
Emely de Heus joins MP Motorsports for F1 Academy
Dutch motor-racer Emely de Heus has signed for MP Motorsports for the upcoming F1 Academy season. The Dutch team now have De Heus on board alongside Emirati racers Amna and...
Dutch motor-racer Emely de Heus has signed for MP Motorsports for the upcoming F1 Academy season. The Dutch team now have De Heus on board alongside Emirati racers Amna and...
Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso has had his third-place finish at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix reinstated following a Right of Review. The race, which saw the Fédération Internationale de...
Sergio Pérez took home his first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix win as the Red Bull driver converted his pole to a win to win the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023. Pérez's teammate Max Verstappen who started 15th after a mechanical issue hampered his qualifying, finished an incredible second with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso finishing on the podium for a second race in a row although a post race penalty for serving his penalty incorrectly dropped the Spaniard to fourth position and saw George Russell score his first podium on the season. Mercedes had Lewis Hamilton finish fifth with the Ferrari's of Carlos Sainz and Leclerc finishing a disappointing sixth and seventh. The two Alpine's of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly were eighth and ninth with the Haas of Kevin Magnussen rounding up the top 10 places. Verstappen snatched the fastest lap on the final lap, which means he leaves Jeddah as the Drivers' Standing leader with his teammate just a point behind in second place. Fernando Alonso's fourth place keeps him in the title hunt while George Russell, Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton are further below. Red Bull’s second 1-2 in as many races means they have a 49 point lead in the Constructors' Standings with Mercedes in a surprise second place and Aston Martin in third. Ferrari are a distant fourth with 26 points and the Scuderia will be disappointed after a poor Jeddah race, which should have yielded them more points. It was Sergio Pérez who got the action underway and the Mexican was immediately overtaken by Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso going into the first turn. Alonso took the early lead from Pérez with Mercedes' George Russell in third. Alonso's teammate Lance Stroll overtook Ferrari's Carlos Sainz on the opening lap while Charles Leclerc who took a ten-place grid drop, was up three places by the end of the first lap. Championship leader Max Verstappen, who started P15, due to a driveshaft issue in qualifying made up two places in the opening lap and was up to 13th. Up ahead, while Alonso was in the lead, the veteran Spaniard was given an early five-second penalty due to starting out of position on the starting grid.
15-year-old British-Canadian racer Chloe Chong has been signed by PREMA Racing for the upcoming F1 Academy season. Chong, who started karting in 2013, most recently made her karting debut at...
The national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, SAUDIA has been announced as the Official Global Airline Partner of the Aston Martin Formula One team following an agreement between both. As part of the deal, SAUDIA have also launched a new global competition which will give fans an exclusive Aston Martin F1 experience at one of the Grand Prix events to which SAUDIA flies. Khaled Tash, SAUDIA Group Chief Marketing Officer, commented, "We are very excited to expand SAUDIA's strategic sports partnership portfolio and announce our most recent collaboration with such a renowned name in the automotive and motorsport industry. At SAUDIA, we believe in the power of sports to unite people and create a borderless world. Therefore, we have been highly selective in choosing top global sporting teams that share our vision. 'With a passion for driving innovation and sustainability-focused initiatives, we are confident that we have found a natural partner in Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team. Together, we look forward to providing unforgettable experiences for Formula One fans in the Kingdom and beyond throughout the 2023 season."
Scuderia Ferrari have renewed their partnership with yacht company Riva. The partnership extension will see Riva continue on as an Official Sponsor of the team for the 2023 season. The renewal of the deal will also see the yacht brand's logo continue to appear on the Ferrari race car and also on the race helmets of both Ferrari drivers. Alberto Galassi, CEO, Ferretti Group, said, "Number ones understand each other and teaming up comes naturally to them. Riva and Ferrari are so alike in so many ways, from their supreme style and beauty to their striving for perfection in every detail, that when Charles Leclerc and Carlo Sainz Jr. climb out of their racing cars, they choose our magnificent boats to relax and have fun on. 'In Formula 1 I recognise one of the key factors behind Riva’s success – a fierce determination to keep improving the performance and quality of the product. I see this same mindset in Charles and Carlos, and it’s a pleasure for our brand to be associated with their sporting endeavours.”
After an action-packed season-opener in Bahrain, racing resumes in Jeddah for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Round 2 will see champions Red Bull go in as favourites, but it's the...
Independent leader in exascale data centre ecosystems, edge data centre designs, industry-leading telecommunications solutions, and next-generation technology innovation, Switch have announced a multi-year partnership with the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The multi-year deal will see the technology infrastructure firm work with the Las Vegas Grand Prix to work towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Switch will be serving as an Event Partner of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which will be making its debut in November, 2023. Pilar Harris, Senior Director of CSR and Government Relations for the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, commented, "Formula 1 has made it its mission to work towards becoming a net zero global sport, and, as the newest race on the F1 calendar, we wanted to ensure that we were doing our part to support that initiative. By collaborating with a local industry leader, like Switch, we can find ways to establish environmentally conscious practices and operate this event for the ultimate good of the Las Vegas community."
