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McLaren boss reveals ‘another shot in the arm’

Formula 1 is enjoying an audience boom like “never seen” before, with the pinnacle of motorsport going from strength to strength across the globe. It is safe to say that Liberty Media’s strategy to grow the sport is certainly working, with the championship having been on an upward trajectory ever since they acquired F1 in

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Lewis Hamilton recalls unusual fan encounter in the US

Formula 1 is currently in a very strong position, with the championship gaining increased interest from every corner of the globe, in regard to both the fans and the companies wanting to become a part of the series. The pinnacle of motorsport is simply going from strength-to-strength currently, with 2023 set to see the biggest

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FIA developing ‘prototypes’ in unprecedented solution for heavy rain

FIA single-seater technical director Nikolas Tombazis has confirmed that wheel arches are being considered going forward when heavy rain appears, in order for the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix to never be repeated. For a sport deemed to be the pinnacle of motorsport, the championship has looked embarrassing in recent years when met with a wet race.

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Formula E teams push back against F1-style rule

As the new era of Formula E approaches, the teams are pushing back against a new rule introduced from Season Nine onwards, one that controversially mirrors a Formula 1 rule. In Formula 1, 2022 saw the introduction of a new rookie rule, where all the teams had to field a rookie during two FP1 sessions.

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FIA changes stance on COVID-19 vaccination after Nico Rosberg saga

The Formula 1 paddock will essentially be returning to normal in 2023, with the FIA having confirmed that they’ve dropped the requirements for all members of Formula 1 to be vaccinated against the Coronavirus. The sport has moved on incredibly quickly from the pandemic, with races having been held behind-closed-doors just two years ago. Even

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Formula 1 urged to race in Turkey or run two Brazil GPs in 2023

As expected, the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix has officially been cancelled, marking another season without a visit to the Shanghai International Circuit. Whilst the majority of the world has returned to some form of normality following the Coronavirus pandemic, China continues to live by a ‘Covid zero’ approach. The country appears set to only reopen

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Ross Brawn admits Formula 1 considering radical move to improve racing

2026 is looking set to be a truly fascinating year, with the new engine regulations set to be joined by active aerodynamics potentially. The current DRS system that is used in the sport is actually classed as “semi” active aerodynamic, with the sport looking into how they can make for more exciting racing. A key perk in

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