Qatar Airways becomes key Formula One backer
Qatar Airways on Wednesday became the main sponsor of Formula One in a strategic new inroad by the wealthy Gulf state into international sport, the airline announced.
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Lewis Hamilton: Nothing will stop me speaking my mind
Lewis Hamilton has said he will continue to speak his mind on important societal issues regardless of the FIA's clampdown on political protests ahead of the 2023 Formula One season.
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.
Norris expects FIA U-turn on F1 drivers speaking out
WOKING, England : McLaren's Lando Norris expects Formula One's governing body to make a U-turn on a new rule change requiring drivers to get prior written permission before speaking out on "political" issues at races.
FIA boss to step back from daily F1 management
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will step back from the daily management of Formula One, his organisation confirmed on Wednesday, as tensions between the sport and its governing body soar following controversies involving him.
F1 will never gag any drivers, says Domenicali
LONDON : Formula One will never gag anyone, chief executive Stefano Domenicali has stated in response to a pre-season controversy between the governing FIA and drivers over 'political' statements and freedom of speech.
Ford returning to Formula One with Red Bull in 2026
NEW YORK :Ford will return to Formula One with reigning champions Red Bull in 2026 when the sport enters a new engine era, the U.S. carmaker said on Friday at the team's 2023 livery launch in New York.
WATCH | Red Bull reveals livery for 2023 Formula 1 season
The Oracle Red Bull Racing team today revealed its 2023 Formula 1 car's livery. Hot of the success it achieved in 2022, the team hopes to repeat the title win this year, albeit the challenge will be a tad tougher.