The Latest Breaking News from Niels Wittich

F1 race directors Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas ‘test positive for Covid-19’ ahead of Miami Grand Prix

Formula 1 could be without its two new race directors at the Miami Grand Prix after both tested positive for Covid-19, reports claim.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2022

Sport has always had an uncomfortable stance on jewellery – especially when worn by Black athletes

A sudden enforcement of a jewellery ban in F1 seems aimed squarely at Lewis Hamilton’s piercings

The Guardian - US · Apr 14, 2022

Hamilton has 'no plans' to remove jewellery despite F1 clampdown

Lewis Hamilton has no plans to comply with the FIA’s clampdown on Formula 1 drivers wearing jewellery in cars – as some of his ear-rings cannot physically be removed.

Autosport · Apr 13, 2022

F1 drivers admit loss of fourth DRS zone hampered overtaking in Australian GP

Formula 1 drivers have admitted the Australian Grand Prix would have seen more overtaking had Albert Park’s fourth DRS zone remained in place.

Autosport · Apr 11, 2022

Lewis Hamilton would have to "chop off" his ear to comply with resurrected F1 rule

Hamilton is unimpressed by race director Niels Wittich's decision to prioritise a rule which has been around since 2004, but has been largely ignored by drivers

Daily Mirror · Apr 10, 2022

Gasly: FIA can "check my arse" in F1 fireproof underwear clampdown

Pierre Gasly says the FIA can 'check my arse' in response to a clampdown on Formula 1 racers' fireproof underwear discussed at length in Friday's Australian Grand Prix drivers' briefing.

Autosport · Apr 9, 2022

How canny Alonso's DRS campaign found Alpine F1 some speed

On Saturday, just 20 minutes before final Australian GP practice, Formula 1 teams learned that one of Albert Park’s four DRS zones was to be removed. A piece gamesmanship by Fernando Alonso appears to be behind the call, and it almost paid dividends for Alpine.

Motorsport · Apr 9, 2022

How Alonso’s F1 DRS campaign found Alpine some speed in Melbourne

Just 20 minutes before FP3 in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix, Formula 1 teams learned that one of Albert Park’s four DRS zones was to be removed.

Autosport · Apr 9, 2022

FIA set for clampdown on F1 driver underwear

The FIA is planning a clampdown on the underwear that Formula 1 drivers use on safety grounds following talks in Australia.

Autosport · Apr 9, 2022

F1 risk row with Lewis Hamilton over jewellery crackdown ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton has already endured a bumpy start to the Formula 1 campaign and could face punishment if he refuses to comply with a long-standing ban on jewellery

Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2022