Swiss Formula One team Alfa Romeo have extended their partnership with air company Edelweiss, which will see the Swiss air firm continue on as the Official Airline Supplier of the...
German company specialising in oils, lubricants and additives, Liqui Moly have renewed their partnership with Formula One. The extension sees the partnership enter its fifth consecutive year. The partnership extension will see Liqui Moly continue on as an Official Partner and also increase their race weekend presence through physical trackside signage at three race weekends and will have virtual branding at 15 other race weekends. Brandon Snow, Managing Director of Commercial at Formula One, commented, "As we begin the new season, we are delighted that Liqui Moly will be strengthening its commitment to Formula 1. Using digital advertising opportunities demonstrates both long-standing brands’ will to innovate, as we bring fans closer to the greatest racing spectacle on the planet on more race weekends than ever before.” Günter Hiermaier, Managing Director at Liqui Moly, said, "The appeal and excitement surrounding Formula 1 remains unbroken, especially on an international stage. I am therefore all the more delighted that we can once again showcase this sponsorship of the absolute top class to our customers and partners. This is something special that raises the awareness for everyone working with Liqui Moly to improve the foundations for good business. A win-win situation for everyone.”
McLaren Racing have announced a multi-year extension of their partnership with headwear and lifestyle brand New Era. The extension agreement will see New Era become the Official Headwear Partner of...
Red Bull Racing have extended their partnership with PokerStars, which will see the partnership continue on into a second consecutive year. The renewal will see PokerStars continue to provide the...
Formula One has renewed its partnership with ESPN following a multi-year extension agreement. The extension will see ESPN continue broadcasting the series in Latin America (excluding Mexico and Brazil) and...
Campos Racing have announced Maite Cáceres as the final driver of their F1 Academy roster, with the 19-year-old Uruguayan set to partner Nerea Martí and Lola Lovinfosse. Cáceres made her...
Mexican confectionery Canel’s has announced a new multi-year partnership with French Formula One team Alpine. The partnership will see Canel's continue on as the Official Confectionary Partner of the team....
British Formula One team Aston Martin have roped in Velocity Black as their Official Luxury Lifestyle Partner. Velocity Black is a digital members’ club and luxury concierge that harnesses cutting-edge...
American Formula One team Haas have announced OAKBERRY as their Official Açaí Partner ahead of the 2023 Formula One season. The partnership is aimed at growing the OAKBERRY brand in...
Formula One team Ferrari have announced a multi-year partnership with Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), a global technology company that specialises in the creation of cutting-edge online social games. The partnership...
British Formula One team Williams Racing have roped in Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts as an Official Team Partner ahead of the 2023 Formula One season. The global luxury hospitality firm's...
Formula One team Alfa Romeo have inked a new partnership agreement with Diagnostix, a leading medtech firm. The agreement will see Diagnostix join as an Official Team Partner of the...
Formula One team Scuderia Ferrari have roped in ZCG as an Official Team Partner ahead of the 2023 Formula One season. ZCG is an industry leader comprising private markets, asset...
Leading online CFD & FX broker, XMTrading has been announced as the Official FX Trading Partner of Italian Formula One team Scuderia AlphaTauri. The partnership will see the team help XMTrading gain global visibility and brand awareness. Additionally the XMTrading branding will also be present on various prime locations of the AlphaTauri race car and driver race suits. Franz Tost, Team Principal of Scuderia AlphaTauri, commented, "I am pleased to welcome XMTrading to Scuderia AlphaTauri as an official partner ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. Our values align well with theirs, as we both have a shared vision of continuous innovation in the pursuit of excellence, and I’m looking forward to working with them.”
The 2023 Formula One season is almost upon us. Before the action gets underway, here are some of my predictions for the upcoming season. Verstappen to become three-time World Champion...
Susie Wolff has been announced as the Managing Director of the F1 Academy. Wolff joins ahead of the inaugural season of the all-female series, which aims to grow, develop and...
French motor-racer Lola Lovinfosse has been announced as Campos Racing's second driver for the inaugural season of the F1 Academy. Lovinfosse will join Nerea Martí and another yet-to-be-announced driver to...
IMG and Formula One have announced a new in-ship and in-flight rights agreement, which will see IMG broadcast F1 on its Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra channels for the...
Swiss Formula One team Alfa Romeo have roped in premium refinish paint brand R-M, with the latter joining as the exclusive technical paint supplier of the team. Alfa Romeo will...
Formula One has signed a new 15-year partnership with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. The partnership aims to identify and develop upcoming motor sport talents. The partnership will see the...
mCloud, a provider of cloud technology solutions which optimise the performance, reliability and sustainability of energy-intensive assets, has signed a new partnership agreement with Formula One team Mercedes, joining on...
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will have a new configuration of its layout for the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix. The circuit will not have the chicane in the last two corners...
Read all the latest news on Page 19.