Vettel backs Hamilton in jewellery ban, Button disagrees
Sebastian Vettel says Lewis Hamilton is being “targeted” by F1’s jewellery ban but Jenson Button says it is there for a reason.
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WTCR Free Practice 2 flash: Urrutia remains on top
Santiago Urrutia maintained his form from the first practice session to go fastest in the second at WTCR Clean Fuels for All Race of France, as drives continued to get to grips with the Circuit de Pau-Ville. The Uruguayan set a best time of 1m20.125s in his Cyan Performance Lynk & Co 03 TCR, to end up just 0.079s faster than Mikel Azcona in his BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse Hyundai Elantra N TCR.
Lewis Hamilton faces severe penalties if he defies FIA's jewellery ban rule
Lewis Hamilton and his fellow Formula One drivers face huge penalties for failing to comply with the FIA's strict jewellery rules. The Mercedes ace and the governing body are embroiled in a tense spat over accessories.
Sebastian Vettel also joined Lewis Hamilton in sending a very clear message to the FIA
Four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel has publicly mocked new FIA regulations by wearing grey boxers over his racing uniform.
Max Verstappen doesn't hold back as he lays into Red Bull for 'painful' Miami GP practice
Max Verstappen has hit out at Red Bull after suffering from further reliability problems during practice ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. The Dutchman's car suffered hydraulics issues and rued an "extremely painful" day.
Hamilton given two-race exemption on jewellery requirements
Lewis Hamilton has been given a two-race exemption to comply with the FIA’s jewellery ban after meeting with the FIA’s medical staff on Friday.
WTCR Free Practice 1 flash: Urrutia hits the top
Santiago Urrutia set a hot pace in the first free practice session of 2022 at WTCR Race of France as the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup field relished their first chance to acclimatise to the Circuit de Pau-Ville. Yann Erhlacher, Mikel Azcona and Esteban Guerrieri all spent time at the top during the 45-minute session, but it was Uruttia’s Cyan Performance Lynk & Co 03 TCR that set the pace in the final moments with a time of 1m20.160s, an impressive 0.489s quicker than King of WTCR Ehrlacher.
Huge interest as 2022 WTCR season to be broadcast in 185 countries
Action from the 2022 WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup will be broadcast in 185 countries either live or delayed, promoter Discovery Sports Events is delighted to announce. Agreements have been concluded with 22 global broadcasters in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Oceania, North America and South America with 15 planning to cover races live.