‘We are pleased to extend our presence in Formula 1 by a further year, until 2028, thanks to the agreement reached with the FIA \u2013 under the leadership of its President Mohammed Ben Sulayem \u2013 and with Formula 1.’<\/p>\n
My first race – Norris (McLaren)<\/a><\/p>\n ‘I\u2019m the most \u2018McLaren-est\u2019 racing driver, which is pretty good, pretty cool! For my name to be alongside the likes of Hunt, Prost, Senna, and Lauda is unbelievable – to be a part of McLaren\u2019s history, alongside all these other incredible people. In 10 years, 20 years, 30 years\u2019 time, I think it\u2019s going to be very cool to look back on.’<\/p>\n The engineer bringing a steadying hand as new Prema chief (Formula Scout)<\/a><\/p>\n ‘His might not be a household name, particularly in junior open wheel racing, but Mitas\u2019s CV is a powerful one. It is easy to see why he was at the top of Prema\u2019s shortlist. In his 25-year career to date, he has amassed a wealth of experience, encompassing V8 Supercars, World Endurance through both LMP1 and hypercars, and Formula 1 with BMW Sauber and Red Bull.’<\/p>\n ‘Out of reach’: Russell refuses to think about F1 title after Antonelli surge (The Guardian)<\/a><\/p>\n ‘The pressure feels off. I\u2019m going to try to enjoy every race, not even think about the championship: it\u2019s so far out of reach.’<\/p>\n Toyota: LMDh manufacturers in \u2018another class\u2019 to LMH (Sportscar 365)<\/a><\/p>\n ‘I’m not sure that it has anything to do with the aero package. Yesterday we saw there was a two-class qualifying with LMDh on top and LMH behind. That seems to be the picture.’<\/p>\n Seeing ‘His Excellency\u2026’ and ‘HE Mohammed Ben Sulayem’ crop up more frequently in official FIA\/FOM communications lately.I’m sure it’ll catch on.#F1<\/p>\n \u2014 Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine.bsky.social)<\/a> 2026-06-11T19:41:46.228Z<\/a><\/p>\n RaceFans always endeavours to credit original sources. Want to share a relevant motorsport link with us? Send it in via the contact form<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free<\/a><\/p>\n Happy birthday!<\/p>\n Happy birthday to Zimkazimka and Deb Trom!<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Lewis Hamilton<\/a> sent team mate Nico Rosberg wide at the start on his way to victory in Montreal today in 2016<\/p>\n