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    F1 needs a new engine supplier to check the growing power of its manufacturers

    F1 needs a new engine supplier to check the growing power of its manufacturers

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    3rd January 2022, 8:112nd January 2022, 23:39 | Written by Dieter Rencken

    As Formula 1’s shrinking number of engine manufacturers accumulate greater political clout, the sport needs a newcomer to dilute their power base.

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    The year of sprints, ‘the show’ – and rising stock: A political review of the 2021 F1 season

    RacingLines

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    29th December 2021, 12:0029th December 2021, 11:43 | Written by Dieter Rencken

    Formula 1 served up its best title fight for years, added more new races and boomed in America – has it also successfully courted a new manufacturer?

    Ferrari’s 2021 recovery puts team on path to “final objective” – Binotto

    Ferrari’s 2021 recovery puts team on path to “final objective” – Binotto

    2022 F1 season

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    26th December 2021, 11:4526th October 2023, 15:47 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Will Wood

    Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says the team’s recovery in the 2021 season provides a solid foundation to chase their “final objective” of a world championship.

    Leclerc ‘lost 40 points due to bad luck’ – Binotto

    Leclerc ‘lost 40 points due to bad luck’ – Binotto

    2021 F1 season

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    23rd December 2021, 7:1623rd December 2021, 1:58 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Charles Leclerc deserved a better finishing position in the drivers’ championship according to Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto.

    The problems of perception the FIA must address after the Abu Dhabi row

    The problems of perception the FIA must address after the Abu Dhabi row

    RacingLines

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    22nd December 2021, 12:0022nd December 2021, 11:26 | Written by Dieter Rencken

    The controversial end to the Formula 1 title fight in Abu Dhabi shows its rules need clearing up – and it’s time to stop team bosses nagging the race director.

    Mick Schumacher will be Ferrari’s reserve driver at 11 races in 2022

    Mick Schumacher will be Ferrari’s reserve driver at 11 races in 2022

    2022 F1 season

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    21st December 2021, 23:3026th October 2023, 15:47 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Mick Schumacher will be Ferrari’s official reserve driver at half of next year’s races, alongside his driving duties for Haas.

    Audi tells FIA it intends to confirm F1 entry early next year

    Audi tells FIA it intends to confirm F1 entry early next year

    2021 F1 season

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    20th December 2021, 15:2221st December 2021, 23:39 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Audi intends to confirm its entry to Formula 1 early next year, the manufacturer has advised the sport and its governing body, the FIA.

    The new FIA president’s motorsport priorities – and the Hamilton case in his inbox

    The new FIA president’s motorsport priorities – and the Hamilton case in his inbox

    News Focus

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    20th December 2021, 12:3220th December 2021, 12:52 | Written by Dieter Rencken

    New FIA president Mohamed Ben Sulayem has pledged to increase involvement in grassroots motorsport. But a matter concerning the controversial end to the 2021 F1 season tops his inbox.

    New FIA administration to decide over sanction for Hamilton’s prizegiving absence

    New FIA administration to decide over sanction for Hamilton’s prizegiving absence

    2021 F1 season

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    17th December 2021, 16:3617th December 2021, 16:48 | Written by Keith Collantine and Dieter Rencken

    Lewis Hamilton’s failure to attend yesterday’s FIA prizegiving ceremony puts him at risk of a sanction from the sport’s governing body.

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    Ecclestone criticises Hamilton and Wolff over FIA championship awards absence

    2021 F1 Season

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    17th December 2021, 12:14 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

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    Meet the candidates for FIA president – Mohammed Ben Sulayem

    Meet the candidates for FIA president – Mohammed Ben Sulayem

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    16th December 2021, 7:1517th December 2021, 12:16 | Written by Dieter Rencken

    The FIA will elect a new president tomorrow to replace Jean Todt. Mohammed Ben Sulayem is one of two candidates in the running.

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    ‘We won it on-track and they’ll never take that away from me’ – Verstappen

    2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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    16th December 2021, 6:0516th December 2021, 10:09 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Hazel Southwell

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    Verstappen will “hopefully” collect trophy tomorrow if no appeal materialises – Horner

    Verstappen will “hopefully” collect trophy tomorrow if no appeal materialises – Horner

    2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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    15th December 2021, 17:46 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Hazel Southwell

    Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says he has had no indication from the FIA Max Verstappen will be unable to collect his Formula 1 drivers championship trophy at the governing body’s prizegiving ceremony tomorrow.

    Why the budget cap could be F1’s next battleground between Mercedes and Red Bull

    Why the budget cap could be F1’s next battleground between Mercedes and Red Bull

    RacingLines

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    15th December 2021, 12:0115th December 2021, 12:01 | Written by Dieter Rencken

    Formula 1 has completed its first season under a budget cap, and in three months’ time we’ll learn how successfully each team stuck to it.

    Mercedes decline to participate in FIA champions photoshoot as appeal wait goes on

    Mercedes decline to participate in FIA champions photoshoot as appeal wait goes on

    2021 F1 season

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    15th December 2021, 10:2516th December 2021, 7:15 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Mercedes has refused to take part in an official FIA photoshoot commemorating the constructors champions of 2021 as the team considers whether to appeal the results of last weekend’s title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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    Tsunoda made “long journey” to regain confidence for career-best finish

    2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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    15th December 2021, 8:2015th December 2021, 0:00 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Hazel Southwell

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    Paddock Diary: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix part two

    Paddock Diary: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix part two

    2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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    13th December 2021, 12:4813th December 2021, 12:48 | Written by Dieter Rencken

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    Plan to delay Hamilton “worked perfectly” says Perez after praise from Verstappen

    Plan to delay Hamilton “worked perfectly” says Perez after praise from Verstappen

    2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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    13th December 2021, 12:06 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Will Wood

    Sergio Perez says he is “extremely happy” to have contributed to team mate Max Verstappen world championship win after holding up Lewis Hamilton in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

    Race control’s “strange” decision on lapped cars nearly cost me podium – Sainz

    Race control’s “strange” decision on lapped cars nearly cost me podium – Sainz

    2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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    13th December 2021, 10:29 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Ida Wood

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    Red Bull ready to settle title fight in law court as Mercedes consider appeal

    Red Bull ready to settle title fight in law court as Mercedes consider appeal

    2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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    13th December 2021, 8:1113th December 2021, 8:03 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Red Bull are prepared to fight Mercedes every step of the way as their rivals bid to overturn Max Verstappen’s world championship victory.

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