Formula 1

Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 correspondent 12 November 2024, 14:17 GMT Updated 1 hour ago Niels Wittich has left his role as Formula 1’s race director with immediate effect. The German, a replacement for Michael Masi in 2022, “has stepped down from his position to pursue new opportunities,” the FIA said in a statement. He
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Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 correspondent 31 minutes ago Aston Martin technical director Dan Fallows has left his role with the Formula 1 team. The 50-year-old, who joined the team in 2022, will “remain with the group”, Aston Martin said. Executive director Bob Bell, a highly regarded and experienced design engineer who joined the team
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Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 26 minutes ago Formula 1 drivers have urged the sport’s governing body to treat them like adults after Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were punished for swearing. The Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) has also criticised FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for his “tone and language” when addressing the
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Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 1 hour ago Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto has been signed to drive for the Audi-owned Sauber team next year. The 20-year-old, who is leading this year’s Formula 2 championship, will partner German veteran Nico Hulkenberg. The decision means that Sauber’s current drivers, Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, will not be
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Getty Images Alan Jewell BBC Sport 1 hour ago 243 Comments Max Verstappen produced a superb drive to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, coming through the field from 17th on the grid in treacherous conditions. The Dutchman described it as “definitely the best” of his 62 Formula 1 grand prix wins, but
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Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 1 November 2024, 19:33 GMT Updated 1 hour ago Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris to a McLaren one-two in sprint qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Norris’ title rival Max Verstappen could manage only fourth place in his Red Bull, behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Verstappen, who has a
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Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 1 November 2024, 14:14 GMT Updated 40 minutes ago Kevin Magnussen has withdrawn from Friday’s running at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix because of illness and will be replaced at Haas by reserve driver Oliver Bearman. The US-based team announced the swap on Friday before first practice at the
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Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 2 hours ago Fernando Alonso’s arrival at this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix will be delayed because of medical treatment for an intestinal infection. The Aston Martin driver flew back to Europe following Sunday’s Mexico City Grand Prix to see a specialist, after falling ill before the race weekend.
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