For the 2022 season, Formula 1 intends to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all paddock staff. According to The Times, no exceptions will be made as the sport tries to tackle the coronavirus threat. The new rule will apply to all Grand Prix participants, including drivers, engineers, media, hospitality employees, and spectators. According to the […]
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Lando Norris, a McLaren Formula 1 driver, says he is proud that his openness regarding mental health throughout his time in the sport has aided others. Norris has already spoken up about his own struggles, most recently during his rookie Formula One season in 2019. Norris has been one of F1’s top performers since then, […]
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The Laureus World Sport Awards have nominated Formula 1 winner Max Verstappen and Mercedes. Mercedes has been nominated for World Team of the Year, with Verstappen nominated for World Sportsman of the Year. The Dutchman won the 2021 F1 drivers’ championship in dramatic fashion, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton, while Mercedes won the constructors’ championship […]
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Due to scheduling conflicts, Valtteri Bottas, the new Alfa Romeo Formula 1 driver, has dropped out of the 2022 Race of Champions. The Finn was slated to compete in this weekend’s event, which will be hosted on a snow and ice course in Sweden, alongside fellow Formula One drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mick Schumacher. Emma Kimilainen, […]
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Daniel Ricciardo’s rookie season at McLaren may have had some ups and downs, but the Australian has explained why he has not considered driving for another Formula One team. Despite his problems in his rookie season with McLaren, Daniel Ricciardo claims he is “not remotely thinking about” driving for any other F1 team. Following two years with Renault, the Australian joined the Woking-based squad for the 2021 season, but was largely outperformed by new teammate Lando Norris. Ricciardo, on the other hand, is […]
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COVID-19 vaccines will be required for all paddock staff in 2022, according to RacingNews365.com. To access the F1 paddock during the 2022 season, all staff will be required to be COVID-19 vaccinated, according to RacingNews365.com. The rule will apply to every paddock pass holder, including teams, drivers, media, FIA/F1 officials, and any guests, according to […]
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As both sides try to tackle systemic racism, Lewis Hamilton’s charitable organisation, Mission 44, will collaborate with Sky. Lewis Hamilton’s nonprofit organization has announced a two-year collaboration with Sky to address the disproportionately high number of school exclusions among Black students in the United Kingdom. As part of Sky’s £30 million commitment to tackling systemic racism, […]
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Mick Schumacher is known for his friendly relationship with compatriot Sebastian Vettel, but the Haas driver claims he has had some great discussions with Lewis Hamilton as well. Lewis Hamilton is “very open” to offering Mick Schumacher advise when he needs it, according to Mick Schumacher. Last year, the Haas driver finished his rookie season […]
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Despite rumours of a failed crash test, Mercedes insists that their 2022 F1 car has completed the FIA’s homologation process. Mercedes has responded to reports that their new Formula One car, the W13, failed a pre-season crash test, claiming that the W13 has already passed the FIA’s homologation process. Red Bull and Mercedes, both 2021 […]
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The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix organizers have revealed that a number of minor alterations would be made to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit ahead of the Formula One race in March. At 2021, Formula One raced in Jeddah for the first time, with Lewis Hamilton triumphing against Max Verstappen in a thrilling opening race. Drivers had […]