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Sport newsDATETIMEDRIVER / TEAM MEMBERThursday, 17 October1330hrs 1400hrsEsteban Ocon (Alpine)Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)Kevin Magnussen (Haas)Lando Norris (McLaren)Liam Lawson (RB)Alex Albon (Williams)Friday, 18 OctoberPress Conference: 1430hrsTV Pen: 1500hrsOliver Oakes (Alpine)Zak Brown (McLaren)Laurent Mekies (RB)Saturday, 19 OctoberPost-Sprint Post-QualifyingFirst three finishing drivers Top three fastest driversSunday, 20 OctoberPost-RaceFirst three finishing drivers  FIA Formula One World ChampionshipFormula 1SEASON 2024SportCircuit1SportFIA Formula One World ChampionshipCircuitSEASON 2024Formula 100Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 10:17pmWednesday, October 16, 2024 – 10:17pm …

Members newsThis initiative, made possible with the support of The Auto Spa, Cayman Islands Esports Association, FinePrint, and Peripheral Lifestyle Sunglasses, promotes accessibility and affordability in motorsport, making it easier for young racing enthusiasts to develop their skills without the financial constraints of traditional racing. The introduction of iRacing not only broadens local interest in Esports but also positions the Cayman Islands as a rising hub for Esports, with the potential to foster talent capable of competing internationally.Four standout winners…

Sport newsWhile Andrea Mabellini scored a breakthrough victory alongside co-driver Virginia Lenzi, Paddon made it back-to-back ERC titles in third place with John Kennard co-driving his Hyundai i20 N Rally2.Paddon’s entrant, BRC Racing Team, clinched the FIA European Rally Championship for Teams with Michelin taking the inaugural FIA European Rally Championship for Tyre Suppliers. All results are subject to final FIA confirmation.“I wasn’t going to risk the title by being drawn into a fight today, I just wanted to bring the car…

Sport newsAhead of Sunday’s deciding leg, Paddon leads Andrea Mabellini by 6.8s with title rival Mathieu Franceshi languishing in fifth place.If the current positions remain unchanged, Paddon will take ERC title gold for the second year running with a margin of 35 points aboard his Pirelli-equipped Hyundai i20 N Rally2.“Being clean and precise is key is probably the key,” said the New Zealander, who set pace on five of today’s seven asphalt stages. “I think…

Sport newsThe unstable situation in parts of the Middle East meant that the Rally of Lebanon was not a round of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) this year and the Oman Automobile Association recently cancelled what would have been the final round of the series in the Sultanate of Oman in late November. That means that the Cyprus Rally will bring this year’s shortened three-round series to a thrilling conclusion on October 18th-20th and…

Sport newsAn FIA World Rally Championship event that broke new ground in 2023 returns next week when the second running of Central European Rally takes place from October 17-20.With a variety of sealed-surface stages in three countries – Austria, Czech Republic and Germany – Central European Rally is unique. It’s also eagerly anticipated as Thierry Neuville and Martin Wydaeghe prepare to start the all-Tarmac contest in touching distance of the FIA WRC Drivers’ and Co-drivers’…

Sport newsMaking its ERC debut, the all-Tarmac Polish round will be a level playing field for several championship regulars, including title contenders Mathieu Franceschi and Hayden Paddon, the defending champion.After seven action-packed rounds, BRC Racing Team driver Paddon tops the title order in his Pirelli-equipped Hyundai i20 N Rally2. Frenchman Franceschi, whose AMD Motorsport Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 runs on Michelin tyres, is 27 points behind the New Zealander with 35 points still to fight…

Sport newsA record 34 nations will compete for Auto Slalom gold medal glory at the FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia, 23-27 October – all driving the Hyundai KONA Electric N Line.Hyundai Motor Spain is confirmed as the official Electric Street Auto Slalom partner, providing six units of the KONA Electric N Line for the event.This adventurous all-electric SUV offers cutting-edge intelligent technology and the best range with up to 681 km in city cycle. The…

Members newsThe journey began in Vienna in October 1954, when the first patrols took to the roads in distinctive chrome-yellow sidecars. These patrols quickly earned the nickname “Yellow Angels” due to their vehicle color and their dedication to helping motorists. Back then, most interventions involved motorcycles and scooters, with patrolmen handling up to 10 breakdowns per day.Over the years, what started as a small-scale operation has grown into a highly sophisticated service that handled 687,500 operations in…

Mobility newsFIA Region I hosted the fifth edition of the International Best Young Driver Contest in Nivelles, Belgium last week.22 Best Young Driver finalists from the FIA Region I network participated in the international final, after qualifying in national rounds in their home country.Raffael Kraus from ÖAMTC Austria won first place, followed by Gauthier Vandenbunder from RACB Belgium who came in second place and Christof Raes, also from RACB Belgium in third. The champion of…