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Domenicali gets five-year contract extension as F1 CEO

Second CEO of Liberty Media F1 commercial rights owner era will lead the championship through to 2030

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FIA president thinks F1 should consider return to V10 engines on e-fuels

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem thinks Formula 1 should at least consider switching back to V10 engines in the future, running on sustainable fuel.

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Ben Sulayem: F1 should consider return to V10 engines on e-fuels

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem thinks Formula 1 should at least consider switching back to V10 engines in the future, running on sustainable fuel.

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F1 urged by DR Congo to end talks with ‘blood-stained’ Rwanda over hosting race

Rwandan president Paul Kagame announced last December that the country is bidding to host an F1 grand prix

The Independent UK

F1 warned against "blood-stained" Rwanda race by Democratic Republic of Congo

Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo have called on Formula 1 not to entertain the idea of sanctioning a Rwanda Grand Prix in the wake of a long-running conflict in the region.

Motorsport

South African government extends deadline for F1 host bids

South Africa is keen to return to the Formula 1 calendar, having last held a grand prix in 1993, but Rwanda is also interested in hosting a race

The Independent UK

Madrid insists work to host F1 GP progressing "as planned"

Madrid's mayor has insisted that the work to host a Formula 1 race in the Spanish capital is progressing "as planned" ahead of its debut in 2026.

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South Africa opens bid process for F1 return after 32-year hiatus

The South African government has opened up a bid process for prospective organisers of a future Formula 1 race in the country.

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Is F1 calendar rotation a cash grab or a sensible move? Our writers have their say

After the announcement that the Belgian Grand Prix has signed a new four-race contract over the next six seasons, it has committed to Formula 1’s planned rotational system.

Autosport

MotoGP needs to "go to another level" to attract big sponsors - Aprilia

Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola believes MotoGP must be more "aspirational" in order to attract new and bigger sponsors to the championship.

Autosport

What F1 tracks could replace Zandvoort after 2026?

It was announced earlier this month that Zandvoort would hold its final Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix in 2026.

Autosport

Rwandan president Paul Kagame confirms bid to host F1 grand prix

Rwanda hosts the FIA’s end-of-season prize-giving gala in Kigali on Friday night

The Independent UK

Rwanda launches official bid for F1 race

Rwanda has formally announced its bid to hold a Formula 1 race at a new track close to the planned Bugesera airport near Kigali.

Motorsport

Rwanda launches official bid for F1 race at Wurz-designed track

Rwanda has formally announced its bid to hold a Formula 1 race at a new track close to the planned Bugesera airport near Kigali.

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The Independent UK

South Africa targeting 2027 spot on F1 calendar: ‘It’s going to happen’

F1 has not raced in South Africa since 1993 but a return to an iconic circuit could be on the cards

Motorsport

Former F1 CEO Carey appointed to Liberty Media board

Formula 1's previous CEO Chase Carey has returned to owner Liberty Media as the company narrows its focus on its flagship asset.

Motorsport

Monza to remain on F1 calendar as Italian GP host until 2031

Formula 1 has announced that the Monza circuit will remain as host of the Italian Grand Prix until the 2031 season.

The Independent UK

F1 signs new long-term contract with Monza for the Italian Grand Prix

Monza’s future has been in doubt with their old deal expiring after the 2025 F1 season

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"A lot of hard work" needed for F1 return to Argentina

Argentina has taken its first tentative steps towards a return of its Formula 1 grand prix in Buenos Aires but will have several hurdles to overcome to get there.

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Liberty braced to deny fresh F1 takeover speculation following Maffei departure

Greg Maffei’s impending departure from Liberty Media will undoubtedly once again bring forth rumours of Formula 1 being up for sale, regardless of the stance taken by the current owners.

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All F1 teams to unveil liveries at London O2 event ahead of 2025 season

Formula 1’s 75th anniversary season will begin in unprecedented and unfamiliar surroundings as all 10 teams launch their 2025 liveries alongside one another at London’s O2 Arena on 18 February.

The Independent UK

F1 boss teases unprecedented 2026 calendar shake-up: ‘We have some news to share’

South Africa, Rwanda and Argentina are all eyeing a spot on the F1 calendar in the future

Motorsport

Domenicali: Rotational F1 races in Europe coming "very, very soon"

An unspecified number of European Formula 1 grands prix face the prospect of hosting races on a rotational basis sooner rather than later, according to series CEO Stefano Domenicali.

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Domenicali: Rotational F1 races in Europe coming “very, very soon”

An unspecified number of European Formula 1 grands prix face the prospect of hosting races on a rotational basis sooner rather than later, according to series CEO Stefano Domenicali.

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton playfully interrupts F1 chief’s interview as weather postpones Brazil qualifying

Lewis Hamilton playfully interrupted Stefano Domenicali's interview on Saturday, 2 November, as the Formula One CEO gave an update on the Brazilian Grand Prix after qualifying was postponed due to heavy rain at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo.

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