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Las Vegas Grand Prix gets allocated $300,000 for extra security

The Nevada Interim Finance Committee, in a strategic move, granted approval for an allocation of approximately $331,000, aimed at bolstering security measures and reinforcing emergency triage services for the forthcoming Formula One race scheduled for November.  This substantial financial support underscores the state’s commitment to ensuring the safety and seamless execution of the high-profile event.

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Max Verstappen worried about ‘chewing gum’ rule change

In a recent development within the world of Formula 1, two-time world champion Max Verstappen has expressed apprehension regarding the proposed ban on tyre blankets for the 2024 season.  This initiative, spearheaded by Pirelli, the sport’s official tyre supplier, aims to enhance sustainability and reduce energy consumption during Grand Prix events.  Verstappen’s concerns stem from

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New Premier League team wanted F1 track around stadium

According to reports, it’s been discovered that newly-promoted Luton Town wanted a Formula 1 track built around their stadium, which is currently being renovated. Following their promotion to the Premier League – which gets underway on Friday – Luton have been forced to make changes to their historic Kenilworth Road stadium, to comply with Premier

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Fernando Alonso reveals Lawrence Stroll’s offer

Fernando Alonso’s 2023 Formula 1 journey could have taken a different path had Alpine acted faster.  Last year’s Hungarian Grand Prix marked a crucial period for Alonso as he contemplated leaving Alpine for Aston Martin.  Despite concerns about the move being a step back, Aston Martin’s significant progress in 2023 led to multiple podium finishes

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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton finally agree on something

As the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend kicks off, Formula 1’s new tyre format, known as the Alternative Tyre Allocation (ATA), is facing criticism from drivers, including seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.  Introduced as an experiment to reduce the number of tyres used during a grand prix weekend for sustainability reasons, the ATA has drawn mixed

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Daniel Ricciardo breaks silence on Max Verstappen threat

Formula 1 has been striving to increase the number of races on its calendar, with as many as 24 Grands Prix scheduled for next year.  However, this expansion has drawn criticism from drivers, including Max Verstappen, who believes that the calendar is becoming too packed.  Daniel Ricciardo finds Verstappen’s perspective on the lengthy F1 schedule

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‘Definitely not helping’: Max Verstappen not looking forward to 2024

Max Verstappen, the current dominant force in Formula 1, has voiced his reservations about the extended 2024 F1 calendar, stating that it raises doubts about his long-term future in the sport.  Despite his recent string of successes, including winning the last two world championships and being on track for a third this season, Verstappen has

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F1 team bosses hold Brexit meeting with UK government

In a bid to alleviate the repercussions of Brexit, Formula 1 teams and officials have approached the British government, urging for measures to ease their operations.  Last week, a prominent F1 delegation, including influential figures like Stefano Domenicali, Toto Wolff, Christian Horner, Sir Jackie Stewart, and Martin Brundle, was warmly received at 10 Downing Street

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Honda calls for talks but remains coy on Aston Martin deal

Honda has expressed its desire to engage in discussions with Formula 1 to amplify the influence of engine manufacturers.  Although the Japanese marque withdrew from the sport after 2021, it maintained its association with Red Bull through the subsidiary Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) in collaboration with the team’s newly established “Red Bull Powertrains” project. However,

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Teams bracing for aerodynamic testing handicap

As Formula 1 approaches the season’s midpoint, one crucial regulation that teams must adhere to is the wind tunnel rule, which will determine their aerodynamic testing time for the second half of the season.  On Friday, the teams’ wind tunnel allocations will be established, with the higher-ranked constructors facing handicaps. Implemented in 2021, the system

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