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Straits Times
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Russell welcomes 'useful step' by FIA on penalty guidelines
FILE PHOTO: Jun 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Winner of the F1 Canadian Grand Prix Mercedes driver George Russell (63) reacts before receiving his trophy at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images/File Photo REUTERS Mercedes driver George Russell on Thursday welcomed a move by Formula One's governing body to publish penalty guidelines ahead of an Austrian Grand Prix where Red Bull's Max Verstappen remains at risk of a race ban. The FIA said it had decided, in the interests of transparency, to release key documents created to assist stewards in making fair and consistent decisions when applying the rules. Although the documents have no regulatory value, and stewards make their decisions independently of the FIA based on applicable regulations, the guidelines recommend appropriate penalties for some 100 common infringements. "Greater transparency within the governance of our sport is an important issue and this is a useful step in that direction," said Mercedes' Russell, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA). "Hopefully it will be beneficial for the sport to give the media and fans a clearer understanding of the rules of engagement when we're racing on track, and to help them understand how the stewards reach their decisions." Russell has been critical of a perceived lack of transparency within the FIA, run by Emirati Mohammed Ben Sulayem, and of the governing body's failure to engage with drivers. He has also been involved in several clashes with Red Bull's four-times world champion Verstappen, who is racing at his team's home circuit this weekend. One incident at the Spanish Grand Prix saw Verstappen punished for driving into the Briton's car and handed three penalty points, taking his tally to 11 in a 12-month period. Twelve points trigger an automatic race ban and Verstappen will not shed any points until after Austria, when he will go down to nine. Ben Sulayem pointed out in a statement that stewards performed their jobs voluntarily but their dedication "is all too often met with extreme and wholly unwarranted criticism. "To demonstrate the rigour with which they pursue their role, we are today publishing the Penalty and Driving Standards Guidelines that assist them with their decisions. "This will give fans and members of the media a much deeper and more accurate insight into how decisions are made in Formula One," he added. The FIA said the latest version of the driving standards guidelines was drafted at the Qatar Grand Prix last November and further refinements would be made in consultation with drivers and teams. The guidelines list the different ways in which drivers can be handed penalty points up to a maximum of five for ignoring a black flag (disqualification) or black and orange flag (return to pits due to car being in an unsafe condition). They also advise on the rules for overtaking on the inside and outside of corners and when drivers must give back position if gaining a lasting advantage by leaving the track. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Motor racing-Russell welcomes 'useful step' by FIA on penalty guidelines
FILE PHOTO: Jun 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Winner of the F1 Canadian Grand Prix Mercedes driver George Russell (63) reacts before receiving his trophy at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images/File Photo (Reuters) -Mercedes driver George Russell on Thursday welcomed a move by Formula One's governing body to publish penalty guidelines ahead of an Austrian Grand Prix where Red Bull's Max Verstappen remains at risk of a race ban. The FIA said it had decided, in the interests of transparency, to release key documents created to assist stewards in making fair and consistent decisions when applying the rules. Although the documents have no regulatory value, and stewards make their decisions independently of the FIA based on applicable regulations, the guidelines recommend appropriate penalties for some 100 common infringements. "Greater transparency within the governance of our sport is an important issue and this is a useful step in that direction," said Mercedes' Russell, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA). "Hopefully it will be beneficial for the sport to give the media and fans a clearer understanding of the rules of engagement when we're racing on track, and to help them understand how the stewards reach their decisions." Russell has been critical of a perceived lack of transparency within the FIA, run by Emirati Mohammed Ben Sulayem, and of the governing body's failure to engage with drivers. He has also been involved in several clashes with Red Bull's four-times world champion Verstappen, who is racing at his team's home circuit this weekend. One incident at the Spanish Grand Prix saw Verstappen punished for driving into the Briton's car and handed three penalty points, taking his tally to 11 in a 12-month period. Twelve points trigger an automatic race ban and Verstappen will not shed any points until after Austria, when he will go down to nine. Ben Sulayem pointed out in a statement that stewards performed their jobs voluntarily but their dedication "is all too often met with extreme and wholly unwarranted criticism. "To demonstrate the rigour with which they pursue their role, we are today publishing the Penalty and Driving Standards Guidelines that assist them with their decisions. "This will give fans and members of the media a much deeper and more accurate insight into how decisions are made in Formula One," he added. The FIA said the latest version of the driving standards guidelines was drafted at the Qatar Grand Prix last November and further refinements would be made in consultation with drivers and teams. The guidelines list the different ways in which drivers can be handed penalty points up to a maximum of five for ignoring a black flag (disqualification) or black and orange flag (return to pits due to car being in an unsafe condition). They also advise on the rules for overtaking on the inside and outside of corners and when drivers must give back position if gaining a lasting advantage by leaving the track. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Ken Ferris)
