Peugeot's WEC hypercar could make track debut this month
Peugeot's WEC hypercar could make track debut this month
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The French manufacturer has hinted that the new four-wheel-drive prototype that will race in the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship will begin testing in earnest this month in the wake of the release of a photograph last weekend of the car undergoing
Rossi 'nothing if not competitive' in GT car, says WRT boss
Rossi 'nothing if not competitive' in GT car, says WRT boss
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Vosse made the claim after Rossi tested one of WRT's Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evos at Valencia last week and revealed that he is working towards running the seven-time MotoGP world champion in the Pro class of next year's GT World Challenge Europe.«Valentino is
Latifi apologises for crash that influenced F1 title battle
Latifi apologises for crash that influenced F1 title battle
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Williams driver Latifi crashed into the wall at Turn 14 with six laps remaining at the Yas Marina Circuit, resulting in a safety car that would help decide the championship.Lewis Hamilton had been more than 11 seconds clear of title rival Max Verstappen, and
Why Masi's latest marginal call has left F1 with a sour taste
Why Masi's latest marginal call has left F1 with a sour taste
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While Todt praised «all those who made it possible», many fans could not hide their anger at what they felt had been a shambolic running of the final F1 race of the season.Pouring through the messages, accusations of the FIA having rigged the even
Doohan and Sato join Virtuosi Racing for 2022 F2 season
Doohan and Sato join Virtuosi Racing for 2022 F2 season
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Doohan will join the team after finishing second in the 2021 F3 Championship, scoring 179 points and taking four wins and seven podiums. He also led Trident to their first F3 teams’ title.It will be the Australian’s first full year in F2, having taken par
Verstappen's F1 crown «more valuable» for beating in-form Hamilton
Verstappen's F1 crown «more valuable» for beating in-form Hamilton
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Verstappen benefited from a late safety car restart to overtake Hamilton for a victory that secured him the crown in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.And although the race ended in controversy, as Mercedes protested the result over its belief the FIA did no
F1 drivers left confused by “made for TV” safety car unlapping call
F1 drivers left confused by “made for TV” safety car unlapping call
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Race control initially said that lapped cars would not be allowed to overtake, but then announced that those between leaders Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen would after all be required to overtake the Mercedes driver before the race resumption.Lando Norris
Hamilton felt Abu Dhabi GP was «manipulated» in unplayed radio message
Hamilton felt Abu Dhabi GP was «manipulated» in unplayed radio message
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Just four corners from the chequered flag and having realised that he would not be able to re-pass Max Verstappen to claim his eighth world championship, he shouted: «This has been manipulated, man.»The comment was not broadcast on the world feed
Quintarelli hopes new Z will end Nissan’s Fuji “nightmare”
Quintarelli hopes new Z will end Nissan’s Fuji “nightmare”
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Earlier this month, Nissan took the covers off the model that replaces the R35-generation GT-R that had been in service since the 2008 season.The new machine, based upon the road-going Z that was unveiled by Nissan in the United States earlier this year, feat
TCR Australia unveils 2022 calendar
TCR Australia unveils 2022 calendar
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As first reported by Motorsport.com the season will start later than in 2021, the Race Tasmania event at Symmons Plains pushed back to February.However earlier plans of a mid-February date have changed, the Tasmania round now set to take place on February 11-
Mercedes lodges intention to appeal dismissal of Abu Dhabi protest
Mercedes lodges intention to appeal dismissal of Abu Dhabi protest
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Mercedes filed two protests with the FIA stewards at the Yas Marina Circuit over the race restart after Max Verstappen passed Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the race to win the world championship.The stewards dismissed both protests, including one of the
Horner: Mercedes F1 protest in Abu Dhabi felt 'desperate'
Horner: Mercedes F1 protest in Abu Dhabi felt 'desperate'
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Max Verstappen clinched the F1 world championship title at the Yas Marina circuit after race director Michael Masi elected to restart the race with one lap to go following a brief safety car period triggered by a crash from Williams’ Nicholas Latifi.The Re
Full FIA stewards' verdict on Mercedes protest over Abu Dhabi GP race restart
Full FIA stewards' verdict on Mercedes protest over Abu Dhabi GP race restart
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After the FIA stewards initially rejected Mercedes' protest over Max Verstappen illegally overtaking behind the safety car, a second protest was also dismissed about the restart from the late safety car period. Here's the full FIA verdict:Protest filed by Mer
