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F1, FIA

F1 bosses speak on work done by new FIA race director so far

F1 team bosses reflect on how the FIA Race Director is doing at the moment with their decisions so far in the three races. With Michael Masi gone, the FIA welcomed Neils Wittich and Eduardo...
George Russell, Mercedes, F1

Russell surprised being second in standings; not interested in lowly fights

George Russell says he is surprised by being second in the F1 championship, but adds that he has no interest in fighting for Top 5 with Lewis Hamilton. Russell went under the nickname of "Mr....
Charles Leclerc, F1

Leclerc files police complaint in second F1 driver watch robbery

Formula 1 championship leader Charles Leclerc has filed a police case after he was robbed in Italy on the evening of Easter Monday. The Ferrari driver was reportedly signing autographs and taking photos amid a...
F1, Miami GP

Miami GP F1 circuit nears completion with 95% of work done

The Miami GP circuit is near completion with 95 percent of work done ahead of its debut which is only weeks away from now. There is only one grand prix that remains before the debut...
F1, Las Vegas GP, Las Vegas

F1 drivers share their opinions about Las Vegas GP joining the calendar

Formula 1’s drivers speak out on the “excitement” surrounding the recently announced Las Vegas race, whilst asserting that the sport’s history can not be “unimaginably” lost by removing classic tracks or disregarding established venues. F1...
Mattia Binotto, Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc

Binotto taking race-by-race approach; looking forward to Sainz’s fight back

Mattia Binotto says he is looking towards the battle between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in F1 2022 along with a comeback for the Spaniard. With Ferrari naturally on top of the standings, it is...
Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren, Andreas Seidl

Ricciardo more comfortable but pushing to extract millisecond; Seidl adds

Daniel Ricciardo agrees that 2022 F1 car is slightly easier to adapt and he is pushing to extract millisecond from it, as Andreas Seidl reckons he already took the step up last year. Ricciardo moved...
Max Verstappen, F1, Red Bull, Charles Leclerc

Verstappen thinking more about finishing races than F1 2022 title

Max Verstappen is not thinking about F1 title just yet having not finished two out of three races, as he adds on fighting with Charles Leclerc. It has been a disastrous start to the 2022...
Haas, Guenther Steiner, F1, Ferrari

Steiner not frustrated with remarks by F1 rivals on Haas-Ferrari partnership

Guenther Steiner is not frustrated with the latest remarks around partnership of Haas and Ferrari made by several F1 team bosses. Its been a great start to the season for the Haas team after a...
Alpine, Fernando Alonso, Otmar Szafnauer

Alpine says silly season pressure will come in July amid Alonso decision

Fernando Alonso has no plans to retire just yet from F1 as Otmar Szafnauer adds on the position of Alpine with him and Oscar Piastri. While Esteban Ocon has a secured contract for 2023, the...
Lewis Hamilton, F1, Mercedes

Hamilton wants to remain optimistic about F1 2022 chances

Lewis Hamilton prefers to be optimistic despite the lack of performance on Mercedes side, as he talks about rallying his troops. With three races done, Hamilton sits fifth in the standings with 28 points whereby...
F1, Australia, Bahrain, Australian GP, Bahrain GP

F1 drivers/bosses say Aus GP needs to be R1 or clubbed with another race

F1 drivers and team bosses talk about the standalone Australian GP taking a toll on them, as they hope to have it clubbed with another race. Due to COVID-19, the F1 calendar had to be...
Guillaume Rocquelin, Red Bull, F1, Christian Horner

Horner talks of Rocquelin’s new role at Red Bull; Liambse taking over

Christian Horner speaks on Guillaume Rocquelin moving on to leading Red Bull Junior F1 Team, with Gianpiero Lambiase taking over his responsibilities. Rocquelin is a guy who has been at Red Bull from day one...
Mercedes, F1, James Vowles

Mercedes expands on radio call; adds on data collection from sensors

Mercedes strategy director James Vowles elaborate on the whole 'put me in difficult position' message from Lewis Hamilton plus adds on sensors. As Hamilton noted after the F1 Australian GP that his radio message during...
Gian Carlo Minardi, FIA

Minardi chosen as new FIA Single-Seater commission’s President

The Minardi name is back on the FIA side with Gian Carlo being chosen as the new President of Single-Seater Commission. The position was vacant after the end of Robert Fernley's tenure, who had replaced...
F1, FIA

F1 drivers discuss about recent strictness around jewellery, underwear

Formula 1 informed the F1 drivers in a lengthy briefing that they would tighten the rules on what the drivers were allowed to wear under their race suits and helmets, as they share their...

