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Sanctioned Russian ex-general again in FIA fold (BBC)
‘Kiryanov has since attended hearings of the world motorsport council in June and October. On the first, he made a speech personally thanking (FIA president Mohammed) Ben Sulayem for inviting him again on to the world council.’
Mexican Grand Prix revs up for tenth anniversary celebration (Reuters)
‘Trying forward, Gonzalez expressed optimism concerning the race’s future whereas dismissing proposals for an extra venue elsewhere within the nation. ‘I hope it is right here for 30 or 40 years extra. I actually hope so, as a result of I believe it belongs to everybody,’ he added.’
Van Amersfoort Racing welcomes Argentinian driver Nicolas Varrone to 2026 FIA Method 2 marketing campaign (Van Amersfoort)
‘In 2022, Nico signed for a season within the IMSA SportsCar Championship and continued in that sequence as much as 2025. In that point he did LMP3 twice, he participated in LMP2 in 2024 after which switched to drive within the GTP class this 12 months. He moreover participated within the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He stood on the highest step of the rostrum but once more, and this time in his debut in subclass LMP2-Professional-Am with AF Corse. Within the European Le Mans Collection and WEC he each returned as properly; the European Le Mans Collection being in 2024 and WEC a 12 months later, in 2025.’
UK playing adverts with Hamilton and Chelsea emblem banned over affect on youngsters (BBC)
‘The authority additionally cited Hamilton’s 150,000 Instagram followers who have been underneath 18 and based mostly within the UK as an indication of his attraction amongst youths. It additionally mentioned Hamilton had appeared within the F1 24 online game – which had an age score of three years outdated and above – and was a storyteller on a programme aired by the BBC’s CBeebies final 12 months. ‘As such, we thought-about that Kwiff would have been conscious of the chance that Sir Lewis Hamilton would have sturdy attraction to under-18s,’ it added.’
Kubica: ‘motivation not missing’ for additional Le Mans wins (Sportscar 365)
‘Kubica says he hasn’t but decided on his 2025 plans, suggesting that staying on for a 3rd season with AF Corse would depend upon whether or not the satellite tv for pc Ferrari staff’s ‘objectives’ aligned together with his personal priorities.’
Richard Mille watches value ‘tons of of 1000’s of {dollars}’ stolen throughout F1 weekend (KXAN)
‘Based on courtroom paperwork, police have been capable of arrest one of many suspects, a 39-year-old lady, after one of many victims witnessed the identical factor occurring to a different particular person the subsequent day at COTA.’
No adjustments to the three DRS zones on the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix. The zone on the principle straight was shortened final 12 months. #F1 #MexicanGP #RaceFans
— RaceFans (@racefans.internet) 2025-10-23T20:51:36.133Z
CAUTION – RED HOT ⚠️🚨
Introducing our S12 challenger 👊 pic.twitter.com/a12YLhJFCd
— Andretti Method E (@AndrettiFE) October 23, 2025
The brand new look of velocity. Meet our Season 12 livery 🖤💛
Design and art work by @seanbulldesign #DSPENSKE#dsperformance#abbformulae #motorsport #formulae pic.twitter.com/WOseEhGpX4
— DS PENSKE FORMULA E TEAM (@ds_penske_fe) October 23, 2025
From apprentice to No.1 Mechanic.
Lance’s Quantity One Mechanic, Harry Rush, tells his story of how fingers on studying flourished into his profession in F1. @Valvoline pic.twitter.com/txmprpewUM
— Aston Martin Aramco F1 Crew (@AstonMartinF1) October 23, 2025
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