De Vries fastest on first day of post-season Abu Dhabi test
De Vries fastest on first day of post-season Abu Dhabi test
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Formula E champion de Vries featured as Mercedes’ young driver for the test at the Yas Marina Circuit that was split between rookies in this year’s cars and current F1 drivers sampling the new 18-inch tyres in modified mule cars ahead of 2022.De Vries se
Jorge Martin’s rookie MotoGP year “the best and the worst” season
Jorge Martin’s rookie MotoGP year “the best and the worst” season
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Martin stunned the paddock when he scored pole and finished third in just his second race in the Doha Grand Prix back in April, but would suffer a violent crash in FP3 at the next round in Portugal.Suffering multiple fractures, Martin missed four races and ha
Alonso says F1 title trophy could've been «split in two»
Alonso says F1 title trophy could've been «split in two»
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Hamilton lost out in the Abu Dhabi finale after a late safety car cost him his his advantage over Verstappen, and allowed the Dutchman to take fresh tyres and then jump ahead on the last-lap dash to the flag after the green flag flew.It was Verstappen's 10th
The low-downforce solutions Red Bull and Mercedes went for in F1 finale
The low-downforce solutions Red Bull and Mercedes went for in F1 finale
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For if one of them could get a top speed edge over the other, then that could prove decisive in holding the advantage over the course of the grand prix itself.It was no surprise, therefore, that Mercedes stuck at the Yas Marina circuit with the low-downforce
Ogier expects «more uncertainty than ever» in WRC's new hybrid era
Ogier expects «more uncertainty than ever» in WRC's new hybrid era
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The eight-time world champion tested Toyota's new GR Yaris of the first time last weekend as he stepped up his preparations for the Monte Carlo Rally, the only confirmed WRC event of his partial 2022 campaign so far.Ogier took part in a rescheduled two-day te
Red Bull: F1 needs rules rethink after Abu Dhabi controversy
Red Bull: F1 needs rules rethink after Abu Dhabi controversy
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While the Milton Keynes-based team saw Max Verstappen clinch his maiden drivers’ title on Sunday, it has expressed some unease about the way events have been handled through the 2021 campaign.The FIA has found itself in the firing line over the past 48 hour
Parts of Adelaide street circuit sell at action
Parts of Adelaide street circuit sell at action
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Mason Gray Strange sent 180 lots of infrastructure previously used to build the famous circuit under the hammer today.The lots included 114 metres of the famous red, blue and yellow kerbing, frames used to hold super screens, a pedestrian overpass, the starte
Bottas makes Alfa Romeo F1 debut as post-season testing begins
Bottas makes Alfa Romeo F1 debut as post-season testing begins
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The two-day test at the Yas Marina Circuit will see teams complete running with young drivers, who will drive 2021 cars, and with existing F1 drivers using modified mule cars to test Pirelli’s 2022 18-inch tyres.Bottas was given permission by Mercedes to ta
Toyota explains logic behind surprise Sekiguchi SARD move
Toyota explains logic behind surprise Sekiguchi SARD move
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Just over a week on from Sekiguchi and his TOM’S teammate Sho Tsuboi stealing the SUPER GT title at Fuji Speedway, Toyota revealed its surprise decision to split up the championship-winning duo when it announced its 2022 line-ups in a special Tokyo presenta
Finke tightens entry rules after fatality
Finke tightens entry rules after fatality
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The 2021 running of the famous Australian desert race ended in tragedy when a spectator was struck and killed by a car that left the track on the return leg from Aputula to Alice Springs.In response to the accident Finke organisers, along with sanctioning par
Todd Bodine to make NASCAR Truck return in 2022
Todd Bodine to make NASCAR Truck return in 2022
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The 57-year-old has started 794 races at the national level, winning 15 times in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and 22 races in the NASCAR Truck Series.Bodine also claimed the Truck Series title in both 2006 and 2010. At the Cup level, he started 241 races, scorin
Hamilton felt Abu Dhabi GP was «manipulated» in unplayed F1 radio message
Hamilton felt Abu Dhabi GP was «manipulated» in unplayed F1 radio message
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Just four corners from the chequered flag and having realised that he would not be able to re-pass Max Verstappen to claim his eighth world championship, he shouted: «This has been manipulated, man.»The comment was not broadcast on the world feed
Tony Stewart: Next Gen car 'chance for Chase Briscoe to shine'
Tony Stewart: Next Gen car 'chance for Chase Briscoe to shine'
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Briscoe struggled through his rookie year in the Cup Series in 2021, with just three top-10 finishes and all coming on road courses. But he wasn’t alone – the entire Stewart-Haas Racing organization spent much of the season trying to overcome performance
Verstappen felt for Hamilton over nature of F1 title loss
Verstappen felt for Hamilton over nature of F1 title loss
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Hamilton had looked on course to grab the win that he needed for an eighth title, before a late safety car was brought out following a crash for Williams driver Nicholas Latifi.A decision by F1 race director Michael Masi to restart the race with one lap to g
