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Comment of the day
The new guidelines published by the FIA detailing how drivers will be punished for “misconduct” drew a lot of criticism:
The biggest issue is not with having a system in place to punish drivers for misbehaviour (although indeed that mechanism has already shown its weak spots and inconsistencies) but that the arbiters of this have been shown to abuse it to punish criticism (including well founded and important cases) of the FIA itself and criteria seem to be far to arbitrary to be deemed a solid mechanism.
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Formula E and the FIA introduce Pit Boost charging technology (Formula E)
‘Pit boost is an innovative mid-race feature that provides a 10% energy increase (3.85kWh) to race cars through a 30-second, 600kW rapid recharge in the pit lane. This mandatory sporting feature – deploying significantly more power than current consumer superchargers – adds another strategic element during selected races, with the potential to dramatically alter race outcomes and tactics.’
Inside Hamilton’s dream Ferrari debut (Daily Mail)
‘Maurizio, grey of hair and warm of nature, smiled. ‘Perfecto,’ he said. ‘No arrogance. Tranquillo. He is just right for Ferrari.’ He also moved his forearm backwards and forwards in a shoving movement, which meant tough enough, too, when needed.’
Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture (BBC)
‘The subreddits run by fans of football clubs Liverpool, Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur have all instituted the bans, as have communities for many US sports sides as well as Formula 1.’
Liberty Media / Dorna Sports (European Commission)
The European Union has extended the deadline to issue its decision on F1 owner Liberty Media’s takeover of Moto GP by 20 days, to June 16th.
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Verstappen – Four-time world champion, goals for Team Redline, retirement plans after F1 (Track limits via YouTube)
Round two race two (Formula Regional Middle East Championship via YouTube)
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