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Aston Martin chief wary of team going ‘full destruction mode’ to finish season strongly
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While team principal Mike Krack wants Aston Martin to improve its car in all areas and progress further up the competitive order in Formula 1, he cautions that the team “should not go into full des…
3h ago
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F1 rookie race pushed back to 2025
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A proposed Formula 1 race for rookie drivers at the end of the season has been pushed back to 2025 due to timing constraints, the FIA has announced. The idea to run a race for rookie drivers alongs…
on Wed, 10PM
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Austin's getting primed for its big weekend
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Formula 1’s calendar might be in the middle of an uncharacteristically quiet spell right now, but both for the sport and its next destination, this is just the calm before the storm. In two w…
on Wed, 10PM
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COTA wants Ricciardo to attend U.S. GP
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Circuit of The Americas chairman Bobby Epstein says he would be able to ensure Daniel Ricciardo still has a meaningful presence at the upcoming United States Grand Prix despite having lost his race…
on Wed, 5PM
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Formula E plans all-female driver test
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Formula E will host its first all-female test as part of its upcoming pre-season test in Valencia, marking the first time an FIA world championship has hosted such a session. As many as 22 drivers …
on Wed, 5PM
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Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely …
on Wed, 2PM
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Ricciardo's inconsistency cost him his race seat – Horner
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says the lack of consistency that Daniel Ricciardo showed this season ended up costing him his race seat in Formula 1. Ricciardo has been replaced by Liam L…
on Tue, 6PM
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Blais promoted to team principal of Maserati Formula E team
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Maserati MSG has promoted Cyril Blais to team principal after he served as its deputy last season. Blais took on the job of deputy team principal ahead of the Berlin E-Prix in May, serving under co…
on Tue, 4PM
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Renault confirms end of F1 power unit project in 2026
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Renault has confirmed that its power unit operation will cease at the end of the current set of regulations, with the Alpine Formula 1 team to become a customer entry. The intention to turn Alpine …
on Mon, 11PM
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Lawson could be considered for Perez's seat in 2025 – Horner
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner admits the decision to replace Daniel Ricciardo with Liam Lawson is due to uncertainty over Sergio Perez’s claim to his seat in 2025. Ricciardo made his fin…
on Mon, 11PM
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It wouldn't have made sense to promote Colapinto earlier – Vowles
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Williams team principal James Vowles doubts that the team’s line-up would have been strengthened by introducing Franco Colapinto earlier in the season, despite the Argentinian’s strong …
on Mon, 10PM
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Michael Andretti steps back from Andretti Global ownership role
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Daniel Towriss, CEO of the Group 1001 insurance and financial services company based in Zionsville, Indiana, and primary investor of Andretti Global, has taken control of the business. Team co-foun…
on Fri, 10PM
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Stella sees Norris upping getaway game as poles pile up
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says analysis has shown that perceptions of first-lap weakness from Lando Norris were overblown, although he believes that Norris is improving as he gains exper…
on Fri, 7PM
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Ricciardo unsure of interest in other series: ‘IndyCar still scares me!’
