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Elliott Walden, Andie Biancone Part of ‘The Good Life Podcast’
Elliott Walden, former CEO and racing manager of WinStar Farm, has teamed with an all-star roster of sports and broadcasting figures to launch a new show: “The Good Life Podcast.” Co-hosted by Tom Leach, the iconic “Voice of the Wildcats,” Jeff Sheppard, former University of Kentucky basketball standout and father of NBA star Reed Sheppard, and Andie Biancone from NBC Sports, the podcast intersects the worlds of horse racing, mainstream sports, faith, and business.
Eight common myths about heat pumps - and why they’re all wrong
Time and time again in the media, whether television, radio or on socials, we keep hearing the same old heat pump myths. We do our best to explain the evidence and engage constructively in the debate, but it’s an ongoing battle, as many in the industry are painfully aware.
Sainz: Leclerc behaved like a gentleman after Silverstone heartbreak
Carlos Sainz says Charles Leclerc behaved like a gentleman following the British Grand Prix, despite seeing a likely victory taken from him due to a Ferrari strategy decision. It was teammate Sainz who benefitted from the call, with the Italian team pitting him onto Soft tyres during a late-race Safety Car while Leclerc was left out, vulnerable, on old Hards.
FIA set strict track limits rules for problematic Austrian GP corner
The FIA Formula 1 Race Director for the Austrian Grand Prix, Niels Wittich, has set strict track limits rules for one problematic corner at the Red Bull Ring. The rules on track limits have remained consistent throughout the opening rounds of the new F1 season. As per Article 33.3 of the Sporting Regulations, drivers and teams have repeatedly been told that "the white lines define the track edges" when pushing their machines to the limit.
Verstappen responds to 'clumsy' Hamilton dig: Good to see he's still learning at 37
Max Verstappen has responded to Lewis Hamilton after the seven-time World Champion took a sly dig at the Dutch driver's involvement in their 2021 crash at Silverstone. Hamilton, who on Sunday shared a battle with Charles Leclerc through the very same corner as his crash with Verstappen, described Leclerc's driving as "sensible" and "a lot different" to what he experienced twelve months ago.
Hamilton teased himself with drive in 2021 Mercedes: It was a dream
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he "just had to" tease himself with a drive in his Mercedes W12 – the car that took him to eight wins and a further nine podiums – ahead of the British Grand Prix weekend. The seven-time World Champion is yet to taste victory in 2022 as his team continue to wrestle with their porpoising problems, but he has experienced a race-winning car, he says, after piloting his 2021 machine behind the scenes.
Albon not yet feeling 100% after Silverstone crash that left him in hospital
Alex Albon says he is still not feeling 100% following a crash at the British Grand Prix that left him in hospital – but the Williams driver will race on this weekend. Albon crashed hard on Lap 1 of the race at Silverstone, in a separate incident to the shunt that sent Zhou Guanyu hurtling into the catch fencing, upside down. However, despite Zhou being cleared fit by medics at the circuit, Albon was transferred to Coventry Walsgrave Hospital where he underwent further checks.
Austrian GP decision made for Zhou after Silverstone horror crash
Zhou Guanyu will race at the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend after being passed fit following his horror crash at Silverstone. The Chinese driver underwent his final medical examinations on Thursday morning and has been told that he can race in Spielberg. His British Grand Prix horror crash saw him collide with George Russell and Pierre Gasly before being launched into the air behind the wheel of his Alfa Romeo.
Hamilton radio leads Marko to demand rule change: It makes it easier for him
Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko has proposed a Formula 1 rule change that would limit discussions between teams and drivers during races. The 79-year-old says he is against drivers receiving technical support from their engineers whilst behind the wheel. He has also proposed that communications from engineers to drivers be banned entirely, converting the radio into a one-way channel where only the driver can speak.
Hamilton waiting to see if Ferrari and Red Bull lose advantage after rule tweak
Lewis Hamilton says it will be "interesting" to see whether the Formula 1 pecking order is affected by new rules set to come into play during the French Grand Prix weekend. The seven-time World Champion has faced plenty of bouncing behind the wheel of his Mercedes this season, all while his closest rivals, Ferrari and Red Bull, share race wins.
