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How Labour's UK election win led to a last-minute Silverstone F1 podium change

18 days 9 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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The change of government in the UK three days before Formula 1's 2024 British Grand Prix meant a hasty plan had to be put into action regarding the Silverstone podium.As... read more »

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Oliver Bearman: The rise of Britain's next Formula 1 star

22 days 16 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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Ollie Bearman really grabbed people's attention when he won both the German and Italian Formula 4 championships in 2021. The teenager from Chelmsford had already enjoyed a... read more »

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Verstappen hits back at Silverstone blaming Red Bull for dwindling F1 ticket sales

about 1 month ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 326 views )

Max Verstappen has hit back at a suggestion from Silverstone that Red Bull’s Formula 1 dominance is to blame for the British Grand Prix’s struggle to sell out tickets.... read more »

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How teams are solving the logistical puzzle of F1's triple-headers

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

( 468 views )

Once an anomaly during the pandemic, triple-headers have now become a standard fixture of the Formula 1 calendar. The first of three runs with three consecutive race weekends... read more »

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Video: Will Buxton's 24 Hours of Le Mans - A Throwback to 2021

about 1 month ago

from: YouTube.com

( 240 views )

A lifelong motorsport fan, Will Buxton has been around the F1 paddock for many years. But despite always wanting to go to the Le Mans 24 Hours, he hadn't ever delved into... read more »

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10 things we learned from the 2024 F1 Chinese Grand Prix

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 549 views )

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?

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 282 views )

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’

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 234 views )

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

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 530 views )

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’

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 202 views )

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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Imola pushing to keep two Italian races on the F1 calendar

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 229 views )

The Mayor of Imola Marco Panieri has said that the region is “working on several levels” to maintain two Formula 1 rounds in Italy in the long term alongside Monza. Imola... read more »

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

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 246 views )

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

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 422 views )

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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Bahrain sovereign wealth fund buys out McLaren

4 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 262 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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Service of thanksgiving for Stirling Moss to be held at Westminster Abbey

4 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Moss, widely regarded as the greatest driver never to win the F1 championship, passed away in April 2020 at the age of 90.But, amid the lockdown restrictions that were imposed... read more »

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Suzuka seals F1 future through 2029 season

6 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 314 views )

Formula 1 has confirmed that the Japanese Grand Prix will continue to be held at Suzuka through the 2029 season. Formula 1 first visited Suzuka in 1987 and it has been absent... read more »

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Todt hits back at Ben Sulayem's criticisms of his FIA leadership

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 846 views )

Ben Sulayem took over from Todt at the end of 2021, and has pointed out several times that one of the biggest headaches he has had to deal with was a deficit that he inherited... read more »

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Verstappen heads sole dusty and windy Qatar practice

10 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 463 views )

Max Verstappen set the pace during the sole practice session at a dusty and windy Lusail International Circuit in Qatar. Qatar's only previous round came in 2021, when it... read more »

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F1 undecided on Italy hosting two grands prix beyond 2025

11 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 332 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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10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 610 views )

For the first time since 2016 and not counting the pandemic-disrupted 2020 season, Budapest is not Formula 1's last venue before the summer break, with the upcoming trip... read more »

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F1 returning to China in 2024 as part of major schedule change

about 1 year ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 485 views )

China is set to return to the Formula 1 calendar for the first time since the pandemic in a major revision of the schedule for 2024. read more »

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Formula 1 reveals record-breaking 24-race 2024 calendar

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 468 views )

Formula 1 has presented its calendar for the 2024 season, with a record 24 events scheduled, including a planned return to China for the first time since the pandemic. The... read more »

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Autosport writers' favourite Imola Grands Prix

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 504 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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Strikes, civil unrest, and a pandemic: When the F1 calendar doesn't go to plan

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 434 views )

The cancellation of the Emila Romagna Grand Prix due to severe flooding in the area means there will be no F1 race to watch this weekend. read more »

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Shanghai track regains top FIA licence as F1 Chinese GP targets 2024 return

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 546 views )

It is understood that the venue, which has hosted the Chinese F1 round since 2004, was unable to maintain its circuit certification due to the impacts of the COVID-19... read more »