Formula One cancels 2022 Russian Grand Prix considering the situation in Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Formula One cancels 2022 Russian Grand Prix considering the situation in Ukraine

The Hindu  

Formula One on Friday said it will not race in Russia this season, saying it was "impossible" to do so after the country launched an invasion on neighbouring Ukraine. Four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel told a news conference that he would not take part in the Russian Grand Prix if it went ahead. The cancellation of the Russian race brings Formula One's calendar back down to 22 races from a planned record 23-round schedule. The Russian race debuted on the calendar in 2014 and was set to move to a new track outside St Petersburg from its current Sochi Olympic park venue next year.

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Spanish GP track breakdown: The Barcelona circuit that gobbles F1 tires
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Spanish GP track breakdown: The Barcelona circuit that gobbles F1 tires

New York Times  

The Spanish Grand Prix may be the home race for Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, but it’s familiar territory for much of the grid as the teams often spend winter testing here at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. “I’m sure everyone knows the track and it’s more about the details and how much confidence you feel on the high-speed …

Austrian Grand Prix to remain part of Formula 1 calendar till 2030 after contract extension
1 year, 6 months ago

Austrian Grand Prix to remain part of Formula 1 calendar till 2030 after contract extension

Firstpost  

The decision comes only months after the circuit signed a four-year deal until 2027, underlining how it is one of the most popular venues in F1. Spielberg, Austria: Formula One announced Sunday that it has signed a three-year contract extension to keep the Austrian Grand Prix on the calendar until 2030. Tens of thousands of orange-clad Dutch fans come every …

Austrian Grand Prix to stay in Formula One calendar till 2027
1 year, 9 months ago

Austrian Grand Prix to stay in Formula One calendar till 2027

The Hindu  

The Austrian Grand Prix will stay on the Formula One calendar until at least 2027 after signing a new four-year deal, Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, announced on Wednesday. “The Austrian Grand Prix brings together the perfect mix of a challenging track, high-speed racing, and a beautiful venue for our fans, so I am delighted that we …

Formula One not replacing cancelled Chinese GP; 23 races in 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

Formula One not replacing cancelled Chinese GP; 23 races in 2023

The Hindu  

Formula One confirmed Tuesday that it will not replace the cancelled Chinese Grand Prix, leaving the 2023 season at what is still a record 23 races. “Formula 1 can confirm the 2023 season will consist of 23 races. A replacement race on the Chinese GP's April 16 date — between Australia and Azerbaijan on the schedule — could have made …

Formula One will NOT replace the axed Russian Grand Prix
2 years, 7 months ago

Formula One will NOT replace the axed Russian Grand Prix

Daily Mail  

Formula One has decided it will not replace the axed Russian Grand Prix in its race schedule this season. Formula One will not be replacing the axed Russian Grand Prix in this season's schedule Bernie Ecclestone struck a deal with Vladimir Putin to add the Russian GP to the list in 2014 F1 SCHEDULE 2022 Barcelona - May 20-22 Monaco …

Formula 1 terminates contract with Russian Grand Prix
2 years, 10 months ago

Formula 1 terminates contract with Russian Grand Prix

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Formula 1 has confirmed that …

Formula 1: Russian driver Nikita Mazepin 'very disappointed' by Haas decision to drop him
2 years, 10 months ago

Formula 1: Russian driver Nikita Mazepin 'very disappointed' by Haas decision to drop him

Firstpost  

Mazepin said he was ‘very disappointed’ at being dropped by Haas on Saturday due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and hinted he might take action over ’this unilateral step.’ Paris: Russian driver Nikita Mazepin said he was “very disappointed” at being dropped by Formula One team Haas on Saturday due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and hinted he might take …

Nikita Mazepin: FIA allow Russian driver to race in Formula One under neutral flag
2 years, 10 months ago

Nikita Mazepin: FIA allow Russian driver to race in Formula One under neutral flag

The Independent  

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Ukraine's motorsports federation calls for ban on Russian drivers
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine's motorsports federation calls for ban on Russian drivers

The Hindu  

Ukraine's motorsports federation has called on Formula One's governing FIA to ban all Russian and Belarusian license holders from taking part in its competitions, which if accepted could put Russia's Nikita Mazepin out of the sport. The call for a ban was part of a list of proposals put forward by the Federation Automobile de l'Ukraine to Mohammed Ben Sulayem …

