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☆ Christian Horner: Red Bull F1 team principal continues to deny inappropriate behavior after alleged leaked messages
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Just a day after being cleared of inappropriate behavior by an external investigation, Red Bull Formula One team principal Christian Horner has reiterated that he denies allegations of wrongdoing. This comes after alleged leaked messages were distributed to members of the F1 community Thursday, containing a Google drive of WhatsApp messages. Video Ad Feedback Red Bull team principal Horner cleared of wrongdoing 04:18 - Source: CNN“I won’t comment on anonymous speculation,” Horner said Thursday, per Reuters, following the email’s distribution. I respected the integrity of the independent investigation and fully co-operated with it every step of the way. “The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr. Horner is complete, and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed,” a statement issued by Red Bull on Wednesday read.

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The FIA decision does not guarantee Andretti will get the two-car team he wants. “Andretti Formula Racing LLC was the only entity which fulfils the selection criteria that was set in all material respects. Only four applicants completed the entire process; Andretti, with engines that would be General Motors-badged under the Cadillac banner, was deemed to be the only worthy applicant. Andretti has said his team will really be the American team with an actual American driver and the backing of GM and an American sponsor. For that reason, the parameters to join F1 and the entire application process is now extremely stringent.

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☆ Vasseur wary of commenting on Massa's legal claim
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Lawyers for Brazilian Massa last week notified Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali and Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the governing FIA, of the intent to claim compensation. An FIA spokesperson last week acknowledged receipt of "correspondence" from Massa's representatives and said the matter was under review. The scandal, widely known as 'Crashgate', did not emerge until a year later and led to Renault team bosses being banned. Vasseur said teams wanted to know the result of races at the chequered flag and not after the podium celebrations had happened. The Frenchman, who was Renault team boss in 2016, took over at Ferrari in January and was not in Formula One in 2008.

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"Simply put, Mr Massa is the rightful 2008 Driver's Champion, and F1 and FIA deliberately ignored the misconduct that cheated him out of that title," said the letter. There was no immediate response from the FIA and Formula One, which is currently on an August shutdown. PIQUET CRASHMassa was leading the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix from pole position when fellow Brazilian Piquet crashed into the wall on lap 14 of 61. The lawyers' letter warned that, without a satisfactory response, Massa intended to "pursue legal action in order to seek compensation for the harm he has suffered." Massa did not win again after 2008, with the Brazilian suffering a near-fatal head injury at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix.

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☆ Formula One rewrites the rule on shortened races
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Formula One has rewritten a rule to ensure reduced points are given for shortened races after Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinched his second title in confusing circumstances last October. A statement of key decisions -- to be rubber-stamped by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council -- included a change of wording "to ensure that shorter races have reduced points even if they don’t finish with a suspended race." It turned out to be full points, enough for Verstappen to clinch the title with four races to spare. The FIA explained at the time that the reduced points rule only applied to grands prix that were suspended and could not be resumed. The meeting was chaired by Formula One Chief Executive Stefano Domenicali and FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis.

☆ Nothing will stop me speaking out, says Hamilton
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton vowed on Wednesday to continue speaking out despite Formula One's governing body clamping down on drivers making 'political' statements. The governing FIA updated its International Sporting Code last December requiring prior written permission to make or display "political, religious and personal statements or comments" at races. "It doesn't surprise me, but nothing will stop me from speaking on the things that I'm passionate about and issues that there are. Asked whether he would be prepared to take a penalty, Hamilton added: "It would be silly to say that I would want to get penalty points for speaking out on things. "But I am still going to be speaking my mind as we still have this platform, there are still a lot of things we need to tackle."

☆ F1 will never gag any drivers, says Domenicali
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Formula One will never gag anyone, chief executive Stefano Domenicali has stated in response to a pre-season controversy between the governing FIA and drivers over 'political' statements and freedom of speech. read moreThe move has been condemned by rights groups and criticised by drivers, who have spoken of their unhappiness and uncertainty. read more read more read more"F1 will never put a gag on anyone," said Domenicali. "Everyone wants to talk so to have the platform to say what they want in the right way the better it is. "I believe the FIA will clarify what has been stated, in terms of respecting certain places where you cannot do it," said Domenicali.

