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Why the man who said “motorsport is dead unless it’s electrified” re-committed Alfa Romeo to F1
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Posted onAlfa Romeo CEO Jean-Phillipe Imparato believes “motorsport is dead unless it’s electrified”, so why is has his brand re-committed to Formula 1 instead of Formula E?
Why F1 needs a global equivalent of the Hamilton Commission’s report on diversity
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Posted onThe Hamilton Commission report on black representation in F1 is more comprehensive than most in the sport had envisaged, but is its remit still too limited?
Will F1 commit to radical new engines? That depends on new engine makers committing to F1
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Posted onFormula 1 wants an exciting new engine format for 2025, but the rationale for an expensive change disappears if it fails to court manufacturer interest.
Exclusive: Domenicali’s faith in new fuels, new race formats and optimism for F1’s future
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Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is certain the new Sprint race format won’t turn off traditional fans and believes the sport’s future is “very strong”.
Has Formula 1 finally found the solution to its alarming tyre failures?
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Posted onFormula 1’s tyre troubles have returned with seven failures in the last 12 months. How – and when – will it finally get on top of the problem?
Why Alpine are committed to F1 and ready to take on the title contenders
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Posted onWhy did Renault rebrand Alpine? Will they have a competitive engine in time for the 2022 freeze? And are they ready to take on the top teams? RaceFans spoke to CEO Laurent Rossi.
‘We must learn from our mistakes, not blame people’: Ferrari’s Binotto speaks to RaceFans
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Posted onTwo days before Charles Leclerc failed to start the Monaco Grand Prix, Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto spoke exclusively to RaceFans.
Power: The key to comprehending the enigma that was Max Mosley
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Posted onMax Mosley’s efforts to consolidate his power as president of the FIA was the motivation for controversial deal which was his legacy.
As regulation trumps innovation again, will F1 ever produce another breakthrough?
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Posted onGrowing regulation is killing Formula 1’s spirit of innovation, and future breakthroughs may only arrive when decided by the rule makers.
Why “solid and strong” Formula 1 isn’t fearing the day its biggest star walks away
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Posted onFormula 1’s finances are in good shape despite the pandemic and the sport’s bosses are looking to the future with optimism – even beyond the eventual retirement of Lewis Hamilton.
Not just a fans’ pipe dream: Why live F1 should return to free TV
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Posted onFormula 1’s pay television deals put short-term profit before long-term popularity. It’s time for a rethink.
What McLaren’s F1 team has gained from Brown’s diverse motorsport portfolio
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Posted onRunning sports car and touring car operations while branching out into IndyCar may seem a distraction from McLaren’s core F1 business, but CEO Zak Brown’s multi-disciplinary approach has benefits.
Why F1 fought so hard for a race in Miami – and it may come at the expense of Spain’s
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Posted onFormula 1 lobbied hard for five years to get a second race in the USA. But ‘Welcome to Miami’ may mean ‘bye-bye Barcelona’.
Time for a revolution at the top of world motorsport? The race to replace Todt has started
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Posted onFIA president Jean Todt will step down from his position in charge of world motorsport at the end of the year, and the first contenders to replace him are emerging.
Revealed: Radical changes on the drawing board for F1’s next rules revolution in 2025
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Posted onThe Formula 1 cars of 2025 could have all-wheel-drive, active aerodynamics and tanks filled with e-fuel under the sport’s latest proposals.
“Things may have happened below our radar”: Why the FIA needed new powers to keep F1 teams honest
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Posted onWarnings F1 teams may be illegally sharing their data prompted the FIA to grant itself new powers to strip down and inspect cars.
Exclusive: How a ‘dream’ chance to lead Williams put Capito’s retirement plans on hold
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Posted onJost Capito was heading for retirement when Williams called. In an exclusive interview for RaceFans, he explains why he couldn’t turn down the opportunity.
How Alpine is defying Formula 1 tradition in its pursuit of success
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Posted onFollowing the surprise departure of Cyril Abiteboul, Renault has chosen an unusual structure for the F1 team now named after its performance sub-brand Alpine.
Will Liberty turn to streaming to replace Ecclestone’s record £1.1 billion Sky F1 deal?
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Posted onAs streaming services like Amazon snap up live sports rights, is this how Liberty can improve on the most valuable F1 deal Bernie Ecclestone ever signed?