Formula 1 has reportedly prohibited Nico Rosberg from entering the Formula 1 paddock due to his decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19. After the pandemic that began in 2020, any media, track or team personnel, as well as drivers, must have proof of full vaccination before entering the paddock. Rosberg was given a lifetime
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Former Formula 1 driver Paul di Resta reckons that Mercedes might be able to close the gap to Red Bull and Ferrari in Azerbaijan this weekend, but warns that this hinges on whether they have eradicated their “porpoising” issues. For what will realistically be the first time since Miami, the teams will be running around
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Fans on social media are not impressed with the FIA after their latest ruling, which dictates that drivers are permitted to touch the white line on pit exit. Confusion reigned in the aftermath of the Monaco Grand Prix after Eduardo Freitas’ race director’s notes did not seem to align with the FIA’s International Sporting Code
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Ferrari are expected to make some alterations to the electrical components in Charles Leclerc’s power unit ahead of the British Grand Prix next month, according to a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport. The new technical regulations mean that development on the Internal Combustion Unit [ICE] is frozen until the end of 2025, and the
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Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel indicates that it was remiss of the FIA to remove Michael Masi as race director after the chaotic events of the Monaco Grand Prix. The race in Monte Carlo was delayed despite minimal rain around the circuit and, when the Safety Car did finally lead the drivers away, it had
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The Alpine F1 Team will be hoping to challenge the front of the midfield at this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, after announcing that they’ve brought aerodynamic upgrades to suit the Baku City Circuit. It’s been a mixed start to the season for the French team, who have shown strong pace on a number of occasions.
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AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly laments the fact that it is more difficult this season for his team to challenge Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes than it was last year. Gasly qualified in the top five 10 times last season for the Italian side, and managed that feat in the both of the opening two rounds of
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With costs rising across the world, the Formula 1 paddock has been put under enormous strain to remain within the current budget cap. With inflation hitting every corner of the world in every aspect, some teams have asked the FIA to increase this season’s budget cap, otherwise teams may miss the final rounds of the
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Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has rubbished suggestions that the budget cap should be raised, telling the top teams to be smarter with their money saving if they want to make the final few rounds of the season. Red Bull boss Christian Horner, Mercedes chief Toto Wolff, and Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto have all
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Red Bull Racing go into the upcoming double-header full of “optimism”, with both the Baku City Circuit and Circuit Gilles Villeneuve possessing an incredibly long straight. The RB18 has been superior by far when it comes to top speed this season, with both Scuderia Ferrari and the Mercedes F1 Team having little to say against
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