On this week’s episode, a large amount of news to dissect, such as the departure of the FIA’s F1 Race Director Niels Wittich, and whether his questionable management of the Brazilian Grand Prix may have led to his reported firing.There’s also the recent shock statement from the Grand Prix DriversContinue Reading
The Williams Formula 1 team has welcomed a new partner in the shape of Zoox, an autonomous ride-hailing company.The deal, which will see the Zoox logo carried on the cars of Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto during F1 races in the United States, will come into effect at the LasContinue Reading
If Max Verstappen hits the jackpot and retains his Formula 1 world title in Las Vegas next week, the series could be in for the most memorable championship celebration in its long and storied history.The Las Vegas Strip Circuit hosted its first grand prix last year and was a roaringContinue Reading
Formula 1 owner Liberty Media has announced its president and CEO Greg Maffei will leave his role by the end of 2024.Maffei, who joined the American investment firm in 2005 and became its CEO in February 2006, will depart from Liberty Media after opting not to renew his expiring contract.HeContinue Reading
There is unlikely to be a trilogy of Formula 1 sprint races in the United States in the near future as Las Vegas organisers have distanced themselves from introducing the format.Two of the six sprint races of the 2024 F1 season have taken place in America, with reigning champion MaxContinue Reading
The sudden departure of Formula 1’s race director Niels Wittich has caught the entire paddock by surprise and is leaving the beleaguered governing body with more questions than answers, some more uncomfortable than others.Was Wittich pushed or did he jump?The FIA announced on Tuesday that Wittich was “stepping down” afterContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton’s first Formula 1 appearance for Ferrari looks set to be in its 2022 car at the start of next year, with an appearance in the post-season Abu Dhabi test now ruled out.The seven-time champion is joining the Maranello squad for 2025, as he made a decision at theContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton’s first Formula 1 appearance for Ferrari looks set to be in its 2022 car at the start of next year, with an appearance in the post-season Abu Dhabi test now ruled out.The seven-time champion is joining the Maranello squad for 2025, as he made a decision at theContinue Reading
Barely a month goes by without a senior departure from the FIA it seems, but the latest exit raises some serious concerns. Niels Wittich leaving immediately as F1 race director follows a worrying trend at motorsport’s governing body and one wonders what is causing it.Wittich had held the position since 2022,Continue Reading
Back in 2019, Formula 1 bosses held a season-opening event in Australia to kick off the new campaign. All the drivers attended the show that was held on a big stage in Melbourne’s Federation Square, which incidentally was free, and it was a standout success.For whatever reason, it was neverContinue Reading