Tag: F1

29 Feb 2024

Lowe returns to F1 with Sauber via Zero sponsorship deal

Lowe is the founder and CEO of the carbon-neutral synthetic fuel concern, whose early investors include 1996 world champion Damon Hill.  Sauber uses Shell fuel and lubricants but is free to sell sponsorship to other companies in the sector. As previously reported it has concluded a deal with US brand Sunoco for the three American […]

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29 Feb 2024

“Process was followed” with F1 Andretti Cadillac rejection

The Andretti Cadillac bid was approved by the FIA last October, but then rejected in the second stage of the process by F1, which issued a statement explaining its position on 31 January. The content of that statement was subsequently challenged by both Andretti and its partner General Motors. However F1 did leave the door […]

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29 Feb 2024

F1 racing guidelines set to be deployed in grassroots motorsport

In a statement, the governing body said the document will soon provide “for the first time a globally consistent reference point to support not only drivers as they develop throughout their careers, but also the race officials and stewards”. It is set to be released in 2025, once it has been presented to the FIA’s […]

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28 Feb 2024

What next for Red Bull F1 after Horner investigation all-clear

While the cost cap affair in 2022 was a tough period for the squad, it did not bring with it the personal turmoil and invasion that has been commonplace over the last few weeks. The launching of an investigation into unspecified allegations made against him by a female employee thrust Horner into the centre of […]

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28 Feb 2024

FIA reveals plans to focus hydrogen storage development in liquid form

Following the latest meeting of the World Motor Sport Council, it was announced that in the context of hydrogen combustion applications that “development and promotion of solutions based on hydrogen stored in liquid form” would be prioritised over gas storage. No reference was made to fuel cell applications, but this is not understood to indicate […]

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28 Feb 2024

Horner investigation “a really important moment for F1”

The Mercedes driver was speaking in the pre-event press conference for the 2024 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, where Horner is understood to currently be travelling to with the outcome of Red Bull GmbH’s investigation still outstanding. Several F1 stakeholders – including the championship’s commercial rights holder and motorsport’s governing body – have urged Red Bull […]

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28 Feb 2024

The shortest and tallest drivers on the grid

The height and weight of a driver in Formula 1 can dictate the adjustments the team makes to a car to try and fulfil the vehicle’s maximum potential. These details impact how much ballast will need to be added to a car and how that is positioned in the car to help with weight distribution.   […]

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28 Feb 2024

Driver prices and how to play the Formula 1 game

F1 is officially underway for 2024 which means the return of its popular fantasy game, where participants can manage their own racing team. It offers people the opportunity to virtually build a team of drivers and constructors to compete online by scoring points depending on how their squad performs in real life.  People can now sign up […]

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28 Feb 2024

“Typical F1” that rivals try to destabilise Red Bull

The subject came to the fore over the Bahrain test, with McLaren CEO Zak Brown leading the questioning of how closely the two teams work together and the personnel movement between them. Asked if he thought such comments were an attempt to destabilise Red Bull – already in the spotlight in the wake of the […]

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27 Feb 2024

F1 24 game launch date and trailer revealed

The lights are yet to go out at the Bahrain International Circuit to signal the start of the new season and EA Sports has locked in a worldwide launch date for F1 24 of 31 May. Without revealing all the information about the latest offering, the developer has teased “a fully overhauled career mode, new […]

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