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Lewis Hamilton admits Mercedes need ‘rest of the year’ to catch Red Bull

Lewis Hamilton admitted it could take the rest of the F1 season for his Mercedes team to close the gap on Red Bull

The Guardian - UK

F1 penalties: What penalties can drivers receive and how do they get banned?

Just like in any other sport, in Formula 1 if drivers don’t follow the rules set out by the FIA, then they can be penalised for it.

Autosport

F1 grid box tweaks will not eradicate problems, says Alonso

In the wake of penalties given out to Alonso and Alpine's Esteban Ocon in the opening two races of the season for starting outside their markers, the FIA has widened the grid boxes in Melbourne.

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Martin Whitaker: From working with Senna to running the Saudi Arabian GP

The man who heads race promoter Saudi Motorsport Company, and who is largely responsible for the success of the event, is Briton Martin Whitaker.

Autosport

FIA clamps down on F1 teams pitwall celebrations

The move that prevents a long-standing tradition of team staff waving their successful cars home at the end of grand prix will come into focus from this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.

Autosport

FIA clamps down on F1 team pitwall fence celebrations

The move effectively brings the end to a long-standing tradition of team staff waving their successful cars home at the end of races, and will come into force from this weekend’s 2023 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.

Motorsport

FIA widens F1 grid boxes after Ocon and Alonso penalty controversies

Ocon and Alonso were respectively penalised at the Bahrain and Jeddah races that opened the 2023 campaign after lining up outside their grid boxes compared to their rivals.

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Lewis Hamilton “on his own” as F1 drivers urged to fill Sebastian Vettel void

The Mercedes driver has slammed the FIA over a rule change which aims to ban protests and political statements by competitors during race weekends

Daily Mirror

Alpine’s push to wipe Gasly F1 penalty points blocked by rivals’ opportunism

Gasly has been at the centre of a focus on F1’s driver penalty points system after he totted up 10 points – just two shy of the limit before a race ban kicks in – last year.

Autosport

Why Rally USA could be a gamechanger for WRC

Cracking America can be a gamechanger for any business, which is why the advancement of plans for the USA to join the World Rally Championship in 2024 is significant. The WRC has targeted a round in the USA since 2018 and it appears those plans have taken a significant step…

Autosport

Trulli feels more suited to Super Formula Lights than FIA F3

The son of one-time Formula 1 grand prix winner Jarno is focusing on Japan’s second-tier single-seater series for his third season in car racing after becoming a part of the Toyota-aligned TOM’S squad’s four-car line-up.

Motorsport

Ferrari slammed as ex-F1 team boss criticises leadership for allowing rule change

Flavio Briatore, who won four F1 World titles with Benetton and Renault, has slammed Ferrari for allowing a rule change to be made which he believes has majorly affected them so far this season

Daily Mirror

Isotta Fraschini Hypercar test plan outlined ahead of Monza WEC debut

Development of the Tipo 6 LMH Competizione led by Michelotto in Italy has continued since the launch at the end of February of the completed car powered by a bespoke three-litre twin-turbo V6 developed by HWA and a hybrid system supplied by Williams Advanced Engineering.

Autosport

Fernando Alonso makes hilarious request to George Russell after FIA chaos at Saudi GP

Fernando Alonso is as famous in the F1 paddock for his devilish sense of humour as he is for his racing skills, and he lived up to his billing after the result of the Jeddah race was finally decided

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FIA launches F1 tyre supply tender from 2025

Pirelli has been the sole provider of tyres to the series since 2011. This followed on from a one-make deal with Bridgestone, which also featured alongside Michelin in the last tyre war that ran through the mid-2000s.

Daily Mirror

Michael Schumacher's former boss turned down chance to buy Napoli to focus on F1

Flavio Briatore is a Juventus fan who is most famous for his work in F1, during which time he lured Michael Schumacher to Benetton and signed Fernando Alonso to Renault

Daily Mirror

Fernando Alonso succeeded in his FIA battle but George Russell won for a different reason

Formula 1 racers are often stereotyped as being extremely selfish, particularly in their younger days, but George Russell showed nothing but class as controversy unfolded around him in Jeddah

Motorsport

Ten things we learned at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

For the second race in a row, Formula 1 witnessed a Red Bull domination, as Sergio Perez led home Max Verstappen in the third Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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10 things we learned at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

For the second race in a row, Formula 1 witnessed a Red Bull domination, as Sergio Perez led home Max Verstappen in the third Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

The Guardian - UK

FIA to review rules after confusion over Fernando Alonso’s finish in Saudi Arabia

Fernando Alonso’s third place was confirmed after a series of U-turns from the FIA which has prompted clarification on the rules to be made before the Australian Grand Prix

Autosport

How the FIA's Alonso Saudi Arabian GP penalty U-turn played out

This is the full breakdown of the key moments in that timeline: from Alonso lining up in second place to gaining, losing and then finally, and officially, regaining his 100th F1 podium.

Autosport

FIA to review rules after Alonso Saudi Arabian GP controversy

Alonso had initially been handed a post-race 10-second drop after a late ruling from the FIA judged that he had not correctly served an in-race penalty for starting out of his grid box.

Motorsport

FIA to review rules after Alonso Saudi GP controversy

Alonso had initially been handed a post-race 10-second drop after a late ruling from the FIA judged that he had not correctly served an in-race penalty for starting out of his grid box.

Daily Mirror

Fernando Alonso chaos: F1 risks losing credibility and fans with another FIA mess

Red Bull's dominance and the possible lack of a title race may turn off some F1 viewers, but far more will be alienated if the sport's name becomes synonymous with shoddy governance

Autosport

Alonso gets Saudi F1 podium back after penalty ruling overturned

The Spaniard finished third behind Red Bull duo Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen at the Jeddah circuit on Sunday.

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