10 things we learned from F1's 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
10 things we learned from F1's 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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Abu Dhabi served up one of the most dramatic ends to a season in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen passed Lewis Hamilton on the last lap to become champion.In a controversial finish that caused confusion among drivers and frustration among fans, Verstappen
Verstappen will use #1 for 2022 F1 title defence
Verstappen will use #1 for 2022 F1 title defence
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The Red Bull driver was crowned F1 world champion for the first time on Sunday after a last-lap overtake on title rival Lewis Hamilton to win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.It means Verstappen now has the opportunity to race with #1 on his car next season, which i
Williams junior Sargeant joins Carlin for 2022 F2 season
Williams junior Sargeant joins Carlin for 2022 F2 season
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The American 20-year-old will re-join the British team for their third season together, after campaigns in the F4 British Championship (2017) and FIA Formula 3 Championship (2019) before spending the past two years in F3 with Prema Racing and Charouz Racing S
Verstappen: Future titles a «bonus» after achieving «everything in F1»
Verstappen: Future titles a «bonus» after achieving «everything in F1»
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Verstappen was crowned champion after a dramatic finish to the season at the Yas Marina Circuit that saw him clinch the title with a last-lap pass on rival Lewis Hamilton.A late safety car period bunched the field and gave Verstappen the chance to attack Hami
Peugeot's WEC hypercar could make track debut this month
Peugeot's WEC hypercar could make track debut this month
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The French manufacturer has hinted that the new four-wheel-drive prototype that will race in the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship will begin testing in earnest this month in the wake of the release of a photograph last weekend of the car undergoing
Rossi 'nothing if not competitive' in GT car, says WRT boss
Rossi 'nothing if not competitive' in GT car, says WRT boss
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Vosse made the claim after Rossi tested one of WRT's Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evos at Valencia last week and revealed that he is working towards running the seven-time MotoGP world champion in the Pro class of next year's GT World Challenge Europe.«Valentino is
Latifi apologises for crash that influenced F1 title battle
Latifi apologises for crash that influenced F1 title battle
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Williams driver Latifi crashed into the wall at Turn 14 with six laps remaining at the Yas Marina Circuit, resulting in a safety car that would help decide the championship.Lewis Hamilton had been more than 11 seconds clear of title rival Max Verstappen, and
Why Masi's latest marginal call has left F1 with a sour taste
Why Masi's latest marginal call has left F1 with a sour taste
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While Todt praised «all those who made it possible», many fans could not hide their anger at what they felt had been a shambolic running of the final F1 race of the season.Pouring through the messages, accusations of the FIA having rigged the even
Doohan and Sato join Virtuosi Racing for 2022 F2 season
Doohan and Sato join Virtuosi Racing for 2022 F2 season
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Doohan will join the team after finishing second in the 2021 F3 Championship, scoring 179 points and taking four wins and seven podiums. He also led Trident to their first F3 teams’ title.It will be the Australian’s first full year in F2, having taken par
Verstappen's F1 crown «more valuable» for beating in-form Hamilton
Verstappen's F1 crown «more valuable» for beating in-form Hamilton
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Verstappen benefited from a late safety car restart to overtake Hamilton for a victory that secured him the crown in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.And although the race ended in controversy, as Mercedes protested the result over its belief the FIA did no
F1 drivers left confused by “made for TV” safety car unlapping call
F1 drivers left confused by “made for TV” safety car unlapping call
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Race control initially said that lapped cars would not be allowed to overtake, but then announced that those between leaders Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen would after all be required to overtake the Mercedes driver before the race resumption.Lando Norris
Hamilton felt Abu Dhabi GP was «manipulated» in unplayed radio message
Hamilton felt Abu Dhabi GP was «manipulated» in unplayed radio message
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Just four corners from the chequered flag and having realised that he would not be able to re-pass Max Verstappen to claim his eighth world championship, he shouted: «This has been manipulated, man.»The comment was not broadcast on the world feed
Quintarelli hopes new Z will end Nissan’s Fuji “nightmare”
Quintarelli hopes new Z will end Nissan’s Fuji “nightmare”
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Earlier this month, Nissan took the covers off the model that replaces the R35-generation GT-R that had been in service since the 2008 season.The new machine, based upon the road-going Z that was unveiled by Nissan in the United States earlier this year, feat
