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    Formula 2 is considered the foremost single-seater feeder series to Formula 1. F2 has existed in three different guises over the years. Until 1984 the championship was an open series for manufacturers of different chassis, engines and tyres. However that championship was phased out and replaced by Formula 3000. F2 was later revived as a one-make series between 2009. However the series failed to attain the prominence of GP2, which had replaced F3000 and raced almost exclusively on the F1 support bill. The new F2 lasted just four seasons. In 2016 Liberty Media took over the running of F1 and purchased GP2, then rebranded it as Formula 2 in 2017.
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    The most famous IndyCar race is the Indianapolis 500, held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in front of huge crowds. However American open-wheel racing has a chequered history. The championship reached its peak in the late eighties and early nineties under the sanctioning body CART. It attracted huge international attention as Formula 1 champions including Nigel Mansell, Emerson Fittipaldi and Mario Andretti competed in it. However the creation of the rival Indy Racing League in 1996 created a split which badly damaged the championship. CART, which rebranded as Champ Car, fell into decline. By 2008, with Champ Car on the bring of collapse, the two series finally merged, but the damage had been. Nonetheless today’s IndyCar championship retains a reputation for spectacular racing with its single-specification chassis and features a broad range of circuits including road, street and traditional American oval courses.
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    Formula E is a recent additional to international motorsport. The all-electric single-seater racing championship was set up by the FIA in 2014. The series races exclusively on street circuits.
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    Formula 2 is considered the foremost single-seater feeder series to Formula 1. F2 has existed in three different guises over the years. Until 1984 the championship was an open series for manufacturers of different chassis, engines and tyres. However that championship was phased out and replaced by Formula 3000. F2 was later revived as a one-make series between 2009. However the series failed to attain the prominence of GP2, which had replaced F3000 and raced almost exclusively on the F1 support bill. The new F2 lasted just four seasons. In 2016 Liberty Media took over the running of F1 and purchased GP2, then rebranded it as Formula 2 in 2017.
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    The most famous IndyCar race is the Indianapolis 500, held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in front of huge crowds. However American open-wheel racing has a chequered history. The championship reached its peak in the late eighties and early nineties under the sanctioning body CART. It attracted huge international attention as Formula 1 champions including Nigel Mansell, Emerson Fittipaldi and Mario Andretti competed in it. However the creation of the rival Indy Racing League in 1996 created a split which badly damaged the championship. CART, which rebranded as Champ Car, fell into decline. By 2008, with Champ Car on the bring of collapse, the two series finally merged, but the damage had been. Nonetheless today’s IndyCar championship retains a reputation for spectacular racing with its single-specification chassis and features a broad range of circuits including road, street and traditional American oval courses.
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    Formula E is a recent additional to international motorsport. The all-electric single-seater racing championship was set up by the FIA in 2014. The series races exclusively on street circuits.
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    The World Endurance Championship is the leading worldwide series for prototype road-based sports cars. The series’ signature race is the Le Mans 24 Hours, held annually at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France.
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    Australian GP promoter wants return to season-opening date in 2022 after postponement

    Australian GP promoter wants return to season-opening date in 2022 after postponement

    2021 F1 season

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    13th January 2021, 10:5613th September 2023, 17:38 | Written by Phil Branagan

    The Australian Grand Prix promoter wants to return the race to its traditional March slot in 2022 following its postponement to November this year.

    FIA’s power unit settlement with Ferrari “could have been handled better” – Hamilton

    FIA’s power unit settlement with Ferrari “could have been handled better” – Hamilton

    2020 Australian Grand Prix

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    12th March 2020, 8:01 | Written by Phil Branagan and Keith Collantine

    Lewis Hamilton says it is important drivers know they are competing on a level playing field, following the FIA’s settlement with Ferrari over its power unit.

    Vettel and Ricciardo trust FIA and F1 over Coronavirus call

    Vettel and Ricciardo trust FIA and F1 over Coronavirus call

    2020 F1 season

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    12th March 2020, 7:10 | Written by Phil Branagan and Keith Collantine

    Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo defended Formula 1 and the FIA’s decision to press ahead with this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix following Lewis Hamilton’s criticism.

    Hamilton criticises “shocking” decision to hold Australian GP in spite of Coronavirus

    Hamilton criticises “shocking” decision to hold Australian GP in spite of Coronavirus

    2020 F1 season

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    12th March 2020, 6:3713th March 2020, 0:27 | Written by Phil Branagan and Keith Collantine

    Lewis Hamilton said F1’s decision to race in Australia is “shocking”, while Kimi Raikkonen believes the teams would have preferred to call off the grand prix.

    How the F1 race changed Albert Park for the better

    How the F1 race changed Albert Park for the better

    2020 F1 season

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    11th March 2020, 17:0411th March 2020, 19:17 | Written by Phil Branagan

    F1 caused controversy when it arrived at Albert Park 25 Australian Grands Prix ago, but Melbourne local Phil Branagan says the place has changed for the better.

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