Horner responds to rumours that Honda could make F1 comeback
Christian Horner has responded to rumours that Honda, who made the decision to leave F1 at the end of 2021, could be planning a return. Horner's team still use Honda engines thanks to a parting agreement that has resulted in the Japanese car company supplying power units to the team until the end of the 2025 season. In the meantime, Red Bull are gearing up to build their own engines for the 2026 season with progress being made at their new Powertrains facility in Milton Keynes.
How to watch 2022 F1 Austrian Grand Prix live on TV
The Austrian Grand Prix is back this weekend with tens of thousands of orange-clad fans set to fill the grandstands to cheer on Max Verstappen. RacingNews365.com will be bringing you all the action as it happens and you can follow the race weekend on our live blog. Here's where to watch the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix live on TV in the UK, USA, and Australia.
Could rain disrupt third F1 weekend in a row at Austrian GP?
Formula 1 is back in Austria for the first Sprint even of the 2022 season, just one week on from an action-packed British Grand Prix. The last two races, in Britain and Canada, have seen rain at some stage of the weekend - both having an impact on the final result of the race. Could we see rain again in Austria or are we set for a dry qualifying, Sprint and race?
Brawn thanks 'new culture in rulemaking' for British GP classic
Ross Brawn has branded the 2022 British Grand Prix as a "classic" and has credited a "new culture in rulemaking" for Sunday's dramatic race. Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton all took turns to lead the race at Silverstone before Carlos Sainz was crowned the winner. The final laps provided the most excitement with Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso joining the race leaders for an epic scrap for the final podium places that delivered multiple overtakes on one lap.
Ferrari told they must overcome historic problem or risk handing Red Bull title
Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert has warned Ferrari that they must overcome their "historic" problem with strategy calls if they stop Red Bull and Max Verstappen from making it back-to-back titles in 2022. Charles Leclerc once against saw victory slip through his fingers last time out when Ferrari opted not to pit the Monegasque, despite being on used Hard tyres, during a late-race Safety Car period.
Hamilton: I shook Verstappen's hand in Abu Dhabi to show strength
Lewis Hamilton says the "trauma" of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will "always" be with him, even if he has been able to put what happened that day behind him. After a season-long fight with Max Verstappen, Hamilton was forced to accept that he had missed out on a record-breaking eighth World Championship crown through controversial circumstances. "I mean, that will always be with me," he admitted, speaking to Sky Sports F1.
Red Bull expect developments in Aston Martin 'copying' dispute this week
Christian Horner is expecting developments in the dispute surrounding Aston Martin and their alleged copying of Red Bull's car design as early as this week. Aston Martin drew the wrath of Red Bull at the Spanish Grand Prix by bringing a heavily-updated car which had a strikingly similar design to the RB18.
Mercedes make disqualification admission ahead of porpoising clampdown
Mercedes have admitted that their car would not have passed the FIA's new metric to determine whether cars are bouncing too often or too severely were it applied during last month's Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend. Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were both forced to endure a painful weekend in Baku as their team's W13 bounced hard. That resulted in agony for Hamilton who at one stage reported a loss of feeling in his lower spine.
Verstappen presented with AlphaTauri part that ruined his British GP
Max Verstappen had only been in the lead of the British Grand Prix for six corners when he met the piece of debris that proved to be his downfall. The Dutch driver, who started the race in second, caught and passed Carlos Sainz after forcing a mistake from the Ferrari driver as he approached Becketts corner. But by the time he arrived on the scene at Farm, only a matter of seconds later, two cars ahead had banged wheels and left debris on the road.
Wolff has clear message for F1 fans after Verstappen booing
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has condemned the booing aimed at Red Bull driver Max Verstappen by some sections of the British Grand Prix crowd. The Dutch racer was booed by some throughout the race weekend and saw a late qualifying spin and Sunday car troubles met with cheers. Verstappen hit back at the booing on Saturday evening, telling select members of the media, including RacingNews365.com: "Lewis [Hamilton] was not booed that bad in Zandvoort last year.
