Verstappen: It's unfair I'm treated differently to other F1 drivers
Verstappen: It's unfair I'm treated differently to other F1 drivers
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Verstappen heads into this weekend's Abu Dhabi season finale tied on points with Lewis Hamilton at the top of the drivers' championship after a controversial battle in Jeddah last weekend.Verstappen was hit with a five-second time penalty during the race for
Redding completes first test with BMW's WSBK bike
Redding completes first test with BMW's WSBK bike
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While still under contract with Ducati until the end of the calendar year, Redding got an early chance to test the BMW M1000RR this week as he ramps up his preparation for his third season in WSBK.The test followed an earlier run on the road version of the S1
Channel 4 to show Abu Dhabi F1 title decider live on free-to-air
Channel 4 to show Abu Dhabi F1 title decider live on free-to-air
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Under the current agreement between the UK's two F1 broadcasters, Channel 4 only shows the British Grand Prix live each year, with a highlights package for every other race.But as Lewis Hamilton goes in search of a record eighth world championship in Abu Dhab
Abu Dhabi signs new 10-year F1 contract as season finale
Abu Dhabi signs new 10-year F1 contract as season finale
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The Yas Marina Circuit joined the F1 calendar in 2009, and has hosted the final round of the season each year since 2014. Sunday’s grand prix is set to be its fourth championship decider following showdowns in 2010, 2014 and 2016.In an announcement on Thurs
Masi warns F1 title rivals of possible points deduction in Abu Dhabi
Masi warns F1 title rivals of possible points deduction in Abu Dhabi
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are heading in to the final race of the F1 season tied on points, with the driver that finishes ahead on Sunday claiming the drivers’ crown.However, under F1’s countback rules, if neither driver finishes the race, either
Seidl: Messages between FIA and F1 teams shouldn't be broadcast
Seidl: Messages between FIA and F1 teams shouldn't be broadcast
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In Jeddah, a conversation between FIA race director Michael Masi and Red Bull's team manager Jonathan Wheatley over Max Verstappen giving back a position to title rival Lewis Hamilton sparked plenty of controversy in a race already rife with it.Verstappen wa
Stoker eyes F1 Envoy appointment if he wins FIA election
Stoker eyes F1 Envoy appointment if he wins FIA election
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Stoker is going up against Mohammed ben Sulayem in the vote on 17 December to become the successor of Jean Todt.With the final countdown underway to the election, Stoker has outlined his vision for how he wants the FIA to approach F1 if he triumphs.His outlin
Alesi calls early TOM'S SUPER GT promotion «surreal»
Alesi calls early TOM'S SUPER GT promotion «surreal»
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On Monday, the son of ex-Formula 1 racer Jean was named as Sho Tsuboi’s new partner aboard the #36 TOM’S Toyota GR Supra in Toyota's 2022 motorsport presentation, replacing Yuhi Sekiguchi.The announcement came a little more than a week after Tsuboi and Se
2021 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix session timings and preview
2021 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix session timings and preview
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It's a winner-takes-all scenario in the championship battle, with both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen tied on 369.5 points.The driver who finishes ahead of the two will become the 2021 champion, although there are certain scenarios where this rule won't ap
Why Abu Dhabi's F1 track changes are about more than just overtaking
Why Abu Dhabi's F1 track changes are about more than just overtaking
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Following repeated complaints that the Yas Marina layout was far from ideal in delivering a good F1 spectacle, track bosses gave the go-ahead earlier this year to an extensive overhaul.The end result is alterations made at three key points of the circuit, a r
Bahrain could hold 2022 F1 sprint race on Outer Loop layout
Bahrain could hold 2022 F1 sprint race on Outer Loop layout
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With the three sprint race experiments this year at Silverstone, Monza and Interlagos deemed to have been a success, F1 is looking at running sprints at six venues in 2022.As revealed last weekend, F1 chiefs have indicated to teams that their preferred track
Mostert adds condition to Monza offer
Mostert adds condition to Monza offer
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Brown, a co-owner of the Walkinshaw Andretti United Supercars team, yesterday made a public offer to Mostert to drive the ex-Alan Moffat Chevrolet Monza sports sedan that’s in his extensive car collection.The offer was made a reward for Mostert and Lee Hold
Fittpaldi to continue as Haas F1 test and reserve driver in 2022
Fittpaldi to continue as Haas F1 test and reserve driver in 2022
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Fittipaldi, 25, first linked up with Haas at the end of 2018, and made two F1 appearances at the end of 2020 when he deputised for Romain Grosjean following his Bahrain accident. He recorded a best finish of 17th in the Sakhir Grand Prix.Fittipaldi has attend
Sargeant handed F1 test debut with Williams in Abu Dhabi
Sargeant handed F1 test debut with Williams in Abu Dhabi
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Sargeant, 20, linked up with Williams’ young driver academy in October, and made his Formula 2 debut in Jeddah last weekend with HWA.The American youngster has now been confirmed for the end-of-season running in Abu Dhabi, which will take place next Tuesda
SUPER GT evaluating timed races at Fuji and Suzuka
SUPER GT evaluating timed races at Fuji and Suzuka
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Japan's premier sportscar racing series revealed its 2022 calendar in the summer, with eight races planned across six different tracks and no international races, as was the case this season.However, the series has yet to confirm next year's race formats, des
