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10 things we learned from the 2024 F1 Chinese Grand Prix

4 days 6 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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Formula 1 finally headed back to China after the COVID-19 pandemic, where home hero Zhou Guanyu was cheered on passionately - moving the Sauber driver and 2004 Fernando Alonso... read more »

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What makes the Shanghai International Circuit unique?

7 days 3 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Formula 1 returns to the Shanghai International Circuit for the first time since 2019, following a five-year break due to Covid-19 complications. The circuit was a staple... read more »

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Verstappen: Sprint will add ‘chaos’ to F1 Chinese GP ‘unknowns’

8 days 8 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Max Verstappen believes that the inclusion of the Sprint race format will add further “chaos” to a Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix weekend that has several “unknowns”. The... read more »

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Why F1 teams are racing into the unknown in China

9 days 5 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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Five years is an awful long time in Formula 1 and it feels even longer given the global pandemic that interrupted F1's visits to Shanghai.The last time F1 travelled to... read more »

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Verstappen: Sprint on F1’s return to China ‘not the smartest thing’

9 days 9 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Max Verstappen has criticised the decision to have the Sprint format in operation upon Formula 1’s return to China this weekend, branding it “not the smartest thing”. The... read more »

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Pirelli say Shanghai is 'like a new circuit' ahead of F1 return

10 days 6 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Pirelli Formula 1 Chief Engineer Simone Berra believes that Shanghai is “like a new circuit” as Formula 1 prepares for its first visit to China since 2019. The Shanghai... read more »

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Verstappen: 'Not smart' to pick returning China for F1 sprint weekend

11 days 9 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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China last hosted an F1 race in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic derailed its grand prix.F1 now returns to the demanding Shanghai International Circuit after four seasons in... read more »

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Pirelli: F1 Chinese GP return prompts major uncertainties after five-year absence

20 days 16 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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The last race at the Shanghai circuit was held in 2019, before COVID-19 triggered an extended absence from the country.Since then, the F1 technical regulations have changed... read more »

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Bahrain sovereign wealth fund buys out McLaren

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

( 197 views )

In December, McLaren shareholders unanimously approved a full recapitalisation of the business ostensibly to allow for a "simplified" and "streamlined"... read more »

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Hakkinen talks ‘very tough’ prospects of 24-race F1 calendar

4 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Two-time Formula 1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen has questioned the sport’s expansion to a record-breaking 24-race calendar for the 2024 season. F1 had intended to embark on a... read more »

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FIA opens up on "unsustainable" financial deficit it has been fighting to cut

4 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 363 views )

Todt spoke to L'Equipe this week and took aim at comments from current president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who has repeatedly said he inherited a tricky financial deficit when... read more »

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F1's COVID crisis a warning over 11th team approval, says Steiner

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 365 views )

The American Andretti outfit is hoping to agree a commercial deal with FOM to enter F1 from 2025 at the earliest, after being given approval to join the series by the FIA.But... read more »

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F1 Las Vegas GP in 'bigger than covid' fears over key strike

7 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 411 views )

This year's Las Vegas Grand Prix could have to deal with something currently sweeping the nation and dominating headlines - labour strikes. read more »

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F1 undecided on Italy hosting two grands prix beyond 2025

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 294 views )

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says a decision will soon be made on whether Italy can continue hosting two grands prix beyond 2025. With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing many... read more »

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Steiner impressed by Hulkenberg's speed in readapting to full-time F1 drive

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 442 views )

Hulkenberg was signed for 2023 to replace the accident-prone Mick Schumacher, who scored points in his second season of F1 but also showed an alarming tendency to cost the team... read more »

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F1 at the limit with 24 races calendar, say team bosses

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The 2023 calendar was originally announced with 24 races before the Chinese GP was dropped due to the lingering effects of COVID-19.The Emilia Romagna GP was cancelled at the... read more »

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Why F1 remains miles away from "perfect calendar"

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 416 views )

As China returns to the calendar after years of COVID-related delays, F1 finally has achieved its record-breaking 24-race schedule, the maximum currently allowed under F1 and... read more »

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Domenicali: 24 races is "right number" for F1

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 551 views )

F1's calendar ballooned to a record 24 races for 2024 with the addition of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix in November.The return of Shanghai's Chinese Grand Prix... read more »

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How Montreal has ridden North America's F1 wave

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 679 views )

In fact, this year marks the 45th anniversary of the first race in Montreal, famously also the maiden victory of local hero Gilles Villeneuve.The circuit that was later renamed... read more »

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Qatar GP organisers reveal Lusail renovations

11 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 345 views )

Organisers of Formula 1's Qatar Grand Prix have revealed the extent of the renovations made to the Lusail International Circuit. Qatar joined Formula 1's calendar as... read more »

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Losail upgraded as Qatar promises F1 race will be annual "World Cup"

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 363 views )

Qatar stepped in at a late stage during the COVID-hit 2021 season to fill a hole in the calendar left by the cancellation of other events.The country subsequently signed a... read more »

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British GP organisers "lacked self-confidence" prior to Liberty Media F1 takeover

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 721 views )

Following the American corporation's 2017 buyout of the championship, it launched a fan satisfaction survey open to those who attended a race. The British round has topped... read more »

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Autosport writers' favourite Imola Grands Prix

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 451 views )

Formula 1's inaugural visit to the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in 1980 began an unbroken 27-year run on the calendar for Italy's 'other' circuit, before... read more »

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Horner: Current F1 calendar at ‘breaking point’

11 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 421 views )

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner claims the current Formula 1 calendar is at "breaking point". F1 had initially scheduled a record-breaking 24-race calendar in... read more »

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The grim reality that made Imola's F1 weekend impossible to save

12 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 613 views )

Sure, there have been rain impacted races, like Spa in 2021, and days lost to extreme events like the typhoon that hit Suzuka qualifying day in 2019, but the abandonment of an... read more »