Chloe Targett-Adams, F1’s global director of race promotion, cited the successful vaccine rollout and improving prospects of controlling COVID-19 in the UK as an indication that the British GP will go ahead with fans. However she noted that it would be wrong to assume that the presence of spectators will become the norm in the second half of the year, because countries are following different timelines as they deal with the pandemic. “At this stage, I'm still optimistic that the bulk of the season will see spectators,” Targett-Adams said in a Blackbook web seminar. “And I think it's obviously very territory specific, location specific. You look at the UK, we're in such a positive place, the government has done a great job with the vaccine rollout. “It enables planning around the British GP with our Silverstone promoter and feedback from UK government at this stage [for] that to go ahead on the basis that there will be fans attending. “Obviously capacities are … [Read more...] about F1 expects spectators at “majority” of races in 2021
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F1: Saudi GP to be on calendar for at least a decade
F1’s global head of race promotions Chloe Targett-Adams stressed that the event is part of the country’s Vision 2030 strategy, which is a programme to reduce its dependence on its oil reserves and invest in other areas. The first race is scheduled for December 5 on a street circuit in Jeddah, but it will move to a purpose-built venue at Qiddiya in 2023. “In terms of Saudi Arabia, it was phenomenal to be able to get that deal agreed and signed and announced during the pandemic,” Targett-Adams said in a Blackbook web seminar. “It's somewhere we're really excited about going racing, and it's a longer-term vision of how we want to build our sport in the Middle East. “We've got two amazing partners in the Middle East already on the promotion side, with Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, both long-term relationships, incredibly successful. “And so to bring on a new Middle Eastern race in a location like Saudi with a hugely young demographic, vast population, interest in the … [Read more...] about F1: Saudi GP to be on calendar for at least a decade
F1 2021 rules talks still have “elephants in the room”
Teams have been left to consider the framework for sweeping regulatory, financial and governance changes laid out by F1 and the FIA in a key meeting at the end of March.Although the FIA's stipulated June deadline is unlikely to be met, with an October compromise looking probable, team bosses believe the end is finally in sight. Read Also: 2021 F1 chassis rules sign-off set for October compromise "It feels like we're converging," said Red Bull team boss Christian Horner. There are still a few elephants in the room but yeah, it feels generally like on all front we are converging in the right direction. Hopefully over the next few months something can get sorted." Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer said that progress is being made each time the parties meet. The most recent conversation between F1 officials and the teams was in Azerbaijan, where F1 CEO Chase Carey met informally with team bosses."There is a deadline of mid-year for something to be published and I think we're … [Read more...] about F1 2021 rules talks still have “elephants in the room”
2021 Ford Bronco Sport Gets Five Accessory Bundles For Outdoorsy Folks
If none of them tickle your fancy, customers can build their own accessory bundles. Aside from offering an extended lineup with four trim levels and a fully loaded First Edition for the Bronco Sport, Ford is providing further customization options courtesy of more than 100 accessories. Choosing the ones you want is a time-consuming process given the sheer amount of extras available, so the Blue Oval is making your life easier by creating five accessory bundles to suit various preferences.Dubbed “lifestyle accessory bundles,” these are divided into the following categories: Bike, Water, Snow, Camping, and Cargo. These dealer-installed accessory bundles come with Yakima goodies and can be selected when you place an order for a new Bronco Sport. In addition, the goodies can be rolled into vehicle financing to avoid the hassle of having to pay for them separately. Gallery: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport accessory bundles 5 Photos Here’s what … [Read more...] about 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Gets Five Accessory Bundles For Outdoorsy Folks
FIA reveals Hamilton exchange over Monza pitlane penalty
Hamilton was leading the Monza race when Kevin Magnussen's Haas stopped on track between Parabolica and the pitlane, triggering a safety car.Hamilton was duly called in for a stop, but both he and his Mercedes team failed to spot that the pit entry was closed.He subsequently received a stop-and-go penalty, the mandatory punishment for the offence. During a red flag period caused by Charles Leclerc's crash, Hamilton went to see the stewards in order to find out why he had been penalised. Connelly stressed that he and his fellow stewards do not like having their hands tied by automatic penalties for certain offences, but noted that they are in the rule book at the behest of the teams. Read Also: The key questions about the Hamilton closed pit penalty Hamilton reveals why he visited F1 stewards during red flag Speaking to stewards around the world in a web conference last weekend, Connelly cited Monza as an example of the need to fully explain decisions in documents so that … [Read more...] about FIA reveals Hamilton exchange over Monza pitlane penalty