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Formula 1: How to watch the Austrian Grand Prix on TV and what to know
McLaren driver, Britain's Lando Norris walks away from his car following a collision during the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) Winning Mercedes driver George Russell, right, of the United Kingdom, is sprayed by second-place Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen, left, of the Netherlands, after the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP) Winning Mercedes driver George Russell, right, of the United Kingdom, is sprayed by second-place Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen, left, of the Netherlands, after the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP) McLaren driver, Britain's Lando Norris walks away from his car following a collision during the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) Winning Mercedes driver George Russell, right, of the United Kingdom, is sprayed by second-place Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen, left, of the Netherlands, after the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP) SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Here's a guide that tells you what you need to know about Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix. It's the 11th round of the 2025 Formula 1 season. How to watch the Austrian Grand Prix on TV Advertisement — In the U.S., on ESPN. — Other countries are listed here. What is the Austrian Grand Prix schedule? — Friday: First and second practice sessions. — Saturday: Third practice and qualifying. — Sunday: Austrian Grand Prix, 71 laps of the 4.32-kilometer (2.68-mile) Red Bull Ring. It starts at 3 p.m. local time (9 a.m. ET / 1400 GMT). Where is the Austrian Grand Prix taking place? Up in the mountains near the town of Spielberg, it's the home race for the Red Bull team, which competes under the Austrian flag and often ups its game at the Red Bull Ring. Max Verstappen is the most successful driver in the history of the Austrian Grand Prix, but George Russell won last year's race for Mercedes after Verstappen and Lando Norris collided while fighting for the lead. Advertisement What happened in the last race? Russell took the win ahead of Verstappen at the Canadian Grand Prix but all the focus was on the two McLarens colliding. Norris clipped Oscar Piastri while trying to pass his teammate and then hit the wall. Piastri recovered to finish fourth, extending his standings lead to 22 points over Norris, who failed to finish a race for the first time in almost a year. What do I need to know about F1 so far? Get caught up: — George Russell holds off Max Verstappen for Canadian GP win as McLarens collide — Lando Norris says the 'F1' movie mirrors his rivalry with Oscar Piastri after Canada collision Advertisement — F1 rookie Kimi Antonelli passes his final exams to graduate from high school — South Africa's Kyalami circuit says the FIA has approved upgrades which would let it host Formula 1 — Movie Review: From bumper to bumper, 'F1' is Formula 1 spectacle Key stats 5 — Max Verstappen took pole position for the five previous races at the Austrian circuit, winning three of them. That includes one at the track in 2021 for the Styrian Grand Prix. 4 — Oscar Piastri's fourth-place finish in Canada ended a run of eight podium finishes in a row, underlining the consistency which has powered his title challenge. Advertisement 155 — All but seven of Red Bull's 162 points this season have been earned by Verstappen. Teammate Yuki Tsunoda was out of the points in Canada for the third race in a row. What they're saying 'Of course there's always going to be some little roadblocks and chicanes and things to navigate through, but in the end of the day, I think, as long as we pull through the other day together, that's the most important." — Lando Norris reflects on his collision with Oscar Piastri in Canada. 'Of course the last race was great, winning in Canada, but we're striving for more. We want to be in that championship fight.' — George Russell. Advertisement 'Promosso' — Mercedes' 18-year-old rookie Kimi Antonelli celebrates with a simple message, 'passed' in Italian, after completing his high school exams. ___ AP auto racing:
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Formula 1 extends the Canadian Grand Prix's contract through 2035
