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F1 expands sprint races to 10 in 2027, adding Monaco to the lineup
sports23 days ago

F1 expands sprint races to 10 in 2027, adding Monaco to the lineup

Formula 1 announced a 2027 calendar with a record 10 sprint weekends, adding Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi to the sprint lineup alongside Canada, Britain, Italy, Brazil and Qatar. The season starts in Bahrain on 12–14 March, though regional conflict could affect openings; Portugal and Turkey return to the calendar. Pre-season testing is set for Bahrain February 24–27. Each sprint weekend features a shorter Saturday race and an additional Friday qualifying session to boost fan engagement and attendance.

via BBC|
#2027-calendar#formula1#monaco
FIA Reinstates Monaco Pit-Lane Penalties, Gasly Falls from Podium
sports1 month ago

FIA Reinstates Monaco Pit-Lane Penalties, Gasly Falls from Podium

The FIA International Court of Appeal reinstated Pierre Gasly’s two five-second penalties from the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix after a miscalibrated pit-lane speed loop, dropping Gasly from P3 to P7 and promoting Isack Hadjar to P3; McLaren and Red Bull had appealed, arguing the ruling created inequity. Alpine expressed disappointment but accepted the decision. As a result, Hadjar, Piastri, Lawson and Lindblad each gain three points, while Gasly loses nine points, reshaping the drivers' standings ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.

via F1 Oversteer|
#fia#formula1#gasly
Dutch GP bows out after 2026 amid high costs and limited public backing
sports1 month ago

Dutch GP bows out after 2026 amid high costs and limited public backing

The Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort will depart the Formula 1 calendar after 2026. Promoters say the event, privately funded and with no direct government support, faces a precarious financial balance and rising costs, making a long-term sustainable business case unlikely. Despite strong fan interest, escalating ticket prices and revenue risks mean they would need near-sellout crowds every year, and rotations to other tracks were deemed not viable. The decision to end on a high note reflects weighing ongoing risks against the benefits of continuing.

via The New York Times|
#circuit-zandvoort#dutch-grand-prix#formula1
Jets Owner Snaps Up Major Stake in Aston Martin F1
business1 month ago

Jets Owner Snaps Up Major Stake in Aston Martin F1

NFL billionaire Robert Wood Johnson IV, owner of the New York Jets, has bought a significant minority stake in Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team as a private investor and will not assume day-to-day control. The move is aimed at expanding cross-sport opportunities and growing Aston Martin’s U.S. fanbase; the exact percentage isn’t disclosed, though sources speculate around 15%. The team remains under a multi-entity ownership led by Lawrence Stroll’s Yew Tree consortium, with a current estimated valuation near $3.5 billion after recent stake moves.

via PlanetF1|
#astonmartinf1#business#formula1
Antonelli on pole as Silverstone hosts record-breaking British Grand Prix 2026
sports3 months ago

Antonelli on pole as Silverstone hosts record-breaking British Grand Prix 2026

Pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli leads the British Grand Prix 2026 at Silverstone after beating Leclerc, with Hamilton and Russell behind on the front row. The event set a record crowd of 564,000 across four days, and Antonelli currently chairs the Drivers’ Championship by 43 points over Russell. The main race starts at 15:00 BST, with dry, warm conditions forecast. The weekend has also featured a Red Bull/Alpine mix of qualifying drama (Hadjar over Verstappen; Gasly penalties) and fan anticipation grows around the youngest-ever Silverstone winner potential for Antonelli.

via BBC|
#antonelli#british-grand-prix#formula1
FP1 at Silverstone hints at a sprint-filled British GP weekend
sports3 months ago

FP1 at Silverstone hints at a sprint-filled British GP weekend

BBC Sport’s live F1 practice at Silverstone for the 2026 British Grand Prix shows a tight title picture with Kimi Antonelli 40 points ahead of George Russell. In FP1, Lewis Hamilton led the times at 1:30.521, followed by Antonelli (1:30.777) and Isack Hadjar (1:30.969), with Russell, Leclerc and Verstappen close behind. Six teams brought upgrades for Silverstone as sprint qualifying is scheduled for 16:30 BST. The weekend is forecast to be dry, and fans can follow updates, quotes and the latest standings via BBC’s live blog and Sports Extra radio coverage.

via BBC|
#british-grand-prix#f1#formula1
Russell Commands Catalunya Grand Prix as Barcelona Unfolds
sport3 months ago

Russell Commands Catalunya Grand Prix as Barcelona Unfolds

George Russell leads the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton close behind as pit stops reshuffle the order; Kimi Antonelli sits third and was briefly leading the drivers’ championship by 66 points, with Charles Leclerc mixing strategy while Stroll and Bottas have retired; the race features ongoing strategic calls and position changes through team radios as Hadjar, Colapinto and others chase points.

via BBC|
#barcelona-catalunya#formula1#live-blog
Alpine’s Monaco probe could widen the pit-lane penalties debate
sports4 months ago

Alpine’s Monaco probe could widen the pit-lane penalties debate

Alpine has filed for a Right of Review with the FIA to challenge Pierre Gasly’s Monaco penalties tied to the pit-lane timing system, arguing Gasly and others did not exceed the 60 kph limit and that the system may have misfired. The hearing could raise questions about how pit-lane speed is enforced and potentially affect other penalties, though a full race result change is unlikely. The Monaco setup and the timing infrastructure add complexity, and the case could prompt scrutiny or changes to enforcement without necessarily restoring Gasly’s podium.

via Motorsport.com|
#alpine#formula1#gasly