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WEC, Le Mans, Le Mans 24

WEC releases entry list for 2022 Le Mans 24 Hours after G-Drive’s exit

The FIA has released the entry list for the 2022 WEC Le Mans 24 Hours event which was delayed due to the geopolitical situation. The 2022 race, returning to its usual mid-June slot, is set...
F1, Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton feature documentary in works for Apple TV+

A new feature documentary on Lewis Hamilton is in works which will be aired on Apple TV+ streaming service where Box to Box Films are involved too. Motorsport films seem to be all the rage...
Kevin Magnussen, F1, Haas

Magnussen signs multi-year F1 deal with Haas to replace Mazepin

Kevin Magnussen has made a shock return to F1 with Haas in a new multi-year deal from 2022 to partner Mick Schumacher. After Danish media broke the news of Magnussen in consideration for the Haas...
Haas, F1, Uralkali

Uralkali seeks refund from Haas; will use funds for We Compete As One

Uralkali seeks reimbursement from Haas for the money already transferred for 2022 F1 season, as they will use it to fund 'We Compete As One' foundation. Following the contract termination by Haas and also Hitech...
Daniel Ricciardo, F1, USA

Ricciardo talks of getting recognised in US; happy to see wider audience

Daniel Ricciardo speaks on F1 growing in the United States of America with multiple races and him being recognised more than before on the streets. F1 in the United States is witnessing rapid growth in...
Ferrari, F1, Sauber

Ferrari donates to help Ukrainians; Sauber names new Managing Director

Ferrari has donated towards Red Cross and UNHCR which will be used to help Ukrainians, while Sauber Group has announced a new Managing Director. Ferrari is to donate 1 million euros to the Red Cross...
Hitech GP, Uralkali

Hitech GP terminates its long-term agreement with Uralkali

Hitech GP has decided to terminate its long-term agreement with Russian company Uralkali in the wake of the country's invasion of Ukraine. Hitech GP and Uralkali came together around 2018 and have since been partners...
Mercedes, Aston Martin, F1

Mercedes, Aston Martin will continue sharing Safety/Medical car in F1

Mercedes and Aston Martin will continue sharing the Safety Car and Medical car during 2022 F1 season after doing so in 2021. Like seen during the 2021 F1 season, Mercedes and Aston Martin will continue...
F1, Imola

F1 extends deal with Imola until 2025 season for Emilia Romagna GP

F1 has signed a new deal with Imola which will keep the Emilia Romagna GP on the calendar until the 2025 season. F1 has announced a contract extension with Imola which will keep the Emilia...
Gene Haas, Haas, F1

Haas says Uralkali needed to be dropped; Fittipaldi set for Bahrain test

Gene Haas has opened up about dropping Uralkali as its F1 title sponsor, while almost confirming Pietro Fitttipaldi for Bahrain test. Since dropping Uralkali and Nikita Mazepin from his team, G Haas has shared his...
Lewis Hamilton, F1, Mercedes

Hamilton opens up on much needed family time after hectic F1 2021

Lewis Hamilton speaks on going away from F1 after the hectic 2021 season and spending time with his family, while not speaking to anyone. The 2021 F1 season was a 'so near and yet so...
Alexander Albon, Williams, F1

Albon speaks on Williams/Red Bull working style; his F1 experience

Former Red Bull driver Alexander Albon believes that the Williams team works in a “very similar way” to Red Bull, but still feels he is ultimately playing catch up to team mate Nicholas Latifi,...
Roman Rusinov, G-Drive

Rusinov refuses to sign declaration; G-Drive unlikely to race in WEC/ELMS

Roman Rusinov is refusing to sign the FIA declaration as his G-Drive Racing outfit is unlikely to race in FIA WEC and or ELMS championships. After the FIA allowed drivers and teams to compete in...
Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin, F1

Vettel tried different driving styles in Barcelona to adapt to 2022 F1 cars

Sebastian Vettel speaks on trying different driving styles during Barcelona F1 Test, as he adds on the surprise seeing different designs by teams. For Aston Martin's Vettel, he has seen it all in his career...
FIM

FIM shares its decisions regarding Russia and Belarus participation

The Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) has presented its ruling against Russia and Belarus after an extraordinary meeting. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the FIM held an extraordinary meeting on March 5 to discuss...
Nikita Mazepin, F1, Haas

