Drugovich to race in Bahrain if Stroll not fit
MANAMA : Brazilian Felipe Drugovich will make his Formula One race debut in next weekend's Bahrain season-opener if Lance Stroll cannot return in time from a cycling injury, Aston Martin said on Sunday.
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Lewis Hamilton promises 'nothing will stop me from speaking' amid FIA ban on political comments in F1
Lewis Hamilton has spoken out against the FIA’s plans to restrict the ability of Formula One drivers to express their views. The governing body has changed its rules ahead of the new season, banning drivers from making “political, religious or personal” comments. Ad The move follows Sebastian Vettel campaigning for climate change awareness, amongst other issues, and also Hamilton shining a frequent light on racism and diversity in the sport.
F1 drivers should not be treated like school children – Lando Norris tells FIA
Lando Norris had told the FIA that Formula One drivers should not be treated like school children and hopes the sport’s governing body will be pressured into a U-turn over its decision to ban them from making political statements.
Norris: F1 drivers should be treated as schoolchildren
Lando Norris had told the FIA that Formula One drivers should not be treated like school children and hopes the sport's governing body will be pressured into a U-turn over its decision to ban them from making political statements. F1's governing body has updated its rules to prevent "political, religious or personal" comments being said without prior approval. The FIA's controversial clampdown comes after drivers - including seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and the recently-retired Sebastian Vettel - have spoken out on issues such as racism, diversity and the environment in recent seasons.
Governing Body FIA Bans 'Political Statements' From Motorsports
The FIA has cracked down on competitors making "political, religious and personal statements or comments" in its updated rules for motorsports next season. The governing body's International Sporting Code (ISC) now deems "the general making and display of political, religious and personal statements or comments notably in violation of the general principle of neutrality promoted by the FIA" an offence. The FIA governs Formula One, world rally and endurance world championships.
Lance Stroll excited teaming up with 'cutthroat' Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin
Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll looks forward to working with new teammate Fernando Alonso and expects his straightforward, no-nonsense attitude to be a boon for the team.
Mick Schumacher's performance at ROC Sweden impresses against racing legends
Mick Schumacher teamed up with fellow German Sebastian Vettel in the acclaimed Race of Champions (ROC) this past weekend.
Teammates: old and new - The driver dynamics in F1's 10 teams for 2023
Formula 1 has seen some very memorable driver line-ups in its history. Think Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello at Ferrari (2000-2005), Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber at Red Bull (2009-2013), and Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost at McLaren in 1988 and '89.