Vietnam to host int’l powerboat tournaments for first time
July 11, 2023 | 17:06
Formula 1 powerboat race F1H2O Grand Prix and Aquabike Grand Prix 2024 will be held in the south-central province of Binh Dinh, making Vietnam the host for the first time, the provincial People’s Committee announced at a press briefing on July 9.
Drivers fear for F1's heritage despite 'awesome' Vegas race
April 08, 2022 | 14:27
Drivers enthusiastically welcomed on Friday Las Vegas hosting a night-time Formula 1 grand prix, but voiced concern that traditional races in Europe could pay the price as the sport expands in new directions.
Experts simultaneously called for the cancellation of the Formula 1 race in Hanoi
November 04, 2020 | 14:06
Experts believe Hanoi should stop the organisation of Formula 1 race in the long-term to focus on economic recovery.
F1 wants two races in Shanghai: City sports boss
June 16, 2020 | 09:52
SHANGHAI: Formula 1 chiefs want to stage two races in Shanghai this season after the Chinese Grand Prix was postponed because of COVID-19, the city's sports boss said on Monday (Jun 15), adding there was no final decision.
McLaren to cut 1,200 jobs due to coronavirus
May 27, 2020 | 09:23
LONDON: British Formula 1 team and supercar maker McLaren said on Tuesday (May 26) it plans to cut 1,200 jobs after the coronavirus crisis hit sales.
Formula 1: No quarantine exemption puts British Grands Prix at risk
May 23, 2020 | 09:11
LONDON: Formula One's hopes of hosting two races at Silverstone were dealt a blow on Friday (May 22) as elite sport was not handed any exemption to the UK government's plans to introduce a 14-day quarantine period for those entering the country.
F1 teams agree to cut costs with budget limit of US$145 million
May 23, 2020 | 09:03
LONDON: Formula 1 teams on Friday (May 22) agreed to cap spending at US$145 million next season as the sport attempts to counter the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, media reports claimed.
Formula 1: Belgian GP could be held behind closed doors in August
May 16, 2020 | 08:57
BRUSSELS: Formula One's Belgian Grand Prix could be raced behind closed doors on August 30, local authorities announced on Friday.
Hanoi F1 Grand Prix may take place late this year
April 29, 2020 | 12:07
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has announced that the 2020 season is targeted to start in Austria in July, meaning that the Hanoi stage may take place later this year.
Bafflement as F1 dithers over Grand Prix calendar
March 16, 2020 | 18:10
Confusion reigned last week over the postponement of the Vietnam Grand Prix as authorities and Formula 1 leaders delayed their decision until Friday night, leaving both F1 teams and fans in limbo.
Ferrari wants to put 'smiles on faces' as Italy locks down
March 10, 2020 | 10:26
Ferrari Formula One boss Mattia Binotto on Tuesday (Mar 10) urged his team to "put a smile on people's faces" at the Australian Grand Prix as Italy went into lockdown to combat COVID-19.
AkzoNobel to co-operate with leading automotive brands 1
February 21, 2020 | 10:45
By signing a co-operation agreement with BMW, AkzoNobel has reached a new turning point in the automotive paints and coatings segment.
Vietnam F1 Grand Prix gets go-ahead despite COVID-19 fears
February 19, 2020 | 08:53
Vietnam's inaugural Formula One Grand Prix will take place in Hanoi in April as planned, organisers told AFP Tuesday (Feb 18), avoiding the fate of the Chinese Grand Prix which was postponed over the deadly coronavirus.
F1 Vietnam Grand Prix begins media accreditation process
February 13, 2020 | 15:29
The media accreditation process for the 2020 Formula 1 VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix began on February 12.
China's Formula 1 Grand Prix postponed over COVID-19 fears
February 13, 2020 | 09:26
The Chinese Grand Prix scheduled for Apr 19 has been postponed because of the "continued spread" of the coronavirus, motorsport's governing body FIA announced Wednesday (Feb 12).
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