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Lewis Hamilton would have to "chop off" his ear to comply with resurrected F1 rule

Hamilton is unimpressed by race director Niels Wittich's decision to prioritise a rule which has been around since 2004, but has been largely ignored by drivers

Gasly: FIA can "check my arse" in F1 fireproof underwear clampdown

Gasly: FIA can "check my arse" in F1 fireproof underwear clampdown

Pierre Gasly says the FIA can 'check my arse' in response to a clampdown on Formula 1 racers' fireproof underwear discussed at length in Friday's Australian Grand Prix drivers' briefing.

How canny Alonso's DRS campaign found Alpine F1 some speed

How canny Alonso's DRS campaign found Alpine F1 some speed

On Saturday, just 20 minutes before final Australian GP practice, Formula 1 teams learned that one of Albert Park’s four DRS zones was to be removed. A piece gamesmanship by Fernando Alonso appears to be behind the call, and it almost paid dividends for Alpine.

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How Alonso’s F1 DRS campaign found Alpine some speed in Melbourne

Just 20 minutes before FP3 in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix, Formula 1 teams learned that one of Albert Park’s four DRS zones was to be removed.

FIA set for clampdown on F1 driver underwear

The FIA is planning a clampdown on the underwear that Formula 1 drivers use on safety grounds following talks in Australia.

F1 risk row with Lewis Hamilton over jewellery crackdown ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton has already endured a bumpy start to the Formula 1 campaign and could face punishment if he refuses to comply with a long-standing ban on jewellery

Hamilton on Collision Course with F1 Chiefs over 'Bling' Ban

Formula One drivers have been reminded that they are not allowed to wear jewelry while racing, prompting Lewis Hamilton to joke Friday he had piercings he can't take out. The ruling was included in the event notes for this week's Australian Grand Prix issued by new FIA race director Niels…

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F1 drivers issued jewellery ban reminder by FIA in Australia

F1 drivers issued jewellery ban reminder by FIA in Australia

The FIA has reminded the Formula 1 field ahead of the 2022 Australian Grand Prix that wearing jewellery when driving their cars in on-track sessions is banned.

Why new race control directive leaves F1 drivers facing tough calls

Why new race control directive leaves F1 drivers facing tough calls

Formula 1 drivers could have to make some difficult calls in Jeddah on Sunday and apply a self-imposed penalty if they use a run-off area to make a pass.

FIA 'creating new role for Michael Masi' despite axing him after Abu Dhabi chaos

FIA 'creating new role for Michael Masi' despite axing him after Abu Dhabi chaos

Michael Masi might have been relieved of his race director role following his safety car ruling in Abu Dhabi, but he will still play a part in the FIA's operation going forward

Berger doesn't see "way forward" for Aston Martin under Krack

Berger doesn't see "way forward" for Aston Martin under Krack

Ex-Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger says he doesn't see a 'way forward' for Aston Martin under new team principal Mike Krack given BMW's recent record in DTM.

The unexpected question the FIA's Abu Dhabi F1 report does not address

The unexpected question the FIA's Abu Dhabi F1 report does not address

The FIA's report into the Abu Dhabi GP controversy has been published, and the unexpected question it triggers is why did Formula 1 race director Michael Masi lose his job?

The unexpected question the FIA's Abu Dhabi report does not address

The unexpected question the FIA's Abu Dhabi report does not address

The FIA's report into the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy has been published and triggers an unexpected question. Why did Formula 1 race director Michael Masi lose his job?

FIA veteran Haywood returns in F1 deputy race director role

FIA veteran Haywood returns in F1 deputy race director role

FIA Formula 1 race control veteran Colin Haywood has returned from retirement to help with the transition to new race directors Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas.

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