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Daniel Ricciardo says he’s unsure if racing in another series would bring him the fulfillment he craves that was lacking without being able to fight for top results in Formula 1. Red Bull announced…
on Fri, 7PM
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Arrow McLaren reorganizes ahead of 2025
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Arrow McLaren has been busy in the days following IndyCar’s September 15 season finale at Nashville Speedway with staffing additions, promotions, title changes, and reorganizations to aid in its qu…
on Sep 27
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Lawson replaces Ricciardo at RB for the rest of 2024
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RB has confirmed Liam Lawson will race for the team for the remainder of the 2024 Formula 1 season in place of Daniel Ricciardo. Ricciardo’s future was the center of speculation at the Singapore Gr…
on Sep 26
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OPINION: Lawson for Ricciardo – a fair call, unfairly handled
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It’s official, Daniel Ricciardo is out of a drive in Formula 1, effective immediately. A year ago, he was trying to get back as quickly as possible from a broken hand, aiming to earn himself a spot…
on Sep 26
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Miami Grand Prix adds four new circuit configurations for year-round usage
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The Miami International Autodrome has added four new circuit configurations that will allow the track to be used year-round without the need for road closures. The home of the Miami Grand Prix has …
on Sep 26
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COTA introduces USGP Football Package ticket
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Since the inception of the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas, the event’s October date has had to co-exist with the college football season — a promotional obstacle in…
on Sep 25
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The RACER Mailbag, September 25
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Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely …
on Sep 25
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Leclerc encouraged by Ferrari recovery but still wary of gap to leaders
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Charles Leclerc says Ferrari should be proud of its recovery in the Singapore Grand Prix but admits the race performance leaves him aware of the work needed to fight for regular wins. Ferrari had a…
on Sep 25
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Maloney joins Abt Lola Formula E team
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Abt Lola has completed its Formula E line-up with the signing of Zane Maloney. The Barbadian will join Lucas di Grassi at the team. Maloney has been serving as the Andretti Formula E team’s test an…
on Sep 25
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What the **** is going on with the FIA and swearing?
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I swear, if there is any further punishment handed out to Formula 1 drivers for swearing, I’m going to lose my… It was one of the stranger topics to take over an F1 weekend in the midst of an incre…
on Sep 24
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Ricciardo fastest lap not a dirty play by Red Bull - Wolff
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Daniel Ricciardo taking the fastest lap point away from Lando Norris at the Singapore Grand Prix was not a dirty play. Norris dominated the race in Singapore…
on Sep 24
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McLaren signs Red Bull’s Courtenay as sporting director
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Another senior figure has opted to leave Red Bull, with Will Courtenay moving to McLaren to become its future sporting director. Courtenay has been at Red Bull for 20 years – having previously been…
on Sep 24
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McLaren form leaves Red Bull with 'hard work' to do - Horner
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Christian Horner says Red Bull has a lot of work to do to try and catch McLaren ahead of the next race in Austin, following Lando Norris’ dominant victory in the Singapore Grand Prix. Norris pulled…
on Sep 24
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Openness on driver reviews creating too much pressure - Mekies
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RB team principal Laurent Mekies believes Red Bull’s openness about when it will review its driver performances could lead to too much pressure during a race weekend. Daniel Ricciardo’s futur…
on Sep 23
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FIA swearing row could cut short F1 career - Verstappen
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Max Verstappen says the disagreement with the FIA and Formula 1 over his use of swear words could have an influence on his future in the sport. The FIA summoned Verstappen and ordered him “to accom…
on Sep 23
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Norris admits he pushed too hard after hitting wall in dominant Singapore win
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Lando Norris admits he was likely pushing too hard at times in his run to a dominant victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, as two specific mistakes risked damaging his car. The McLaren driver led ev…
on Sep 22
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Brown questioning RB's fastest lap move with Ricciardo at Singapore
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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says he will ask questions relating to Daniel Ricciardo’s fastest lap at the end of the Singapore Grand Prix, as it helped Red Bull. RB opted to pit Ricciardo from 18th…
on Sep 22
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Ricciardo at peace as he suggests F1 career is over
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Daniel Ricciardo says it’s realistic to expect he won’t be racing in Formula 1 again after the Singapore Grand Prix, and that he is at peace with losing his RB seat if it happens. Red Bull opted to…
on Sep 22
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Norris dominates Singapore Grand Prix
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Lando Norris dominated the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of title rival Max Verstappen, taking another small bite out of the Dutchman’s points lead. Norris executed a perfect getaway from the line to …
on Sep 22