Russia: Sochi Grand Prix is AXED from the Formula One calendar
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia: Sochi Grand Prix is AXED from the Formula One calendar

Daily Mail  

The Russian Grand Prix in Sochi has been removed from the 2022 F1 calendar The Russian Grand Prix will not be part of the Formula One season this year after the sport's bosses decided to remove it from its calendar following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sebastian Vettel said he would boycott the Sochi Grand Prix following Russia's invasion Reining world …

Haas F1 team to drop Russian sponsor colours in Barcelona finale
2 years, 10 months ago

Haas F1 team to drop Russian sponsor colours in Barcelona finale

The Hindu  

American Formula 1 team Haas will not sport the Russian colours of its title sponsor Uralkali during the last day of pre-season testing in Barcelona on Friday in protest at Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Haas, whose cars usually sport the blue, white and red colours of the Russian flag, "will present its VF-22 in a plain white livery, without the …

F1’s Vettel won’t race in Russia after attack on Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

F1’s Vettel won’t race in Russia after attack on Ukraine

Associated Press  

Sebastian Vettel said Thursday he will not race in the Russian Grand Prix following Russia’s attack on Ukraine, and the Haas F1 team removed the logos of its Russian sponsor from its cars. I’m sorry for the innocent people that are losing their lives, that are getting killed stupid reasons and a very strange and mad leadership.” The Russian Grand …

Formula One Season Reduced to 22 Races; Qatar Set to Feature on Revised Calendar
3 years, 4 months ago

Formula One Season Reduced to 22 Races; Qatar Set to Feature on Revised Calendar

News 18  

Formula One published a revised calendar for the remainder of the 2021 season on Saturday with the number of races dropping from a record 23 to 22, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a number of existing events shifting to new dates. While Formula One did not mention Qatar on the list, an announcement is expected soon and the event …

Formula 1 2021: Turkish GP cancelled due to growing COVID-19 threat, F1 adds second race in Austria
3 years, 7 months ago

Formula 1 2021: Turkish GP cancelled due to growing COVID-19 threat, F1 adds second race in Austria

Firstpost  

Formula One chiefs, forced into another change due to Covid-19 protocols, announced that they will instead return to the sport’s safe haven of Austria. “The promoter has requested that we look at the potential opportunity for the race to be rescheduled later in the season if possible, alongside China who made the same request earlier this year.” Formula One confirmed …

Formula 1: Engines ready to fire up, four months later than planned and without a crowd in Austria
4 years, 6 months ago

Formula 1: Engines ready to fire up, four months later than planned and without a crowd in Austria

Firstpost  

There will be no fans in Austria, no sponsors, no hospitality units or VIPs and no socialising between teams within a paddock ‘bubble’ where safe spacing and face masks are the ‘new normal’ and everything will take a little longer. Formula One starts its season in Austria this week, nearly four months later than planned due to the COVID-19 pandemic …

Formula One fires up, four months late and without a crowd
4 years, 6 months ago

Formula One fires up, four months late and without a crowd

The Hindu  

Formula One starts its season in Austria this week, nearly four months later than planned due to the COVID-19 pandemic and against a very different backdrop even if Lewis Hamilton's targets remain the same. The six times world champion can equal Ferrari great Michael Schumacher's record seven while his Mercedes team is bidding for an unprecedented seventh successive drivers' and …

Formula One unveils eight-race schedule in Europe from July 5
4 years, 7 months ago

Formula One unveils eight-race schedule in Europe from July 5

China Daily  

Williams' Nicholas Latifi during testing in Barcelona, Spain, Feb 21, 2020. PARIS - The curtailed Formula One season will start with two races behind closed doors in Austria on July 5 and July 12 followed by six other grands prix in Europe, the organisers said on Tuesday. The F1 season was thrown into chaos with the cancellation of the traditional …

Formula One unveils 8-race schedule in Europe from July 5
4 years, 7 months ago

Formula One unveils 8-race schedule in Europe from July 5

The Hindu  

The curtailed Formula One season will start with two races behind closed doors in Austria on July 5 and July 12 followed by six other grands prix in Europe, the organisers said on Tuesday. The F1 season was thrown into chaos with the cancellation of the traditional curtain-raising Australian Grand Prix in March only hours before practice was due to …

