Tragedy looms: Security agents, NNPC asleep as pipeline vandals steal N16.5m fuel in Lagos (Punch) Residents of Fagba community in the Ifako/Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State fear a pipeline explosion is imminent in the area as vandals operate…
Silverstone: F1 races given go-ahead by UK government
Formula 1 has been given the go-ahead by the UK government to hold two races at Silverstone this summer, BBC Sport has been told. F1 sources say people involved in elite sports events will be exempt from a requirement on…
Austria set to host Formula 1 season openers in July
Austria’s government has approved hosting Formula 1’s season-opening races in July, according to reports. The races, scheduled for 5 and 12 July, will take place behind closed doors at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. The 2020 season was due…
Formula 1’s cost-cutting proposals approved by FIA
Formula 1’s plan for cost-cutting measures has been approved by the sport’s governing body the FIA. The changes to the sporting, technical and financial regulations were passed by e-vote at Wednesday’s world motorsport council meeting. It was “due to the…
Formula 1: French Grand Prix set to be postponed because of the coronavirus crisis
The French Grand Prix is set to be the next Formula 1 event to be postponed as a result of the coronavirus crisis. French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address to the nation on Monday that restrictions on…
Sir Stirling Moss: ‘A true icon’ – tributes paid to ‘larger-than-life’ legend
Sir Stirling Moss has been praised as a “true icon and legend” who lived an “incredible life”. The world of motor racing has paid tribute following his death aged 90. Moss is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula…
Brazilian GP: Lewis Hamilton to negotiate new F1 contract (BBC)
Lewis Hamilton wants to continue in Formula 1 – but will take his time over finalising a new contract. The British driver, who clinched his sixth world title at the US Grand Prix, is almost certain to stay at Mercedes.…
Hamilton beats Bottas in China as Mercedes dominate 1000th race (Formula1)
As Formula 1 celebrated the 1000th World Championship race, Lewis Hamilton led home teammate Valtteri Bottas as Mercedes secured their third one-two in as many races to start the 2019 season. On a day when Ferrari had no answer for…