Mohammed Ben Sulayem elected new FIA president
Mohammed Ben Sulayem elected new FIA president
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Todt completed his third and final term as FIA president in 2021, but will now hand over the reins of motorsport's world governing body to Sulayem, 60, following a vote on Friday at the FIA General Assembly.Sulayem defeated Graham Stoker, who served as the FI
Quartararo popular because he «doesn't look for enemies»
Quartararo popular because he «doesn't look for enemies»
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Quartararo became Yamaha's first world champion since Jorge Lorenzo in 2015 when he stormed to France's maiden premier class title with two rounds to spare in 2021.The Frenchman won five races across the 2021 campaign, his first with the factory Yamaha squad
Mohammed ben Sulayem elected new FIA president
Mohammed ben Sulayem elected new FIA president
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Todt completed his third and final term as FIA president in 2021, but will now hand over the reins of motorsport's world governing body to Sulayem, 60, following a vote on Friday at the FIA General Assembly.Sulayem defeated Graham Stoker, who served as the FI
FIA perhaps too lenient with F1 team criticisms, says Todt
FIA perhaps too lenient with F1 team criticisms, says Todt
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Amid an increased scrutiny over the governing body's actions in the wake of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix safety car controversy, the FIA has found itself having to defend its corner over what happened at the weekend.And Mercedes in particular has been especially
Sainz XE team tops Jurassic X-Prix practice, X44 has edge on RXR
Sainz XE team tops Jurassic X-Prix practice, X44 has edge on RXR
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Just 16 points separate the leading two squads, each owned by their respective Formula 1 title-winners, ahead of the final round of the inaugural Extreme E season in Dorset, UK.But in the first day of running at the Bovington military base tank proving ground
McLaren: Getting to grips with Mercedes engine key ahead of new F1 rules
McLaren: Getting to grips with Mercedes engine key ahead of new F1 rules
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McLaren rekindled its famed partnership with Mercedes for the 2020 season, having previously enjoyed works support from the German manufacturer from 1995 for 2014.While McLaren slipped to fourth place in the constructors' standings behind Ferrari, the team en
Todt: Mercedes deserved «more reward» for 2021 season
Todt: Mercedes deserved «more reward» for 2021 season
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In the wake of the Hamilton's defeat to Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi, the result of the FIA's safety car restart call which allowed Verstappen to make a final lap pass in their winner-takes-all showdown for the drivers' championship, the Mercedes driver and hi
Lynn lands United Autosports LMP2 drive for WEC return
Lynn lands United Autosports LMP2 drive for WEC return
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The 28-year-old Briton will partner Oliver Jarvis and teenage American Josh Pierson in a full season entry, after making his debut with the team at this year's Le Mans 24 Hours.Lynn joined Aston Martin Racing in the WEC's GTE Pro class for the 2018/19 'supers
Jackson remains with Motorbase for 2022 BTCC campaign
Jackson remains with Motorbase for 2022 BTCC campaign
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Jackson, whose two victories came in reversed-grid races in 2020, will pilot one of the Motorbase Ford Focus STs, while Sam Osborne has also been confirmed in another of the team’s entries.The news comes two days after Motorbase named Porsche Carrera Cup G
Third Toyota at Le Mans for Ogier «an option» for 2023
Third Toyota at Le Mans for Ogier «an option» for 2023
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Ogier bowed out of his full-time World Rally Championship drive with Toyota after securing his eighth title, and although he plans to contest a partial programme with the Japanese manufacturer in 2022, he is also weighing up options in sportscar racing as he
Red Bull eyes early Verstappen F1 contract extension
Red Bull eyes early Verstappen F1 contract extension
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The Dutchman picked up his maiden F1 championship trophy at the FIA's prize-giving gala in Paris on Thursday night, which came just days after his last-lap victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Verstappen's current contract runs until the end of 2023, and he ha
Le Mans winner Bernhard to enter Porsche team in 2022 DTM
Le Mans winner Bernhard to enter Porsche team in 2022 DTM
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Team 75 Motorsport will shift over from ADAC GT Masters to run a solo Porsche 911 GT3-R under the KUS Team Bernhard banner in the nine-weekend DTM in 2022.The car will be raced by Porsche factory driver Thomas Preining, who co-drove with Christian Engelhart i
TOM'S title shows «what could have been» for #37 crew
TOM'S title shows «what could have been» for #37 crew
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Fenestraz was chosen to succeed the departing Nick Cassidy aboard the #37 TOM'S GR Supra, consistently the stronger of the team's two cars since 2017, alongside Hirakawa.However, visa issues prevented Fenestraz from re-entering Japan in time for the start of
Agag on how Todt helped secure motorsport's future
Agag on how Todt helped secure motorsport's future
