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Alonso: “Strange” Australian GP penalty won't change approach to racing in F1

The Aston Martin driver was handed a drive-through penalty in Melbourne, converted to a 20-second time addition, for the way in which he aggressively defended against George Russell on the final lap around Albert Park.

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Bottas: Sauber's F1 pitstop issues may not be fixed until after China

The Sauber squad has arrived at Suzuka for this weekend’s 2024 Japanese GP after pitstop issues have blighted each of its showings in the opening three rounds of the new season.

Autosport

Hulkenberg: Alonso picked “wrong corner” to try defensive F1 games with Russell

Alonso was handed a post-event drive-through, which became a 20-second time penalty, for the way he slowed up Russell as they battled for sixth place.

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FIA clubs recommend legal action over Ben Sulayem accusations

In the wake of Ben Sulayem having been cleared of wrongdoing in an investigation relating to allegations of interference in two Formula 1 races last year, a selection of member clubs have issued a strongly-worded letter of support backing him.

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Sebastian Vettel thinking about F1 return, speaking to Wolff

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel considers a return to Formula One in 2025 after retiring in 2022.

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Pirro leaves role as McLaren F1 academy chief

The McLaren driver development programme was overhauled at the start of 2023 to better support those at a karting level and help facilitate a plausible climb to F1.

Autosport

How a university partnership is helping an IndyCar underdog

While the organisation remains the youngest team in North America’s premier open-wheel championship, the ascension further up the grid is made even more impressive considering the lack of any technical alliance with the series' powerhouse outfits.

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The WEC lesson that WRC could observe to fix its current challenges

The WRC is at a critical crossroads as it strives for growth – in terms of manufacturers competing and widening its fanbase – to realise its huge potential. When it comes to spectacular motorsport, few can rival what the WRC can deliver thanks to the superhuman talents that tackle the…

Motorsport

Purdue partnership paying IndyCar dividends for Juncos Hollinger Racing

While the organization remains the youngest team on North America’s premier open-wheel championship, the ascension further up the grid is made even more impressive considering the lack of any technical alliance with the series' powerhouse outfits.

Motorsport

F1 Japanese GP: How to watch, ESPN Formula 1 TV start times

This year’s race takes place on 7 April at 1:00am ET at Suzuka, and the time difference means some late nights and early starts for the American audience across the weekend.

Motorsport

More Horner woe and driver gossip: what to look out for as F1 hits Japan

Red Bull’s ongoing saga appears to be unsettling the paddock with a potential driver reshuffle on the cards

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Gresini MotoGP rider Marquez says he "won't be faster than in the past"

The current campaign is Marquez's 12th season in the premier class, having made his debut 11 years ago in 2013 with Honda.

Autosport

The significance of Lola and Yamaha’s Formula E project

Motorsport fans of a certain age will need no reminder about how both Lola and Yamaha endured generally torrid Formula 1 campaigns 27 years ago, the last for each in the category. The former botched its attempt to make the grade after both of its drivers comprehensively failed to qualify…

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F1 steering wheels: Why customised controls are vital to drivers

The wheel still steers the car – not everything has changed! – but this simple function to direct the car has been added to time and again.

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Christian Horner accuser ‘upset, scared and lonely’ after Red Bull suspension

The woman who has accused Red Bull team principal Christian Horner’s of inappropriate behaviour is ‘very upset, angry, scared, intimidated and lonely’, according to a friend of hers

Autosport

Bottas “slowly getting the ball rolling” on F1 future talks

The ex-Mercedes driver moved to Sauber for 2022 with a firm two-year contract until the team activated a clause to retain the Finn alongside stablemate Zhou Guanyu for this term.

Autosport

Sharp cuts clear for early GB3 lead as Barwell bags British GT brace

Reigning British Formula 4 conqueror Louis Sharp grabbed the early ascendancy in the GB3 Championship by taking a win on his debut at last weekend's opening round at Oulton Park.

Autosport

Why there will be no place to hide for F1 teams in Suzuka

Honda's famed Suzuka circuit presents an iconic mix of high-, medium- and low-speed corners, punctuated by a long straight, with its first sector's relentless Esses the ultimate challenge for drivers and their machinery.

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Ten years on: Revisiting Max Verstappen's shock Japan F1 practice debut

In 2014, a fresh-faced Max Verstappen logged his first mileage on a grand prix weekend in free practice for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix. His FP1 debut with Toro Rosso foreshadowed the special relationship Verstappen would go on to build with Japan.

Autosport

Wolff: Hamilton not ‘looking over the fence’ at Ferrari F1 form

Ferrari appears to have eliminated the poor pitstops and questionable strategy calls that have dogged recent seasons.

Autosport

Thompson gets BTCC WSR BMW test at Brands

The deal is for the Wednesday test only, as WSR seeks to fill the vacant berth alongside Jake Hill, four-time champion Colin Turkington and Adam Morgan for the 2024 season.Thompson, the 2022 champion in the Jack Sears Trophy sub-division, has spent the majority of his 130-race BTCC career with Team…

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Supercars ace Cam Waters "absolutely pumped" about NASCAR debut

The 29-year-old Australian driver, who competes regularly for Tickford Racing in Supercars, has been a longtime fan of NASCAR and will make his debut in the Truck Series on Friday night at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.

Evening Standard

Christian Horner accuser left 'scared, intimidated and lonely' over inappropriate behaviour scandal

The Red Bull Racing chief was cleared of misconduct

Motorsport

Gasly driving “like an animal” in difficult Alpine A524 F1 car

The Enstone machine has been clearly benchmarked as the slowest in the 2024 field, and that pattern continued in Australia, where Gasly finished 13th and his team-mate Esteban Ocon was 16th after a brake issue caused an extra pit stop.

Motorsport

Wolff: Hamilton not 'looking over the fence' at Ferrari F1 form

Ferrari appears to have eliminated the poor pitstops and questionable strategy calls that have dogged recent seasons. Combined with a seemingly successful focus on improving race pace for 2024, the Scuderia has run Red Bull closest before scoring a 1-2 in the Australian Grand Prix.

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