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Sport newsWinning the Macau Grand Prix, which carries the title of the FIA Formula 3 World Cup, doesn’t just come with a great deal of prestige, it’s also a launchpad to Formula One.Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher and David Coulthard are all former Macau winners, while three drivers who took part in the last FIA Formula 3 World Cup in 2019 – Liam Lawson, Logan Sargeant and Yuki Tsunoda – have raced in Formula One this…

Sport newsRichard Verschoor could become one of only five drivers to win the Macau Grand Prix’s Formula 3 epic two times when he lines up for the FIA Formula 3 World Cup next week (November 16-19).The Dutchman, 22, has joined Trident Motorsport to bid for consecutive victories in F3’s end-of-season street race following his triumph in 2019, when the FIA Formula 3 World Cup last took place. This is what he’s had to say ahead…

Mobility newsThe Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is pleased to announce that Viator has joined the FIA-led One Road Programme as a global partner.Viator is the world’s largest experiences marketplace, and this partnership unlocks 300,000+ tours and activities worldwide to explore for the members of FIA Clubs participating in One Road who will get special discounts on offers ranging from simple tours to extreme adventures that will be featured on Viator web pages specifically designed…

Sport newsThe entry list for the 2023 FIA Formula 3 World Cup is almost complete following a handful of recent additions to the line-up.Back co-headlining the Macau Grand Prix weekend for the first time since 2019, the FIA Formula 3 World Cup has attracted 26 confirmed entries from 20 countries so far with one remaining slot to be finalised.MP Motorsport, which guided Richard Verschoor to FIA Formula 3 World Cup glory four years ago, has…

Mobility newsThe event was designed to support knowledge-sharing and learning across the region, as part of the FIA’s wider commitment to be a knowledge-led federation.FIA Region IV President Ricardo Morales Rubio opened the event. He said: “Initiatives like the FIA University Region IV Programme are key to our success. These kinds of programmes help us to come together as a Federation, and learn more about what works, leadership best practices, and what it will take…

Mobility newsThe General Assembly was opened by Minister of the Presidency of the Dominican Republic Joel Santos Echavarría who reaffirmed the country’s commitment to improving road safety.        Attendees went on to discuss concerns around vulnerable road users, including motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians. According to the latest figures, they account for 57% of all deaths on the road in Latin America.President of the Automóvil Club Dominicano (ACD) Alvaro Oliver Venere expressed his concerns around the figures, and said: “We…

Sport newsPirelli will supply all FIA GT World Cup competitors with its tried and trusted P Zero DHF tyre this year, which has been used worldwide by several championships that run GT3-specification cars.The P Zero DHF is a very versatile compound tyre that is well suited to the demanding nature of the Macau Guia Circuit, which features a mixture of slow and high-speed corners throughout the 6.276-kilometre lap, as well as an abrasive surface combined…

Sport newsMax Verstappen took a controlled São Paulo Grand Prix victory, fending off an early challenge from fast starting Lando Norris to power to his 17th win of the season. With Norris a comfortable second, late-race drama was provided by Fernando Alonso who beat Sergio Pérez to the final podium spot by less than a tenth of second at the end of a thrilling drag race to the flag. There was drama ahead of the race start at…

Sport newsThe test was Shwartzman’s debut behind the wheel of the Ferrari 499P that he shared with the car’s regular driver Alessandro Pier Guidi and Ferrari’s first female works driver Lilou Wadoux who competed in the GTE Am category this season, driving for Richard Mille AF Corse.Formula 2 regular Clement Novalak slotted into the 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning Inter Europol Competition Oreca and went fastest among LMP2 cars. Second-quickest, just 0.019s off the class’…

Sport newsRed Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen passed polesitter Lando Norris at the start of the São Paulo Sprint to set up a straightforward march to his fourth Sprint victory of 2023, beating the McLaren driver to the flag by four seconds, Sergio Pérez took third place. When the lights went, Norris got away well from the front of the grid, but Verstappen also reacted well to outdrag the McLaren driver down the straight and as they…