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F1 drivers slam another controversial FIA rule change

23 days 11 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

( 171 views )

The FIA made the controversial decision to shorten the DRS zones at the Miami Grand Prix circuit, and have received strong backlash from drivers up and down the grid. read more »

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Has F1 become a victim of its own success amid 'boring races' backlash?

25 days 19 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

( 128 views )

Extreme tyre degradation plus Fernando Alonso's late scraps with Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton injected excitement into the Bahrain season opener. Max Verstappen... read more »

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FIA clarifies free speech rule after Hamilton leads drivers backlash

3 months ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 283 views )

Formula 1's governing FIA has said drivers will be allowed to make political statements only in "exceptional" circumstances after seeking to clarify its... read more »

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Russell: F1 drivers won’t limit views over ‘silly’ FIA regulation

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 437 views )

George Russell asserts that Formula 1 drivers won't be restricted from speaking their minds following the ban on political statements from the FIA. The rule has been met... read more »

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‘Nothing will stop me from speaking out’ – Hamilton on FIA statement ban

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 282 views )

Lewis Hamilton asserts that he will continue to speak out on matters close to him amid a ban on political statements from the FIA. Last year, an updated International Sporting... read more »

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F1 warned against causing race calendar backlash

4 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 287 views )

Formula 1 has been warned against adding too many races to the calendar in future, amid fears of burnout from fans, teams and drivers alike. read more »

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Brown Hits Out at Inappropriate Comments following Ricciardo's McLaren Exit

5 months ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 657 views )

Zak Brown has said the backlash McLaren have faced since announcing Daniel Ricciardo would leave the team has been unfair and sometimes not at all appropriate. read more »

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How Aston Martin avoided Red Bull "war of words" over 'copycat' car

5 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 320 views )

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has revealed the organisation was braced for a backlash over the 'Green Bull' upgrade introduced at the Spanish Grand Prix. read more »

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Nelson Piquet faces backlash after shocking comment about Brazil’s president

7 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 537 views )

Nelson Piquet has come under criticism for a comment that appeared on social media this week regarding newly-elected Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The... read more »

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Alonso: Stroll penalty for US GP crash is ‘very harsh’

7 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 584 views )

While Lance Stroll has received backlash for his involvement in the high-speed crash involving himself and Fernando Alonso in the United States Grand Prix, Alonso feels that... read more »

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Video: The Story Behind Formula 1's Gruelling 2023 Calendar

8 months ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 749 views )

The 2023 F1 Calendar has been announced with a whopping 24 races, but there has been some backlash from the F1 paddock and fans alike. Why hasn't F1 grouped races by... read more »

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Russell reacts to 'selfish' claim after online backlash

9 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 445 views )

Mercedes driver George Russell has countered the comments of selfishness levelled against him following Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix. read more »

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Brown addresses social media backlash over McLaren driver contract disputes

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 430 views )

McLaren is aiming to give an F1 drive to Oscar Piastri for 2023 but the reigning F2 champion is engaged in a dispute with current parent team Alpine. A Contract Recognition... read more »

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Norris fears 'backlash' of following in Vettel's footsteps

10 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 331 views )

Lando Norris has conceded the fear of a backlash from "crazy" trolls has played a part in him staying silent on social issues. read more »

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Horner backlash to Wolff floor-bending claim

11 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 430 views )

Christian Horner has hit back at Toto Wolff's claim Red Bull is dealing with car bouncing by exploiting floor flexibility by slating it as "total rubbish". read more »

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Vettel 'doesn't care' about the backlash he receives

11 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 332 views )

Sebastian Vettel received criticism over a specially-designed helmet he wore in Montreal. read more »

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Vettel explains Canadian GP helmet, faces backlash from minister

12 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 489 views )

Sebastian Vettel has continued to raise awareness over environmental issues, as he sported a new helmet design at the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. The message behind the design... read more »

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Ben Sulayem angers fans

12 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 2059 views )

FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem has taken to social media following a fan backlash to comments he made in response to 'driver activism'. read more »

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Red Bull face Verstappen backlash for prioritising Perez

12 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 535 views )

Jos Verstappen has criticised Red Bull after the team 'threw away points' for son Max at the Monaco Grand Prix. read more »

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FIA jewellery backlash sees Albon start from pole

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 426 views )

In an eleventh hour reaction to Lewis Hamilton's stance on bling-gate, FIA race director Niels Wittich has sent out a flurry of notes to teams as the grid is completely... read more »

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Domenicali: F1 hasn't ignored morality in favour of money

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 499 views )

"No one can judge our morality" says Stefano Domenicali as F1 face backlash over continuing with the Saudi Arabian GP. read more »

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Horner clarifies 'female fan' comments after social media backlash

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 502 views )

Christian Horner has clarified comments that "young girls" are now following F1 because of the "great looking" drivers after receiving criticism on social... read more »

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F1 Abu Dhabi action plan will protect FIA's integrity, says president

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 678 views )

With the investigation into last year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy coming to an end, the FIA has promised to reveal its findings and an action plan of changes is due... read more »

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Ocon clarifies ‘new police role’ after Twitter storm

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 423 views )

Esteban Ocon's new 'role' with the French police has been explained after a backlash to a tweet he posted. read more »

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Marko expected backlash if Tsunoda caused crash

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 413 views )

Helmut Marko would have expected suspicion to be aroused if a Red Bull-backed driver had brought out the title-defining Safety Car in Abu Dhabi. read more »