Motorsport UK threatens legal action against FIA, Verstappen launches Aston Martin GT3 effort, and other big updates

Motorsport UK threatens legal action against FIA

Motorsport UK has warned the FIA that it will take legal action if concerns about leadership and governance are not addressed. The issue started when David Richards and others were blocked from a meeting for refusing to sign a strict confidentiality agreement. Richards said the agreement was unfair because it made everything secret and allowed the FIA to punish people without clear rules. This dispute adds to growing concerns about President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s leadership as he prepares for re-election in 2025.

Click here to read the full article by Michael Delaney (f1i.com)

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Verstappen launches Aston Martin GT3 effort

Max Verstappen is expanding his racing team, Verstappen.com Racing, into the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup with Aston Martin cars. He has teamed up with 2 Seas Motorsport, and sim racer Chris Lulham will now race in the real world alongside Thierry Vermeulen and Harry King. Lulham will also compete in the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup with Emil Frey Racing and will race a Ferrari 296 GT3 with Vermeulen. Verstappen said he is happy to help sim racers move into real racing and hopes his team can compete at a high level.

Click here to read the full article by Jamie Woodhouse (planetf1.com)

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Colapinto’s manager calls out fan abuse

Since Alpine made Franco Colapinto a reserve driver, Jack Doohan faced hateful comments from Argentine fans. Some even wished he would get injured so Colapinto could replace him, and Alpine had to delete posts because of the abuse. Colapinto’s manager, Jamie Campbell-Walter, spoke out and told fans to support the team instead of attacking Doohan. He warned that their actions hurt Colapinto’s reputation and could make things worse for him.

Click here to read the full article by Ludo van Denderen (gpblog.com)

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Sainz celebrates Pancake Day in style 

Carlos Sainz might just be F1’s pancake king. Over time, he’s proven that no one on the grid can top his recipe. So, with March 4th marking his first World Pancake Day with Williams, what better way to celebrate than by recreating his now-legendary pancakes? The key? Careful folding and aeration. Take a look!

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First look at Drive to Survive

F1's Drive to Survive returns to Netflix on March 7. Here's a first look at the new season, where Lewis Hamilton’s surprise decision to leave Mercedes sends shockwaves through the Formula 1 grid. Team boss Toto Wolff recalled that Hamilton's decision came as a total surprise to the team, especially considering the timing.