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Martin Brundle firmly disagrees with Toto Wolff

The expansion of the Formula 1 grid is something that has been discussed for a number of years, with the result always being that keeping the grid the same size is the best option. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has always been adamant that it would be the wrong decision to destabilise the grid by adding

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Source claims F1 teams have ‘issues’ with Mohammed Ben Sulayem

For Formula 1 to thrive, there must be a harmonious and seamless relationship between those high up in the sport and its governing body, the FIA. Unfortunately, comments made by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem have caused this relationship to become tense, with the 61-year-old overstepping the mark on a number of occasions. Firstly, Ben

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Andretti-Cadillac begin official steps towards Formula 1 entry

The Andretti-Cadillac project become more and more real as the days pass, with the team now formally beginning the process of joining the F1 grid. Andretti Global have been interested in becoming the 11th team on the grid for some time but have always seen their efforts rejected by Formula 1, who have claimed that they

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Formula 1 clashes with FIA president in latest flare-up

Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s Twitter activity has landed him in a lot of hot water in recent weeks, with the FIA president’s comments on multiple topics not being well received. First, the 61-year-old went against F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali’s decision to reject Andretti-Cadillac’s bid to join the grid by tweeting that he was looking into expanding

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F1 admit driver concerns about the 2023 calendar

With the Formula 1 season running from March until November, there is a limited number of weekends available to schedule races and rest weeks. The sport is continuing to grow year after year and with this growth comes the expansion of the F1 calendar to match the demands from the growing fanbase. Even after the

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Mohammed Ben Sulayem ignored F1’s letter amid concerns over ‘personal style’

With the new Formula 1 season edging ever closer, tensions between the sport and the FIA are seemingly continuing to grow, following reports that the governing body did not “reply” to a letter sent by the sport’s lawyers. Following FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s comments regarding the rejected offer to sell the sport by Liberty Media, the

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FIA reveals entry fee for F1 team application

It has been announced by the FIA that they are officially accepting applications for potential new Formula 1 teams, with there being space for two new teams to join the grid from 2025; however, in order to apply, any prospective side must pay £264,000. With that in mind, the time is seemingly now for Andretti-Cadillac

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Formula 1 preparing replacement for Mohammed Ben Sulayem as he faces axe

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is finding himself in more and more controversy as the days pass, with the re-emergence of sexist comments being the latest thing to land the 61-year-old in hot water. Ben Sulayem was already being criticised for ignoring a letter from a Liberal Democrat life peer and commenting on the financial

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