One fan headed to Imola in 1994 excitedly anticipating their first live Formula 1 race, not expecting the tragic weekend which unfolded.
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Albert Park’s second sector “now basically a massive straight” after changes
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onRevisions to the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix have drastically changed the nature of the track, say Alpine’s drivers.
New-look Spa-Francorchamps for 2022 revealed after £20 million renovation
2022 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onThe operators of the Spa-Francorchamps have completed the first phase of the track renovations ahead of the 2022 season.
Silvertone to ease remaining bumps for Moto GP’s return
2019 British Grand Prix
Posted onWork has begun to ease the remaining bumps at the resurfaced Silverstone track before Moto GP returns to the venue next month.
New, “more fun” pit entry and exit at resurfaced Paul Ricard
2019 French Grand Prix
Posted onThe pit entry and exit configuration at Paul Ricard has been changed for this weekend’s French Grand Prix to improve safety.
Zandvoort banking will make tyre pressures “painful” – Verstappen
2020 F1 season
Posted onThe new banked final corner being built for F1 at Zandvoort will mean drivers have to use ‘painfully’ high tyre pressures, says Max Verstappen.
Sainz fears it’s “too late” to save Spanish GP for 2020
2020 F1 calendar
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr fears it may be too late to ensure the Spanish Grand Prix has a place on the 2020 F1 calendar.
Hamilton and Vettel against Albert Park’s plan for new surface
2019 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Albert Park circuit is likely to be resurfaced for the first time since it began holding the Australian Grand Prix, despite Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel’s objections.
Bowyer says NASCAR should race COTA before Rovals
2018 United States Grand Prix
Posted onStewart-Haas driver Clint Bowyer told Racefans that getting to new circuits was key to audience growth – for NASCAR and F1.
Drivers discussed ‘lip biting’ bumps on COTA surface
2018 United States Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly has said bumps at the track are so severe they are making him involuntarily bite his lip.
Spa’s Pouhon could be flat-out this year – Hamilton
2018 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says some Formula 1 cars may be able to tackle Spa’s Pouhon corner flat-out this year.
Paul Ricard’s chicane will make overtaking difficult – Bottas
2018 French Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas suspects the chicane on the Mistral straight at Paul Ricard will make overtaking difficult in this weekend’s French Grand Prix.
“Low-risk” run-off areas spoil Paul Ricard circuit – Sainz
2018 French Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says the challenge of driving at Paul Ricard is spoiled by the large run-off areas at the track.
Hockenheim wants new, risk-free German GP deal with Nurburgring
2019 F1 season
Posted onThe promoter of the German Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring wants a “no risk” deal to extend its F1 race contract beyond the end of this year.
Changing Albert Park track to aid passing could spoil it – Bottas
2018 F1 season
Posted onValtteri Bottas says any changes to the Albert Park track to aid overtaking should respect the character of the parkland track.
Richards warns losing British GP would be “a significant threat” to British motorsport
2018 F1 season
Posted onThe new chairman of Britain’s Motor Sport Association says it will strive to keep the British Grand Prix on the calendar after 2019.
Circuit de Catalunya to be resurfaced for 2018 season
2018 F1 season
Posted onThe Circuit de Catalunya, home of the Spanish Grand Prix, will be fully resurfaced in time for F1 pre-season testing at the track next year.
Jonathan Palmer takes over Donington Park
2017 F1 season
Posted onJonathan Palmer, father of F1 racer Jolyon Palmer, has added a former grand prix venue to his portfolio of British racing circuits.
Malaysia will not extend F1 deal, minister confirms
2019 F1 season
Posted onMalaysia will not extend its current deal to host Formula One races after 2018, the country’s minster for tourism has confirmed.
Side-by-side: How Sepang has changed for 2016
2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onExplore the changes to the Sepang International Circuit for this year’s Malaysian Grand Prix with these images and videos.