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FIA surprised by unexpected departure of F1 race director before end of 2024 season

Niels Wittich’s unexpected decision to step down is the latest in a line of senior FIA officials to leave in recent months

The Guardian - UK

F1 race director claims he was ‘fired’ – just hours after FIA state he ‘stepped down’

Niels Wittich had been the only sole race director since Michael Masi’s infamous exit after the 2021 season

The Independent UK

Ben Hunt: Wittich departure raises more concern with the FIA

Barely a month goes by without a senior departure from the FIA it seems, but the latest exit raises some serious concerns. Niels Wittich leaving immediately as F1 race director follows a worrying trend at motorsport’s governing body and one wonders what is causing it.

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F1 announces spectacular 2025 launch event in London – with ticket sale and prices revealed

London’s O2 Arena will host a unique event ahead of Lewis Hamilton’s first season at Ferrari next year

The Independent UK

Why F1's 2025 livery launch event will be an important litmus test

Back in 2019, Formula 1 bosses held a season-opening event in Australia to kick off the new campaign. All the drivers attended the show that was held on a big stage in Melbourne’s Federation Square, which incidentally was free, and it was a standout success.

Autosport

All F1 teams to unveil liveries at London O2 event ahead of 2025 season

Formula 1’s 75th anniversary season will begin in unprecedented and unfamiliar surroundings as all 10 teams launch their 2025 liveries alongside one another at London’s O2 Arena on 18 February.

Autosport

All F1 teams to unveil 2025 liveries at dedicated London O2 event

Formula 1’s 75th anniversary season will begin in unprecedented and unfamiliar surroundings as all 10 teams launch their 2025 liveries alongside one another at London’s O2 Arena on 18 February.

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F1 race director Wittich steps down with immediate effect

The FIA has announced Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has left his role with immediate effect.

Autosport

Fallows to step down as Aston Martin F1's technical director

The Aston Martin Formula 1 team has announced Dan Fallows has stepped down with immediate effect from his role as technical director of the Silverstone squad.

Autosport

Fallows steps down as Aston Martin F1 technical director

The Aston Martin Formula 1 team has announced Dan Fallows has stepped down with immediate effect from his role as technical director of the Silverstone squad.

Motorsport

Jacques Villeneuve condemns ‘heartless’ thieves after statue of F1 legend Gilles stolen

The bronze monument of ex-Ferrari driver Gilles Villeneuve was stolen outside his museum in Quebec

The Independent UK

FIA factory investigation clears Red Bull over front bib allegations

A detailed investigation by FIA staff who visited Red Bull's Milton Keynes factory has concluded that the squad did not use its controversial front bib adjuster in an illegal manner, Autosport can reveal.

Autosport

Damon Hill predicts frontrunner to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull

Perez’s future at Red Bull is shrouded in uncertainty after a disappointing 2024 F1 season

The Independent UK

Ben Hunt: GPDA letter over swearing controversy should be a warning to Ben Sulayem

Mohammed Ben Sulayem found himself the subject of a damning letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association last week at a crucial time as he is rapidly approaching another election year.

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F1 signs KitKat as championship’s official chocolate bar

Formula 1 has announced a multi-year partnership with Nestle, with its KitKat brand named “the Official Chocolate Bar” of the championship.

Autosport

How to be an ace engineer: Schumacher’s first F1 engineer Trevor Foster

In his lengthy motorsport career which has spanned “so many eras”, Trevor Foster has filled almost every conceivable role in racing organisations. Working his way through the ranks from a humble mechanic to becoming a race engineer, he has taken the plunge of running his own single-seater outfit, been a…

The Independent UK

Toto Wolff insists Lewis Hamilton has a ‘shelf life’ ahead of Mercedes F1 exit

Seven-time F1 champion Hamilton will leave the Silver Arrows at the end of the season to join Ferrari

The Independent UK

Qatar ‘set for buy in of Audi F1 team’ ahead of 2026 entry

German car brand Audi, part of the Volkswagen AG group, will buy 100% of the current Sauber team for 2026

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Why Ferrari thinks F1’s wind tunnel rules could be “game changer” for 2026

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur thinks that Formula 1’s aerodynamic testing restrictions could be a “game changer” next year if teams deliberately write off the season to gain an advantage for 2026.

Motorsport

Why Ferrari thinks F1's wind tunnel rules could be "game-changer" for 2026

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur thinks that Formula 1's aerodynamic testing restrictions could be a "game-changer" next year if teams deliberately write off the season to gain an advantage for 2026.

Autosport

Qatar poised for buy-in of Audi’s F1 team

Audi is on the verge of selling a shareholding in its Formula 1 Sauber team to Qatar – with an announcement potentially coming ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Autosport

How the Brazilian GP was a baptism of fire for rookies

The Brazilian GP’s sometimes near-aquaplaning conditions were a huge challenge for all Formula 1 drivers, but even more so for the most inexperienced ones on the grid.

Evening Standard

Tamara Ecclestone on her £25m burglary: ‘I don’t see how it’s not an inside job’

The socialite’s mansion in Palace Green, Kensington, was raided on December 13 2019.

Autosport

Wolff didn't try to persuade Hamilton to stay over "shelf life" wariness

Toto Wolff has revealed he did not try to persuade Lewis Hamilton to remain at Mercedes instead of switching to Ferrari and says he was concerned about the F1 driver’s “shelf life”.

Motorsport

Colapinto's Red Bull links threaten to shake up 2025 F1 grid

Franco Colapinto's strong arrival in Formula 1 has created a small earthquake that threatens to shake up the 2025 grid amid rumours linking him to Red Bull's teams.

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