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Organisers of Madrid’s 2026 Spanish Grand Prix are working tirelessly to ensure the new Madring circuit is ready for its F1 debut next September, despite local opposition. Construction is in full swing, with the ambitious La Monumental banking being a standout feature. The circuit’s unique design includes a mix of existing streets and purpose-built road course sections. Around 85 workers are currently onsite, with that number set to increase to 400 as construction progresses. The circuit has been designed to avoid track limit issues, with input from F1 drivers like…

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The FIA has decided to remove Sara Mariani from her position as the Sustainability, Diversity, and Inclusion (D&I) director due to organizational changes. Mariani expressed her gratitude for the experience and the work accomplished during her tenure. Sara Mariani highlighted the importance of rewarding talent and promoting women in leadership roles in her farewell note. The FIA announced structural changes that will split the sustainability, diversity, and inclusion function into two separate divisions. The FIA aims to support Sara Mariani during her transition while implementing these changes. Alessandra Malhame will…

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Sometimes, Formula 1 needs a hint of acidity to cut through some of its more cloying elements; a little lemon sorbet, perhaps, or a raspberry coulis. The addition of Cadillac to the grid in 2026 has partially offered that, although recent weeks have felt like one of the troughs in the many waves of information from the team. We know it’ll be running Ferrari powertrains until its own project is fully online, it has a base at Silverstone with plenty of ex-F1 personnel helming the ship, and comes with plenty…

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Red Bull faced criticism for appealing the Canadian Grand Prix result, delaying the confirmation of George Russell’s victory. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff called the move “petty” and “embarrassing,” with fans and media reacting negatively to the situation. The stewards eventually cleared Russell of wrongdoing after a more than five-hour delay, but Max Verstappen had already left, not waiting to see if he would inherit the win. Red Bull’s protest focused on Russell’s driving under the safety car, but both claims were dismissed, raising concerns about the protest process. Wolff…

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Rules can be clear, but their interpretation and enforcement will always involve subjectivity, leading to scrutinized officiating. Quality of officiating in Formula 1 often takes center stage, fueling debates on its fairness. The suspension of Derek Warwick from stewarding duties ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix was linked by some to delays in confirming race results, but causation remains unclear. Enrique Bernoldi participated in stewarding via video link, and despite delays and issues, the process worked adequately. The delays were chiefly due to post-race incidents such as the McLaren crash…

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Francesco Bagnaia has emphasized the significance of the Italian Grand Prix weekend for his 2025 MotoGP campaign, considering it a make-or-break moment. He expressed concerns that if he fails to deliver a strong performance at Mugello, it could indicate more profound issues for both himself and Ducati. Despite initial struggles at Aragon, adjustments made to the Ducati improved his performance, resulting in a third-place finish. Bagnaia stressed the importance of sustaining this momentum into the upcoming race weekend, highlighting the need to remain competitive. His focus extends to showcasing his…

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The 36-race NASCAR Cup schedule for last year was officially announced on August 29th. Series officials aim to reveal this year’s schedule sooner, but various elements are still in motion. Reports indicate NASCAR is close to a deal for a San Diego street race, and rumors suggest a potential return to Chicagoland Speedway. Homestead-Miami Speedway will host the season finale in 2026, while the Daytona 500 is set for February 15th, kicking off the season. Additionally, key events like the All-Star Race in North Wilkesboro and ‘The Clash’ at Bowman…

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The factory KTM MotoGP riders are quietly optimistic ahead of the Italian Grand Prix following their productive test day at Aragon and Pedro Acosta discussed the hope in the KTM camp after Aragon while outlining the aspirations for the upcoming weekend. Acosta mentioned the progress made at Aragon and the goal to be as close to the podium as possible for the Italian Grand Prix. Despite KTM having new bits to try at Aragon, Acosta finds it challenging to make a clear judgment and hopes for a good weekend like…

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The FIA has removed Sara Mariani, the organisation’s Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion director, as part of a restructuring. Mariani expressed her farewell in her out-of-office email, mentioning her love for the work done and her team. Despite the unexpected end, she emphasized the importance of talent and dedication in leadership positions outside the FIA. The Federation announced splitting the sustainability, diversity, and inclusion function into two new divisions, leading to Mariani’s redundancy. The changes will distribute responsibilities to different leaders, focusing on enhancing efforts in sustainability and D&I. Mariani’s departure…

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