The F1 Commission takes action, the Toyota and Hyundai drivers in the WRC, the F1 Academy, etc.: the news from November 18 to remember

The measures taken by the F1 Commission, the Toyota and Hyundai drivers in the WRC, the creation of the F1 Academy... here is everything you shouldn't miss this Friday, November 18.

Published on 18/11/2022 à 18:30

Medhi Casaurang

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The F1 Commission takes action, the Toyota and Hyundai drivers in the WRC, the F1 Academy, etc.: the news from November 18 to remember

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On ne s’ennuie pas dans le sport automobile. Entre les line-ups Hyundai et Toyota en WRC for 2023, Commission measures F1 in Abu Dhabi and the creation of a new championships for women, here is everything you shouldn't miss this Thursday, November 17.

F1 Commission gives guidelines

On the sidelines of the last Grand Prix of the season in Abu Dhabi, the two camps came together for the 4e commission of the year. On the menu for this final meeting, various points ranging from the future of F1 to heated blankets and DRS. Here's a recap! READ HERE

© Florent Gooden / DPPI

 

Breen and Lappi at Hyundai

Things are moving in the WRC. For the 2023 season, Hyundai replaces Ott Tänak by Esapekka Lappi, while Craig Breen will benefit from a partial program with Dani Sordo. Thierry Neuville remains the leader. READ HERE

Esapekka Lappi changes team in 2023. © Nikos Katikis / DPPI

Great promotion for Katsuta at Toyota

We (almost) don't change a team that won the Drivers' and Manufacturers' titles in the WRC in 2022. Toyota Gazoo Racing reiterates its confidence in Kalle Rovanperä and Elfyn Evans and inducts Takamoto Katsuta into the official team. Sébastien Ogier will do some rallies. READ HERE

© Nikos Katikis / DPPI

The F1 Academy, only for women

While the future of the W Series is more than uncertain, F1 and Bruno Michel (boss of the F2 et F3) are launching the F1 Academy, a championship reserved for women. READ HERE

Jamie Chadwick W Series Paul-Ricard 2022

Jamie Chadwick during the W Series round at Paul-Ricard (Photo Marc de Mattia / DPPI)

Leclerc denies Binotto departure rumors

In the running for a vice-world champion position this weekend, Charles Leclerc returned to the rumors concerning an ouster of Mattia Binotto from his role as Director of Sports Management of Ferrari. READ HERE

Leclerc Binotto

Despite the rumors, Charles Leclerc defends the work of Mattia Binotto © Xavi Bonilla / DPPI

Guanyu Zhou worried about his Grand Prix

As he completes his first season in Formula 1, Guanyu-Zhou (Alfa Romeo) recognizes the risk that its Chinese Grand Prix will still be absent from the calendar in 2023. READ HERE

Guanyu Zhou Helmet Abu Dhabi

©DPPI/F. Gooden

Special evening in honor of Sebastian Vettel

The 20 F1 drivers gathered for a dinner in tribute to Sebastian Vettel, soon to retire from this sport. Lewis Hamilton was at the initiative of this meeting, which strengthened the links among the group of athletes. READ HERE

© DR

Warhol's BMW M1 Art Car vandalized

Environmental activists have floured the prized BMW M1 Procar painted by artist Andy Warhol at an exhibition in Milan. Specialist BMW Classic personnel are expected to attest to the damage. READ HERE

THE floured BMW! © DR

New sporting regulations in Formula E

Goodbye to the much-maligned Fanboost, make way for Attack Charge Formula E in 2023! The electric discipline changes its sporting regulations before the arrival of the powerful Gen3 and introduces a compulsory pit stop. READ HERE

Formula E

In addition to the arrival of Gen3, Formula E will introduce several new features © Bastien Roux / DPPI

Medhi Casaurang

Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!

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