Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen outpaces Hamilton in final practice
Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen outpaces Hamilton in final practice
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FP3 was held on a warm afternoon, rendering it not entirely representative for Saturday night qualifying, which is set to run in cooler conditions.Still, the fast-improving track conditions on the brand new street circuit made the one-hour training run a valu
Revealed: The six venues where F1 plans sprint races in 2022
Revealed: The six venues where F1 plans sprint races in 2022
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During Saturday’s regular meeting between team principals and F1 chiefs in the Jeddah paddock, it has emerged that an initial proposal about the 2022 sprint events was put forward.While F1’s ideas remain in a very formative stage, and no vote was taken ab
F2 Jeddah: Armstrong claims maiden win as Zhou hits trouble
F2 Jeddah: Armstrong claims maiden win as Zhou hits trouble
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The New Zealander made the most of a strong start from the front row to overhaul polesitter Liam Lawson to complete a light-to-flag win.Lawson was unable to really threaten Armstrong until the final lap and settled for second, while Juri Vips claimed the fina
FIA clamps down on slow running after Jeddah F1 near-misses
FIA clamps down on slow running after Jeddah F1 near-misses
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The move follows some close calls in Friday's practice sessions for the Saudi Arabian GP, and a discussion in the evening's drivers' briefing.However, the new restriction applies only to a short section of track at the end of the lap, immediately after Turn 2
Haas evaluating bonus scheme idea from Mazepin
Haas evaluating bonus scheme idea from Mazepin
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Mazepin, who owns the Uralkali company that is title sponsor of Haas, has offered to fund an incentive programme to help encourage staff to stay on board for next year.Rather than change the terms of his sponsorship deal to help increase the team’s budget,
Alpine: Alonso and Piastri won’t face ‘direct comparison’ for ‘23 seat
Alpine: Alonso and Piastri won’t face ‘direct comparison’ for ‘23 seat
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Alpine announced at the end of last month that Formula 2 championship leader Piastri would serve as its official reserve driver next season after missing out on an F1 graduation.Piastri is set to leave F2 after just a single season, and is on course to win th
Leclerc wants to thank Ferrari in ‘best possible way’ after crash repairs
Leclerc wants to thank Ferrari in ‘best possible way’ after crash repairs
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Leclerc lost the rear of his car at Turn 22 towards the end of second practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, causing him to slam into the barrier at high speed.The session was immediately red flagged, but Leclerc was able to get out of the car unassisted
Mostert describes «effortless» Bathurst record
Mostert describes «effortless» Bathurst record
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Mostert and co-driver Holdsworth have been on the pace since practice for the Bathurst 1000 started on Thursday morning.The #25 Holden has been in the top three in every single session, including topping four of the six practice sessions.The crowning glory wa
UK could change sponsorship laws amid Kingspan Mercedes F1 deal anger
UK could change sponsorship laws amid Kingspan Mercedes F1 deal anger
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Ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Mercedes announced a new deal with international firm Kingspan, whose logos now appear on the nose section of the W12 car.But with Kingspan’s involvement in the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster, which claimed the lives of
Erebus cars thrown out of Bathurst Top 10 Shootout
Erebus cars thrown out of Bathurst Top 10 Shootout
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Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown qualified fourth and fifth respectively for tomorrow's Great Race, both drivers dipping into the 2m03s during a thrilling single-lap dash earlier today.However according to a statement from the team the cars have since been disq
Whincup wins the 2021 Barry Sheene Medal
Whincup wins the 2021 Barry Sheene Medal
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The seven-time series champion was named the recipient of Supercars' best and fairest award on the eve of his final start as a full-time driver in the category.It's Whincup's third Barry Sheene Medal win after he took it home in his first two title-winning se
Red Bull: F1 engine power less important than expected in Jeddah
Red Bull: F1 engine power less important than expected in Jeddah
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Red Bull has struggled to match Mercedes for straight-line speed at points in recent races, most notably in Brazil when Lewis Hamilton fought back from being excluded in qualifying to win the race.More than three-quarters of the lap around the Jeddah Cornich
F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying – Start time, how to watch, channel
F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying – Start time, how to watch, channel
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Lewis Hamilton topped both practice sessions on Friday at a track that is expected to suit the Mercedes, but Red Bull title rival Max Verstappen was less than two tenths behind him in fourth.Hamilton and Verstappen were separated by Valtteri Bottas in the oth
