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HISTORICAL FACTS: 8 - The Untold Story

F1 chief gives update on African GP – with South Africa and Rwanda bidding to host race

F1 has not raced in Africa since the Kyalami circuit hosted the South African GP in 1993

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Domenicali exclusive: Africa not on hold, but plans "not there yet"

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali explained the championship's current position on hosting a race in Africa, stating that the efforts to put on a grand prix are not on hold but still missing certain guarantees.

Autosport · Apr 17, 2025

Stefano Domenicali exclusive: Africa not on hold, but plans "not there yet"

Motorsport · Apr 17, 2025

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Why Domenicali sees catch-up mechanism as "crucial" for 2026 F1 engine rules

Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali says it is "crucial" for the new 2026 power unit regulations to allow manufacturers who are falling behind to catch up.

Motorsport · Apr 16, 2025

Domenicali: "F1 must stay strategic, not tactical – and be ready if a crisis returns"

The contract renewal that confirmed Stefano Domenicali as CEO of Formula 1 Group for another five years was met with near-unanimous approval.

Motorsport · Apr 16, 2025

Domenicali exclusive: Catch-up mechanism "crucial" for 2026 F1 engine rules

Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali says it is "crucial" for the new 2026 power unit regulations to allow manufacturers who are falling behind to catch up.

Autosport · Apr 16, 2025

Albon impressed with Thailand GP plans after meeting prime minister

Alex Albon insists Thailand is taking its pitch “very seriously” to host a Formula 1 grand prix in the future after the Williams driver travelled to the country to discuss plans with the prime minister.

Autosport · Apr 3, 2025

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Albon meets Thai PM to show support for F1 race in Bangkok

The chances of a Formula 1 race in Thailand continue to improve as Williams driver Alex Albon became the latest representative of the series to meet with the country’s prime minister.

Autosport · Apr 2, 2025

How the prospect of V10s has triggered a complex debate on F1's future

Like many things in the modern world, it all started with a social media post.

Autosport · Mar 24, 2025

How V10s are becoming F1’s main political battleground

Like many things in the modern world, it all started with a social media post.

Motorsport · Mar 24, 2025

Christian Horner and Martin Brundle lead tributes to Eddie Jordan after F1 icon’s death: latest

The 76-year-old passed away after a year-long battle with cancer

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Thailand eyes hosting Formula 1 Grand Prix in Bangkok from 2028

Thai government plans feasibility study for Bangkok street race, aiming to boost tourism and infrastructure

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Formula 1 in talks over new grand prix with Stefano Domenicali ‘impressed’ by plans

The F1 CEO met with Thailand’s prime minister to discuss plans for a future grand prix

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

Domenicali holds potential F1 Thailand Grand Prix discussions in Bangkok

Stefano Domenicali has left the door ajar for a future Formula 1 Thailand Grand Prix after seeing “impressive” plans for a street race in Bangkok.

Motorsport · Mar 18, 2025

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Autosport · Mar 16, 2025

Spotlight shifts to FIA as F1 teams agree to partial Concorde Agreement

Formula 1 and its 11 2026 teams agreeing commercial terms for a new five-year Concorde Agreement is welcome news as the series is nearing the end of the current deal, and is preparing for Cadillac's arrival.

Autosport · Mar 14, 2025

F1 Thailand race plans progressing as Domenicali heads for talks in Bangkok

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has revealed he will visit Thailand after the Australian Grand Prix for talks over a potential race in Bangkok.

Motorsport · Mar 14, 2025

F1 race in Thailand moves closer with Domenicali heading for talks in Bangkok

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has revealed he will visit Thailand after the Australian Grand Prix for talks over a potential race in Bangkok.

Autosport · Mar 13, 2025

What Domenicali's extended reign means for F1's future

“Adapt or die” is a popular maxim in the business world – but, to paraphrase the famous words of Mandy Rice-Davies: they would say that, wouldn’t they? Change is inherently self-justifying, especially when one business is buying another and swaggering egos are in play.

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2025

Lewis Hamilton says outside pressure ‘nonexistent’ before F1 Ferrari debut

‘I know what it takes to do a good job and that’s what I want to deliver,’ says seven-time champion as he prepares to fulfil a childhood dream

Autosport · Mar 12, 2025

Domenicali extends F1 CEO contract to the end of 2029

Stefano Domenicali will continue as president and CEO of Formula One Management for a further five years, the commercial rights holder for the Formula 1 championship has announced.

Motorsport · Mar 12, 2025

Domenicali gets five-year contract extension as F1 CEO

Second CEO of Liberty Media F1 commercial rights owner era will lead the championship through to 2030

Autosport · Feb 21, 2025

FIA president thinks F1 should consider return to V10 engines on e-fuels

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem thinks Formula 1 should at least consider switching back to V10 engines in the future, running on sustainable fuel.

Motorsport · Feb 21, 2025

Ben Sulayem: F1 should consider return to V10 engines on e-fuels

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem thinks Formula 1 should at least consider switching back to V10 engines in the future, running on sustainable fuel.

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

F1 urged by DR Congo to end talks with ‘blood-stained’ Rwanda over hosting race

Rwandan president Paul Kagame announced last December that the country is bidding to host an F1 grand prix

Motorsport · Feb 12, 2025

F1 warned against "blood-stained" Rwanda race by Democratic Republic of Congo

Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo have called on Formula 1 not to entertain the idea of sanctioning a Rwanda Grand Prix in the wake of a long-running conflict in the region.

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