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FIA chief Mohammed ben Sulayem has hinted that disgraced race director Michael Masi could RETURN to F1. Australian Masi was axed from his position in February due to the role he played in the controversial 2021 title decider in Abu Dhabi. Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes were both heavily in favour of the decision to relieve Masi of his duties. Nevertheless Ben Sulayem has sensationally revealed it is not "the end" for 44-year-old Masi in F1 . Masi himself would like a return to the frame just weeks after he was forced out. Ben Sulayem told the Daily Mail : "I didn't get rid of Michael. He had a personal overload (of work) - safety delegate as well as race director. He made a mistake. It is not as if we said it is the end of Masi with the FIA." Read More In F1 WINNING FORMULA Hamilton's homes include £32m New York penthouse and £18m London mansion BIG PRIZES Play the Sun Vegas wheel for FREE every day between … [Read more...] about Michael Masi in line for shock F1 return that will enrage Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes just weeks after he was dropped

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton want to race in South Africa. (Image: GETTY) Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top F1 stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Max Verstappen has backed Lewis Hamilton's calls for F1 to return to South Africa as the desire for Kyalami's re-addition to the race calendar gathers more pace. Almost three decades have passed since the last race took place in Africa, and many believe it's time to visit the continent as part of a 20+ race season. Related articles Charles Leclerc likes Ferrari being 'hunted' by Red Bull's Verstappen George Russell claims Mercedes 'a killer to drive' F1 staged its last Grand Prix in South Africa 29 years ago when it was the first race of … [Read more...] about Max Verstappen joins Lewis Hamilton in push to make F1 bosses end 29-year wait

Nico Hulkenberg has said the new cars are better for overtaking (Image: Getty) Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top F1 stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info F1’s new regulations have improved overtaking ‘by a lot’ according to Aston Martin reserve driver Nico Hulkenberg. The German claimed it is around 30 percent easier to overtake under the new rules than before in a big win for F1 chiefs. Related articles Miami GP track fears raised which could Lewis Hamilton and Verstappen Alonso to replace Vettel rumours spreading after Miami GP no-show The on-track action has been praised so far this season with Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc enjoying epic duels in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Speaking … [Read more...] about F1’s new 2022 aero rules package improves overtaking ‘a lot’ claims Nico Hulkenberg

Max Verstappen commits future to Red Bull signing £200m deal Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top F1 stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Red Bull 's chief designer has bemoaned the fluctuating weight limit for Formula 1 cars. Adrian Newey believes getting to a point where his team complies with the new limit for the 2022 season has been one of the biggest challenges they have faced in the construction of the RB18. Related articles Red Bull warns Mercedes could start a ‘mirror war’ Red Bull raises concerns over new rules changes New rules have been brought in for the new season, with the aim of promoting closer racing and, potentially, upsetting the balance of power within … [Read more...] about Red Bull chief feels let down by F1 officials on missed ‘opportunity’ with new regulations

Michael Schumacher: Netflix teases documentary in trailer Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top F1 stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info F1 legend Michael Schumacher would have thrived in this new era of F1, according to his former boss at Ferrari . Schumacher, 53, won seven world titles in his storybook career, five of which came consecutively during a spell of total dominance with the Italian giants between 2000 and 2004. He'd previously won two championships with Bennetton in 1994 and 1995. Related articles Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes chairman explains why team will remain in F1 Mercedes have two options to replace Hamilton as he faces Monaco ban In that era however, things … [Read more...] about Michael Schumacher ‘would love new era of F1’ despite issues engulfing Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton is refusing to take his nose piercing out (Image: GETTY) Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top F1 stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Lewis Hamilton has been warned by McLaren team boss Andreas Seidl to 'just don't drive' if he doesn't take out his nose piercing. The FIA have moved to clamp down on drivers wearing jewellery out on track this season. Related articles FIA president breaks silence on Lewis Hamilton facing Monaco GP ban FIA risk 'enraging' Lewis Hamilton with door open for Michael Masi The rules have been in place ever since 2005, but have never been stringently enforced. But the FIA race director has moved to enforce the safety rule this year with Hamilton being … [Read more...] about ‘You just don’t drive’ – Lewis Hamilton losing support over FIA stance on possible F1 ban

Ferrari star Charles Leclerc was left red-faced when he crashed F1 legend Niki Lauda's £1m 1974 Ferrari into a wall on the track at Monaco. The F1 driver managed to crash the legend's Ferrari as his bad luck continues on his home patch following last year's Grand Prix that saw Leclerc not even get out on the track when a gearbox issue left him sidelined shortly before the race began. Now, the young driver's luck doesn't seem to be getting any better as he crashes the car on a drive around the circuit. While testing out the iconic car, the 24-year-old lost control of the car towards the end of the driver when it suffered a braking issue and ended up hitting the barriers. He posted on Twitter following the crash: "When you thought you already had all the bad luck of the world in Monaco and you lose the brakes into rascasse with one of the most iconic historical Ferrari Formula 1 car." Thankfully, the driver seems to have come out of the crash unscathed and will feel slightly … [Read more...] about Charles Leclerc crashes F1 legend Niki Lauda’s £1m 1974 Ferrari into Monaco wall

Max Verstappen has been touted for a move to Formula E (Image: Getty) Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top F1 stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Max Verstappen may be one of the toughest drivers to beat in F1, but Jean-Eric Vergne has challenged the Red Bull star to try and maintain that same level of dominance in Formula E. Ever since Verstappen arrived in F1 as a teenager, he was being tipped to become a multiple world champion. Related articles Aston Martin's Stroll to settle Verstappen argument 'once and for all' Hamilton warned his prime is behind him with Verstappen taking over Mercedes' dominance in the sport made it difficult for the Dutchman to win his first title, but that all … [Read more...] about Max Verstappen ‘not unbeatable’ if Red Bull star quits F1 for alternative racing series

Mercedes: What’s gone wrong at the F1 and can they recover? Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top F1 stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ola Kallenius has dismissed any suggestions that Mercedes is considering leaving F1 in the near future. The Silver Arrows have recently enjoyed one of the most dominant team eras in F1 history, winning eight consecutive constructors' titles. On seven of those occasions, they've produced a world champion. Related articles Lewis Hamilton's worst F1 season and how it compares to 2022 struggles Red Bull's Horner takes jab at Wolff but refuses to rule out Mercedes Six of those have gone to Lewis Hamilton , the only exception coming in 2016 when … [Read more...] about Mercedes chairman responds to claims the Silver Arrows could quit F1

LEWIS HAMILTON has been warned by Grand Prix Drivers' Association chairman Alex Wurz that wearing jewellery risks "years of agony". The FIA are planning a crack down on the issue of drivers competing wearing jewellery . Ruled imposed by the FIA forbid drivers wearing jewellery during races , which started at the inaugural Miami GP. SunSport understands that Mohammed bin Sulayem, the FIA's President, is fixated on cracking down on Hamilton , as he flexes his muscles since taking the role in December. Mercedes ace Hamilton has been given a two-race exemption from the rules after declaring he has at least two piercings he is unable to remove . The 37-year-old has been given until the Monaco Grand Prix to make sure he isn't breaking the rules, but he is keen to be given an exemption to race with jewellery for the rest of the season. READ MORE IN F1 MAS SHOCK Hamilton ‘astonished’ after FIA president hints race director Masi could … [Read more...] about F1 icon Lewis Hamilton has been warned that wearing jewellery risks ‘years of agony’ as the FIA prepare to clampdown