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Susie Wolff heads a female academy aiming to bring more women to F1. Plus: Teams building up cutting-edge facilities amid cost cap; online subscription apps boost traction and revenues for the sport; Ford partners with Red Bull in return to Grand Prix; and an interview with Zhou Guanyu, China’s first F1 driver
China’s first Formula One driver on seeing Schumacher drive, moving to the UK as a child to compete and his progression to motorsport elite via karting and Formula Two
The new, all-female racing circuit is not under pressure to become self-funding anytime soon
The racing team needs the US carmaker’s expertise in cell technology as F1 moves to 50% battery power from 2026. For Ford, the deal is a shop window for its expertise
Simpler, hybrid engines that use zero-emission fuels will come in from 2026, luring carmakers such as Ford and Audi back to motorsport
Focus is on re-establishing Grands Prix in countries including India, China and Japan to extend commercial reach to billions of potential fans
Traditional broadcasters have helped steer fans towards the motorsport’s own subscription apps, F1 TV and F1 TV Pro
Will Aston Martin’s state-of-art factory, McLaren’s new wind tunnel and Red Bull’s move to in-house engine production pay off?
As he leads the expansion of the elite car racing series, the CEO counters team rivalries with a calm management style
F1 is undergoing a kind of revolution, with new rules, new tech, new teams, and a boost in popularity
US carmaker will use top-flight racing to grow awareness and develop electric technology
Also in this newsletter, F1 owner dispute and Juventus accused of false accounting
US city will host a race in November for the first time since 1982
Programme to support next generation of female competitors will begin racing in 2023
Paddock Club does brisk business with fine food and track tours but high demand risks diluting exclusivity
Two suitors have already battled it out over the signing up of the 21-year-old for next year’s championship
Next year’s Grand Prix on the Strip aims to build on post-pandemic surge in American audiences
Low participation by girls at junior levels and lack of funding continue to limit talent pool and opportunities
Cash for teams, circuits and sponsorship boosts revenue but sportswashing and human rights concerns remain
Increases will test new spending cap in a sport characterised by fierce competition for engineers
Volkswagen brand still plans to enter global series after failing to buy stake in race team
Move by Volkswagen’s premium brand follows eight straight constructor titles for fellow German rival
Motorsport has come under sharp scrutiny for its carbon-intensive travel regime
Action against former Formula 1 tycoon relates to more than £400mn of offshore assets
Plus, why the Formula One turnround isn’t over, France’s Champions League fiasco, and more
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