Why aren't F1 trophies given at the last race of the season?
Why aren't F1 trophies given at the last race of the season?
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In many sports the last event of the season sees the presentation of the trophy to the winner. At the Indy 500 the Borg-Warner trophy is given to the winner moments after they step out of the car, in the NFL the Lombardi Trophy – given to the winners of th
Alonso, Vettel will miss «outstanding» Raikkonen when he exits F1
Alonso, Vettel will miss «outstanding» Raikkonen when he exits F1
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Raikkonen announced in September that the 2021 season will be his last in the sport, bringing a career that spans over 20 years to a close.The 42-year-old Finn made his F1 debut with Sauber in 2001 and went on to win the 2007 title with Ferrari, scoring a tot
Spies backs Gerloff to win World Superbike races in 2022
Spies backs Gerloff to win World Superbike races in 2022
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Gerloff wrapped up a frustrating sophomore season with the GRT Yamaha team seventh in the standings and top independent rider, scoring two podium finishes in the first part of the season.The Texan rider's form slumped markedly following his first-corner incid
Williams hires ex-VW motorsport boss as F1 sporting director
Williams hires ex-VW motorsport boss as F1 sporting director
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Smeets previously served as the team manager of Volkswagen’s World Rally Championship team, working under current Williams CEO and F1 chief Jost Capito.After playing a role in VW’s charge to three consecutive drivers’ and manufacturers’ titles in the
BTCC grid hits maximum as three teams grow for 2022
BTCC grid hits maximum as three teams grow for 2022
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Official Toyota team Speedworks Motorsport plus Honda squads Team Dynamics and BTC Racing have each been loaned an additional TBL entrants' licence for one year by series organiser TOCA.Speedworks will therefore increase its line-up of Corollas to three, jus
Yamaha “can have best bike” in MotoGP with more power - Quartararo
Yamaha “can have best bike” in MotoGP with more power - Quartararo
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Quartararo made history in 2021 when he became France’s first ever MotoGP world champion, while also ending a title drought for Yamaha dating back to Jorge Lorenzo in 2015.The French rider, who stepped up to the factory Yamaha squad in 2021 to take Valentin
Brundle: Russell can't go on «missing list» when he joins Mercedes
Brundle: Russell can't go on «missing list» when he joins Mercedes
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Russell will leave the Williams team at the end of the current season, having spent his first three years in the sport with the Grove-based outfit.The Briton will replace Valtteri Bottas alongside seven-time champion Hamilton, who has been with Mercedes sinc
Capito to miss Saudi Arabian GP after positive COVID-19 test
Capito to miss Saudi Arabian GP after positive COVID-19 test
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Williams said in a statement on Thursday ahead of the inaugural race at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit that Capito had not travelled to Saudi Arabia as a result of his positive test.«Williams Racing can confirm that CEO and team principal Jost Capito has t
The photos that offer clues to Red Bull’s rear wing problems
The photos that offer clues to Red Bull’s rear wing problems
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The issues faced by Red Bull began to reveal themselves at the United States Grand Prix, as the team was forced to make repairs to the rear wing’s mainplane during final free practice.The repairs were largely believed to be caused by the bumpy circuit at CO
Supercheap open to Lowndes Bathurst wildcard
Supercheap open to Lowndes Bathurst wildcard
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The automotive parts and accessories retailer is backing a Triple Eight-run wildcard for veteran Russell Ingall and Broc Feeney at this year's Great Race.The wildcard concept was conceived as a response to Supercheap losing the naming rights backing of the Ba
2021 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix session timings and preview
2021 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix session timings and preview
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Just eight points separate Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the top of the standings going into the final two races of the season.The fight for the constructors' title is also close, with Mercedes just five points clear of its nearest rival Red Bull.Whil
Toyota considers abandoning Supra low-downforce concept
Toyota considers abandoning Supra low-downforce concept
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Since its introduction last year in place of the Lexus LC, the GR Supra has been renowned for its straight line prowess owing to its low, sleek shape in comparison to its two GT500 rivals, the Honda NSX-GT and the Nissan GT-R.This has produced mixed results o
Hill: 2021 ending in Hamilton/Verstappen crash «sad for F1»
Hill: 2021 ending in Hamilton/Verstappen crash «sad for F1»
