The FIA has reiterated its position against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and has now revealed that drivers from Russia and Belarus must sign a declaration in order to compete in FIA sanctioned events. Vladimir Putin ordered troops to enter Ukraine last week, leading to fighting throughout the country and over one million people being displaced
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New Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack is under no illusions regarding the necessity for the team to perform in 2022 to secure the commitment of Sebastian Vettel. The four-time world champion joined Aston Martin from Ferrari ahead of the 2021 season, but he and Lance Stroll scored points 17 time between them as the
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Sir Lewis Hamilton has assessed Max Verstappen’s driving style in the new season of Drive to Survive, and says his own style differs from some of the “bullies” he has raced with. Hamilton and Verstappen went toe-to-toe in 2021 as they contested the championship in one of the most thrilling seasons in recent memory. They
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Haas have ended their relationship with Nikita Mazepin with immediate effect, and confirmed the end of their partnership with name partner Uralkali. Mazepin’s seat was paid for by his father Dmitry, a Russian oligarch who holds shares in the Russia-based firm, and he managed a best finish of P14 in his debut season alongside fellow
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Raymond Vermeulen, manager of Max Verstappen, is extremely pleased with his client’s current situation at Red Bull after the Dutchman signed a new contract that keeps him at the team until the end of 2028. In one of the most lucrative deals in Formula 1 history, Verstappen signed a five-year extension reportedly worth $250 million
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Two-time World Rally champion Walter Rohrl has aimed a torrent of scathing reviews at Formula 1, and it seems no one is safe from the German’s wrath. It all follows the controversial Safety Car restart at last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix during which Sir Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen were battling for the championship
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Toto Wolff, Christian Horner and Max Verstappen have all sat down with Sky Sports to talk about the infamous Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the end of last year in which the Dutchman claimed his maiden F1 title. Verstappen and Sir Lewis Hamilton entered the final round of 2021 level on points, and the Briton
MoreThe Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) has questioned Motorsport UK’s decision to prohibit Nikita Mazepin from racing at the 2022 British Grand Prix, accusing them of discrimination. Following Russia’s horrific invasion of Ukraine in the last week, F1 has taken steps to ban Russian and Belarusian sponsors and branding to appear in the sport, while drivers
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has compared the porpoising many teams experienced during testing in Barcelona to “turbulence” in an aircraft, while team-mate Carlos Sainz believes that many in the paddock “underestimated” the issues the new technical regulations might present. Leclerc topped the timesheets on day two of testing in Spain last week, putting 78 laps on
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Formula 1 has confirmed that it has cancelled its contract with Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to enter Ukraine last week for what he described as a “military operation,” which has seen Russian troops attack several major cities and other parts of the country. Haas immediately removed name partner
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