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Seidl: New F1 race director set-up has made ‘very good start’

McLaren Formula 1 boss Andreas Seidl believes the FIA’s new race director set-up has made a “very good start” thanks to a “straightforward” approach to enforcing rules.

Motorsport

Freitas set to make F1 race director debut in Spain

Eduardo Freitas is scheduled to make his debut as the FIA’s Formula 1 race director at the Spanish GP in Barcelona, Autosport has learned.

Autosport

10 things we learned from the 2022 Miami Grand Prix

Max Verstappen made it two wins on the trot in Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix, as Red Bull continued its fightback against Ferrari in front of a celebrity-packed crowd. As Mercedes' struggles continued and Williams' new star produced another haul of points, there were talking points aplenty. Here are the…

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Lewis Hamilton teases fans over very intimate piercing which he says isn't magnetic

Lewis Hamilton has been at the centre of a debate over whether or not Formula One drivers should be allowed to wear jewellery

Daily Mirror

Hamilton not planning to comply with F1 jewellery ban

Lewis Hamilton has made clear his frustration over Formula 1’s jewellery ban – and suggested that he has no intention of fully complying with it.

Motorsport

Miami F1 track undergoes more overnight resurfacing work

The organisers of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix have made a second attempt at resurfacing the track’s troublesome Turn 17 overnight.

Motorsport

F1 Miami GP track undergoes more overnight resurfacing work

The organisers of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix have made a second attempt at resurfacing the track’s troublesome Turn 17 overnight.

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Vettel: Underpants appearance in Miami F1 a "piss-take"

Sebastian Vettel says his brief appearance wearing his underpants outside his race overalls at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix was a “piss-take”.

Autosport

Vettel: Brief appearance in underpants in Miami F1 a “piss-take”

Sebastian Vettel says his brief appearance wearing his underpants outside his race overalls at the Formula 1 Miami GP was a “piss-take.”

Motorsport

Hamilton Threatens to Not Race in F1 Miami GP if New Ban Enforced

The Mercedes driver said he feels like the ban is “almost like a step backwards.”

Sports Illustrated

Lewis Hamilton to race in Miami after backing down in jewellery row with F1

Lewis Hamilton has backed down in his dispute with Formula One’s governing body over jewellery and will race in the Miami Grand Prix

The Guardian - UK

Hamilton: F1 jewellery clampdown "a step backwards"

Lewis Hamilton reckons the ongoing FIA clampdown concerning Formula 1 drivers wearing jewellery in the car is 'unnecessary' and marks 'a step backwards' for the championship.

Motorsport

Hamilton: FIA clampdown on F1 drivers wearing jewellery "a step backwards"

Lewis Hamilton reckons the ongoing FIA clampdown concerning Formula 1 drivers wearing jewellery in the car is “unnecessary” and marks “a step backwards” for the championship.

Autosport

Lewis Hamilton on collision course with F1 bosses over jewellery rule as FIA get tough

Hamilton joked his ears would have to be "chopped off" to comply with a resurrected jewellery rule, but race director Niels Wittich is getting tough with drivers

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Evening Standard

British Grand Prix not under threat from F1’s USA expansion, insists team boss ahead of Miami debut

The British Grand Prix and other established Formula One races are not under threat from the sport’s expanding calendar, according to McLaren CEO Zak Brown

Autosport

FIA makes jewellery, underwear checks part of F1 scrutineering submission

The FIA has issued a further reminder to Formula 1 teams about drivers complying with rules surrounding jewellery and underwear, making it part of their scrutineering submission.

Daily Mirror

Miami GP thrown into chaos as both race directors are doubts after positive Covid tests

FIA race directors Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas are both in danger of missing the inaugural Miami Grand Prix on May 8 after they returned positive tests for Covid

Evening Standard

F1 race directors Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas ‘test positive for Covid-19’ ahead of Miami Grand Prix

Formula 1 could be without its two new race directors at the Miami Grand Prix after both tested positive for Covid-19, reports claim.

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The Guardian - US

Sport has always had an uncomfortable stance on jewellery – especially when worn by Black athletes

A sudden enforcement of a jewellery ban in F1 seems aimed squarely at Lewis Hamilton’s piercings

Autosport

Hamilton has 'no plans' to remove jewellery despite F1 clampdown

Lewis Hamilton has no plans to comply with the FIA’s clampdown on Formula 1 drivers wearing jewellery in cars – as some of his ear-rings cannot physically be removed.

Motorsport

Hamilton: My jewellery will be staying despite F1 clampdown

Lewis Hamilton has no plans to comply with the FIA’s clampdown on Formula 1 drivers wearing jewellery in cars – as he says some of his ear-rings cannot physically be removed.

The Guardian - UK

Toto Wolff says former race director Masi was liability to F1 and disrespectful

The Mercedes principal, Toto Wolff, is still unhappy with Michael Masi’s role in last season’s finale in Abu Dhabi, saying: ‘He has not properly reflected that he did something wrong’

The Guardian - UK

Lessons from F1 season so far: Ferrari are a class apart and Albon shines

Charles Leclerc has gained confidence with his superior car while Max Verstappen has struggled with the balance of his at Red Bull

Motorsport

F1 drivers admit loss of DRS zone hurt overtaking in Australian GP

Formula 1 drivers have admitted the Australian Grand Prix would have seen more overtaking had Albert Park’s fourth DRS zone remained in place.

Autosport

F1 drivers admit loss of fourth DRS zone hampered overtaking in Australian GP

Formula 1 drivers have admitted the Australian Grand Prix would have seen more overtaking had Albert Park’s fourth DRS zone remained in place.

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