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The Formula 1 season is fast approaching, as we’re just three short days away from FP1 in Bahrain. All season long, we will bring you what’s happening in the ever-changing business and culture of Formula […]
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Andretti and Durand racing for approval; F1 expansion begins
If you want to own a Formula 1 team, the expression of interest form is due Friday, 17 February. The FIA has not publicly committed to adding any teams to the ten that currently race. Still, people familiar with […]
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FIA Sets Deadline for Teams to Join Formula 1 – Will Andretti’s Entry Make the Cut?
The FIA has set a tentative deadline of 30 April for formal applications to be lodged for interested teams to join Formula 1 in 2025, 2026, or 2027, with a fee of $300,000 required. Michael […]
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Audi makes it official
In August last year, Audi announced their plans to enter F1 in a works capacity in 2026, taking advantage of the sport’s growing popularity worldwide. October saw the news that Sauber, currently operating as Alfa […]
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Ford entry to F1 “requires consideration”
Ford, the legendary “Blue Oval” brand, is reportedly negotiating with Red Bull to power the team’s engines from 2026 onwards. There are even whispers that the deal could be sealed before the start of the […]
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Liberty Media turns down Saudi Public Investment Fund
The Qualifier is a weekly newsletter that breaks down the business, money, and culture of Formula 1. Subscribers include investors, decision-makers, and casual fans. So if you are not a subscriber, sign up and join […]
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F1 loses airline sponsor
This report originally appeared on our Formula Metric website on 10 November 2022. Formula 1 is searching for a new airline sponsor after Dubai-based Emirates reportedly backed out of negotiations, as was first reported by […]
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Crypto is the new tobacco sponsor after all
The crypto reckoning is upon us, and Formula 1 will feel its pain. Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 team sponsor, FTX, has gotten into significant financial trouble and didn’t even have enough money to cash out many […]
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The 2023 F1 Calendar
We finally have our 2023 F1 calendar and while most are exactly as expected, there are some head-scratchers. The logistics of it all are always the most challenging part and now with budget caps, this […]
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The End of an Era?
It’s hard to imagine a race that attracts 100,000 people per day, has been running for over 75 years, and is actually a great track, may not be around after this season. We’re talking about […]