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“We are here to stay” — the voices of resilience amid Formula 1’s battle for gender equality

Chiara Martin1 year ago1 year ago012 mins

Amid a backdrop of allegations involving Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and the suspension of a female employee who accused him of inappropriate behaviour, F1 TV presenter Laura Winter stands as a beacon of resilience and defiance. On International Women’s Day, from the paddock of Saudi Arabia, Winter articulated the sentiments of countless women…

Felipe Massa celebrates in Ferrari race suit

Felipe Massa files lawsuit against the FIA and FOM over 2008 F1 Singapore Grand Prix result

Ryan McGahey1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

Former Ferrari Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa has begun legal proceedings against the sports governing body the FIA, as well as Formula One Management over the infamous 2008 ‘Crashgate’ scandal. Following the news late last year that Felipe Massa had intended to pursue legal action against the FIA and FOM, the former Ferrari drivers’ legal…

FIA President asked officials “to find some concerns” to not certify the F1 Las Vegas circuit, claims whistleblower

Harshpreet Kaur1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

According to BBC Sport, FIA’s Mohmmed Ben Sulayem allegedly tried to persuade the officials tasked with the certification process of the newly added Las Vegas circuit not to do so. Las Vegas circuit hosted the third race in the United States the 2023 season, the first held in the Nevadan city since 1982. Formula One…

FIA President under investigation for alleged interference in rescinding Alonso’s penalty at 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Rachel Stephens1 year ago1 year ago09 mins

Amongst several revelations and controversies currently facing the sport, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has found himself at the centre of another Formula 1 storm. Allegations are stemming from the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where a whistle-blower has come forward with the claim that Ben Sulayem attempted…

Christian Horner saga is “damaging the sport” of F1, says FIA President Ben Sulayem

Luciano Calamante1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

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FIA Race Director rolls back on plans to strictly monitor drivers even more that go too slowly in F1 qualifying

Luke-John Buckle1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Formula 1 will more strictly monitor drivers going too slowly in qualifying this season. The FIA attempted to regulate this in 2023 by issuing a maximum time drivers needed to stay under between the pit lane exit and entry. From 2024, each car’s speed compared to that lap time will be monitored at each marshall…

FIA, F1 release statements on investigation into Horner’s alleged inappropriate behaviour

Luciano Calamante1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

The Formula 1 Corporation and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) have noted Red Bull’s investigation into team principal Christian Horner. News broke early January that Horner was being investigated for “inappropriate behavior,” prompting a lot of speculation online about it. Red Bull decided to make no further comments until an independent investigation into the matter…

Cadillac to officially join F1 grid as 11th team in 2026

Andretti were “not aware” of meeting invite prior to having their F1 bid rejected

Ryan McGahey1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

Following Wednesday’s announcement from Formula 1 that Andretti’s bid to join the sport had been rejected, Andretti Cadillac have responded, claiming they were unaware of an invitation to an in person meeting. Formula 1 this week announced the rejection of Andretti Cadillacs bid to join the sport from 2025 or 2026 season. The reasoning behind…

Andretti Cadillac, FIA and more reactions to new F1 entry snub: “Strongly disagree”

Nicolas Lopes1 year ago1 year ago012 mins

After F1 released a statement citing the reasons for which it would not accept a new team in the form of Andretti for either 2025 or 2026, the Andretti Cadillac group reacted with a firm stance, stating that they “strongly disagree” with the decision taken by FOM. Former F1 legend Mario Andretti said he was…

Andretti’s F1 bid rejected by the sport, citing that they would not be a “competitive participant”

James O'Connor1 year ago1 year ago010 mins

Andretti hopes of joining the Formula 1 grid in the short-term are over. On Wednesday it was confirmed by Formula 1 that they will be granting the American team a slot on the grid in 2025 or 2026.