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It’s a cold and rainy winter night of 2011. Inside the small Italian Stresa restaurant, I find myself sitting at a small table near the closet, sharing a plate of pasta with Jean Todt, who had then been President of the FIA for a little over two years, and
Van Gisbergen eyeing European return
Van Gisbergen eyeing European return
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The Kiwi has enjoyed success in Europe in the past, particularly during his time as a factory McLaren GT driver.He won the 2016 Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup with Rob Bell and Come Ledogar for Garage 59, thanks to race victories at Monza and Paul Ricard.T
Grove Racing to run two Penrite cars
Grove Racing to run two Penrite cars
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The team has now locked in its 2022 driver line-up, veteran Lee Holdsworth to line up alongside David Reynolds.Holdsworth will replace Brad Jones Racing-bound Andre Heimgartner, as GR continues to evaluate teenager Matt Payne ahead of a possible promotion in
Holdsworth to combine real estate job, Supercars drive
Holdsworth to combine real estate job, Supercars drive
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The 38-year-old has inked a full-time return to Supercars next season with Grove Racing, with a one-year deal as the team continues to evaluate young Kiwi Matt Payne.The opportunity has come as somewhat of a surprise to Holdsworth, with talks starting shortl
WAU cuts Holdsworth contract short
WAU cuts Holdsworth contract short
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Holdsworth signed a Bathurst 1000 deal to partner Chaz Mostert at the famous Holden team after losing his full-time ride with Tickford at the end of the 2020 season.The high-profile driver combo made the perfect start to their relationship, too, taking out th
Chasing Adrenaline: How NHRA Pro Racer Alex Laughlin Seeks Adventure Off the Drag Strip
Chasing Adrenaline: How NHRA Pro Racer Alex Laughlin Seeks Adventure Off the Drag Strip
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As a pro drag racer in the Top Fuel category of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), Alex Laughlin was bitten by the adrenaline bug at a young age, starting things off with go-karts and continuing to ramp up the speed from there.At thirteen, Alex got int
Holdsworth seals full-time Supercars return
Holdsworth seals full-time Supercars return
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Fresh from conquering Mount Panorama as a co-driver with Walkinshaw Andretti United, Holdsworth has been called up to GR on a one-year contract.He'll replace Andre Heimgartner in the GR line-up alongside David Reynolds, effectively taking the slot that was in
Our Motorsports expands, reveals new driver lineup
Our Motorsports expands, reveals new driver lineup
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The team has just completed its second year in the Xfinity Series, scoring six top-fives and 24 top-tens. Moffitt delivered the team their best result in the season-opener at Daytona, placing second in the race.In 2022, Moffitt will have two new teammates. Je
Hinchcliffe joins NBC Sports as motorsports analyst
Hinchcliffe joins NBC Sports as motorsports analyst
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In the same week that the six-time race-winner in IndyCar confirmed he was stepping down from full-time racing and a week after Paul Tracy revealed he was departing his role with NBC Sports, Hinchcliffe has taken up the role of analyst, starting with the seas
Leclerc tests positive for COVID-19 for second time in 2021
Leclerc tests positive for COVID-19 for second time in 2021
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It is the second time this year that the Monegasque driver has tested positive, having also contracted the virus in January after coming into close contact with another case.The Ferrari Formula 1 driver is suffering from mild symptoms but «feeling fine&
Daruvala sets the pace in opening day of F2 post-season test
Daruvala sets the pace in opening day of F2 post-season test
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Driving for Prema Racing, this year's two-time F2 race winner clocked a 1m35.435s effort in the afternoon's three hour session, which would stand as the fastest time of the day.The time was 0.358s slower than the pole time set by Oscar Piastri in last weekend
Ricciardo «clearly» needs to make another step in F1 2022
Ricciardo «clearly» needs to make another step in F1 2022
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The Australian struggled for most of this year to get onto terms with teammate Lando Norris, especially over one lap in qualifying, which in turn made his life harder in races.While his form improved and victory in the Italian GP was an obvious high, Ricciard
Abt Cupra team to continue in Extreme E for 2022
Abt Cupra team to continue in Extreme E for 2022
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While this commitment has been expected, there is uncertainty over the driver line-up.The 2001 Dakar Rally winner Jutta Kleinschmidt is set re-sign for the team; the former Extreme E official reserve driver having come out of retirement when she stood in for
Female drivers to start final Extreme E round following rules adjustment
Female drivers to start final Extreme E round following rules adjustment
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For the first four rounds of the inaugural campaign of the all-electric SUV off-road racing competition, it has been the prerogative of the nine teams to decide their starting driver.But for the event at the Bovington tank proving ground in Dorset, UK the lin
