Williams boss James Vowles is certain the team will have a “combination of the best drivers on the grid” in Formula 1 when Carlos Sainz partners Alex Albon in 2025. The Grove-based squad announced during the summer break that it had beaten Alpine and Sauber/Audi to acquire Sainz’s coveted signature on a multi-term contract. Vowles […]
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Haas’ former title sponsor, Uralkali, has made a bid to Dutch courts in an attempt to seize the team’s assets over an outstanding payment it is due from the American squad. The Russian fertiliser company, owned by Dimitry Mazepin, became the team’s sponsor in 2021, in conjunction with Mazepin’s son, Nikita, becoming a full-time driver. […]
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FIA Formula E’s co-founder, Alberto Longo, has said that the series is committed to seeking a return to India after Season 10’s race was cancelled at short notice. After a breakdown in talks with local government caused the event to be shelved with only weeks to go, the sport is keen to return to the […]
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Mercedes’ George Russell said “nobody can take that feeling away from me” after his Belgian Grand Prix victory was stripped of him following a disqualification. Russell executed a surprise one-stop strategy at Spa last month to lead a Mercedes one-two across the line, only for his car to be found 1.5kg underweight in post-race scrutineering. […]
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McLaren’s Lando Norris topped the timesheets during the first Free Practice around the Zandvoort circuit. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton completed the top three. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz finished fourth with George Russell up to fifth. Alex Albon finished sixth, ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in seventh. Nico Hulkenberg, Kevin Magnussen and Guanyu Zhou rounded up […]
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McLaren driver Lando Norris set the fastest time during first practice at a windy Zandvoort, during a limited spell of dry running. Heavy rain fell during the build-up to the one-hour session, with several drivers staying in the garages, while strong gales buffeted the circuit throughout running. The track surface dried sufficiently for slick tyres […]
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Max Verstappen has categorically denied the recent outlawing of asymmetric braking systems within the Formula 1 Technical Regulations will affect Red Bull’s performance at the Dutch Grand Prix. The World Motor Sport Council approved changes to Article 11.1.2 of the F1 Technical Regulations on July 31, with the amendment reading: “Any system or mechanism that […]
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The FIA World Endurance Championship has officially teased an upcoming eight-part documentary series looking to focus the spotlight on specific major manufacturers. The ‘Meet the Legends’ series will be broadcasted on the FIA WEC YouTube channel, like ‘Full Access’ which has been uploaded after each race to provide behind-the-scenes insight. It will detail the sporting, […]
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Formula 1 drivers are set to face perilous 80km/h winds during Friday’s practice sessions for the Dutch Grand Prix, posing a “dangerous” challenge for all involved. The seaside Zandvoort circuit is well known for its gusty conditions, but Friday practice is set to take that to a slightly extreme level. Discussing the forecast on media […]
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McLaren and Williams will be putting comprehensive upgrade packages through their paces during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. The Woking-based McLaren outfit has arguably produced the most competent F1 package this season and the team will be striving to mount continued pressure upon Red Bull with a quintet of changes to the MCL38. Beyond […]
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