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Sport newsLando Norris took his first F1 Sprint win after being waved through by McLaren team-mate and long-time leader Oscar Piastri in the closing stages of the 24-lap race at the Autódromo Carlos Pace. Red Bull’s Championship leader Max Verstappen crossed the line in third but was handed a five-second time after the race for a VSC infringment dropping him to fourth behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in the final classification.At the race start, both McLarens got…

Sport newsOscar Piastri claimed pole for the Sprint at the 2024 FIA Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix as Lando Norris took P2 to make it an all-McLaren front row. Charles Leclerc took third for Ferrari, while Red Bull’s championship leader Max Verstappen will line up third for the 24-lap event. Norris had been the quicker of the McLaren drivers throughout as the Woking team dominated the session with the Briton dominating Q1 seven tenths ahead…

Sport newsThe New Zealander set the fastest lap with a 1:46.714s lap, securing his second consecutive pole in Bahrain for the #8 Toyota. Nyck de Vries ensured a 1-2 for Toyota in the #7 GR010, as he and Kamui Kobayashi pushed for a last-minute bid for the drivers’ title.The #51 AF Corse Ferrari 499P took third place with a time set by Antonio Giovinazzi, just 0.043s behind de Vries’ best. Proton Competition’s Porsche, with Neel…

Sport news PART ONE – Lance STROLL (Aston Martin), Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes), Franco COLAPINTO (Williams)Q: Why don’t we start with the honorary citizen of Brazil. Lewis, you’re back in a country you love, at a circuit you love, where you’ve had a lot of success in the past. Just how excited are you ahead of this Grand Prix?LEWIS HAMILTON: Good afternoon, everyone. I love coming here. I’ve been really excited about the trip and just getting back….

Sport newsDATETIMEDRIVER / TEAM MEMBERThursday, 31 October1230hrs 1300hrsLance Stroll (Aston Martin)Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)Franco Colapinto (Williams)Oscar Piastri (McLaren)Yuki Tsunoda (RB)Max Verstappen (Red Bull)Friday, 1 NovemberPress Conference: 1330hrsTV Pen: 1400hrsMario Isola (Pirelli)Andrea Stella (McLaren)James Vowles (Williams)Saturday, 2 NovemberPost-Sprint Post-QualifyingFirst three finishing drivers Top three fastest driversSunday, 3 NovemberPost-RaceFirst three finishing drivers  FIA Formula One World ChampionshipFormula 1SEASON 2024SportCircuit1SportFIA Formula One World ChampionshipCircuitSEASON 2024Formula 100Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – 4:48pmWednesday, October 30, 2024 – 4:48pm …

Sport newsFollowing more than 11,000km of racing across four continents over the opening seven rounds, everything now comes down to an eight-hour daylight-into-dark blast around Bahrain International Circuit, which has hosted FIA WEC on no fewer than 12 previous occasions, delivering some breathtaking battles and memorable moments against the backdrop of a dramatic desert landscape.The demanding 5.412km, 15-turn layout asks a lot of drivers and cars alike, with as many as 54 gear changes per…

Safety newsThe Central European Rally week began with a vital first-on-scene briefing in Bad Griesbach, Germany, led by Dr. Cem Boneval, FIA Medical Delegate for the World Rally Championship (WRC), and dedicated to preparing P2 drivers and co-drivers for emergency situations. Dr. Boneval, who was already a contributor to this briefing for its first edition at the WRC Rally Turkey in 2008, covered a range of essential topics. Theoretical components included recognizing potential injuries, conducting rapid…

Sport newsAlpine Racing SAS (“Alpine”) and Honda Racing Corporation (“HRC”) were found to be in Procedural Breach of the Power Unit Financial Regulations notwithstanding the fact that their Relevant Costs during the 2023 reporting period were under the Cost Cap. The Cost Cap Administration offered to both Power Unit Manufacturers (“PUMs”) an Accepted Breach Agreement (“ABA”) to resolve these matters. The offer was accepted by both PUMs. The Cost Cap Administration recognised that both PUMs…

Mobility newsThe International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have partnered to provide a large-scale eco-driving awareness session for taxi and bus operators in Baku, Azerbaijan, as well as an FIA Smart Driving Challenge at COP29.Carried out in partnership with Baku’s leading bus and taxi operators and with the support of FIA Member the Azerbaijan National Automobile Club (AMAK), the initiative will train 5,000 drivers on how to make sustainable decisions…

FIA newsUnder the leadership of FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) continues its significant investment in the reformation and reorganisation of the Federation.Following the recent appointments of Alberto Villarreal Gutierrez as General Manager, and Alessandra Malhamé as Senior HR Director, Habib Turki has been named as the FIA’s Chief Development Officer.Turki, who hails from Tunisia and previously served as Director of Tourism Services, has played a key role in fostering…