Bathurst 1000: Mostert breaks lap record for pole
Bathurst 1000: Mostert breaks lap record for pole
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Mostert set a record-breaking 2m03.373s to top a thrilling 2021 running of the famous Top 10 Shootout.That effort was a little over a tenth quicker than the previous qualifying record set by Scott McLaughlin back in 2019.Mostert's lap is even better than McLa
Saudi GP: Latest F1 technical images on display
Saudi GP: Latest F1 technical images on display
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Save Larko campaigner goes after paddle shift
Save Larko campaigner goes after paddle shift
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Supercars fan council member Mark Doust has set up a new online campaign aimed at what has been a flashpoint of controversy around Supercars' new Gen3 rules – the gearshift.The campaign has started with a survey that went live earlier today, the data from w
Bathurst TCR: Cox wins finale, heartbreak for Moffat
Bathurst TCR: Cox wins finale, heartbreak for Moffat
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Aaron Cameron (Garry Rogers Motorsport Peugeot) made a fast start to the 16-lapper from pole, charging into a comfortable lead on the first lap.However Cameron's advantage was short-lived, Moffat (GRM Renault) diving under Cox (GRM Alfa) at the Chase on Lap
Bathurst 1000: Mostert, van Gisbergen star in final practice
Bathurst 1000: Mostert, van Gisbergen star in final practice
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The first half of the hour-long session was largely dedicated to practicing stops with driver and brake rotor changes, with little in the way of representative lap times.The only team to have a crack at a time was Erebus, Brodie Kostecki leading the way with
Bathurst S5000: High-speed crash shortens Race 3
Bathurst S5000: High-speed crash shortens Race 3
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The pair clashed at close to top speed on the way into The Chase on the opening lap, Mawson clipping Boys' right rear as he stuck his nose up the inside.That tipped Boys into a high-speed spin, the pair then both bouncing across the middle section of The Chas
Bathurst 1000: Holdsworth dominates Practice 5
Bathurst 1000: Holdsworth dominates Practice 5
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The Walkinshaw Andretti United driver was consistently fastest across the hour-long session, after dipping into the fives with a 2m05.920s on his first run.He then improved to a 2m05.707s right before the midway point in the session, before lowering the bench
Johansson: An American fighting for F1 title would be “massive”
Johansson: An American fighting for F1 title would be “massive”
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The 2022 F1 schedule will include two races in America for the first time since 1984, with a new event in Miami joining the round at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, TX, first held in 2012.However, there are currently no U.S. drivers on the F1 grid. Alexand
Three crew members indefinitely suspended by NASCAR
Three crew members indefinitely suspended by NASCAR
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Johnny Roten, who served as the crew chief for the No. 13 Motorsports Business Management Cup operation, has been suspended after violating the sport's substance abuse policy.Additionally, two other members have been indefinitely suspended for violating NASCA
Horner: Red Bull «desperately needs» Perez up front in 2021 battle
Horner: Red Bull «desperately needs» Perez up front in 2021 battle
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Red Bull enters the penultimate race of the season in Saudi Arabia trailing Mercedes by just five points at the top of the constructors’ championship, while Max Verstappen sits eight points clear of Lewis Hamilton in the drivers’ standings.It has given th
Hamilton says F1 in «danger zone» over Jeddah circuit traffic
Hamilton says F1 in «danger zone» over Jeddah circuit traffic
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The high-speed characteristics of the Jeddah circuit, with blind apexes and a narrow run to the final corner, means drivers on flat-out laps only get to see slower cars ahead of them at the very last moment.With huge closing speeds between those cars waiting
Hamilton: Mercedes has «work to do» on one-lap F1 pace
Hamilton: Mercedes has «work to do» on one-lap F1 pace
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Hamilton topped both free practice sessions at the Jeddah Corniche street circuit, narrowly edging out teammate Valtteri Bottas and AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly in the second session.His title rival Max Verstappen ended up fourth in FP2 in the Red Bull, two tent
Piastri labels Jeddah circuit «Silverstone with concrete walls»
Piastri labels Jeddah circuit «Silverstone with concrete walls»
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The newly constructed 27-turn street circuit is playing host to the inaugural Saudi Arabia Grand Prix and is set to provide a whole new challenge to drivers thanks to its blend of fast flowing high-speed blind corners.After scoring his fourth consecutive F2 p
F1 Grand Prix practice results: Hamilton fastest in Saudi Arabia
F1 Grand Prix practice results: Hamilton fastest in Saudi Arabia
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Hamilton beat his title rival Max Verstappen of Red Bull in FP1 by 0.056s and was then 0.061s ahead of Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas under the floodlights in FP2.Saudi Arabian Grand Prix FP1 results: Hamilton fastest from VerstappenClaDriverChassisLapsTim
