Jost Capito has been appointed the CEO of Williams Racing as new owners Dorilton Capital continue to restructure the team in the hopes of helping it work its way up the pecking order and return to its former glory. Capito previously served as the CEO of McLaren Racing, but he parted ways with the Woking-based
MoreFormula One has ratified its record-breaking 23-race calendar for the 2021 season, though some grand prix are still pending confirmation. If things go according to plan, the 2021 F1 season will get underway in Melbourne on 21 March, before ending in Abu Dhabi in early December. READ: Cognizant Negotiating Title Sponsorship Deal With Aston Martin
MoreFerrari’s miserable season finally came to an end last weekend in Abu Dhabi, and although Charles Leclerc is hoping for a much stronger package next year, he believes 2020 was his best season in Formula One. Focusing on the positives, Leclerc said: “For the future, I think we have learnt a lot from this season
MoreInstagram model Andrea D’lVal, who was groped by Russian racing driver Nikita Mazepin earlier this month, has reignited calls for him to be fired by the Haas F1 Team after she uploaded a number of posts seemingly linked to the incident onto her Instagram story. For instance, she asked her followers what advice they would
MoreFormula One has confirmed this evening that Interlagos will continue to host the Brazilian Grand Prix until 2025. “We are pleased to announce the city of São Paulo will continue to host the Brazilian Grand Prix until 2025 and look forward to working with our new promoter in the years ahead,” Chase Carey, the outgoing
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Alex Albon is set to be axed by Red Bull, with Ted Kravitz recently citing sources as saying Sergio Perez will replace him and a source telling Formula1News.co.uk in early November that the Thai driver will not be retained by the team beyond 2020. However, former F1 driver Martin Brundle believes Albon provided Red Bull
MoreRacing Point, which will be rebranded Aston Martin Racing for the 2021 F1 season, is reportedly in talks with US information technology services corporation Cognizant regarding a title sponsorship deal. Cognizant is believed to be in “advanced negotiations” with the Silverstone-based team, according to Motorsport-Total.com. READ: Sergio Perez Fires Jibe At Lance Stroll As He
MoreCallum Ilott will serve as Ferrari’s test driver next season, the Scuderia announced this week. “I am very pleased to be joining Ferrari as its test driver from next year,” Ilott said in a statement. READ: ‘Social Media Is An Evil’: Ex-Russian Motorsport Official On Nikita Mazepin Groping Video “I look forward to contributing to
MoreRed Bull are “close” to finalising a deal with Honda which will allow them to rebrand and continue to use the Japanese car-maker’s power units for the 2022 F1 season and beyond, team principal Christian Horner has revealed. Horner said their discussions on the matter with the FIA have been “constructive”, adding that Honda have
MoreJapanese racing driver Yuki Tsunoda will replace Daniil Kvyat at Scuderia AlphaTauri next season, the Italy-based team announced on Wednesday morning. This comes as over six weeks ago, Formula1News.co.uk revealed that Tsunoda would partner Pierre Gasly at AlphaTauri in 2021 as long as he secures a Super Licence. READ: Lewis Hamilton Looking To Sign New
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