F1 decisions should not be influenced by US congress
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F1 decisions should not be influenced by US congress
Formula 1 should retain sole authority over the admission of teams into the sport's highest echelon, not the US Congress, asserts Alessandro Alunni Bravi, spokesperson for the Sauber team, which is now fully owned by Audi.
08:58
Sauber defends recent engineering change for Bottas
The Audi-owned Sauber team has justified its recent decision to assign a new race engineer to Valtteri Bottas starting with the previous Formula 1 race in Miami.
08:57
Mick Schumacher set to advise Vettel after Le Mans debut
Ahead of his first Le Mans next month, Mick Schumacher has stated he will share his experiences with Sebastian Vettel, his long-time friend and mentor. Despite his extensive recent testing, Vettel was not selected for Porsche's hypercar team for this year's prestigious 24-hour endurance race.
08:55
Ferrari gears up to challenge Red Bull's F1 dominance
Ferrari is gearing up for a significant challenge to Red Bull's hold on Formula 1, with even Dr. Helmut Marko acknowledging that competitors are narrowing the gap.
08:54
Marko expects Newey's move to Ferrari amid Red Bull turmoil
Dr. Helmut Marko now believes that Adrian Newey will eventually make his comeback in Formula 1 with Ferrari.
May 13, 09:32
Marko clarifies rumours about Lawson and Ricciardo's F1 seats
Dr. Helmut Marko has cautioned F1 aspirant Liam Lawson against expecting an immediate promotion into Formula 1.
May 13, 09:30
Porsche remains hopeful after Vettel's Le Mans debut postponed
"More time" is required before Sebastian Vettel can be ready to compete at Le Mans with a car that has the potential to win the prestigious 24-hour endurance race, according to a Porsche boss.
May 13, 09:29
Verstappen applauds Audi's decision to sign Hulkenberg
Max Verstappen has expressed support for his F1 counterpart Nico Hulkenberg and his upcoming collaboration with Audi.
May 13, 09:27
Verstappen supports early F1 start for 17-year-old Antonelli
Max Verstappen believes that the FIA, Formula 1's governing body, should not obstruct the immediate entry of 17-year-old Kimi Antonelli into the sport.
May 13, 09:26
Haas strikes back in legal battle against ex-boss Steiner
The Haas Formula 1 team has retaliated against Gunther Steiner, responding to the legal challenge he initiated earlier this month.
May 13, 09:25
GM stands firm in Andretti's struggle to join F1
General Motors, a global automotive powerhouse, has committed to supporting Andretti's venture into the world of Formula 1.
May 13, 09:23
Schumacher linked with Alpine seat as F1 comeback looms
The likelihood of Mick Schumacher making a comeback to the Formula 1 grid with Alpine is on the rise.
May 13, 09:22
Red Bull predicted to stay dominant in 2025 despite Newey's exit
Adrian Newey's exit from Red Bull is not expected to impact the team's performance, at least not until 2025, according to former Formula 1 team bosses Gunther Steiner and Gian Carlo Minardi.
May 10, 08:34
Audi CEO confident of leading F1 pack under new regulations
Audi is determined to join Formula 1 and position itself "at the very front" of the competition, according to Gernot Dollner, CEO of the Volkswagen-owned German automotive giant.
May 10, 08:32
Imola challenges F1's Euro exit to secure new race contract
Italy is taking steps to "resist" the gradual redirection of Formula 1 races away from Europe, with Imola actively negotiating a fresh agreement with the sport's commercial owner, Liberty Media.
May 10, 08:31
Tension led to departure of Leclerc's race engineer - press
Mounting tensions between Charles Leclerc and his race engineer have prompted the latter's transition out of his current role at Ferrari. This development has been confirmed by well-regarded sources in the Italian media, as the Maranello-based team disclosed that Xavi Marcos, who has been Leclerc's race engineer since 2019, is transitioning to "other important company programs."
May 10, 08:30
Perez set for Red Bull stay, Sainz faces uncertain future
Carlos Sainz appears to be running out of options, as the latest buzz suggests that Red Bull is finalizing a one-year contract for Sergio Perez for the upcoming season.
May 9, 09:27
Ferrari sets test day for Imola-spec car upgrade
Ferrari is poised to conduct a test of its Imola-specification car upgrades during a designated 'filming day' at Fiorano, the home circuit of the Italian squad.
May 9, 09:26
F1 faces US congressional inquiry over Andretti snub
The Judiciary Committee of the US Congress has initiated a formal investigation into the exclusion of Andretti-Cadillac from entering Formula 1.
May 8, 09:52
'Nervous' Sainz's 2025 seat still uncertain amid speculation
Audi-owned Sauber is currently in a holding pattern as they wait for Carlos Sainz to decide his future in Formula 1 for the year 2025 and beyond.
May 8, 09:50