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Source claims General Motors’ F1 announcement is just a ‘badging exercise’

Trouble is seemingly brewing in the Formula 1 paddock, with a “strong majority” of the current teams still firmly against expanding the grid, with serious interest from multiple parties having been recognised by the FIA. The most notable of the lot is Andretti Global, who have been given support by the FIA to create an all-American team with Cadillac, who

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FIA president voices criticism as F1 power struggle emerges

There appears to be a major disagreement between the FIA and Formula 1 at the moment, as the addition of a new team to the grid is being hotly debated between the two. Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has recently told the media that the chances of the F1 grid expanding in the future are

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Will Cadillac purchase AlphaTauri from Red Bull?

While Stefano Domenicali has previously explained that Formula One is not looking to add an 11th team to the grid in the near future, much to the disappointment of Michael Andretti, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent comments may come as good news for the American. Ben Sulayem posted on Twitter that he has ordered his

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Toto Wolff to clash with FIA president over controversial decision

Michael Andretti appears to be one-step closer to getting Andretti Global into Formula 1 at last, with Mohammed Ben Sulayem having revealed that the FIA will look into allowing ‘prospective new teams’ into F1. “I have asked my @FIA team to look at launching an Expressions of Interest process for prospective new teams for the FIA @F1

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Lewis Hamilton ‘devastated’ by death of ‘amazing person’

The entire motorsport community was sent into mourning on Tuesday, after it was revealed that rally legend and social media superstar Ken Block had tragically died, aged 55. It was announced that Block’s tragic death was as a result of his snowmobile upending up a steep slope, before landing on top of him, with the

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FIA president contradicts Stefano Domenicali’s stance

Since Mohammed Ben Sulayem became the president of the FIA late in 2021, Formula 1 has seen slow but steady improvements. The biggest impact of Ben Sulayem’s reign so far is the improved investigation process, as the 61-year-old was immediately forced to deal with the fallout from the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Ben

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Will Buxton admits regret as he slams the FIA for controversial rule change

Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton has admitted that he is “regretting” defending the FIA earlier in 2022, when the governing body enforced a ban on all jewellery wearing by the drivers whilst in the cockpit. His change of heart comes as a result of the FIA’s ridiculous update to its International Sporting Code, with drivers effectively banned from displaying support for a campaign or

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Lewis Hamilton accused of ‘bothering’ the FIA as fans await his response

Many in the Formula 1 community are awaiting a response from seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton, following the shocking update that has been made to the FIA’s International Sporting Code (ISC). The governing body has faced an incredible amount of backlash over the last two days, following the announcement that drivers will no longer be allowed

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Max Verstappen shares joke with FIA president

The FIA’s Prize Giving Gala gives drivers and team principals a chance to get out of their race weekend attire and get suited and booted for a formal evening full of awards. Red Bull were awarded their first constructors’ championship since the days of Sebastian Vettel, while Max Verstappen collected his second consecutive world title.

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