TCR Australia unveils 2022 calendar
TCR Australia unveils 2022 calendar
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As first reported by Motorsport.com the season will start later than in 2021, the Race Tasmania event at Symmons Plains pushed back to February.However earlier plans of a mid-February date have changed, the Tasmania round now set to take place on February 11-
Mercedes lodges intention to appeal dismissal of Abu Dhabi protest
Mercedes lodges intention to appeal dismissal of Abu Dhabi protest
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Mercedes filed two protests with the FIA stewards at the Yas Marina Circuit over the race restart after Max Verstappen passed Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the race to win the world championship.The stewards dismissed both protests, including one of the
Horner: Mercedes F1 protest in Abu Dhabi felt 'desperate'
Horner: Mercedes F1 protest in Abu Dhabi felt 'desperate'
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Max Verstappen clinched the F1 world championship title at the Yas Marina circuit after race director Michael Masi elected to restart the race with one lap to go following a brief safety car period triggered by a crash from Williams’ Nicholas Latifi.The Re
Full FIA stewards' verdict on Mercedes protest over Abu Dhabi GP race restart
Full FIA stewards' verdict on Mercedes protest over Abu Dhabi GP race restart
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After the FIA stewards initially rejected Mercedes' protest over Max Verstappen illegally overtaking behind the safety car, a second protest was also dismissed about the restart from the late safety car period. Here's the full FIA verdict:Protest filed by Mer
Mercedes protest against Verstappen overtaking under SC dismissed
Mercedes protest against Verstappen overtaking under SC dismissed
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Mercedes lodged two protests against the race result in the wake of Lewis Hamilton's title defeat to Verstappen in Abu Dhabi over the restart procedure by race director Michael Masi.Mercedes cited articles of the sporting regulations saying that no driver ca
Second Mercedes protest dismissed, Verstappen confirmed as F1 champion
Second Mercedes protest dismissed, Verstappen confirmed as F1 champion
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Mercedes lodged two protests with the FIA following the controversial end to the race at the Yas Marina Circuit, including one over the restart of the race with one lap remaining.Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the last lap to win the race and the c
Perez in two minds about «crucial» Hamilton defence
Perez in two minds about «crucial» Hamilton defence
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After Verstappen and Hamilton made their first pitstop in a gripping Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title showdown, Perez was put on «Plan B» by Red Bull, which meant he was asked to stay out on worn soft tyres to try and hold off Hamilton and let Verstappe
Hamilton congratulates Verstappen after «most difficult of F1 seasons»
Hamilton congratulates Verstappen after «most difficult of F1 seasons»
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For the first time in over three decades, both title contenders headed to the final race on equal points after what has been a thoroughly unforgettable and controversial 2021 season.The title showdown at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix certainly lived up to expectat
Mercedes lodges protest with FIA over Abu Dhabi GP restart
Mercedes lodges protest with FIA over Abu Dhabi GP restart
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Lewis Hamilton lost out to Max Verstappen in the fight for the drivers' championship after being overtaken on the final lap following a late restart by race director Michael Masi.The safety car was called after a crash for Nicholas Latifi, and Masi initially
Verstappen: Mercedes F1 protest in Abu Dhabi «sums up this season»
Verstappen: Mercedes F1 protest in Abu Dhabi «sums up this season»
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Verstappen clinched his first F1 world title in a dramatic end to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, passing championship rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to win the race.The safety car had been deployed following a crash for Nicholas Latifi, but race director Mi
What Formula 1's safety car restart rules say
What Formula 1's safety car restart rules say
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With Lewis Hamilton having looked on course to grab his eighth world crown, the race was turned in its head when Williams driver Nicholas Latifi crashed at the exit of the hotel complex on lap 53 of the 58 laps race, triggering a safety car.The safety car sit
Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen passes Hamilton on last lap to clinch F1 title
Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen passes Hamilton on last lap to clinch F1 title
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The two rivals came together on the opening lap, but it was the decision to allow a final lap shootout that gave Verstappen the chance to put a decisive pass on Hamilton, who had led most of the race but was unable to stop during a virtual safety car and the
Russell says Abu Dhabi F1 GP finish is «unacceptable»
Russell says Abu Dhabi F1 GP finish is «unacceptable»
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At the Yas Marina season finale Lewis Hamilton was looking certain to win an eighth world championship until a late crash by Williams driver Nicholas Latifi threw a spanner in the works.With five laps to go F1 race control quickly decided to send out the safe
