Formula-1

Sainz showed the best result in the first practice of the US Grand Prix, Schwartzman made his debut in F-1 and became 16th

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3 years ago

October 21, 2022

Gary

Sainz showed the best result in the first practice of the US Grand Prix, Schwartzman made his debut in F-1 and became 16th

Spanish Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain was the best in the first free practice of the US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.

The best of the circles Sainz drove in 1 minute 36.857 seconds. The second result was shown by the reigning champion Max Verstappen (+0.224 seconds) from Red Bull. Closed the top three British driver of Mercedes Lewis Hamilton (+0.475).

Russian Ferrari test driver 23-year-old Robert Shvartsman made his debut in the “royal races”. He showed the 16th result, replacing the Monegasque Charles Leclerc.

In February, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) allowed Russian drivers to take part in competitions in a neutral status. Schwartzman is performing under an Israeli racing license this season.

The second free practice will take place later on Friday. The third practice and qualification will take place on October 22.

The US Grand Prix will take place at the Circuit of the Americas on October 23rd.

US Grand Prix. Circuit of the Americas (Austin)

First free practice

1. Carlos Sainz (Spain, Ferrari) – 1.36.857

2. Max Verstappen (Netherlands, Red Bull) – +0.224

3. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain, Mercedes) – +0.475

4. Lance Stroll (Canada, Aston Martin) – +0.603

5. Sergio Perez (Mexico, Red Bull) – +0.658

6. Fernando Alonso (Spain, Alpin) – +0.856

7. George Russell (Great Britain, Mercedes) – +0.945

8. Pierre Gasly (France, Alpha Tauri) – +0.953

9. Lando Norris (Great Britain, McLaren) – +0.999

10. Sebastian Vettel (Germany, Aston Martin) – +1.184 …

16. Robert Schwartzman (Israel, Ferrari) — +2.094…

Source: Sportbox

Gary

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Formula-1

Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Formula 1

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18 hours ago

December 26, 2025

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Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Formula 1

Michael Schumacher. Japanese Grand Prix 2000. First title with Ferrari / Photo: © Clive Mason / Staff / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Royal Racing, Racing News 365 reports with reference to GQ Sports.

The German pilot’s fortune is estimated at $790 million.

Second on this list is seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton ($304 million). In third place is two-time championship winner Spaniard Fernando Alonso ($264 million).

World champion Kimi Raikkonen (254 million) took fourth place in the ranking, three-time champion Niki Lauda (203 million) was in fifth place.

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Formula-1

Three Formula 1 teams filed a lawsuit due to the possible technical advantage of Mercedes and Red Bull

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4 days ago

December 23, 2025

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Three Formula 1 teams filed a lawsuit due to the possible technical advantage of Mercedes and Red Bull

Formula 1 track in Las Vegas / Photo: © Alex Bierens de Haan / Stringer / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

The Ferrari, Audi and Aston Martin teams have filed a joint lawsuit with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) over the advantage that Mercedes and Red Bull may have in the 2026 season under the new technical regulations, The Race reports.

In 2026, Formula 1 will switch to new technical regulations, which provide for a reduction in the fuel compression ratio in power plants from 18:1 to 16:1. This indicator will be monitored off the track.

According to the source, Mercedes and Red Bull have found a way to pass the tests while maintaining the actual race compression ratio at 18:1. This could give teams an advantage of 0.3-0.4 seconds per lap.

— The regulations clearly define the maximum compression ratio and the method for measuring it, based on static conditions at ambient temperature. This procedure remains unchanged despite the reduction in the permissible compression ratio for 2026, the FIA said in a statement.

The FIA does not intend to change the regulations at least until the tests are carried out. Teams are allowed to update their power unit designs every six races of the season.

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Formula-1

Lando Norris received the Formula 1 championship trophy at a ceremony in Tashkent

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2 weeks ago

December 13, 2025

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Lando Norris received the Formula 1 championship trophy at a ceremony in Tashkent

Lando Norris / Photo: © Handout / Handout / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

The British driver of the McLaren team, Lando Norris, received the Formula 1 championship cup for winning the individual competition of the 2025 season, the series press service reports.

The FIA Awards ceremony took place in Tashkent.

The capital of Uzbekistan is hosting the FIA General Assembly, which held elections for the organization’s president on Friday. President Mohammed bin Sulayem was re-elected to a second four-year term. Ben Sulayem took part in the awards ceremony for Norris and other FIA Awards winners.

On Sunday, 26-year-old Norris finished third in the final race of the 2025 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and won the championship title for the first time in his career, ending the four-year hegemony of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. In the team competition (Constructors’ Championship), McLaren won.

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Gary