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‘I know my time will come’ – Russell (BBC)
‘I wasn’t going to just stand and be bullied around. People seem to always back down to him (Verstappen).’
Ecclestone completes sale of £500m private car collection – as Red Bull billionaire Mark Mateschitz (Daily Mail)
‘Confirming the change of ownership, Ecclestone said: ‘These are unique vehicles. They have written sport history and marked technical milestones. They embody 70 years of F1 history.”
Verstappen.com Racing announces 2025 program. Max: ‘Exciting year ahead!’ (Verstappen)
‘The goal is to be competitive and fight in the top of the field. It is great that we now make it happen for a sim racer to take it up against established racing drivers.’
Hauger ‘didn’t expect’ dominant start to life in Indy Nxt (Formula Scout)
‘Hauger was repeatedly praised the ‘pure racing’ of Indy Nxt already, describing the on-track experience in more positive terms than his previous home of Formula 2. ‘I find it really, really funny and enjoyable out there, so having a good time and it’s going good so far,’ he reflected.’
Team announces intention to use sustainable carbon fibre on W16 in 2025 (Mercedes)
‘Working closely with the FIA within the scope of the relevant regulations, we aim to demonstrate that sustainable carbon fibre composites can perform to the same technically demanding requirements as traditional materials.’
Frijns to skip Sao Paulo round due to FE clash (Sportscar365)
‘As well as Frijns, Toyota drivers Sebastien Buemi and Nyck de Vries, Peugeot duo Jean-Eric Vergne and Stoffel Vandoorne and Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA’s Norman Nato are all affected by the clash between WEC and Formula E.’
Amaury Cordeel, who started 78 Formula 2 races over the last three years with a best finish of fourth, will take the final seat on the grid for the upcoming season at Rodin following Christian Mansell’s unexpected departure from the team earlier this week.
#F2
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Formula 1’s official tyre supplier Pirelli will become the exclusive tyre supplier to Moto GP from 2027, replacing Michelin.
F1 owner Liberty Media is in the process of buying Moto GP, though the deal must be cleared by regulators first.
#F1 #MotoGP
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Welcome to the team, Adrian. pic.twitter.com/UlQSBYBbwJ
— Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) March 6, 2025
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On this day in motorsport
Born on this day in 1970: Hideki Noda, who started three races for Larrousse in 1994, and whose Juju daughter now races
55 years ago today Jack Brabham scored his final F1 win in the season-opening South African Grand Prix at Kyalami, ahead of Denny Hulme and Jackie Stewart, the latter in one of five Marches entered in their first ever race
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