Rohit Bhaskar

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Liberty Media appoints Derek Chang as the new President and CEO

Liberty Media has announced Derek Chang as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2025. Chang is an accomplished media, sports, and entertainment executive who will join Liberty Media upon the completion of the remarkable 19-year tenure of Greg Maffei. Derek Chang’s successful career to date The career trajectory of Derek Chang…

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Lewis Hamilton, 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Friday - Sebastian Kawka
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Mika Häkkinen: Lewis Hamilton “has to speak” up to Ferrari F1 if qualifying struggles continue

One of the most sensational headlines from last year was Lewis Hamilton signing with Ferrari F1 for the 2025 season, and Mika Häkkinen has weighed in on the situation. The seven-time world champion will don the red of Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc, fulfilling a childhood dream of racing for the Italian team.  Yet, his move…

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Wolff views McLaren F1 title win as a Mercedes success

McLaren beat Ferrari at the Abu Dhabi GP by 15 points to claim their first Constructors’ Championship since 1998. The team have been powered by Mercedes since 2021 and their title campaign has shattered the long-held notion that customer teams could never outshine their works counterparts.  Toto Wolff, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team principal, however,…

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2024 Italian Grand Prix, Saturday - Stephen Reuss
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Wolff: Mercedes “will sometimes tear our hair out” with Antonelli during rookie F1 season in 2025

Mercedes has endured a rocky road in recent years, and 2024 was no exception, marking their worst finish in the standings during the turbo hybrid era finishing in fourth place among the top four teams. Despite these struggles, the team clinched four wins and four poles, making it their best season since the ground effect…

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Liam Lawson: “A shame” that final race of 2024 F1 season ended in disappointment

Liam Lawson’s outing at the Abu Dhabi GP marked an anti-climactic end to his 2024 season. The New Zealander’s race was compromised by pit stop issues, resulting in an early exit. Lawson started the race well, holding his position in the midfield battle as he was just outside the top 10. In fact, he got…

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Lando Norris, McLaren, on the grid
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Lando Norris apologises the team for his penalty in Qatar: “I let a lot of people down” 

The Qatar GP was a tough blow for Lando Norris, as a penalty completely upended his race. Norris was handed a 10-second stop/go penalty for not slowing under double-waved yellow flags. The penalty dropped him from second to 15th, dealing a setback to McLaren’s aspirations for a stronger weekend. Ahead of the Abu Dhabi GP,…

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Andrea Stella, Team Principal, McLaren, in the team principals' press conference
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Andrea Stella calls for FIA “trust” despite recent turmoil

McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella shared his feelings following the penalties at the F1 Qatar GP. The weekend saw Lando Norris handed a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for failing to slow under yellow flag conditions. FIA shake-ups prompted Stella to urge clarity and consistency in governance. Speaking after the race, Stella addressed the penalty situation directly,…

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