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With Red Bull finally capable of mounting a sustained title challenge to the all-conquering Mercedes team, the 2021 season has arguably been the most intriguing campaign in years.Hamilton and Verstappen are just eight points apart as the 2021 championship is
Bathurst 1000: Holdsworth fastest as crash halts practice
Bathurst 1000: Holdsworth fastest as crash halts practice
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Holdsworth (Walkinshaw Andretti United) was sitting just under four-tenths clear of the field with less than two minutes to go when Pither hit the wall at Forrest's Elbow.The Coca-Cola-backed car tagged the inside wall before clattering into the concrete on t
Schenken retires as Supercars race director
Schenken retires as Supercars race director
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The former Formula 1 driver has held the top official job for the Australian Touring Car Championship/Supercars since 1987.However this weekend's Bathurst 1000 will be his final in the role before he hands over to James Taylor.“Having thought about this dec
Bathurst S5000: Golding wins crash-affected opener
Bathurst S5000: Golding wins crash-affected opener
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The Garry Rogers Motorsport trio dominated the first of four Bathurst races, Golding setting up his win by jumping polesitter Cameron at the start.Initially Cameron looked quick enough to mount a challenge for the lead, but instead found himself shuffled bac
Bathurst 1000: Waters pips Mostert in Practice 1
Bathurst 1000: Waters pips Mostert in Practice 1
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It took just five minutes for the red flag to make its first appearance of the weekend, prompted by Macauley Jones' smoking Holden rolling to a stop at The Cutting.The initial theory was that the car had lunched its engine, however further inspections back i
Aitken to test Ed Carpenter Racing IndyCar
Aitken to test Ed Carpenter Racing IndyCar
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Following the news that the U.S. Air Force has pulled its support for the #20 car which oval specialist Ed Carpenter shares with a road/street course driver, former IndyCar champion and Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay’s candidacy for the ride has looked we
GMS Racing buys majority interest in Richard Petty Motorsports
GMS Racing buys majority interest in Richard Petty Motorsports
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GMS has also acquired two charters in the agreement and will run two cars during the 2022 season.Erik Jones signed a contract extension with RPM in August and should remain in the No. 43 car with Ty Dillon being the likely candidate for the second entry. Dill
Kellett confirmed for third season with AJ Foyt Racing
Kellett confirmed for third season with AJ Foyt Racing
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After four seasons in Indy Lights, the 28-year-old Canadian joined the team owned by the legendary A.J. Foyt for eight races in 2020, before switching up to a full-time role piloting the #4 entry in 2021. His best result was 12th at World Wide Technology Race
Hamilton ready to help Russell become next British F1 champion
Hamilton ready to help Russell become next British F1 champion
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While Hamilton is expecting nothing less than a strong challenge from Russell when he steps up from Williams to replace Valtteri Bottas next year, the seven-time champion senses a golden opportunity to help guide his new teammate.He thinks that 23-year-old Ru
Bottas will play bigger role than Perez in F1 title battle - Brundle
Bottas will play bigger role than Perez in F1 title battle - Brundle
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Red Bull driver Verstappen goes into this weekend's Saudi Arabian GP - the penultimate round of the season - with an eight-point gap over Hamilton after having scored nine victories to the Briton's seven.That advantage means Verstappen will have his first mat
Hattori expands NASCAR Truck team, adds Tyler Ankrum
Hattori expands NASCAR Truck team, adds Tyler Ankrum
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One day after HRE announced the addition of Chase Purdy to drive its No. 61 Toyota, the organization on Wednesday confirmed Tyler Ankrum would compete in the team’s No. 16 Toyota as well.Ankrum, who spent the past two seasons at GMS Racing, will be paired w
Miguel Paludo to run three Xfinity road races for JRM
Miguel Paludo to run three Xfinity road races for JRM
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Paludo, a native of Nova Prata, Brazil, and reigning Porsche Carrera Cup champion of Brazil, will drive the No. 88 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports in three Xfinity Series races in 2022 – March 26 at Circuit of the Americas, July 2 at Road America and July 30 a
Vettel: «Draggy car» Aston Martin F1's main 2021 weakness
Vettel: «Draggy car» Aston Martin F1's main 2021 weakness
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Aston Martin was hit hard by F1's aero rule tweaks for 2021 and has generally struggled to keep up with its midfield rivals throughout the season.The former Racing Point team scored big in Monaco and Baku, where Vettel claimed his first podium for the Silvers
Insider’s guide: What is the difference between the FIA and FOM?
Insider’s guide: What is the difference between the FIA and FOM?
