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AlphaTauri F1 team makes switch to new Visa Cash App RB identity

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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Although not mentioned in today's announcement the Faenza outfit is also using the VCARB acronym, and it's understood that it might eventually be revealed as the type... read more »

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Madrid lands Spanish GP from 2026 as Barcelona fights for F1 future

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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Madrid's new deal means that the event leaves the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which has been its home since 1991, with an uncertain future.F1's initial... read more »

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Alpine: You won't beat Red Bull F1 team by copying it

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 941 views )

Harman believes Alpine has a good appreciation of what made Red Bull's car so competitive in 2023 and also understands what made other cars fast.However, he insists that... read more »

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Mercedes F1 rivals all deny filing FIA complaint over Wolff allegations

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 875 views )

On Tuesday, the governing body announced it was looking into an alleged conflict of interest regarding the transfer of confidential information between a team principal and FOM... read more »

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Marko: Tension and money prevent Hamilton/Verstappen F1 driver line-up

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 674 views )

Speculation about such a move erupted at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix when it emerged that earlier this year Hamilton's father Anthony had suggested in a conversation with Red... read more »

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FIA investigating the Wolffs over possible conflict of interest

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 629 views )

Following reports of a potential conflict of interest, the FIA's Compliance Department is understood to be investigating Toto Wolff and his wife Susie. read more »

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FIA opens compliance investigation into potential Wolff conflict of interest

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 766 views )

The dramatic development comes after the FIA felt it needed to act on complaints from F1 team principals regarding the activities of the couple.Toto Wolff is the team principal... read more »

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Vasseur: Ferrari knew it was in trouble before 2023 F1 testing

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 654 views )

Ferrari Formula 1 boss Frederic Vasseur has suggested that the team understood it wouldn't be in a position to challenge for the title even before pre-season testing. The... read more »

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Ricciardo: AlphaTauri know ‘fundamental’ reasons for Vegas struggles

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1026 views )

Daniel Ricciardo says AlphaTauri has understood the "fundamental" reasons for its struggles in Las Vegas and is optimistic the team will return to form in Abu Dhabi.... read more »

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Alpine-assisting 2023 F1 engine equalisation plan abandoned

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 773 views )

It is understood that Alpine has withdrawn a series of proposed upgrades to its current engine as these did not gain full support from rival teams, which led to an FIA... read more »

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McLaren pursues concept behind Red Bull's F1 DRS supremacy

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 850 views )

The Woking-based team has openly acknowledged that aero efficiency has been one of its core weaknesses this year - and this has often manifested itself in a lack of top... read more »

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FIA appoints F1 Commissioner to help lead improvements

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 786 views )

Former F1 journalist Dieter Rencken, who has been working as an advisor to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for several months, will take up the role with immediate effect.It... read more »

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Magnussen suspension failure "heat related"

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 574 views )

The suspension failure on Kevin Magnussen's car which turned Sunday's race upside down is understood to be heat related. read more »

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New F1 engine technical director "will challenge" Alpine - Famin

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 776 views )

Experienced power unit engineer Meignan will return to France after a four-year spell at Mercedes HPP in Brixworth, followed by a slightly shorter stint at Ferrari, where he... read more »

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Aston Martin knew ‘risks’ of using upgrades on Sprint weekend

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 572 views )

Aston Martin Team Principal Mike Krack admits the side understood the "risks" related to introducing upgrades on a Sprint weekend at the United States Grand Prix. The... read more »

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Apologetic Stroll receives written warning from FIA

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 543 views )

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll has been issued a written warning for his conduct at last weekend's Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix. The FIA revealed earlier in the week that... read more »

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Alpine says Andretti F1 engine option has now expired

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 640 views )

Andretti has been putting in place plans to enter F1 for a while now and, as part of an original push, it had an agreement with Alpine for a partnership for power units as well... read more »

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Bridgestone's F1 proposal included "advanced innovative technology"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 664 views )

The FIA and F1 chiefs on Tuesday ended months of speculation about who would win F1's next tyre contract from 2025 to 2027, with Pirelli being picked to extend its... read more »

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Rejected Rodin F1 entry bid reserved seat for female driver

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 612 views )

New Zealand manufacturer Rodin has revealed that its rejected bid to join the Formula 1 grid had promised to field a female driver. Rodin was one of three entries that had been... read more »

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Mercedes yet to fully understand "surprise box" F1 car 

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 684 views )

Mercedes still haven't fully understood their "surprise box" F1 2023 car, according to team principal Toto Wolff.  read more »

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Palou: Lack of F1 guarantee at my age played part in McLaren IndyCar U-turn

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 780 views )

Chip Ganassi Racing's Palou, who won his second IndyCar title for the team at Portland last weekend, had been driving TPC (testing previous cars) machinery as reserve... read more »

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‘Many millions of reasons’ to continue with Pirelli, say F1 bosses

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 558 views )

Formula 1 team bosses are keen to see Pirelli remain as the sport’s sole tyre provider with “many, many millions of reasons” to continue with the Italian brand. Earlier this... read more »

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Sainz robbed outside Milan hotel after F1 Italian GP podium finish

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 797 views )

It is understood that Sainz had a Richard Mille watch - the Alexander Zverev model named after the German tennis player worth £235,000 - taken as he left the Armani Hotel on... read more »

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F1 teams face fresh flexi-wing clampdown as tricks revealed

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 510 views )

As first reported earlier this month, the FIA has been taking a close look at flexible wings over the first half of this season as it believes teams have been pushing the... read more »

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McLaren suing Palou?

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 714 views )

As Felipe Massa sues for the 2008 title, McLaren is understood to be taking legal action against Alex Palou. read more »