Latifi brushes off critics: I know that I deserve to be in F1
Nicholas Latifi has brushed off his critics after a British Grand Prix weekend that he says shows he deserves to be in Formula 1. The Canadian racing driver has struggled to get the best out of his Williams car so far in 2022, after two seasons of being consistently outperformed by George Russell. On Saturday, the 27-year-old qualified inside the top 10 for the first time in his career, six places up on his teammate Alex Albon, and on race day he was able to steer his car to an impressive 12th.
Hamilton says British GP was F1 at its best: It took me back to go-karts!
Lewis Hamilton says the final laps of the British Grand Prix was Formula 1 "at its best" as he, Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez traded places. The home hero delivered a sublime drive for his fans on the day that Carlos Sainz made history as Spain's second-ever Grand Prix winner. The Silverstone fans left the track with Hamilton on their lips after a stunning drive that could, on another day, have seen him score another home win.
Williams provide positive Albon update following hopsital checks
Williams have confirmed that Alexander Albon has been released from hospital following his Lap 1 crash at the British Grand Prix. The former Red Bull racer has been given the all-clear, say the team, after being one of multiple cars involved in the early-race chaos After being taken to Silverstone's medical centre, Albon was airlifted to Coventry's Walsgrave Hospital for further checks.
Alonso predicts punishment for Leclerc and eyes promotion to podium
Fernando Alonso says he is expecting to see his P5 finish at the British Grand Prix upgraded to P4 after witnessing some controversial defending tactics from Charles Leclerc. Silverstone welcomed a record-breaking attendance for Sunday's race but it was Alonso, behind the wheel of his Alpine, who had the best seat in the house as Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz fought it out for the win.
Wolff believes Safety Car robbed Hamilton of British GP victory
Toto Wolff believes Lewis Hamilton would have won a ninth British Grand Prix crown were it not for the late-race Safety Car that allowed Carlos Sainz to pit for new tyres. Hamilton fought from fifth on the grid to cause the Ferrari cars big problems as the race headed for a dramatic climax, thanks to some clever team strategy. The seven-time World Champion was in third and closing in on race-leader Carlos Sainz on fresher Hard tyres when a problem for Esteban Ocon brought out the Safety Car.
Zhou breaks silence after horror crash: The Halo saved me!
Zhou Guanyu says the Halo safety device on his Alfa Romeo car saved him as he skated across the Silverstone gravel, upside down, and into the catch fencing. The Chinese driver has confirmed that he is "okay" after a horror crash that caused a near-hour-long delay to the British Grand Prix. Zhou made contact with both Pierre Gasly and George Russell before his car flipped upside down and bounced over the tyre barrier and towards a packed grandstand.
Sainz emotional after maiden F1 win: I will never forget this day!
Carlos Sainz was lost for words as he celebrated a historic maiden win after a hard-fought British Grand Prix. The Spaniard, now his country's second-ever Grand Prix winner, had to fend off Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in his pursuit of victory. He did so in dramatic fashion, as all those around him traded places, to convert his first pole position into his first race win. "I don't know what to say," beamed the Spaniard. "It's amazing.
Sainz beats Leclerc and Hamilton to unforgettable British GP win
Carlos Sainz has won his maiden Grand Prix after a dramatic and unforgettable race at Silverstone Circuit. The Spaniard, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton all looked at one stage to be heading for victory as the trio fought it out, both on track and in the pit lane. But Sainz, who at one stage was told to save fuel, benefitted from a late-race Safety Car to hold on to snatch victory. The win ended his 150-race wait to stand on the top step while Sergio Perez and Hamilton joined him on the podium.
British GP red-flagged after huge Turn 1 incident
The British Grand Prix has been red-flagged on Lap 1 following a huge incident at the first corner, Abbey. Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, George Russell, Alex Albon and Zhou Guanyu were all involved, with Zhou appearing the skate across the gravel upside down. Max Verstappen managed to get ahead of Carlos Sainz into the first corner, while Lewis Hamilton jumped from fifth to third. But behind them, the incident unfolded, with the red flags being shown as the cars returned to the pit lane.