FIA shares statement regarding pace of safety car amid talks of difference

The FIA has surprisingly released a statement regrading the pace of the safety car used in F1 amid talks of difference from the drivers. Since the start of the 2022 F1 season and even before,...
Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, F1, Aston Martin, Safety Car, Mercedes

Leclerc saw how Aston safety car was sliding; Verstappen, Russell adds on

Charles Leclerc shares his view on the speed of the Aston Martin Safety Car, and that he didn’t want to put “too much pressure” on it by complaining on the radio, unlike Max Verstappen...
Pirelli, F1

Pirelli shares compounds of next four F1 2022 rounds

Pirelli Motorsport has shared compounds for the races in Imola, Miami, Barcelona and Monaco which forms the next four F1 rounds. Having gone through the first three rounds in the new era with the 18-inch...
Daniel Ricciardo, Lando Norris, F1

Ricciardo notes team made a sensible call amid late issues for Norris

Daniel Ricciardo noted about having maintain position towards the end of F1 Australian GP after problems for Lando Norris, but overall happy with double. For McLaren, the F1 Australian GP ended up being a great...
Jenson Button, XITE Energy Racing

Button joins XITE Energy Racing for Nitro RX season alongside Bennett

Jenson Button has joined XITE Energy Racing to compete in Nitro RX season alongside Oliver Bennett. Debuting at Lydden Hill in June, the series brings together the fastest off-road EVs with the wildest tracks in...
Alexander Albon, F1, Williams

Albon says C2 tyres suited Williams as they code planned last lap stop

Alexander Albon talks through his F1 Australian GP as he states the C2 tyres suited Williams, while Dave Robson adds on the thought process. For Albon and Williams it proved in the end a good...
Toto Wolff, F1, Michael Masi, FIA

Wolff opens up on Masi becoming center topic; adds on Wittich’s move

Toto Wolff has opened up on Michael Masi becoming center topic in F1 rather than sport, as he adds on Neil Wittich's jewellery move. A month after the FIA more or less noted that Masi...
Lewis Hamilton, F1, Mercedes

Hamilton clarifies radio call; reckons Mercedes extracted all they could

Lewis Hamilton clarifies his radio message towards the end of F1 Australian GP, as he feels great with the results for Mercedes. Mercedes' Hamilton had a radio moment towards the end of F1 Australian GP...
F1, Audi, Porsche, Red Bull, McLaren

F1 drivers share their views on Porsche and Audi joining the sport

F1 drivers shared their views on the recent news regarding Porsche and Audi joining the sport in tie-up with different teams. An announcement was made regarding Audi and Porsche potentially entering Formula One in 2026...
Haas, Guenther Steiner, Mick Schumacher, Kevin Magnussen

Haas expands on why no spare chassis; drivers talk Aus GP track changes

Haas arrives in Australia for the returning Australian Grand Prix, on a heavily revised Albert Park circuit, without a spare chassis, as drivers’ Kevin Magnussen and Mick Schumacher add on track changes. After a hefty...
Maserati, Venturi, Formula E

Maserati partners with Venturi in multi-year Formula E deal

Italian manufacturer Maserati will make its FIA Formula E series debut in Season 9 after signing a deal with ROKiT Venturi Racing. Having announced its entry into Formula E, Maserati has partnered with Venturi in...
Sergio Perez, F1, Supercars, Fernando Alonso

Photo: Alonso, Perez get to test Supercars ahead of Australian GP

Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez got the chance to drive Supercars on Thursday ahead of the F1 Australian GP weekend. Both the F1 drivers had separate runs with separate teams, with Alpine's Alonso getting to...
Mercedes, Toto Wolff, F1

Wolff: Mercedes’ current situation 2013-like level ‘not an option’ to remain

Mercedes’ CEO and Team Principal Toto Wolff likens the team’s current situation to what the team experienced at the start of his tenure at the team. Wolff joined a young Mercedes team in February 2013...
Ferrari, Charles Leclerc, F1

Leclerc says he learns from own experiences in fights than watch others

Charles Leclerc says he learns from his own experiences than watch others fight out like the F1 2021 fight, as he added that he knows where he has to improve.  Going into the third round...