Month: November 2021

01 Nov 2021

F1 targets sprint race points overhaul for 2022

Although a final sprint qualifying trial is set to take place at this month’s Brazilian Grand Prix, F1 chiefs have already seen enough to be convinced that the format is a big hit with the majority of fans to be carried forward. While a final decision about the 2022 plans will be made in conjunction […]

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01 Nov 2021

2021 MotoGP Algarve Grand Prix – how to watch, session times & more

Fabio Quartararo sealed the 2021 MotoGP world title last time out at Misano after championship rival Francesco Bagnaia crashed out while leading. It meant regardless of where the French rider finished he sealed a maiden world crown with two rounds to spare.  Marc Marquez won the Emilia Romagna GP, leading a Repsol Honda 1-2 from […]

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01 Nov 2021

F1 to continue double yellow flag lap deletions at Mexican GP

The idea emerged after some controversy over Fernando Alonso escaping sanction in Turkey following an investigation for allegedly not slowing sufficiently under double yellows. After discussions with teams, the FIA trialled a system in Austin that automatically deletes lap times in practice and qualifying for any driver who passes through… Continue Reading on Autosport

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01 Nov 2021

Ferrari doesn’t see anything wrong with Mercedes F1 suspension

The suspension of reigning champion Mercedes has been on the spotlight over the past days after video analysis showed the back end of the car drops down at high speed on the straights in order to boost straightline speed. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said after the United States Grand Prix that Mercedes’ system […]

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01 Nov 2021

Why Netflix’s creative licence is a small price for F1 to pay

Today’s grand prix at the Circuit of The Americas marks an important moment for Formula 1 in the United States. Sixteen years since hitting its low point with the tyre fiasco at Indianapolis in 2005, F1 will hit a new high in the American market with a sell-out event in Austin. Momentum has been building […]

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01 Nov 2021

Leclerc surprised Ferrari outpaced McLaren in Austin F1 qualifying

Ferrari grabbed the initiative in the ongoing battle for third in the world championship at Austin when, after recovering from a difficult day, Leclerc qualified fifth, ahead of teammate Carlos Sainz and the McLarens of Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris. All four men subsequently gained a place from a grid penalty for Valtteri Bottas. The… […]

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