Mercedes driver George Russell, of the United Kingdom, reacts after winning the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP) Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc ,of Monaco, drives during the first practice session at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Friday, June 13, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc ,of Monaco, drives during the first practice session at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Friday, June 13, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) Mercedes driver George Russell, of the United Kingdom, reacts after winning the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP) Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc ,of Monaco, drives during the first practice session at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Friday, June 13, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) LONDON (AP) — The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 schedule through 2035 after a four-year extension was announced Tuesday. The circuit in Montreal is a fan favorite with a reputation for unpredictable racing, which was further bolstered by the collision in Sunday's race between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Advertisement It's also one of the older tracks on F1's schedule, having first hosted a Grand Prix in 1978, and F1 said Tuesday that investment by the promoter "will continue and be vital in continuing to enhance the event in the years ahead." The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, named after a Canadian F1 great who died in a 1982 crash, was already due to stay on the schedule through 2031. Its most recent extension was by two years in 2021 to make up for two editions of the race which were canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic. 'As Formula 1 celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is fitting that we have announced an extension with the Canadian Grand Prix, a race that has such incredible history in our sport and is named after a true legend in Gilles Villeneuve,' F1 president and chief executive Stefano Domenicali said in a statement. ___ AP auto racing:
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lando Norris says the 'F1' movie mirrors his rivalry with Oscar Piastri after Canada collision
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain walks past McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia on the podium after placing second at the Italian Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) McLaren driver, Britain's Lando Norris walks away from his car following a collision during the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri, left, of Australia, and Lando Norris, right, of the United Kingdom, go wheel-to-wheel in the hairpin during the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Evan Buhler/The Canadian Press via AP) McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri, left, of Australia, and Lando Norris, right, of the United Kingdom, go wheel-to-wheel in the hairpin during the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Evan Buhler/The Canadian Press via AP) McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain walks past McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia on the podium after placing second at the Italian Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) McLaren driver, Britain's Lando Norris walks away from his car following a collision during the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri, left, of Australia, and Lando Norris, right, of the United Kingdom, go wheel-to-wheel in the hairpin during the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (Evan Buhler/The Canadian Press via AP) NEW YORK (AP) — Lando Norris says the new Formula 1 movie contains some reminders of his own rivalry with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri after their collision at the Canadian Grand Prix. Speaking Monday at the Times Square premiere of 'F1,' starring Brad Pitt, Norris said his rivalry with Piastri remains friendly, even if they sometimes run into 'roadblocks and chicanes.' Advertisement 'You always want to be the top dog and you always want to be on top — of everyone, not just your teammate. You want to be on top of the grid, right?" Norris said. "The interesting part, and I think the thing that the F1 movie gets into a little bit more, is how teammates have to be teammates but also how they want to beat one another, and how do you get that balance right? Because if it's too much one way, it's not good. If it's too much the other way, it's not good. It's a difficult balance, but that's part of the sport.' Roadblocks in the relationship Norris apologized immediately for colliding with Piastri in Sunday's race as he tried to overtake. The contact caused Norris to hit the wall, ending his race. Piastri was able to finish fourth and extend his standings lead over Norris to 22 points ahead of next week's Austrian Grand Prix. 'We've always known we want to beat each other, but I think one thing we've done very well is work together as a team," Norris said. "Of course there's always going to be some little roadblocks and chicanes and things to navigate through, but in the end of the day, I think, as long as we pull through the other day together, that's the most important.' Advertisement Russell hopes for more Mercedes wins George Russell's victory in Canada on Sunday made him the only driver other than Norris, Piastri and defending champion Max Verstappen to get a win this season. He's hoping it's the springboard to more success for him and the Mercedes team. 'The season's going well, it could always be better. Of course the last race was great, winning in Canada, but we're striving for more. We want to be in that championship fight," Russell said, adding that now he's looking for 'more of the same.' "I think we're understanding the car more and more, I'm understanding myself further. We want to get more wins on the board.' ___ AP auto racing:
