F1 to race in Bahrain until 2036
The Bahrain Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One calendar until at least 2036, F1's chief executive said on Friday, in a deal that secures the event's long-term future.
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F1 extends Bahrain GP deal to 2036
The news reflects the fact that F1 is taking advantage of the surge in popularity of the sport fuelled by an exciting 2021 season and by the popular Netflix Drive to Survive series to secure extended deals with its existing race promoters.
Former ERC Junior champion Sesks goes all-wheel drive in Latvia
Mārtiņš Sesks, who famously claimed an FIA ERC title double in 2018, is gearing up to showcase his talent in four-wheel-drive machinery this season. The 22-year-old is contesting tomorrow’s Rallijs Sarma in his native Latvia onboard a Proracing Rally Team Škoda Fabia built to Rally2 Kit regulations. Although he has yet to announce his plans for 2022, the outing will provide a useful opportunity for the former FIA Junior WRC title contender to reacclimatise to all-wheel-drive action following two seasons spent competing in two-wheel-drive machinery.
Webber: Max/Hamilton need ‘year off’ to heal scars
Mark Webber believes last year’s title fight has left both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton with “scars that need healing”.
Vettel: "Espero que Masi siga"
En una charla con medios antes de la presentación del AMR22, Vettel fue preguntado por el desenlace de Abu Dhabi y los motivos de Hamilton para estar molesto con la FIA por cómo Masi ordenó marcharse al último coche de seguridad de la temporada (sin que todos los pilotos con vuelta perdida se desdoblaran). El alemán admitió ciertas incoherencias para que se relanzara la carrera que dio el título a Verstappen, «esto es un deporte antes que un espectáculo», pero defendió a Masi.
Engstler WTCR team reveals its next generation
Engstler Motorsport has confirmed two young stars for its ADAC TCR Germany campaign who could compete among its ranks in future WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup seasons. As well as running Honda-powered Tiago Monteiro and Attila Tassi in the 2022 WTCR under the LIQUI MOLY Team Engstler banner, the German squad will aim to defend the ADAC TCR Germany title won by team boss Franz Engstler’s son Luca in 2021 It has signed 27-year-old Martin Andersen from Denmark and Pole Szymon Ładniak, 18, to join the experienced Roland Hertner in its trio of Honda Civic Type R TCRs. “I would like to emphasise my gratitude for the trust of the team in me,” said Ładniak.
Carlos Sainz shares podium chat with 'really struggling' Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi
Carlos Sainz has revealed all about the brief conversation he had with Lewis Hamilton on the podium shortly after the Brit missed out on the 2021 drivers' title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.