Lewis Hamilton’s father Anthony is poised to head the FIA’s revamped young-driver programme, according to The Times, having unofficially advised the initiative for over a year. The appointment is expected to be confirmed at next month’s FIA conference amid broader governance reforms. Context of presidential jostling Current president Mohammed Ben Sulayem faces the prospect of
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Lewis Hamilton’s personal wealth is estimated at $285 million for 2025, cementing the Briton as Formula 1’s richest active driver and ninth overall on the latest Sunday Times 40-Under-40 rich list. That valuation blends salary, bonuses, prize money, investments and a blue-chip sponsorship roster. Ferrari windfall Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari this season unlocked a record
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The 63-lap Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix takes the start at 3 p.m. local time in Imola on Sunday, 18 May, signalling the seventh contest of the 2025 Formula 1 campaign. Fans in the United Kingdom will see lights out at 2 p.m. BST, while viewers on America’s East Coast need to tune in at 9 a.m.
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff delivered a motivational video call to teenage prodigy Kimi Antonelli ahead of the youngster’s first home Formula 1 race, urging him to ignore Italian-media hype and focus on execution. The 18-year-old Italian, stepping into Lewis Hamilton’s vacated seat, listened from the Imola garage while Wolff addressed him from the United
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Alpine reserve-turned-race driver Franco Colapinto endured a bruising Saturday after FIA stewards fined the team €600 when he blasted through pit lane at 85.1 km/h—five over Imola’s 80 km/h limit. The breach occurred in final practice and triggered an immediate summons citing Article 34.7 of the sporting code. Further investigations Stewards then probed Colapinto again
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George Russell underlined his growing leadership role at Mercedes by warning engineers that Kimi Antonelli’s W15 was “bottoming” heavily through Turns 4 and 5 during practice, risking excessive plank wear and potential disqualification. The 27-year-old Brit relayed, “Lots of bottoming and plank wear from Kimi, exit turn four, entry turn five,” prompting immediate analysis. Why
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Sky Sports’ lead F1 commentator David Croft will not call this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, marking a planned break in an expanded 24-race calendar. Croft has fronted coverage since Sky acquired UK rights in 2012. Pre-Planned Absence At 54, the veteran announced in March he would again skip Imola, Austria, and Azerbaijan, mirroring his 2024
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Italian media floated claims that Christian Horner’s job hinged on the success of Red Bull’s Imola upgrades, citing concern from Thai shareholders. The story suggested failure to close the gap to McLaren could cost the long-serving team boss his role. Driver Response Verstappen expressed bewilderment when asked by Sky Italy. “Honestly, I have no idea
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Red Bull arrived at Imola with a re-profiled floor, revised side-pod undercuts, a tweaked beam wing, and rear-ramp refinements on the RB21. Engineers hoped the suite would trim the deficit to McLaren and reclaim top-speed supremacy. Track Reality Free Practice 1 ended with Verstappen seventh and team-mate Yuki Tsunoda sixteenth. FP2 produced incremental gains—P6 and
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Carlos Sainz was recorded at 93.7 km/h—13.7 km/h above the 80 km/h limit—during the final minutes of Friday practice at Imola. Stewards swiftly applied Article 34.7 of the Sporting Regulations and summoned team officials. Official Verdict “Car 55 exceeded the pit lane speed limit which is set at 80 km/h for this event by 13.7
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