Motorsport misses out on 2028 Olympic proposal
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After being on the 9-sport shortlist for potential additions to the 2028 Summer Olympics, auto racing was not included in the final pitch alongside cricket, lacrosse, and baseball.
A statement released on Wednesday morning has announced the cancellation of the 2023 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Nasser Al-Attiyah plans FIA President campaign
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5× Dakar Rally champion and current World Rally-Raid points leader Nasser Al-Attiyah intends to run for the FIA presidency when the next election rolls around.
Unlike the FIA, who lets Russian/Belarusian drivers race if they condemn the invasion and agree not to use their countries’ flags, the FIM will keep in place a hard ban on such riders.
Natalie Robyn, the head of Volvo Car Switzerland, has been named CEO of the FIA. She is the first person to serve in that position for the association.
Formula 1 has revealed that it will be holding a new event in Las Vegas, starting in November of the 2023 season.
Various FIA member organisations have joined together to help Ukraine following Russian invasion, such as Slovenia’s opening a charity bank account to support Ukrainian drivers and Portugal’s airlifting refugees to Lisbon.
Formula 1 confirms that it will no longer race in Russia as the conflict with Ukraine continues.
Motorsport UK bans Russian and Belarusian Drivers, Teams and Flags from British Racing Events
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Motorsport UK has confirmed that Russian and Belarusian competitors, teams and officials will not be permitted to attend 2022 British racing events due to the current circumstances in Ukraine.
F1 Releases Statement Claiming it is 'Impossible to Hold Russian Grand Prix in Current Circumstances'
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Formula 1 has released a statement revealing the suspension of Russian Grand Prix preparations due to the current circumstances in Ukraine.
FIA High-Tech Light Panels can already be seen at Silverstone, Brands Hatch and Donington Park, but new scheme sees five more circuits gain safety feature.
Pembrey Circuit marks its mile stone 30th anniversary with the build of a new garage complex and other planned improvements.
Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok will drive the Williams FW08C at Thruxton’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in June.
Murray Walker and Nigel Mansell will open Thruxton’s new hospitality centre as part of the circuit’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Jonathan Palmer’s MSV has agreed to aquire Donington Park from its current owners who have overseen the circuit for two generations.
Because of his close relationship with Jonathan Palmer, the late Justin Wilson will have a corner named after him at the Snetterton Circuit.
