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FIA gives Haas final approval after major driver swap at Mexico City GP
The FIA have officially given Haas permission to replace Esteban Ocon with Ryo Hirakawa for the Mexico Grand Prix. Haas had submitted a request to the stewards to replace Ocon. The stewards have now...
Disciplinary action proves fatal for feuding Esteban Ocon at Haas
Esteban Ocon’s time at Haas has come to an early and definitive end, GPblog understands. The Frenchman was sidelined by the American team midway through the race weekend in Mexico. GPblog understands...
Mercedes driver proves in Mexico that Cadillac cannot overlook him
While Cadillac is helping Colton Herta obtain a superlicence, making him the leading candidate to replace Valtteri Bottas, there is someone else who deserves the seat currently held by the Finn, and p...
How a phone call from GPblog temporarily cost Herta his super licence
Because of an apparently trivial mistake, Colton Herta has still not earned an F1 super licence. GPblog also inadvertently played a part in what happened. In the run-up to the Grand Prix weekend in Me...
Cadillac keeps Valtteri Bottas in the dark after Sergio Perez contract extension
With Sergio Perez's contract extension, Cadillac has filled one of its seats for the coming seasons. No decision has (yet) been made about Valtteri Bottas. GPblog understands that the Finn is still an...
Jos Verstappen debunks health rumors with social media post
Jos Verstappen is not seriously ill. Max Verstappen's father made this clear in an Instagram post following online speculation and reports from websites suggesting that something was wrong with the fo...
Aston Martin denies Red Bull rumors and backs Honda
Despite being asked directly about it, Aston Martin’s Mike Krack did not specificly deny that his team had shown interest in Red Bull Ford engines. After the United States Grand Prix, however, the Lux...
Red Bull rules out potential engine deal with Aston Martin
Aston Martin is unlikely to switch to Red Bull Ford power units in the near future if Honda leaves Formula 1. Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies says Red Bull Powertrains has no current pla...
F1 drivers not demanding cancellation of Qatar and Abu Dhabi races
While MotoGP riders have reportedly voted overwhelmingly in favour of cancelling the Qatar Grand Prix, there is no similar movement among Formula 1 drivers. GPblog understands that, for now, F1 driver...
Pirelli holds the key as Bridgestone and Michelin consider return to F1
Several tyre manufacturers are closely monitoring Formula 1, with some potentially interested in becoming the sport’s supplier from 2029. Alongside Bridgestone, Michelin is also exploring the possibil...
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