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Race debrief (Mercedes through YouTube)
Simone Resta: ‘There was a variety of speak throughout the race about what to do and on which information to resolve (the technique) and when to resolve. We even had one particular person positioned on the seaside making an attempt to feed us details about what was coming and when.’
Zhou on his Ferrari reunion, working with Hamilton and the way he’s able to battle for an F1 comeback (F1)
‘I really feel like a variety of drivers have taken a step again after which (returned) to the grid, and definitely that’s a long-term purpose. Within the short-term, I’m simply making an attempt to be nearly as good as I can with my function, and I don’t really feel prefer it’s a step down.’
Thailand goals for F1 avenue race in 2028 after Domenicali talks (Reuters)
‘Paetongtarn stated she thought internet hosting a race could be a possibility to improve Bangkok’s infrastructure – town’s roads are notoriously clogged – and appeal to extra vacationers from overseas, notably guests within the ‘high-end’ market.’
Thermal Membership near ticket gross sales purpose for its IndyCar GP (Racer)
‘With normal admission tickets beginning at $475, the hope is to lift greater than $2 million cowl many of the bills concerned with paying IndyCar’s seven-figure sanction payment and the opposite related prices of internet hosting Thermal’s first skilled motor race.’
‘Spectacular’ Norris win and Hamilton’s Ferrari debut assessed by Brundle (Sky)
‘Antonelli drove a spectacularly mature first GP. Regardless of a fast spin in flip 4 he made some nice overtakes, stored transferring ahead at a stable race tempo – usually matching Russell – and regardless of a five-second unsafe pit cease launch penalty which was later rescinded, he completed fourth. Mercedes have one other star on their arms.’
Shanghai preview: Speaking factors forward of the 2025 season opener (F1 Academy)
‘A bumper crop of seven model new additions put together to make their F1 Academy debut in Shanghai. In complete, the 2025 grid options 10 rookies as 4 of 2024’s wild playing cards additionally be a part of the ranks for his or her first full-time campaigns.’
#F1’s seventy fifth anniv. season is off to a powerful begin!
Occasion file 1.1M avg. viewers watched #AusGP late night time on ESPN
Largest #AusGP viewers on file (earlier file 659K/2019)
Up from 541K in ’24 on ESPN2
560K avg. in P18-49 demo
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— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) March 18, 2025
Christian Horner and Zak Brown are within the FIA press convention on Friday…
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