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As Michael Andretti's initial's bid to join Formula 1 was met with resistance last year, United States Grand Prix promoter Bobby Epstein was asked if Andretti joining the series would make an impact on Austin ticket sales: "I think it would make a difference to COTA if we had an American champion," came the reply.
This was at a time when Logan Sargeant was struggling at Williams, and the ...Keep reading

As Michael Andretti's initial's bid to join Formula 1 was met with resistance last year, United States Grand Prix promoter Bobby Epstein was asked if Andretti joining the series would make an impact on Austin ticket sales: "I think it would make a difference to COTA if we had an American champion," came the reply.
This was at a time when Logan Sargeant was struggling at Williams, and the ...Keep reading

On Saturday afternoon the tifosi rose to their feet for one of their own, as he motored a scarlet Ferrari around Monza.
But it wasn't Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton the Italian fans were cheering on. It was F1 and sportscar legend Jacky Ickx, taking the wheel of the Ferrari 312B he took to second in the 1970 world championship, the very car he claimed pole with at Monza.
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On Saturday afternoon the tifosi rose to their feet for one of their own, as he motored a scarlet Ferrari around Monza.
But it wasn't Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton the Italian fans were cheering on. It was F1 and sportscar legend Jacky Ickx, taking the wheel of the Ferrari 312B he took to second in the 1970 world championship, the very car he claimed pole with at Monza.
Organised by F1 ...Keep reading

The Williams and Racing Bulls Formula 1 teams have been summoned for a virtual hearing with the FIA stewards to discuss Carlos Sainz's penalty from the Dutch Grand Prix.
Sainz clashed with Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson at Turn 1 during the Zandvoort contest, an incident which earned the Williams racer a 10-second penalty.
Sainz was incensed by taking the blame for the collision and ...Keep reading

The Williams and Racing Bulls Formula 1 teams have been summoned for a virtual hearing with the FIA stewards to discuss Carlos Sainz's penalty from the Dutch Grand Prix.
Sainz clashed with Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson at Turn 1 during the Zandvoort contest, an incident which earned the Williams racer a 10-second penalty.
Sainz was incensed by taking the blame for the collision and ...Keep reading

Following Formula 1’s Italian Grand Prix, won by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, both advisor Helmut Marko and his driver were quick to praise new team principal Laurent Mekies.
Marko stressed that Red Bull no longer blindly followed the simulator, calling this part of a “new philosophy”. Verstappen added that Mekies asked the right questions throughout the race weekend, a crucial aspect in ...Keep reading

Following Formula 1’s Italian Grand Prix, won by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, both advisor Helmut Marko his driver were quick to praise new team principal Mekies.
Marko stressed that Red Bull no longer blindly followed the simulator, calling it part of a “new philosophy”. Verstappen added that Mekies asked the right questions throughout the race weekend, a crucial aspect in communication ...Keep reading

Renault CEO Francois Provost says Alpine is "staying in Formula 1 for a long time" after making his first visit to the F1 paddock at the Italian Grand Prix.
Provost assumed his role of Renault CEO at the end of July, replacing the outgoing Luca de Meo. The move further put Renault's F1 future under the spotlight, after De Meo had decided to end the French OEM's in-house F1 power unit programme ...Keep reading

Renault CEO Francois Provost says the Alpine F1 team owner is "staying in Formula 1 for a long time" after making his first visit to the F1 paddock at the Italian Grand Prix.
Provost assumed his role of Renault CEO at the end of July, replacing outgoing Luca de Meo. The move further put Renault's future in F1 under the spotlight, after De Meo had decided to end the French OEM's in-house F1 ...Keep reading