Lewis Hamilton has responded to the FIA’s decision to “revisit” the penalty imposed on him in Qatar, attributing the situation to poor communication rather than being singled out for disciplinary action. Following the Qatar Grand Prix, Hamilton, the Mercedes driver, was fined €50,000 (£43,000), with €25,000 (£21,000) of the fine suspended for the remainder of
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Dutch racing driver Tom Coronel has openly criticised the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) for what he perceives as an overly stringent approach to rule enforcement in Formula 1. Coronel’s comments come in response to the controversial fine imposed on Lewis Hamilton after he walked across a live track during the Qatar Grand Prix, reigniting
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Lance Stroll’s frustration reached its peak during Friday qualifying at the Losail International Circuit. Stroll, the Canadian driver for Aston Martin, found himself in a precarious situation as he was eliminated in Q1. This unexpected setback, after a series of challenging race weekends, proved to be the breaking point for the young racer. As emotions
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Alex Albon has insisted that some drivers could enter debt if slapped with the new maximum fine of €1 million, which has been announced by the FIA World Motor Sport Council ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. Previously, the maximum the stewards could fine a driver is €250,000; however, this figure has now
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Organisers of the Austrian Grand Prix appear undeterred by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent warning that the race at the Red Bull Ring could be at risk of cancellation. The issue of ‘track limits’ and the numerous rulings on deleted laps during this year’s Austrian GP, often delayed and resulting in confusion, has prompted
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In the 2023 Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen’s Red Bull Racing team has established an iron grip on the sport, securing all but one grand prix victory. With both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships already secured and five races to go, the extent of their dominance has left fans somewhat disengaged. A recent report from
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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has shed light on Andretti’s endeavour to enter Formula 1, confirming that the team would secure “one of two” power units if commercial agreements are reached. The prospective team has now reached a pivotal phase in the entry process, involving negotiations with Formula One Management (FOM) as the Commercial Rights
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has called for his fellow team principals to look into the current rules against a third car being introduced, something which two teams have been penalised for in recent races. Back at the Japanese Grand Prix, Logan Sargeant was penalised after crashing heavily at the end of Q1, resulting
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The deadline for former Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa’s pursuit of retrospective world champion status in the 2008 season has been extended once more, giving F1 and the FIA additional time to respond to his threat of legal action. Massa, a former Ferrari driver, is resolute in his quest for the championship he believes he
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The decision by the FIA to revisit Lewis Hamilton’s Qatar Grand Prix infringement, where he walked across the live track, has ignited a significant debate within the motorsport community. The seven-time champion received a €50,000 fine, with €25,000 suspended, and a non-driving reprimand after his first corner collision with Mercedes teammate George Russell at the
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