Saudi Arabian GP: Hamilton quickest in FP2 as Leclerc crashes heavily
Saudi Arabian GP: Hamilton quickest in FP2 as Leclerc crashes heavily
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Both title contenders had their mid-session qualifying simulations disrupted, with Hamilton's session-topping time remaining his best from the early running on the medium tyres.Under the lights with night having set in over Jeddah, Carlos Sainz led the pack a
F2 Jeddah: Piastri grabs fourth consecutive pole
F2 Jeddah: Piastri grabs fourth consecutive pole
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The championship leader produced the goods on his final lap to post a 1m40.878s to snatch pole by 0.165s from Prema teammate Robert Shwartzman.ART Grand Prix's Theo Pourchaire seemed on course for pole before Piastri and Shwartzman struck, demoting the French
F1 outlines Williams tribute plans including FW07 lap of honour
F1 outlines Williams tribute plans including FW07 lap of honour
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Williams died at the age of 79 last week, leading to an outpouring of emotion and tributes from the F1 community to one of motorsport's most iconic figures. Plans were already in place for the iconic Williams FW07 car to complete show runs in Saudi Arabi
Pirelli: Kerb use behind Qatar F1 tyre failures
Pirelli: Kerb use behind Qatar F1 tyre failures
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A fortnight ago Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas, McLaren's Lando Norris and Williams duo George Russell and Nicholas Latifi all suffered similar looking left front tyre failures during the race at Losail.The puncture caused a retirement for Latifi, while the
Saudi Arabian GP: Hamilton tops FP1 from Verstappen
Saudi Arabian GP: Hamilton tops FP1 from Verstappen
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Following Porsche Supercup and Formula 2 practice sessions earlier in the day, F1 became the third series to sample the high-speed Jeddah Corniche Circuit, which many had compared to the Baku and Valencia tracks.Championship leader Verstappen managed set the
Chase Elliott named Most Popular Driver for fourth time
Chase Elliott named Most Popular Driver for fourth time
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For the fourth consecutive season, Elliott was named the winner Thursday night of the 2021 National Motorsports Press Association’s Most Popular Driver Award.This is the 31st consecutive year a member of the Earnhardt or Elliott family has won the award, in
Rossi to contest Gulf 12 Hours ahead of 2022 GT programme
Rossi to contest Gulf 12 Hours ahead of 2022 GT programme
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Rossi, who retired from bike racing at the conclusion of this year's MotoGP season, will take part in the two six-hour events that make up the Yas Marina enduro in Abu Dhabi on 8 January aboard a Kessel Racing Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo.The seven-time MotoGP champio
Wolff offers to meet Grenfell United after Kingspan F1 deal anger
Wolff offers to meet Grenfell United after Kingspan F1 deal anger
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Ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP, Mercedes announced a new sponsorship deal with the insulation and building envelope firm Kingspan, with the company's logos appearing on the W12 car.The move triggered a backlash from survivors and those families impacted by th
Haas bonus scheme idea prompted by real concern, says Mazepin
Haas bonus scheme idea prompted by real concern, says Mazepin
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A gruelling travel schedule with more regular triple-headers, allied to a 23-race calendar next year, has prompted a growing number of F1 regulars to look for job opportunities elsewhere.Haas has not escaped losing a number of its staff who have decided again
F2 Jeddah: Shwartzman pips Boschung in delayed practice
F2 Jeddah: Shwartzman pips Boschung in delayed practice
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Shwartzman spent the majority of an eventful 45 minute session in second before a final 1m42.6263s effort pipped Campos Racing’s Ralph Boschung by 0.184s.A flurry of late times elevated new Formula E recruit Dan Ticktum to third for Carlin ahead of UNI Virt
FIA Presidential candidate Sulayem gets Motorsport UK support
FIA Presidential candidate Sulayem gets Motorsport UK support
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Sulayem is going up against Graham Stoker in the battle to become successor to outgoing FIA president Jean Todt. The vote will take place on December 17.Neither candidate has emerged as a clear frontrunner so far, as both camps bid to secure the votes of the
Extreme weather curtails Hyundai 2022 WRC car test
Extreme weather curtails Hyundai 2022 WRC car test
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The Korean marque’s heavily modified final iteration of its i20 Rally1 hybrid broke cover earlier this week as the squad embarked on six-day testing programme in Alsace, France.However, Hyundai has confirmed to Motorsport.com that after two days of running
F2 Jeddah: Shwartzman pips Boschung fastest in delayed practice
F2 Jeddah: Shwartzman pips Boschung fastest in delayed practice
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Shwartzman spent the majority of an eventful 45 minute session in second before a final 1m42.6263s effort pipped Campos Racing’s Ralph Boschung by 0.184s.A flurry of late times elevated new Formula E recruit Dan Ticktum to third for Carlin ahead of UNI Virt
