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FIA set to introduce unusual device in Formula 1

Despite having previously been rejected by Formula 1 teams, the FIA are set to introduce a driver cooling device, following what was in many ways a disastrous Qatar Grand Prix. F1’s return to the Lusail International Circuit was a brutal affair, with the immense heat having had a greater effect due to each set of

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Toto Wolff reacts to ‘idiot’ Michael Masi returning

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is against ex-Formula 1 race director Michael Masi making a remarkable return, and recently labelled him as an “idiot”. Wolff’s strong feelings for Masi are as a result of his ‘human error’ in the 2021 season finale, where his failure to following the rule book resulted in Lewis Hamilton losing

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Toto Wolff’s access to information infuriates team bosses

Formula 1 team bosses are becoming furious with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, following claims that he has access to information which they don’t. It’s been reported in the latest issue of Business F1 Magazine that complaints have been made to the FIA, with some believing that there’s a conflict of interests between Wolff and

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FIA president speaks out on Michael Masi returning in 2024

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is open to bringing back ex-Formula 1 race director Michael Masi, despite his handling of the controversial 2021 season finale. Two years ago, at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Masi failed to follow the rule book which ultimately impacted who became World Champion. Lewis Hamilton was set to win

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Revealed: Red Bull forced to pay FIA huge sum

Following their remarkable 2023 campaign, Red Bull are going to have to pay the FIA a staggering $7.4 million, to enter Formula 1 next season. With the 2023 season having drawn to a close last weekend at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, it’s now known how much each time must pay to be on the

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Sergio Perez slapped with official warning after radio comment

Sergio Perez received a formal warning by the FIA after Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, following comments he made once the race had finished. The Mexican driver labelled the stewards as a “joke” and branded that they’d been “very bad” in 2023, after he lost a podium finish due to a five-second time penalty. Perez

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Toto Wolff reacts to being slapped with FIA warning

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff found himself in trouble with the FIA before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix even got underway, as he was summoned to see the stewards on Friday. Wolff and Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur were both slapped with official reprimands by the governing body, for swearing during the recent Las Vegas

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Drivers led to Max Verstappen ban

Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft revealed on Saturday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that several drivers complained about Max Verstappen, following the Dutchman’s questionable antics in Free Practice 2. Verstappen infuriated several drivers in the closing stages of FP2, following the end of a second red flag. The second practice session of the

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Christian Horner demands changes as he backs up Max Verstappen

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has called for Formula 1 and the FIA to make changes to the Sprint format, which he admits has been “slightly underwhelming” since it was introduced in 2021. This season has featured six Sprint weekends, most of which have offered very little in terms of excitement. The whole point

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Team principals summoned amid ‘Gogglegate’

All 10 team principals have been summoned to the stewards at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, after it was discovered that several teams appear to have made a pit-stop infringement. Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Pierre Gasly, Zhou Guanyu and Logan Sargeant were all noted by the stewards during the race for having not complied with

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