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F1 approves sprint format revamp for 2024; tyre blanket ban abandoned

Amid a growing consensus in the paddock that the current standalone sprint format is not delivering as much entertainment as hoped for, team bosses and grand prix racing chiefs have begun discussions about tweaks for 2024.

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F1 approves plans for sprint format revamp for 2024; Tyre blanket ban abandoned

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Toto Wolff and Fred Vasseur summoned to F1 stewards over Las Vegas Grand Prix conduct

Mercedes and Ferrari boss both reported for bad language in hot-tempered press conference

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O'Ward added to McLaren's F1 reserve driver pool

O’Ward will contest FP1 at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale in place of Lando Norris, with McLaren complying with FIA regulations by running a rookie driver in both of its cars.

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Wolff, Vasseur handed warning by F1 stewards for bad language at Las Vegas GP

Wolff and Vasseur took part in the Vegas event’s team principals’ press conference just after FP1 had had to be cancelled, due to a water valve cover being worked loose by Esteban Ocon’s Alpine and struck by Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari and Ocon’s Alpine on subsequent laps.

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FIA to use AI to improve policing of F1 track limits

As part of a bid to improve the speed by which track limit checks are processed, the FIA is to introduce what is known as 'Computer Vision', a programme that uses shape analysis.

Autosport

F1 to test automatic rain light solution in Abu Dhabi

Following work conducted by FIA specialists over recent weeks, the governing body has developed new software that will trigger the rear red rain lights to come on when conditions demand they are required.

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Alpine abandons F1 engine equalisation push

It is understood that Alpine has withdrawn a series of proposed upgrades to its current engine as these did not gain full support from rival teams, which led to an FIA assessment of the situation being closed.

Autosport

AlphaTauri ready to announce new F1 name for 2024 as US sponsors join

Formerly known as Toro Rosso, the organisation was rebranded in honour of Red Bull-owned clothing company AlphaTauri in 2020, but with that deal set to end, it has been searching for a new name for a complete relaunch in 2024.

Autosport

Hauger: No bitterness despite early Red Bull call to drop me

Hauger joined the Red Bull junior scheme for his first year of car racing back in 2018, and went on to win the FIA Formula 3 title in 2021 with the energy drink giant’s support.

Autosport

Why was refuelling banned in F1? History of refuelling and previous accidents

For many years refuelling was a huge part of a Formula 1 grand prix, allowing teams to run lighter cars which would hopefully make them faster than their competitors. However, in 2010 the FIA banned refuelling for good, meaning that teams had to adapt their cars to perform heavier with…

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F1 team bosses call for Las Vegas schedule change

The event timetable was later than any in the history of the sport, both to shift local road closures to later in the day, and to accommodate TV viewers in Europe.

Autosport

F3 rookie Dunne: ‘Nobody will remember’ speed before Macau crash

GB3 runner-up Dunne was the star of Saturday’s opening race, belying his lack of experience in F3 machinery by fighting his way up from sixth on the grid to an eventual second behind Hitech team-mate Luke Browning.

Motorsport

Leclerc: Verstappen should have been asked to give back lead in F1 Las Vegas GP

On an extremely slippery circuit, Verstappen went deep into Turn 1 and forced polesitter Leclerc to go off the track with him, coming out of the corner in front of the Ferrari driver.

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F1 team bosses call for change to "brutal" Las Vegas GP schedule

The event timetable was later than any in the history of the sport, both to shift local road closures to later in the day and to accommodate TV viewers in Europe.

Motorsport

Why FIA couldn’t help Ferrari with force majeure penalty waiver in Vegas F1 race

Sainz had to take his third energy store of the season after it was damaged when he ran over a water valve cover in FP1.

Autosport

F1 drivers say oil on track created "unacceptable" conditions at Las Vegas GP start

As is customary for every race, the 20 drivers are presented to the grandstands around the track by completing a parade lap. Often, classic cars are sourced and are driven around by their owners.

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F1 drivers say oil on track created "unacceptable" conditions at Vegas GP start

As is customary for every race, the 20 drivers are presented to the grandstands around the track by completing a parade lap. Often, classic cars are sourced and are driven around by their owners.

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Agriculture drone developed by sister-brother duo’s start-up gets DGCA certification

Devika & Devan Chandrasekaran, engineering grads, developed agri-drone, FIA QD10, to increase yield & reduce fertiliser application. It has 25 min flight time & costs Rs. 4-7.5 lakh. They are upskilling manual labourers into drone operators & plan to roll out operations in UK & Germany.

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Ocon explains "crazy" Verstappen incident in Las Vegas F1 qualifying

Verstappen and Ocon were part of a gaggle of drivers that backed up at the end of the main straight as they prepared to start their final laps of the session.

Motorsport

Ocon explains "crazy" Verstappen incident during Vegas F1 qualifying

Verstappen and Ocon were part of a gaggle of drivers that backed up at the end of the main straight as they prepared to start their final laps of the session.

Motorsport

FIA explains bizarre WRC Rally Japan stage stoppage

Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville was the first to come across the stranded zero car which was pulled over to one side of the road midway through the 20.32km Nukata Forest test.

Autosport

Sainz: Vegas F1 incident shows FIA rules can be improved in "so many ways"

F1’s flagship Vegas race weekend endured a turbulent start after the first practice session was red flagged eight minutes in, and then FP2 delayed by 2hr30 as steps were taken to cement 30 water valve covers in place after one was lifted by Esteban Ocon and then ran over by…

Autosport

Stella: Sainz Vegas incident highlights F1's need for “failsafe” track measures

Sainz’s car was badly damaged when he ran over a water valve cover that had popped up early in the first session at the new venue, while Esteban Ocon also ran over it and suffered serious floor and chassis damage.

Motorsport

Sainz's seat was damaged in Vegas GP F1 practice incident

F1's flagship Vegas race weekend endured a turbulent start after the first practice session was red-flagged eight minutes in and then FP2 was delayed by 2hrs30mins as steps were taken to cement 30 water valve covers in place after one was lifted by Esteban Ocon and then ran over by…

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