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The FIA is ‘running out’ of race directors says axed F1 race steward

2 days 18 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 171 views )

Axed Formula 1 race steward Tim Mayer has hit out at FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem following his dismissal and that of Deputy Formula 2 Race Director Janette Tan. The post... read more »

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Sanchez joins Alpine as F1 technical director after McLaren exit

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 484 views )

Sanchez will report directly to team principal Bruno Famin in his new role, and will oversee the new three-pillar technical structure implemented at the Enstone team. This... read more »

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Why 'too senior' Sanchez left McLaren F1 after three months

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 354 views )

Formerly Ferrari's chief of vehicle concept, Sanchez was initially hired by McLaren in March 2023, and finally re-joined his former team in January after completing his... read more »

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Alpine performance "not acceptable" for works F1 team, admits Famin

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 766 views )

However, the Frenchman remains confident that the team can recover in the coming months following a restructuring that has seen a switch to a new system with three technical... read more »

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McLaren's "three-pillared" F1 technical structure inspired Alpine changes

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1497 views )

Alpine announced on Monday that it will henceforth have three technical directors, with responsibilities shared by Joe Burnell (engineering), David Wheater (aerodynamics) and... read more »

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Aero restructure main "enabler" of McLaren F1 2023 turnaround - Stella

12 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 486 views )

Stella took over last winter to replace Andreas Seidl, who departed to head up Audi's 2026 entry with Sauber.One of his biggest early decisions was to restructure the... read more »

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F1 cockpit heat to be discussed between FIA and teams after Mexico

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 385 views )

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will see technical directors from across the Formula 1 paddock meet with the FIA to discuss the issue of cockpit heat. The matter has... read more »

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Teams and FIA to discuss F1 cockpit heat issue in next technical meeting

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 592 views )

The TAC is the forum where future rules are discussed by the 10 team technical directors and the governing body, with F1's technical chief Pat Symonds also contributing.In... read more »

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Why F1 drivers were annoyed by FIA communications over Pirelli Qatar saga

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 533 views )

The governing body also explained that remedial steps had already been taken, and that in effect what could have been a crisis was already under control.There were in fact two... read more »

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F1 great slams Alpine bosses for 'thinking they know everything'

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 844 views )

Renowned Formula 1 car designer, Gary Anderson, has slammed the leaders at Renault and its rebranded team, Alpine, calling out the French team directors for "thinking they... read more »

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Video: Otmar Szafnauer: Leading Alpine Upwards | F1 Beyond The Grid Podcast

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 659 views )

From rural Romania to F1 Team Principal, Otmar Szafnauer’s story is as inspiring as it is unlikely. His life today is about coping with pressure from boards of directors,... read more »

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McLaren: Hiring Red Bull's Marshall an "unmissable" opportunity

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 459 views )

Marshall, who held the chief engineering officer title at Red Bull, will join McLaren in January as technical director, engineering and design.Only two months ago, when McLaren... read more »

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Brown: Seidl departure helped with "aggressive" F1 technical review at McLaren

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 786 views )

After the Saudi Arabian GP, the team announced that technical director James Key had left and that a new arrangement had been put in place headed by three technical directors,... read more »

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F1 teams agree to pursue standalone sprint format for Baku

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 516 views )

The purpose of the meeting was not to have a formal vote, but in effect to get a mandate from the teams for the FIA to press ahead with finalising the regulatory details in... read more »

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F1 in race to finalise standalone Saturday sprint rules for Baku

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1049 views )

The basic idea is for the sprint event and the grand prix to have their own qualifying sessions, and for the result of the sprint not to impact the grid positions for the main... read more »

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Norris backs tough choices McLaren had to make

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 724 views )

A review conducted by team principal Andrea Stella at the request of CEO Zak Brown has led to the departure of erstwhile McLaren technical director James Key.The team is... read more »

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Stella: New McLaren technical structure will "unleash" potential

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 653 views )

Erstwhile technical director James Key has departed McLaren, leaving a three-pronged new arrangement headed by three technical directors, namely Peter Prodromou (aerodynamics),... read more »

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FIA grants Hamilton medical exemption to wear nose studs

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 609 views )

The subject of jewellery and specifically Hamilton's nose stud became a hot topic during the 2022 season under new race directors Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas.It is... read more »

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FIA launches high performance programme for officials

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 594 views )

New programme is intended to identify the best talent from all regions and thereby provide a pool of expert race directors and stewards across all the FIA world and... read more »

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FIA to revise race director training

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 448 views )

Still recovering from the loss of Charlie Whiting, the FIA is revising its training programme for race directors. read more »

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"A crisis" - Veteran F1 steward criticises FIA for alternating race directors

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 744 views )

Experienced F1 steward Emanuele Pirro has questioned the FIA's decision to alternate race directors following Michael Masi's departure at the end of 2021. read more »

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FIA outlines plan for F1 race directors in 2023

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 386 views )

Last year, in the wake of the controversy over the FIA's handling of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, motor racing's governing body elected a system whereby F1 race... read more »

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Steiner: "A lot of margin" for F1 race control to improve after "nonsense" calls

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 658 views )

F1's governing body, the FIA, restructured its race control operations last year in the wake of the Abu Dhabi controversy at the end of 2021, with changes including the... read more »

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F1 not seeking a return to one race director

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 711 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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Alonso v Haas mess causes search for new F1 race directors

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 774 views )

F1 could be set for two new race directors less than a year after Michael Masi's replacements were installed as part of a restructure at the FIA.  read more »