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Ben Sulayem fires another media retort with British GP comment

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has delivered an attack on the media along with a confusing statement about the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.Speaking to the media at the Dakar Rally, Ben Sulayem has reopened his criticism of the media in a strange rant, with it uncertain what caused his latest outburst, as it raised more questions about his running of motorsport’s governing body.Ben …Keep reading

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F1 team principals: Who are they and what do they do?

The Formula 1 team principal role has consistently evolved over time, where the differences between now and back in the championship’s early years are staggering.A team boss was once the person who founded the constructor, think Bruce McLaren or Frank Williams, and held the role for decades.But now, the approach to the role is more like that of football which has managers constantly coming …Keep reading

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A year without Steiner: How “boring” tweaks yielded crucial gains for Haas

There was a slight discrepancy between the look and the words. “I am very, very happy,” Ayao Komatsu assured the media on the evening after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Though he seemed rather tired and somewhat disappointed instead, as he leaned back in his chair with his arms crossed over his chest.Led by Komatsu, the team overachieved in 2024. After finishing 10th the year before, even the …Keep reading

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