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System 1 and FIA announce extension of Pirelli’s international tyre partnership by means of 2028 (F1)
‚We’re happy to increase our presence in System 1 by an additional 12 months, till 2028, due to the settlement reached with the FIA – beneath the management of its President Mohammed Ben Sulayem – and with System 1.‘
My first race – Norris (McLaren)
‚I’m essentially the most ‘McLaren-est’ racing driver, which is fairly good, fairly cool! For my title to be alongside the likes of Hunt, Prost, Senna, and Lauda is unbelievable – to be part of McLaren’s historical past, alongside all these different unbelievable individuals. In 10 years, 20 years, 30 years’ time, I feel it’s going to be very cool to look again on.‘
The engineer bringing a steadying hand as new Prema chief (System Scout)
‚His may not be a family title, notably in junior open wheel racing, however Mitas’s CV is a robust one. It’s simple to see why he was on the prime of Prema’s shortlist. In his 25-year profession to this point, he has amassed a wealth of expertise, encompassing V8 Supercars, World Endurance by means of each LMP1 and hypercars, and System 1 with BMW Sauber and Pink Bull.‘
‚Out of attain‘: Russell refuses to consider F1 title after Antonelli surge (The Guardian)
‚The stress feels off. I’m going to attempt to get pleasure from each race, not even take into consideration the championship: it’s to this point out of attain.‘
Toyota: LMDh producers in ‘one other class’ to LMH (Sportscar 365)
‚I am undecided that it has something to do with the aero bundle. Yesterday we noticed there was a two-class qualifying with LMDh on prime and LMH behind. That appears to be the image.‘
Seeing ‚His Excellency…‘ and ‚HE Mohammed Ben Sulayem‘ crop up extra continuously in official FIA/FOM communications recently.I am certain it’s going to catch on.#F1
— Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine.bsky.social) 2026-06-11T19:41:46.228Z
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