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Russian oligarch Mazepin causes a stir with F1 test visit (Reuters)
‘Oliver Oakes, principal of the Renault-owned Alpine team whose Hitech junior teams were backed by Mazepin before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, told reporters he had said hello to the oligarch. ‘Yes, he’s a friend of mine, yes I used to be together with him in Hitech. He was here catching up with another friend of his. It’s nice to see him. I’m not going to go into that, the world’s a crazy place’.’
Magnussen needed to tune out ‘disruptive’ F1 references (Sportscar 365)
‘Take turn 12, 13, 14: flat out in a Formula 1 car. In this car you arrive slower because there’s less power. But also you brake and downshift and it’s completely different. So all your references are actually a little bit disruptive in a way, but by now I’m okay.’
Honda’s Salters on the company’s IndyCar future (Racer)
‘Honda Racing Corporation US president David Salters isn’t ready to say whether Honda will remain in the IndyCar Series after its supply contract reaches its end in 18 months’ time.’
Rodin Cars welcomes Abbi Pulling as new brand ambassador and GB3 driver for 2025 season (Rodin)
‘In joining Rodin Cars, Pulling becomes part of a strong line up of drivers, which also includes reigning GB3 champion and current FIA Formula 3 racer Louis Sharp. Notably, Pulling becomes the first female ambassador for Rodin Cars, a reflection on her fantastic achievements and the company’s dedication to fostering top-tier talent in motorsport.’
Absolute nightmare scenario For Cadillac Jota (WEC via YouTube)
Ferrari one-two-three in Qatar (WEC via YouTube)
Ferrari say they abandoned Hamilton’s final run in today’s test as a precaution after spotting an anomaly in the data from his car.
#F1 #F1testing
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— RaceFans (@racefansdotnet.bsky.social) 28 February 2025 at 17:52
🚨UK IndyCar Viewers🚨
Due to technical issues with the International Feed from Indycar we are unable to show the opening Indycar practice but we hope to be able to bring coverage of Saturday’s sessions.
#SkyIndyCar #IndyCar
— Tom Gaymor (@tomgaymor.bsky.social) 28 February 2025 at 19:48
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Happy birthday!
Happy birthday to Jose Arellano, Becca Blue, Robert and Penny!
On this day in motorsport
Born today in 1981: Future IndyCar champion Will Power
50 years ago today Jody Scheckter won his home race, the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami, but it proved Tyrrell’s only victory that season
45 years ago today Rene Arnoux took the championship lead for Renault by winning the South African Grand Prix. Osella arrived in F1, while Shadow made their final appearance
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