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Crash.net·Sep 21

Popular F1 presenter's first race absence in 28 years explained

A popular F1 presenter and broadcaster will be absent from the paddock for the first time in nearly three decades.

Planet F1·Sep 21

F1 presenter to miss first race since 1998 in new announcement

The popular F1 presenter, recently deputised for by Rachel Brookes, will be absent from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

motorsportweek.com·Sep 19

Fernando Alonso details the pride he feels in his F1 legacy

Fernando Alonso has admitted a sense of personal pride at his legacy in F1, as the impact of his popularity has transformed F1's outreach in Spain.

motorsportweek.com·Sep 19

Fernando Alonso admits pride in F1 legacy

Fernando Alonso has admitted a sense of personal pride at his legacy in F1, as the impact of his popularity has transformed F1's outreach in Spain.

motorsport.com·Sep 9

What Jacques Villeneuve really learned from Gilles: "I can do this, you can’t"

When stars die young, they inevitably become trapped in the popular consciousness in a state of eternal youth, embodying romanticised notions of heroic nobility and sacrifice. For motor racing fans, Gilles Villeneuve’s spectacular and aggressive style came to represent the epitome of what a racing driver should be. His death at the age of 32, during qualifying for the 1982 Belgian ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Sep 2

"We want to see Franco Colapinto" - Argentinian president pushes for F1 return

Argentina's government is clamouring for a Formula 1 race, but any talk of a return to Buenos Aires is premature at best. Argentinian president Javier Milei vowed he was going to push to bring F1 back to the country after a nearly 30-year hiatus, surfing on the popularity of Alpine driver Franco Colapinto. Argentina last hosted F1 in 1998 at the Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez, which is being ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Aug 28

BMW explains why it’s not interested in F1 entry

BMW has cited a lack of opportunities for technology transfer as the key reason why it is not interested in joining Mercedes and Audi in Formula 1. The Munich-based manufacturer has remained absent from F1 since it sold its majority stake in Sauber in 2009, despite the series’ growing popularity making it more attractive to carmakers than ever before. The same Sauber team that BMW ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Aug 26

Max Verstappen shares farewell message after final Dutch GP ends early

Max Verstappen has shared a farewell message to the Dutch Grand Prix, paying tribute to his loyal home fans after a premature end to his race in Zandvoort's final Formula 1 appearance. F1's return to the Netherlands in 2021 was linked to the Red Bull driver's impressive rise in the championship, ending the venue's 36-year absence from the calendar. Despite its immense popularity, the ...Keep reading

Crash.net·Aug 25

Netflix confirm Drive to Survive to return in 2027 with season nine

The popular behind-the-scenes Formula 1 series will return next year.

motorsport.com·Aug 22

Dune and dusted - F1 drivers mourn "old school" Zandvoort loss

As little as 10 years ago, few could have predicted Formula 1 would ever return to the cramped, old school Zandvoort circuit. But having enjoyed an annual invitation to Max Verstappen's popular house party since 2021, his peers are now sad to bid farewell to the Dutch dunes. This weekend, Zandvoort is hosting its sixth Dutch Grand Prix in the modern era after Verstappen's unprecedented ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Aug 17

Former F1 team boss reveals bizarre way he warned staff about "Drive to Survive" microphones

Former Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed the bizarre method he used to warn his colleagues that he was wearing a microphone for Netflix's Drive to Survive cameras. The popular docuseries gave fans unprecedented access to the F1 paddock, but this meant those within the championship had to get creative to protect their privacy. Szafnauer opened up about his time filming ...Keep reading

Crash.net·Aug 14

Rachel Brookes lands new role after quitting Sky F1

The popular Formula 1 presenter was not out of work for long.

Synthesis·Jun 24

Rachel Brookes Bids Farewell to Sky Sports F1 After 17 Years

The popular presenter has announced her departure from the broadcaster, marking the end of an era.