Mazepin disappointed with termination; was willing to sign FIA declaration

Niktia Mazepin says he is disappointed with his F1 contract termination, especially when he was willing to sign the FIA declaration. After Haas announced its decision to terminate the contract with Uralkali and Mazepin, the...
Nikita Mazepin, Haas, Uralkali

Haas terminates sponsorship with Uralkali and Mazepin’s driver contract

Haas has confirmed the termination of its sponsorship deal with Uralkali and subsequently Nikita Mazepin's F1 driver contract. Following this week's crucial meet to discuss the sponsorship of Uralkali and also the driver contract of...
F1, Pirelli

F1 drivers share initial feelings of 18-inch tyres in actual 2022 car

F1 drivers share their thoughts on trying the new 18-inches Pirelli tyres in the actual 2022 car which was a positive experience, but compounds difference surprising. Pirelli’s brand new tyres have received varied responses from...
FIA, WMSC, Russia, Belarus

FIA shares further details including ‘driver commitment’ declaration to race

The FIA has released further details regarding its decision of not allowing Russian and Belarus drivers and officials in racing events. Following the announcement from FIA World Motor Sport Council regarding the decision to limit...
Formula E, Cape Town

Formula E reveals track layout of Cape Town EPrix

In a special launch event, FIA Formula E Championship revealed the track layout which will be used for the first-ever Cape Town EPrix. While the EPrix is subjected to the World Motor Sport Council approval,...
Mike Elliott, Red Bull, Mercedes, F1

Elliott speaks differing sidepod designs in 2022, Red Bull’s is interesting

Mike Elliott speaks on the changes seen in F1 2022, as he adds more on the different sidepods designs seen while stressing on Red Bull's. Last week's testing in Barcelona ended with a Mercedes 1–2...
Fernando Alonso, A14

Alonso starts A14 management; reveals Novalak & Tsolov as first signings

Fernando Alonso announced the launch of his new driver management company, with two high profile drivers already involved in the two-time champion’s latest talent-scouting project. The Alpine Formula 1 driver has founded the ‘A14 Management’...
F1, Russian GP, Russia

F1 terminates contract with Russian GP promoters

F1 has announced a full-fledged contract termination with the promoters of the Russian GP in the wake of the country's war with Ukraine. After F1 and the FIA decided to cancel the 2022 Russian GP...
Max Verstappen, F1, Red Bull

Verstappen signs new long-term exclusive F1 deal with Red Bull

Max Verstappen has signed an exclusive long-term F1 deal with Red Bull which will see him race with the team until the 2028 season. After Dutch media reported of a new long-term contract between Verstappen...
F1, Andretti

F1 teams share mixed thoughts regarding Andretti entering the sport

F1 teams share a mixed response on the topic of Andretti with regards to if it will be boon or not for the sport if they decide to enter. The Andretti Formula 1 entry has...
Mattia Binotto, Ferrari, F1

Binotto plays down favourites tag; talks of Ferrari getting more WT time

Mattia Binotto has played down the idea of Ferrari being favourites after the Barcelona F1 Testing where Mercedes and Red Bull complimented them. While the times didn't matter as much in Barcelona F1 Testing, on...
FIA, F1

FIA releases decisions of WMSC regarding Russia/Belarus participation

The FIA has released the details of the World Motor Sport Council decisions regarding participation of Russia and Belarus drivers/officials. With the invasion of Ukraine from Russia, the FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem called for...
Daniil Kvyat, Russia

Kvyat urges IOC and motorsport federations to not ban Russian athletes

Daniil Kvyat has released a statement regarding the ongoing invasion where the former F1 driver has urged IOC and motorsport federations to be mindful before taking a decision. The International Olympic Committee released a statement...
Enzo Trulli, F3, Carlin

Trulli graduates to F3 in 2022 season with Carlin

Enzo Turlli - son of Jarno - has graduated to FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship in 2022 season with Carlin Motorsport. Having won the 2021 F4 UAE series, Trulli graduated to Euroformula Open series in...
George Russell, Valtteri Bottas, Lando Norris, F1

Bottas says DRS will be more powerful, to compensate slipstream loss

Valtteri Bottas reckons DRS will be more powerful with the less effective slipstream effect in F1 2022 as George Russell and Lando Norris stated. The new technical rules introduced for 2022 have seemingly increased the...