Mercedes protest against Verstappen overtaking under SC dismissed
Mercedes protest against Verstappen overtaking under SC dismissed
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Mercedes lodged two protests against the race result in the wake of Lewis Hamilton's title defeat to Verstappen in Abu Dhabi over the restart procedure by race director Michael Masi.Mercedes cited articles of the sporting regulations saying that no driver ca
Second Mercedes protest dismissed, Verstappen confirmed as F1 champion
Second Mercedes protest dismissed, Verstappen confirmed as F1 champion
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Mercedes lodged two protests with the FIA following the controversial end to the race at the Yas Marina Circuit, including one over the restart of the race with one lap remaining.Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the last lap to win the race and the c
Perez in two minds about «crucial» Hamilton defence
Perez in two minds about «crucial» Hamilton defence
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After Verstappen and Hamilton made their first pitstop in a gripping Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title showdown, Perez was put on «Plan B» by Red Bull, which meant he was asked to stay out on worn soft tyres to try and hold off Hamilton and let Verstappe
Hamilton congratulates Verstappen after «most difficult of F1 seasons»
Hamilton congratulates Verstappen after «most difficult of F1 seasons»
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For the first time in over three decades, both title contenders headed to the final race on equal points after what has been a thoroughly unforgettable and controversial 2021 season.The title showdown at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix certainly lived up to expectat
Mercedes lodges protest with FIA over Abu Dhabi GP restart
Mercedes lodges protest with FIA over Abu Dhabi GP restart
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Lewis Hamilton lost out to Max Verstappen in the fight for the drivers' championship after being overtaken on the final lap following a late restart by race director Michael Masi.The safety car was called after a crash for Nicholas Latifi, and Masi initially
Verstappen: Mercedes F1 protest in Abu Dhabi «sums up this season»
Verstappen: Mercedes F1 protest in Abu Dhabi «sums up this season»
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Verstappen clinched his first F1 world title in a dramatic end to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, passing championship rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to win the race.The safety car had been deployed following a crash for Nicholas Latifi, but race director Mi
What Formula 1's safety car restart rules say
What Formula 1's safety car restart rules say
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With Lewis Hamilton having looked on course to grab his eighth world crown, the race was turned in its head when Williams driver Nicholas Latifi crashed at the exit of the hotel complex on lap 53 of the 58 laps race, triggering a safety car.The safety car sit
Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen passes Hamilton on last lap to clinch F1 title
Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen passes Hamilton on last lap to clinch F1 title
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The two rivals came together on the opening lap, but it was the decision to allow a final lap shootout that gave Verstappen the chance to put a decisive pass on Hamilton, who had led most of the race but was unable to stop during a virtual safety car and the
Russell says Abu Dhabi F1 GP finish is «unacceptable»
Russell says Abu Dhabi F1 GP finish is «unacceptable»
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At the Yas Marina season finale Lewis Hamilton was looking certain to win an eighth world championship until a late crash by Williams driver Nicholas Latifi threw a spanner in the works.With five laps to go F1 race control quickly decided to send out the safe
Verstappen wants to stay with Red Bull forever after «unbelievable» F1 title win
Verstappen wants to stay with Red Bull forever after «unbelievable» F1 title win
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Verstappen took the opportunity to pit under the safety car, brought out for Nicholas Latifi's crash with five laps remaining, to bolt on the soft tyre.But although he was set to have to pick through traffic at the end as race control initially decided not t
F1 Grand Prix race results: Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi GP, claims title
F1 Grand Prix race results: Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi GP, claims title
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Hamilton took the lead at the start, after pole-winner Verstappen made a poor getaway, but Max lunged to the inside of Lewis at Turn 6 on the opening lap. Hamilton took the run-off in avoidance and retained his lead despite missing the second element of the c
Sainz wants nothing «weird» to happen to Leclerc in fight for P5
Sainz wants nothing «weird» to happen to Leclerc in fight for P5
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Ahead of Sunday's race, Leclerc lies in fifth place on 158 points, ahead of Lando Norris on 154 and Sainz on 149.5.Norris gave himself a good shot at jumping Leclerc by qualifying third at Yas Marina, while Sainz will start fifth, and Leclerc seventh.Althoug
Verstappen or Hamilton? Who holds strategy advantage for F1 finale?
Verstappen or Hamilton? Who holds strategy advantage for F1 finale?
