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Russian oligarch Mazepin causes a stir with F1 take a look at go to (Reuters)
‘Oliver Oakes, principal of the Renault-owned Alpine workforce whose Hitech junior groups had been backed by Mazepin earlier than Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, instructed reporters he had mentioned hi there to the oligarch. ‘Sure, he is a buddy of mine, sure I was along with him in Hitech. He was right here catching up with one other buddy of his. It is good to see him. I am not going to enter that, the world’s a loopy place’.’
Magnussen wanted to tune out ‘disruptive’ F1 references (Sportscar 365)
‘Take flip 12, 13, 14: flat out in a Formulation 1 automotive. On this automotive you arrive slower as a result of there’s much less energy. But additionally you brake and downshift and it’s utterly totally different. So all of your references are literally just a little bit disruptive in a method, however by now I’m okay.’
Honda’s Salters on the corporate’s IndyCar future (Racer)
‘Honda Racing Company US president David Salters isn’t able to say whether or not Honda will stay within the IndyCar Sequence after its provide contract reaches its finish in 18 months’ time.’
Rodin Vehicles welcomes Abbi Pulling as new model ambassador and GB3 driver for 2025 season (Rodin)
‘In becoming a member of Rodin Vehicles, Pulling turns into a part of a powerful line up of drivers, which additionally contains reigning GB3 champion and present FIA Formulation 3 racer Louis Sharp. Notably, Pulling turns into the primary feminine ambassador for Rodin Vehicles, a mirrored image on her incredible achievements and the corporate’s dedication to fostering top-tier expertise in motorsport.’
Absolute nightmare state of affairs For Cadillac Jota (WEC by way of YouTube)
Ferrari one-two-three in Qatar (WEC by way of YouTube)
Ferrari say they deserted Hamilton’s ultimate run in as we speak’s take a look at as a precaution after recognizing an anomaly within the information from his automotive.
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Born as we speak in 1981: Future IndyCar champion Will Energy
50 years in the past as we speak Jody Scheckter gained his residence race, the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami, nevertheless it proved Tyrrell’s solely victory that season
45 years in the past as we speak Rene Arnoux took the championship lead for Renault by profitable the South African Grand Prix. Osella arrived in F1, whereas Shadow made their ultimate look
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