stars of the circuit to get their start in the sport on the burgeoning sim racing scene.

*To redeem your NEW iRacing membership code, go to www.iracing.com/membership and enter the promotional code you receive from your ASN.

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Wolff: Correlation issues, not dogmatism behind Mercedes F1 struggles

The Mercedes 2022 challenger was plagued by porpoising and bouncing while its W14 successor drew complaints from drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell over rear-end handling instability.That prompted Mercedes to change concept for 2024, fully abandoning a size-zero sidepod architecture in the hope of developing a platform that was more predictable and consistent.But the new W15 has also proved …Keep reading
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