Formula 1 2020: Mercedes set to oppose reverse grid qualifying race plan on season resumption
4 years, 7 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Mercedes set to oppose reverse grid qualifying race plan on season resumption

Firstpost  

The experiment was mooted already last year, before COVID-19 played havoc with the calendar, with Formula One keen on having three reverse grid races in 2020. A Formula One proposal for an experimental reverse-grid qualifying race when Austria hosts two grands prix in July looks unlikely to be accepted due to opposition from champions Mercedes. The idea would see qualifying …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says they hope to start delayed season with Austrian Grand Prix in July
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says they hope to start delayed season with Austrian Grand Prix in July

Firstpost  

Formula One hopes to start its delayed 2020 season in Austria in July without spectators before ending in Abu Dhabi in December after races in Asia and the Americas, chairman and CEO Chase Carey said. London: Formula One hopes to start its delayed 2020 season in Austria in July without spectators before ending in Abu Dhabi in December after races …

Formula One: British GP will not take place in front of fans
4 years, 8 months ago

Formula One: British GP will not take place in front of fans

The Hindu  

Silverstone owners confirmed on Monday that no spectators would be able to attend the British Grand Prix due to the coronavirus pandemic but the race is still scheduled to go ahead. Organisers have not yet postponed or cancelled the July 19 event and Silverstone managing director Stuart Pringle's message to fans who have already bought tickets paves the way for …

Formula One: French Grand Prix cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 8 months ago

Formula One: French Grand Prix cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

The Hindu  

The French Grand Prix organisers announced on Monday the cancellation of the race, scheduled for June 28, due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Given the evolution of the situation linked to the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the French Grand Prix takes note of the decisions announced by the French state, making it impossible to maintain our event,” the race's managing …

Formula 1 2020: Spanish Grand Prix organisers to renegotiate hosting fees for race without fans
4 years, 8 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Spanish Grand Prix organisers to renegotiate hosting fees for race without fans

Firstpost  

Formula 1 organisers are open to renegotiating hosting fees for races that may take place without fans this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, the general manager of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya said. Madrid: Formula One organisers are open to renegotiating hosting fees for races that may take place without fans this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, the general …

Formula One considering closed races once season starts
4 years, 9 months ago

Formula One considering closed races once season starts

The Hindu  

Formula One is considering holding closed races without spectators, most likely at European circuits, once the season is able to start after being stalled by the new coronavirus pandemic. READ | Formula One's motorsport managing director Ross Brawn told a Sky Sports television 'vodcast' that a season of anywhere between eight and 19 races could still be possible. “Every permutation …

F1 World Championship could finish in January: Ferrari boss
4 years, 9 months ago

F1 World Championship could finish in January: Ferrari boss

India TV News  

As Formula 1 seeks to salvage the 2020 season affected severely by the coronavirus pandemic, the world championship could be extended into January next year, says Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto. Carey said in a statement last week that he "fully expected the season to start at some point this summer, with a revised calendar of between 15-18 races". Formula 1 …

Coronavirus: F1's Australian Grand Prix called off
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: F1's Australian Grand Prix called off

The Hindu  

Formula One's season was thrown into turmoil Friday with the Australian Grand Prix cancelled just hours before cars were due to hit the track amid fears that more races will be called off as the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll. The fast-moving developments sparked a crisis meeting between the race organisers, the FIA, teams and Formula One promoters late Thursday …

Spanish GP to stay on F1 calendar in 2020
5 years, 4 months ago

Spanish GP to stay on F1 calendar in 2020

The Hindu  

The Spanish Grand Prix will stay on the Formula One calendar in 2020, the sports commercial rights holders and race organisers said on Tuesday, with the season set to expand to a record 22 races next year. "The decision to continue to stage a round of the pinnacle of motorsport in Spain, a country with a great motor racing tradition, …

Spanish Grand Prix set to stay on Formula One calendar for 2020, record 22 races possible
5 years, 5 months ago

Spanish Grand Prix set to stay on Formula One calendar for 2020, record 22 races possible

Firstpost  

Catalan authorities said in a statement that it had authorised the signing of an extension for 2020 with Formula One. Budapest: The Formula One calendar could expand to a record 22 races next season after the Catalan government approved a one-year extension for the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya. Mexico is also out of contract after this …

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