Supercars confirms CEO Seamer's resignation
Supercars confirms CEO Seamer's resignation
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As expected Seamer will depart the stint mid-next year off the back of what by that point will be a four-and-a-half year stint in the sport.Seamer arrived ahead of the 2018 season as a replacement for outgoing series boss James Warburton.His time at the helm
Seamer to resign as Supercars CEO
Seamer to resign as Supercars CEO
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The series boss will walk away from the sport mid-next year following a four-year stint at the helm.He is expected to continue in the CEO role for another six months before joining his family, who have already relocated, in he United States.Seamer's resignati
Phillip Island to host two Shannons rounds in 2022
Phillip Island to host two Shannons rounds in 2022
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The events will be partially funded by the federal government as part of the Recovery for Regional Tourism programme.They will take place on March 18-20 and June 25-26.The categories for each event are yet to be locked in, however the March event has been ear
The beer that helped Holdsworth win the Bathurst 1000
The beer that helped Holdsworth win the Bathurst 1000
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The likeable 38-year-old achieved a lifelong dream on Sunday evening when, after 18 starts, he finally conquered the Mountain.He and Chaz Mostert combined for a devastating Bathurst 1000 win aboard the lead Walkinshaw Andretti United Holden, the pair untoucha
NBC and Paul Tracy go their separate ways on IndyCar TV comms
NBC and Paul Tracy go their separate ways on IndyCar TV comms
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The 2003 Champ Car title winner’s commentary role was acting as analyst along with fellow ex-IndyCar racer Townsend Bell, alongside host Leigh Diffey. The trio was renowned for its chemistry and enthusiasm, even when Diffey played devil’s advocate and ent
The ten closest finishes from the 2021 NASCAR season
The ten closest finishes from the 2021 NASCAR season
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10. Austin Cindric vs. Brett Moffitt - Daytona Xfinity - 0.104sCindric started his title defense on the right foot with a win in the season-opener at Daytona, controlling the final few laps of the race and denying Moffitt his first victory in the Xfinity Seri
NBC and Paul Tracy go their separate ways
NBC and Paul Tracy go their separate ways
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The 2003 Champ Car title winner’s commentary role was acting as analyst along with fellow ex-IndyCar racer Townsend Bell, alongside host Leigh Diffey. The trio was renowned for its chemistry and enthusiasm, even when Diffey played devil’s advocate and ent
Ricciardo: Verstappen-Hamilton F1 title showdown a «dream scenario»
Ricciardo: Verstappen-Hamilton F1 title showdown a «dream scenario»
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Hamilton took victory in a controversial Saudi Arabian Grand Prix last Sunday to draw level on point with Red Bull rival Verstappen ahead of the final race.It is the first time since 1974 that the championship contenders have entered the final race of the sea
Wolff urges ‘common sense’ after Marko’s F1 stewards comments
Wolff urges ‘common sense’ after Marko’s F1 stewards comments
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Title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen were caught up in multiple incidents last Sunday in Abu Dhabi that led to the stewards handing Verstappen two penalties.After being told to give Hamilton a position back after an off-track pass earlier in the rac
Red Bull's 2020 Abu Dhabi F1 dominance means little, says Mercedes
Red Bull's 2020 Abu Dhabi F1 dominance means little, says Mercedes
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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are heading in to the final race of the season tied on points, with the driver that finishes ahead on Sunday set to take the crown.While Mercedes is coming off the back of three consecutive wins, Red Bull is well aware that i
Rossi has fondness for all his “special” MotoGP rivalries
Rossi has fondness for all his “special” MotoGP rivalries
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Nine-time grand prix motorcycle racing world champion Rossi called time on his illustrious career at the end of last month’s Valencia Grand Prix finale, the conclusion to his 26th season.Rossi’s career was defined by the numerous intense rivalries he had
Shwartzman to drive for Ferrari in Abu Dhabi post-season F1 test
Shwartzman to drive for Ferrari in Abu Dhabi post-season F1 test
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The Ferrari Drivers’ Academy member, who is currently second in the FIA Formula 2 drivers’ standings, will drive the SF21, splitting driving duties with the team’s specialist simulator driver, Antonio Fuoco. Shwartzman has already driven a Ferrari
Ocon: Alpine will be «very dangerous» to F1's top teams
Ocon: Alpine will be «very dangerous» to F1's top teams
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Alpine had a slow start to the 2021 season and did most of its scoring in a chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix, which yielded Ocon's maiden F1 win.After the summer break Alpine suffered from a lack of consistency, but on the good days it managed to score big, notab
Baguette headlines Nissan SUPER GT ‘shootout’ test line-up
Baguette headlines Nissan SUPER GT ‘shootout’ test line-up
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The test took place on Monday, the day after the launch of the new ‘Z’ model that replaces the GT-R as Nissan’s GT500 base model for the 2022 season at the same venue.Last week, Baguette announced that his tenure as a Honda driver would be coming to an
Verschoor replaces injured Fittipaldi in F2 Abu Dhabi finale
Verschoor replaces injured Fittipaldi in F2 Abu Dhabi finale
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Verschoor drove for MP Motorsport in the first six rounds of 2021, but was replaced by Jack Doohan for the final two events due to “financial issues.”But he will join Charouz in place of Fittipaldi, who continues his recovery from a startline shunt with T
Analysis: Could Todt be poised for shock Ferrari F1 return?