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Sainz takes blame for misjudging grip in Q3 crash
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Carlos Sainz says he made a driving error in his crash at the start of Q3 at the Singapore Grand Prix, as he went off starting a timed lap. Oscar Piastri was completing a lap and had just been allo…
on Sep 21
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Car 'came alive' in Singapore after poor qualifying runs - Hamilton
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Lewis Hamilton says his qualifying form has been a struggle this year but that his car came alive as he managed to secure a top three start at the Singapore Grand Prix. McLaren’s Lando Norris…
on Sep 21
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Verstappen limits press conference comments in protest of 'ridiculous' FIA language penalty
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Max Verstappen refused to give full answers during the FIA press conference following qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix in protest of the penalty he received for swearing earlier in the week.…
on Sep 21
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Norris mindful of need to keep track position after tight pole battle
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Lando Norris is confident he has the race pace to pull away from the field in the Singapore Grand Prix, as long as he can hold onto the lead from pole position. The McLaren driver has never led at …
on Sep 21
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Norris beats Verstappen to Singapore GP pole
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Lando Norris and Max Verstappen will line up on the front row together for the Singapore Grand Prix, after a qualifying session delayed by a red flag due to a crash for Carlos Sainz. Sainz had just…
on Sep 21
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Norris sets blistering pace in FP3 red-flagged by a lizard
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Lando Norris was comfortably fastest in final practice at the Singapore Grand Prix, enjoying an advantage of nearly half a second over the field and nearly a second on most drivers. McLaren’s form …
on Sep 21
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Norris in command under the lights in second Singapore practice
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Lando Norris finished at the top of second practice in the first night session of the Singapore Grand Prix. Norris had been pipped by Charles Leclerc in FP1 but repaid the favor in the evening sess…
on Sep 20
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FIA request for modification to McLaren rear wing irks Ferrari’s Vasseur
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Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur voiced frustration after learning that the FIA has asked McLaren to make changes to a rear wing that it recently used. Rearward-facing cameras in Baku showed McL…
on Sep 20
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Technical updates: 2024 Singapore Grand Prix
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Multiple teams have brought just one new item each to the Singapore Grand Prix, with a focus on developments expected ahead of the next race at Circuit of The Americas. The three-week gap between S…
on Sep 20
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Envision continues with Buemi and Frijns in Formula E
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Envision Racing has opted for continuity with its driver lineup for the upcoming Formula E season, with Sebastien Buemi and Robin Frijns both being retained by the Jaguar customer team. Envision en…
on Sep 20
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Verstappen given community service for swearing
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Max Verstappen has been given “an obligation to accomplish some work of public interest” for swearing during an FIA press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix. The championship leader was asked a…
on Sep 20
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Leclerc tops Norris in first Singapore GP practice
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Charles Leclerc topped Lando Norris for the top spot in opening practice for the Singapore Grand Prix. Ferrari, the winner from last year’s race, is anticipating another strong weekend in Singapore…
on Sep 20
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Hamilton critical of ‘racial element’ to FIA president’s wording of language complaint
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Lewis Hamilton says he’s unhappy at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s choice of words when telling drivers not to swear so much, believing there to be a racial element to his comments. Ben Sulay…
on Sep 20
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Ricciardo on rumors of RB ouster: ‘Obviously, crazy things have happened in this sport’
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Daniel Ricciardo says he expects to see out this season but is awaiting a decision on whether he will have a race seat in 2025 after this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. Red Bull has yet to make a …
on Sep 19
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Magnussen jokes he’s ready to cause chaos on return from ban
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Kevin Magnussen says it’s funny that he is now free to race even more aggressively than in the past at the Singapore Grand Prix, having served a one-race ban last weekend. Oliver Bearman replaced M…
on Sep 19
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Drivers tell F1 to not broadcast messages after FIA’s criticism of swearing on radio
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A number of Formula 1 drivers have told Formula One Management (FOM) not to broadcast messages on the TV feed when they swear in radio message to their team, following a request from the FIA to wat…
on Sep 19
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McCool joins Lola as technical director
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Lola Cars has announced Peter McCool as its new technical director. As well as being part of Lola in its previous guise between 2009 and ’12, McCool’s extensive résumé includes holding senior desig…
on Sep 18
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Stella downplays McLaren's constructors' points lead
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McLaren’s move into the lead of the constructors’ championship is a huge milestone for the team, but Andrea Stella doesn’t want it to receive too much attention. Red Bull’s early-season advantage h…
on Sep 18