MOTORSPORTS

THE BELGIAN GRAND PRIX SECURES MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH FORMULA 1

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Formula 1 has confirmed a multi-year extension with the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, ensuring the Belgian Grand Prix remains part of the calendar for four of the next six seasons. The new deal spans until 2031, with races scheduled for 2026, 2027, 2029, and 2031. However, Spa will be absent in 2028 and 2030 as part of Formula 1's plan to rotate certain European circuits to accommodate the growing global demand for new venues.

SERGIO PEREZ PARTS WAYS WITH RED BULL RACING

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Sergio "Checo" Perez and Red Bull Racing have officially parted ways, concluding a remarkable four-year collaboration marked by success and challenges. Despite a contract extension signed earlier this year, both parties reached an agreement to end their partnership after the 2024 season, as announced during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend.

THE UNRECOGNIZED SENNA OF OUR ERA: “MAX VERSTAPPEN”

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To most F1 fans worldwide, Ayrton Senna is the greatest driver in the history of the sport. Having started his career with Toleman back in 1984, the Brazilian went on to enjoy one of the most historic careers F1 has ever seen, claiming 41 wins and 80 podiums with Lotus and McLaren.

CADILLAC TO ENTER F1 WITH FERRARI ENGINES IN 2026

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General Motors will bring its Cadillac brand to F1 as the category’s 11^th team, starting in 2026. The team will be dependent on Ferrari power units and gearboxes at the outset, but that is a strategic arrangement which will see them through to 2028, by which time Cadillac should have developed its own engines. This reinforces F1’s growing appeal in the USA and GM’s commitment to motorsport at the very highest level.

FERRARI TO UNVEIL 2025 F1 CAR ON FEBRUARY 19 AS HAMILTON MAKES MUCH-ANTICIPATED BOW

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Ferrari plans to unveil its 2025 Formula 1 car at the headquarters in Maranello on February 19, 2025. It is going to be the follow-up after the sport made a history-opening season launch held in London’s O2 Arena for the 75-year anniversary of Formula 1.

LANDO NORRIS LEADS MCLAREN TO CONSTRUCTORS' CHAMPIONSHIP TRIUMPH IN ABU DHABI

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Lando Norris secured McLaren's first Formula 1 Constructors' Championship since 1998 with a commanding victory at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Starting from pole position, Norris dominated the race, finishing six seconds ahead of Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, while Charles Leclerc completed the podium after a remarkable drive from 19th on the grid.

LIAM LAWSON REPLACES SERGIO PEREZ AT RED BULL RACING FOR THE 2025 SEASON

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Red Bull Racing has confirmed that New Zealander Liam Lawson will join Max Verstappen for the 2025 Formula 1 season, replacing Sergio Perez. This announcement follows Perez's departure after a lackluster 2024 campaign in which Red Bull lost the Constructors' Championship despite Verstappen securing his fourth consecutive world title.

LEWIS HAMILTON ENSURES BRAD PITT’S F1 FILM CAPTURES AUTHENTIC RACING SPIRIT

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Lewis Hamilton was praised for his crucial role in making the upcoming Formula 1 film, starring Brad Pitt and due for release in June 2025, as realistic as possible. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion, also a co-producer and technical consultant, brought considerable input into the movie to ensure that it reflected realities in the world of racing.