Analysis: Could Todt be poised for shock Ferrari F1 return?
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But after a career that has included success in rallying, sportscars and F1, plus three-terms at the helm of motor racing’s governing body, it was unlikely he would simply walk away from the sport.A report in Corriere della Sera on Wednesday pointed, howeve
Mercedes ends Kingspan F1 deal with immediate effect
Mercedes ends Kingspan F1 deal with immediate effect
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Mercedes named Kingspan as a new partner ahead of last week’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but faced outcry over the company’s involvement in the Grenfell Tower disaster.Kingspan’s insulation was one of the products that was used on the outside of the towe
Suzuki “decided not to be defending champions” for 2021 MotoGP season
Suzuki “decided not to be defending champions” for 2021 MotoGP season
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Joan Mir guided Suzuki to its first MotoGP title since 2000 last year, with the Japanese marque also winning the teams’ championship.But its title defence was difficult, with Suzuki coming away from 2021 without a win and Mir only able to score six podiums
Rea admits Kawasaki needs to «step up» to challenge Yamaha
Rea admits Kawasaki needs to «step up» to challenge Yamaha
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Kawasaki became the dominant force in WSBK after Rea joined the Japanese manufacturer in 2015, winning six titles on the trot trot and breaking numerous other records in what became the most successful partnership in the series’ history.However, their run o
Ricciardo: Verstappen-Hamilton title showdown «dream scenario» for F1
Ricciardo: Verstappen-Hamilton title showdown «dream scenario» for F1
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Hamilton took victory in a controversial Saudi Arabian Grand Prix last Sunday to draw level on point with Red Bull rival Verstappen ahead of the final race.It is the first time since 1974 that the championship contenders have entered the final race of the sea
Honda’s disgraced junior driver handed shot at redemption
Honda’s disgraced junior driver handed shot at redemption
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For the last two years, Honda has promoted one its young drivers to its GT500 line-up after a single season of partnering veteran Shinichi Takagi in ARTA’s GT300 squad – in 2019 it was Nirei Fukuzumi, who won that year's title, and the following season i
Hamilton can be «very wily» in F1 track battles, says Horner
Hamilton can be «very wily» in F1 track battles, says Horner
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On the back of an ill-tempered battle between Hamilton and Max Verstappen in Saudi Arabia last weekend, there has been an increased scrutiny on the different approaches between the two drivers.For while Verstappen has been widely singled out as being more agg
Oyu completes clean sweep in Suzuka Super Formula test
Oyu completes clean sweep in Suzuka Super Formula test
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After a weather-disrupted first day of testing on Tuesday, both of Wednesday's sessions were held in dry conditions, with the morning's two-hour session being extended by 30 minutes.But it was at the end of the afternoon session that the majority of the faste
Brown offers Mostert unique Monza drive
Brown offers Mostert unique Monza drive
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The McLaren boss, who is a part owner of the Walkinshaw Andretti United squad, took to Twitter today to offer Mostert a drive of his ex-Alan Moffat Chevrolet Monza sports sedan.The offer is in response to a quip from Mostert after winning last Sunday's Great
COVID-19 concerns for Bathurst 1000
COVID-19 concerns for Bathurst 1000
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The Western New South Wales Local Health District today listed various parts of the circuit precinct on its venue of concerns list for dates and times that cross over with the Bathurst 1000.The notice covers last Saturday and Sunday and includes the McPhillam
