Revving Towards Resolution: Dorna Calls for Aprillia-Jorge Martin Harmony for MotoGP 2026 Debut

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoter Dorna, threatened to not accept a Jorge Martin entry for next year’s championship unless the rider’s dispute with Aprilia is resolved. Martin invoked a results-based clause in his contract with Aprilia, freeing him up for 2026, while Aprilia considers the clause invalid due to missed races by Martin. Ezpeleta emphasized that registration in the world championship won’t be accepted unless both parties reach an agreement or a judge decides on the case. Aprilia’s position remains firm on Martin’s contract despite interest from Honda and…

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Team Principal Fred Vasseur’s Unexpected Absence: The Impact on Sunday’s F1 Austrian Grand Prix

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur will miss the Austrian Grand Prix due to “personal reasons,” with Jerome d’Ambrosio stepping in as deputy team principal. Vasseur’s absence follows a recent clash with the Italian media during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, addressing the pressure on the team to perform in F1 2025. Italian publications questioned the team’s performance and the impact of engineer Loïc Serra, who joined Ferrari from Mercedes. Vasseur emphasized the need for a clean working environment and expressed frustration with the constant media scrutiny in Italy. While no further…

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Game, Set, Match: Leveraging Tennis Strategies for Addressing Frivolous Protests in F1

Formula 1 is set to discuss changes to the current protest system following Red Bull’s criticized protest against George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix. Red Bull protested twice, alleging erratic driving and unsportsmanlike conduct, causing a delay in confirming the race winner. Red Bull’s protests against Russell and Mercedes have caused frustration, with Toto Wolff advocating for more significant deterrents for launching protests. The FIA is considering implementing changes, such as higher fines or a challenge system similar to tennis, to make teams think twice before contesting race results.…

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Formula 1: Drawing Parallels with Tennis to Address Superfluous Protests

Formula 1 is considering changes to the protest system following Red Bull’s contested protest against George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix. Red Bull protested twice, with the final result being delayed by five hours before FIA officials dismissed the case. Red Bull’s protests against Russell and Mercedes this season have caused frustration, leading to discussions about introducing more significant penalties for launching protests. Possible solutions being considered include larger deposits or a challenge system similar to tennis, with the matter set to be discussed further at the next F1…

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