☆ FIA defends Ben Sulayem after reported sexist comments
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Sexist comments attributed to the head of Formula One's governing body and splashed across the media do not reflect the beliefs of president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the FIA said on Saturday. The comments, which appeared to be more than two decades old, appeared on an old personal website that could no longer be read online. An FIA spokesman said however that "the remarks in this archived website from 2001 do not reflect the president's beliefs. "He has a strong record on promoting women and equality in sport, which he is happy to be judged on. read moreBen Sulayem had questioned on Twitter a reported $20 billion valuation of the sport following reports of Saudi Arabian interest.

☆ F1 sends incendiary letter to FIA after Mohammed Ben Sulayem's 'inflated price tags of $20bn' claim
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Mark Kleinman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Formula One bosses have accused FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem of "unacceptable" interference in the alleged sale of the sport. He added that a potential buyer of F1 should "come with a clear, sustainable plan — not just a lot of money." The letter, warned the FIA that "Formula 1 has the exclusive right to exploit the commercial rights in the FIA Formula One World Championship" under a 100-year deal. The response to Ben Sulayem's comments comes at a time of heightened tensions between F1 and its governing body. F1 teams question FIA president's position after latest disagreementsAnalysis by Sky Sports News' Craig Slater...

☆ Formula One accuses FIA head of commercial interference
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-24 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Liberty Media-owned Formula One has accused FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem of interfering with its commercial rights by publicly questioning a reported $20 billion valuation of the sport. They also fuel the sense of an emerging turf war between the governing body and a commercial rights holder eager to grow an expanding and increasingly popular championship in new directions. Sky Sports News reported that Formula One's legal head Sacha Woodward Hill and Liberty Media counterpart Renee Wilm had sent a joint letter to the FIA accusing the governing body of exceeding its remit. "The FIA has given unequivocal undertakings that it will not do anything to prejudice the ownership, management and/or exploitation of those rights," Sky quoted Formula One's letter as saying. There was no comment from Formula One and no immediate response from the FIA.

☆ Let Hamilton speak out, says Bahrain rights group
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-24 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The London-based Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) urged Formula One's governing body on Tuesday to allow seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton and other drivers to speak freely on 'political' issues. read moreMercedes' Hamilton, the sport's all-time most successful driver, has used his profile and platform to address human rights abuses and racial injustice around the world. The Middle East has four races this year -- In Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The FIA has said the update is merely aligned with "the political neutrality of sport" but Alwadaei said it appeared to target Hamilton. "We are saying to Mohammed Ben Sulayem that this policy is wrong and it must be reversed immediately," he added.

☆ Andretti joins forces with General Motors for Cadillac Formula 1 entry bid
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Michael Andretti, team owner of Walkinshaw Andretti United, looks on during qualifying for Supercars Adelaide 500 on March 2, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. Andretti have teamed up with General Motors in a bid to enter Formula 1 which, if successful, would also see the famous Cadillac name join the grid. Andretti's main headquarters would be in Indiana while General Motors would be their engine and manufacture partner, with GM brand Cadillac to form part of the entry. "It is particularly pleasing to have interest from two iconic brands such as General Motors Cadillac and Andretti Global. "Well, we're bringing one of the biggest manufacturers in the world with us now with General Motors and Cadillac.

☆ Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz dies at 78
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz celebrates with FC Red Bull Salzburg during the tipico Bundesliga match with SK Sturm Graz at the Red Bull Arena on July 1, 2020 in Salzburg, Austria. Austrian billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz, the co-founder of energy drink company Red Bull and founder and owner of the Red Bull Formula One racing team, has died. Officials with the Red Bull racing team at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, announced Mateschitz's death Saturday. With the growing success of Red Bull, he significantly expanded his investments in sports, specifically motorsports and extreme sports, and Red Bull now operates football clubs, ice hockey teams and F1 racing teams. Red Bull also has contracts with hundreds of athletes in various sports and a deep driver development program to get racers to the top level.

☆ Formula 1 in 2023: Record 24-race calendar revealed as Las Vegas debuts and China returns
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Matt Morlidge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"We are excited to announce the 2023 calendar with 24 races around the world. Making way for 2023 is the French GP, and a previously touted race in South Africa has not been included. The calendar was approved by the FIA and the World Motor Sport Council and revealed by F1's governing body on Tuesday. Formula 1 has revealed a record race calendar for 2023, with the sport set to hold 24 races in a season for the very first time. The 2023 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix will be held on Sunday 28th May, 2023."

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