Wolff has «no interest» in talking to Masi after F1 finale controversy
Wolff has «no interest» in talking to Masi after F1 finale controversy
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Wolff remains angry about Masi's handling of the safety car restart in the closing stages of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which opened the door for Max Verstappen to grab the victory he needed for the crown.The team believes that Masi's choice to select which ba
Tomczyk retires from racing to take up new DTM role
Tomczyk retires from racing to take up new DTM role
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Tomczyk, 40, is calling time on a 20-year professional career that spanned 16 seasons in the DTM and several years as part of BMW's roster of GT drivers.It also marks the end of a 10-year association with BMW, whose reborn DTM project he joined in 2012 follow
Mercedes hopes «disillusioned» Hamilton doesn't walk from F1
Mercedes hopes «disillusioned» Hamilton doesn't walk from F1
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Hamilton was on course to take an eighth F1 drivers' title until the final five laps of the Yas Marina climax to a hotly contested 2021 season, which tipped the race on its head and allowed Max Verstappen to clinch his maiden title.Although Mercedes proteste
Hamilton, Wolff won't attend FIA prize-giving gala
Hamilton, Wolff won't attend FIA prize-giving gala
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While Mercedes has elected to drop its appeal into the FIA's handling of the late-race safety car restart in the F1 season finale, the German car manufacturer remains deeply unhappy about the way the events were handled.Mercedes had already elected not to sen
KTM's MotoGP young rider approach «not correct» – Lecuona
KTM's MotoGP young rider approach «not correct» – Lecuona
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Lecuona was drafted in to replace Brad Binder at Tech3 for 2020 when the South African was promoted to replace Johann Zarco at the factory KTM squad.But Lecuona – then 19 – had only made his circuit racing debut in 2015 after a formative career in supermo
Mercedes F1 team withdraws Abu Dhabi GP appeal
Mercedes F1 team withdraws Abu Dhabi GP appeal
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In a short statement issued on Thursday, the team said it welcomed a move by the FIA to investigate the events from last weekend so no longer felt it needed to push on with its action.Mercedes had been left angry about the way in which F1 race director Michae
Alonso set for surgery in January to remove plates from jaw
Alonso set for surgery in January to remove plates from jaw
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Ahead of his return to F1 with Alpine in 2021, Alonso was struck by a car while cycling in Switzerland, leaving him in need of surgery to repair a jaw fracture. Alonso was able to get on-track for pre-season testing with Alpine, but by his own admission
FIA announces new WRC 2022 cost-saving measures
FIA announces new WRC 2022 cost-saving measures
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A series of amendments were made to the sporting regulations during Wednesday's World Motor Sport Meeting (WSMC) in Paris which the FIA states are focused around cost management, safety and sustainability.As part of the WRC's new-for-2022 Rally1 hybrid regula
Verstappen to receive trophy as F1 braced for critical 48 hours
Verstappen to receive trophy as F1 braced for critical 48 hours
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At the annual FIA Prize Gala event, Verstappen will be presented with the famous trophy that marks the culmination of a brilliant campaign for the Dutchman to secure his maiden title.But while he and his Red Bull team are set for a night to remember, F1 is st
Verstappen: Sitting in hospital after British GP crash lowest point of 2021
Verstappen: Sitting in hospital after British GP crash lowest point of 2021
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Verstappen clinched the F1 world title in dramatic fashion on Sunday in Abu Dhabi, passing Mercedes rival Hamilton on the final lap of the race in a controversial restart after a safety car period.It brought an end to a season-long fight between Verstappen an
Super Formula drivers call for clearer penalty guidelines
Super Formula drivers call for clearer penalty guidelines
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The meeting between the Formula Racing Drivers' Association (FRDA), chaired by three-time Super Formula champion Naoki Yamamoto, and the stewards followed a final round of the 2021 season at Suzuka in which two five-second time penalties for contact were admi
Payne gets 2022 Super2 seat as Supercars door closes
Payne gets 2022 Super2 seat as Supercars door closes
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Payne was initially being trained by KGR for a direct graduation to Supercars next year, and got a first run in the Altima in September before taking part in the final two rounds of the Super2 series at Sydney and Bathurst.KGR formally applied for a Superlice
Renders of upgraded Queensland Raceway unveiled
Renders of upgraded Queensland Raceway unveiled
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Significant upgrades at the ageing Ipswich circuit have been flagged for years, a process that was always likely to be expedited once Tony Quinn took control.Work has already began on some areas such as the toilet facilities, while these renders point to eve