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have not only locked out the front row of the grid at the Yas Marina Circuit, but they are on different strategies as well.Verstappen's decision to get through Q2 on soft tyres, after flat-spotting a set of mediums, means tha
Bottas «ready to sacrifice optimal race» to help Hamilton F1 title bid
Bottas «ready to sacrifice optimal race» to help Hamilton F1 title bid
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Bottas qualified sixth for the 2021 season finale at Yas Marina, lapping over nine-tenths of a second off pole-sitter Verstappen of Red Bull, who will start side-by-side with Hamilton on the front row of the grid.Hamilton and Verstappen are tied on points goi
McLaren: Norris must not act different in fight with F1 title contenders
McLaren: Norris must not act different in fight with F1 title contenders
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Norris qualified third for McLaren on Saturday at the Yas Marina Circuit behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, who enter the season finale tied on points at the top of the drivers' championship.Norris said soon after qualifying that he felt «a bit n
F2 Abu Dhabi: Piastri takes sixth win of 2021 as season ends
F2 Abu Dhabi: Piastri takes sixth win of 2021 as season ends
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After securing the title with two races to spare on Saturday, Piastri produced another faultless drive from pole to clinch his sixth victory of the season.The Australian didn't have it easy and needed to push in the closing stages to see off a growing challen
Red Bull: Mercedes not comfortable losing to «just an energy drinks company»
Red Bull: Mercedes not comfortable losing to «just an energy drinks company»
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The two outfits are heading into F1's season finale in Abu Dhabi battling for both the drivers' and constructors' championships at the end of a campaign where animosity has erupted at times.While some of the tensions appear to have been quelled, with Horner a
Wolff has faith that F1 title showdown won’t turn dirty
Wolff has faith that F1 title showdown won’t turn dirty
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The two drivers are tied on points, and share the front row of the grid, for the final round of the F1 campaign at the Yas Marina circuit on Sunday.But one week on from what was, at times, an ill-tempered Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which included complaints, o
Mazepin ruled out of Abu Dhabi F1 GP after positive COVID-19 test
Mazepin ruled out of Abu Dhabi F1 GP after positive COVID-19 test
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Haas announced five hours before the start of Sunday’s race at the Yas Marina Circuit that Mazepin would not be taking part following his positive result.“Uralkali Haas F1 Team driver Nikita Mazepin has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Yas Marina Circu
F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – How to watch, start time & more
F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – How to watch, start time & more
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen will start the race from pole position after topping Saturday's qualifying, with his title rival Lewis Hamilton lining up alongside him in second.Hamilton has the advantage of the more durable medium tyre for his first stint, while V
Enzo Fittipaldi returns home from hospital after Saudi F2 horror crash
Enzo Fittipaldi returns home from hospital after Saudi F2 horror crash
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The unsighted Fittipaldi hit Sauber Junior driver Theo Pourchaire, who had stalled his ART car near the front of the grid in Saudi Arabia, in a 72g impact. Both drivers were extricated by medical crews and transferred by ambulance and helicopter to King Faha
Hamilton: «No answer» to Verstappen F1 pace in Abu Dhabi qualifying
Hamilton: «No answer» to Verstappen F1 pace in Abu Dhabi qualifying
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Verstappen pulled off a brilliant effort in his first run in Q3 to deliver a lap that was half a second clear of everyone else – although it was slightly helped by a tow from teammate Sergio Perez.But despite Hamilton improving on his second run to close th
Hamilton feels «a million times better» than 2016 F1 title showdown
Hamilton feels «a million times better» than 2016 F1 title showdown
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The Briton will enter his fourth F1 title decider in Abu Dhabi in Sunday's race at Yas Marina, following the 2010 event that ended with Sebastian Vettel's first championship triumph in a four-way scrap against Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber and Hamilton, then i
Bottas: Higher mileage F1 engine cost at least 0.2s in Abu Dhabi qualifying
Bottas: Higher mileage F1 engine cost at least 0.2s in Abu Dhabi qualifying
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Bottas finished over nine tenths of a second off pole-sitter Max Verstappen's laptime in Q3 as Red Bull took a surprise pole position ahead of Mercedes, which had led FP2 and FP3 with Lewis Hamilton.Hamilton could only finish three tenths of a second behind V
Red Bull didn't plan to start Abu Dhabi GP on soft F1 tyres
Red Bull didn't plan to start Abu Dhabi GP on soft F1 tyres
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Before he dominated Q3 to take pole at the Yas Marina track ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen had initially tried to get through Q2 on the mediums, the same compound his rival ran at that stage to take for the start of Sunday's race.But after posting a tim
Ogier tests 2022 Toyota WRC Rally1 Yaris for first time
Ogier tests 2022 Toyota WRC Rally1 Yaris for first time
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The newly-crowned eight-time world champion has teamed up with the Japanese marque for a two-day test, beginning today (Saturday) in France.Ogier was set to test the all-new Rally1 hybrid GR Yaris for the first time last month but the outing in France was aba
Red Bull didn't plan to start Abu Dhabi GP on soft tyres
Red Bull didn't plan to start Abu Dhabi GP on soft tyres
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Before he dominated Q3 to take pole at the Yas Marina track ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen had initially tried to get through Q2 on the mediums, the same compound his rival ran at that stage to take for the start of Sunday's race.But after posting a tim