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F1 is a complex sport with a governing body – the FIA – making the rules, a promoter – FOM / Formula One Group – driving its commercial success and ten teams, all with their own agendas to throw into the mix.Paddock politics can sometimes be just as i
Motorsport cannot go electric only, says WRC title winner Robert Reid
Motorsport cannot go electric only, says WRC title winner Robert Reid
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Jean Todt, the current FIA president also started his career as a rally co-driver so what is it about the person who reads the maps that qualifies them for the ‘hot seat’?“As a co-driver, I always say that being driven on the stage isn't necessarily th
Norris: Ricciardo can strike back when things click at McLaren F1
Norris: Ricciardo can strike back when things click at McLaren F1
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Norris has shone against Ricciardo in their first season together at McLaren this year, and currently sits on 153 points compared to the Australian’s 105.But with the team aware that some of Ricciardo’s issues were down to him simply needin
Chandhok: Why charming F1 boss Williams will be dearly missed
Chandhok: Why charming F1 boss Williams will be dearly missed
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The first Formula 1 race I ever watched was the 1987 British Grand Prix. We all know the story – Nigel Mansell stops to change tyres, chases Nelson Piquet down, and then dramatically passes him for the win, kicking off an incredible crowd invasion.That rac
United Autosports adds Owen to 2022 WEC line-up
United Autosports adds Owen to 2022 WEC line-up
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Owen effectively takes over from Fabio Scherer as United's designated silver-rated driver alongside the recently-confirmed Phil Hanson and Filipe Albuquerque in one of the team's two Oreca 07-Gibson entries.Scherer has been upgraded to gold status for 2022, p
Gresini feared MotoGP team would fold after team owner’s death
Gresini feared MotoGP team would fold after team owner’s death
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Double 125cc world champion Gresini tragically lost his life in February following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.The team reaffirmed its commitment to MotoGP in the wake of Gresini’s death, with his wife Nadia Padovani taking over as team owner and princip
SUPER GT veteran Hiranaka departs Gainer after 13 seasons
SUPER GT veteran Hiranaka departs Gainer after 13 seasons
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Hiranaka, 40, first joined what was then known as Jim Gainer back in 2009 off the back of a three-year stint in SUPER GT's top GT500 class driving for Toyota and then Honda.In that time he has picked up 10 wins, and finished second in the GT300 standing
Hamilton has «moved into overdrive» in F1 title battle - Brundle
Hamilton has «moved into overdrive» in F1 title battle - Brundle
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The Mercedes driver took victory in the Russian GP at the end of September before he went without a win in the next three events, seeing championship rival Max Verstappen increase his lead in the standings to 19 points.But, after fitting a new engine in the B
Vergne calls for clampdown on “unacceptable" FE driving standards
Vergne calls for clampdown on “unacceptable" FE driving standards
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Many attribute the robust racing in the electric championship to the design of the Gen2 car. With its wheel covers that flow into a front wing, the bodywork is capable of surviving repeat knocks to allow drivers to force a move without the major risk of
F1 2022 cars to be on edge like F2, says Norris
F1 2022 cars to be on edge like F2, says Norris
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The young Briton has driven early versions of the new 2022 design in his McLaren’s team simulator, as preparations ramp up for the all-new rules next year.And although the feeling from the car is evolving as teams get to better understand the desi
Baguette announces exit from Honda SUPER GT fold
Baguette announces exit from Honda SUPER GT fold
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The Belgian driver has been part of Honda's GT500 roster since he first joined the Nakajima Racing squad back in 2014, and since 2019 he has been part of the Real Racing outfit.He won a total of four races in that time, and secured a best finish in the standi
McLaren F1 driver Norris to move to Monaco from UK
McLaren F1 driver Norris to move to Monaco from UK
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The young Briton has long resisted joining other F1 drivers in the tax haven of Monaco, despite the clear money benefits from doing so, and committed to living near the McLaren factory in Woking.But, after getting more established in grand prix racing and hav
Bathurst TCR: Mostert seals 2021 title
Bathurst TCR: Mostert seals 2021 title
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The Supercars star only needed a handful of points in the first of three races to put the title beyond Melbourne Performance Centre Audi teammate Luke King.He spent the first phase of the race sitting seventh before spending several laps locked in battle wit
Super Formula Lights drivers set to join Super Formula test
Super Formula Lights drivers set to join Super Formula test
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Ren Sato, Hibiki Taira and Atsushi Miyake were named on a list of 21 drivers that will participate in the three-day test on December 7-9 released on Wednesday by series organiser JRP, but with no team affiliation mentioned - meaning it's unclear who wil
Why Honda’s ‘back-up’ car was powerless to stop Toyota
Why Honda’s ‘back-up’ car was powerless to stop Toyota
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When the Team Kunimitsu Honda NSX-GT of pre-race points leader Naoki Yamamoto was wiped out in an accident with ARTA’s GT300 car at Turn 1 on lap 51, the #8 machine of Tomoki Nojiri and Nirei Fukuzumi would have ideally been there to pick up the slack.With
