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F1 not seeking a return to one race director

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1001 views )

Formula 1 will continue to have multiple race directors going forward after introducing a new structure in 2022, says FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Niels Wittich and... read more »

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F1 will not go back to one race director, says FIA president

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1450 views )

In the wake of the controversy over former F1 race director Michael Masi's handling of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the FIA overhauled the way that grand prix events... read more »

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Renault expects FIA to get tougher in allowing F1 engine tweaks

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2309 views )

As F1 enters the second year of a power unit freeze that lasts until the end of 2025, there are now strict limits on what elements on engines can be changed.Hardware tweaks... read more »

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Verstappen retains key sponsor despite money-laundering controversy

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 928 views )

Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is to continue to sponsor two-time F1 champion Max Verstappen despite cancelling all other motorsport contracts amid allegations of money laundering. read more »

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FIA: No F1 flexi floor cheating in 2022 but "trickery" was possible

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1913 views )

The middle phase of the 2022 campaign was dominated by the controversy over porpoising, and the impact of a technical directive from the FIA to try to help address the... read more »

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Why F1 still feels the effects of Abu Dhabi controversy one year on

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1610 views )

A year on from arguably the most controversial ending to an F1 season and it remains difficult to say the sport has moved on. read more »

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Hamilton Verstappen Abu Dhabi controversy to haunt Mercedes "forever" - Wolff

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1395 views )

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has conceded the controversial climax to the 2021 title fight between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will haunt the team "forever". read more »

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Why Mercedes pain stings less than Hamilton-Verstappen controversy - Wolff

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 733 views )

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has insisted the team's troubles this year have been less painful than the previous season's Abu Dhabi title decider. read more »

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FIA dismisses pro-Mercedes F1 bias and leak allegations

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1157 views )

F1's recent cost cap controversy surrounding Red Bull prompted fresh questions over the FIA's running of grand prix racing.In particular, Red Bull expressed its... read more »

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Max Verstappen says reaction to team orders controversy 'unacceptable' and 'disgusting'

over 3 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 1076 views )

Max Verstappen says the reaction to his role in the Red Bull team orders controversy in Brazil has been "unacceptable" and "disgusting". read more »

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Hamilton reveals Abu Dhabi focus after Verstappen controversy

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 557 views )

Lewis Hamilton has maintained he is focused on the task at hand and is not looking at the past as F1 returns to Abu Dhabi 12 months on from last year's controversial... read more »

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Red Bull says its own mistakes led to Max Verstappen ignoring team orders

over 3 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1177 views )

Red Bull has admitted it made "some mistakes" in the way it dealt with its team orders controversy at the Brazilian Grand Prix. read more »

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Brundle reviews Russell's first win, Max vs Lewis & Red Bull controversy

over 3 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1049 views )

In the rarefied air at 780 metres above sea level and between the lakes and unyielding walls, this short Interlagos track, which is part drag strip part mountain pass,... read more »

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Tsunoda highlights bizarre F1 safety car system anomaly in Brazil GP

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2449 views )

The scenario that unfolded robbed the AlphaTauri driver of two positions and left him far behind the drivers with whom he should have been fighting.Following the controversy in... read more »

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Verstappen Perez feud cause 'staying behind closed doors' but Monaco a likely trigger

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 932 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has insisted Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have cleared the air following their team orders controversy during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. read more »

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Magnussen: "No problem" with Hulkenberg as 2023 F1 team-mate at Haas

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1689 views )

Haas is currently weighing up its driver options for the second seat in 2023, with it believed to be a straight call between retaining Mick Schumacher or going for the more... read more »

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Wolff: Reputation damage from breaking F1 cost cap enough of a deterrent

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 966 views )

Red Bull's breach of the cost cap limit in 2021 triggered a major controversy within F1 recently, with opinions divided in the paddock about how extreme the sanctions... read more »

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Hamilton interview: New F1 deal on despite fresh 'kick' over 2021 title loss

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1403 views )

But despite the lows of last year's Abu Dhabi controversy, the competitive struggles with Mercedes this season, and renewed angst caused by Red Bull's cost cap... read more »

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Capito: American nationality not key to Sargeant's F1 promotion

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2104 views )

Capito officially confirmed in Austin on Saturday that the Williams Academy driver will replace Nicholas Latifi next season, assuming that he secures his FIA superlicence after... read more »

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Red Bull boss Christian Horner 'appalled' after McLaren CEO Zak Brown's cheating comments

over 3 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1564 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says he was "appalled" by rival's accusations during Formula One's cost cap controversy, read more »

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Gasly "reckless" but FIA also shoulders blame: the Suzuka F1 report's key findings

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1129 views )

The report from motorsport's governing body also highlights major flaws in F1's safety car and virtual safety car delta time procedures, as well as stating Gasly... read more »

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Freitas to sit out remainder of 2022 after Japanese GP controversy

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1598 views )

Eduardo Freitas will not be at the helm of any of the remaining four races of the season after a recovery vehicle almost hit Pierre Gasly at the Japanese Grand Prix. On the... read more »

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FIA announces raft of procedural changes after Japanese GP crane controversy

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1147 views )

The FIA has announced a raft of changes following a "far-reaching" review into the recovery vehicle controversy at the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »

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‘The facts will come out’ – Perez defends Red Bull amid F1 cost cap row

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 884 views )

Sergio Perez has defended his Red Bull team amid the ongoing controversy regarding its Formula 1 cost cap breach. Following the Japanese Grand Prix earlier this month, the FIA... read more »

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Alonso urges solutions as FIA prepares latest controversy report

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 898 views )

Fernando Alonso has called on F1 and the FIA to find a solution to allow safer wet weather races in the sport after controversy at the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »