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Mar32022 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Formula 1 terminated the contract with the organizers of the Grand Prix of Russia

Formula 1 has terminated its contract with the organizers of the race for the Grand Prix of Russia, after they initially canceled only this year's race in Sochi. Russia had a contract with Formula 1 to organize races until 2025, and now it has completely turned its back on Russia, so there will be no races there in the near future. This year's race in Sochi would also be the last, as Formula 1 would move to the Igor Drive racetrack, 70 kilometers outside St. Petersburg, next season. Petersburg. Formula 1 decided on this move due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but on the other hand, the Russian Nikita Mazepin will still be able to race, but under the flag of the FIA. Mazepin was only welcomed in the UK, where he was banned from performing at the UK Grand Prix in Silverstone.

Mar52021 by Klara LjubiNo Comments

WADA is studying the painting of Haas cars

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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has taken a closer look at a painting of the Haas race car, as some questions arise regarding compliance with the ban on the use of the Russian flag. The Haas team presented a painting of the car, from which the Russian tricolor stands out strongly, symbolizing the new main sponsor, the Russian Uralkali. But questions have arisen about compliance with the decision of the CAS International Arbitration Court, which banned Russian athletes from using the Russian flag and symbols at all international competitions in December last year due to a doping scandal at the 2014 Olympics. The decision also goes back to Formula 1, which is why Nikita Mazepin will not be listed as a Russian racer this year, but as a "neutral Russian athlete", and the Haas team claimed to be painting the car

Feb62021 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Mazepin for Russian flagless doping

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Nikita Mazepin, this year's rookie, will not be allowed to race under the Russian flag for the next two seasons, and if he wins, he will not be allowed to play the Russian anthem on the winners' stage, as the International Court of Justice (CAS) has punished Russia for doping at the Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014, and the penalty also extends to motorsport under the auspices of the FIA. The CAS decision affects all Russian racers, both in the WRC, WEC, WRX, Formula E championships, who will be able to race, but will be officially named "neutral athlete from Russia", and have the option to use the acronym RAF (Russian Automobile Federation) . They will still be able to use the colors of the Russian tricolor, but they will not be allowed to play the Russian anthem at events under the auspices of the FIA, that is, in case of victory, as well as before the race for the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi.

Sep272019 by Tomaž StrgaršekNo Comments

The FIA has banned Kvyat from using a new helmet painting for a race in Russia

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Daniil Kvyat thought of a special helmet painting for his home race in Russia, but his wish was rejected by the FIA. The Russian racer has already "used" this option in Monza. The rules state that a racer may not change the color of his helmet during the season. The exception is one race, when it can do so anyway. Kvyat has already used this opportunity before the home race of his team in Monza. The rules state: "In order to make it easier for racers on the track to distinguish between themselves, they are not allowed to change their paintings during the season, with the exception of one race of the racer's choice." Kvyat was understandably very disappointed with this decision and described it as ridiculous. "It's a very beautiful helmet, I hope you've all seen it. Tomorrow I'll put it in the garage for everyone to see. All this

Jan172015 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

The Russian Grand Prix will not be a night race

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It is now also officially confirmed that we will no longer be watching Russia’s Grand Prix tonight. Namely, last year it was rumored that the race would be held under the spotlight this year, but as the organizers said, they preferred to agree with FOM for an earlier date, so Sergei Vorobjev says: "This year the race will be at XNUMX pm. watch one day and one hour earlier than last year. " On the other hand, racecourse consultant Richard Cregan confirmed that everything is ready for the night race, if desired, of course: "The infrastructure is ready, we have generators for the lighting system, which we have already checked. All that is needed is take a decision."

Nov42014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Alonso warns Ferrari in front of McLarn

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In the last two races, according to Fernando Alonso, McLaren will also come very close to Ferrari, if of course they don't roll up their sleeves in Maranello. Ferrari have already been caught and overtaken by Williams, and in the last races, the Reds completely lost the ground under their feet, which now threatens McLaren. The Spaniard says about the team from Woking: “We are falling behind more and more, we were far behind in the USA all weekend, but also in Russia and Japan it was no different. We still have to score points as we fight for the constructor’s place. We have already lost a lot against Williams, but now we are in the middle of nowhere and it seems that they are getting closer to us at McLarn. McLaren is improving from race to race and is getting faster and faster, which means we can no longer afford to lose a point.

October302014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

+5 starting places for Buttna

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Jenson Button will have to start five places lower in Sunday’s race in Austin than he will qualify on Saturday. Namely, all racers must use the gearbox for at least six races in a row, otherwise they get a penalty. At McLarn, however, they confirmed that they will have to replace the Buttnu gearbox unplanned, which will cause it to fall five places lower in the starting line. Otherwise, the team from Woking plans to continue the pace from the previous race, when they won fourth and fifth place in Russia.

October272014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Rossi for the third time without the announced debut in F1

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American Alexander Rossi is expected to compete for the first time at the Formula One racing weekend at Marussia in Austin. Rossi has been knocking on the door of the teams for quite some time to get a chance after three years as a reserve racer for the teams Caterham and Marussia, but without success. Alex left Caterham in July and came to Marussio, where he is expected to get a chance to perform in several trainings at the Belgian Grand Prix. There was also the possibility of appearing at the race in Spa due to the financial problems of Max Chilton and his sponsors. The team has already announced Rossi for the Belgian Grand Prix alongside Jules Bianchi, but Chilton has legally managed to get Rossi to perform only in training. Rossi got the next opportunity at the Russian Grand Prix, after Bianchi’s accident in Japan. Rossi was in prep

October102014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

In Russia at the forefront of Mercedes

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Among the fastest in the first free practice in Russia, both Mercedes racers and the leader in the overall standings. Seven tenths, Nico Rosberg was faster this time. They are followed by Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso, Kevin Magnusen and Sergio Perez. The biggest lag was scored by teammate Jules Bianchi. At the Marussia team, however, they decided to run this race with only one racer in honor of Bianchi, who is still in hospital.

October42014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Vergnu +10 mark-ups at the start

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Toro Rosso racer Jean-Eric Vergne will use this year's sixth engine at tomorrow's Japan Grand Prix, giving the commissioners ten starting places. Vergne had problems with the old engine at the last minute and because of that the preventive replacement made sense. Either way, the Frenchman will start tomorrow’s race from XNUMXth place. A similar penalty was given to Lotus racer Pastor Maldonado, who had to have his sixth engine installed after Friday's training. Maldonado won the seventeenth starting position, which means that he will get an additional five places at the Russian Grand Prix at the end of next week.