Motor Sport

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…

Sport newsThe third FIA Motorsport Games, hosted last week in Valencia, has been confirmed as the most diverse round of the games so far.FIA Member Clubs from 82 nations were represented across 26 competitions during the four days. Of the 646 competitors, 106 were female competing in 20 categories.Micahela Dorčíková from Slovakia won gold in Auto Slalom alongside her teammate, in Karting Slalom, Maja Braun took home team gold for Germany, and in Karting Endurance…

Sport newsCarlos Sainz powered to an impressive fourth career win at the Mexico City Grand Prix, beating Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc to the flag as championship leader Max Verstappen finished sixth after being handed two 10-second time penalties in a bruising early phase of the race.When the lights went out at the start, Verstappen, in P2, reacted best and on the long run to Turn 1 the Dutchman pulled clear of Sainz. Attempting to…