Verstappen's admission over Silverstone crash as he defends Hamilton
Max Verstappen has admitted that he will not let his 2021 Silverstone crash affect the way he races during the British Grand Prix, with the high-speed incident now a thing of the past. Both he and Lewis Hamilton have put their infamous collision behind them, Verstappen says, one year on from the shunt that left the Dutch driver requiring precautionary checks in hospital. The two drivers came together at the famous Copse corner amid an intense Lap 1 battle for the lead.
Sainz warns Verstappen: I will have the pace to hold on
Ferrari pole-sitter Carlos Sainz has fired warning shots at Max Verstappen and Red Bull ahead of the British Grand Prix. The Spanish racer will start from the front after making the most of the wet conditions in qualifying to put in a lap time good enough to register his maiden pole. Verstappen will start alongside him on the front row and will be full of confidence heading into race day, with Red Bull said to have the car to beat at Silverstone.
Red Bull choose Vips' replacement from long junior list
Liam Lawson will replace Juri Vips as Red Bull's test and reserve driver, team boss Christian Horner has confirmed. Vips saw his contract terminated in the build-up to the British Grand Prix after he used a racial slur while streaming a video game on Twitch. Red Bull acted quickly to remove the Estonian from their young driver programme and as their test and reserve driver.
Latifi celebrates huge confidence boost after 'very special' qualifying day
Nicholas Latifi will start Sunday's Grand Prix inside the top 10 for the first time in his Formula 1 career after a "very special" qualifying day at Silverstone. The Canadian racer has found himself in Q2 on five occasions throughout his career but had never, prior to this weekend, made it beyond that stage. However, in wet conditions and with a car short on upgrades compared to teammate Alex Albon, Latifi put in a stellar Q2 lap that booked his place at the right end of the grid.
Marko points finger at Leclerc for costing Verstappen pole
Helmut Marko has blamed yellow flags, caused by Charles Leclerc's spin, for costing Max Verstappen pole position for the British Grand Prix. The Dutch driver had set a purple Sector 1 when he came across a spinning Leclerc during Sector 2, forcing him to lift from the accelerator. That allowed Carlos Sainz to pounce with a late lap the claim his maiden pole position on his 151st attempt. "We were so dominant," Marko told Sky Sports after an intense qualifying fight at Silverstone.
Norris targets epic Alonso scrap and jokes: I'll wave Russell past
Lando Norris has joked that he will let Mercedes driver George Russell overtake him as soon as possible during the British Grand Prix as he targets a thrilling British Grand Prix battle with Fernando Alonso. The McLaren star will be fighting it out to pip Alonso to the best-of-the-rest crown at Silverstone on Sunday with Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes expected to lock out the front six positions.
Ferrari admit reliability concerns as Binotto prays for dry British GP
Mattia Binotto says Ferrari will have their fingers crossed for a dry British Grand Prix after Carlos Sainz secured pole position ahead of Red Bull rival Max Verstappen. Sainz was stunned to learn he would be starting from the front after feeling he had more to give following his final qualifying lap. However, a spin for Charles Leclerc and a badly-timed yellow flag for Max Verstappen helped the Spaniard to a maiden pole.
Verstappen points to incident that may have cost him British GP pole
Max Verstappen believes a late qualifying yellow flag may have cost him pole position for the British Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver will start Sunday's race on the front row, alongside polesitter and former Toro Rosso teammate Carlos Sainz. Verstappen took a spin during Q3 but it was a late-session yellow flag that may well have cost the Dutch driver pole, he claims.
Sainz secures maiden F1 pole after Verstappen spins in Silverstone storm
Carlos Sainz will start the 2022 British Grand Prix from pole position after securing his spot at the front of the grid during a rain-soaked qualifying session at Silverstone. Max Verstappen will join him on the front row after he survived a Q3 spin as the rain fell hard late in the session. Charles Leclerc will start the race in third with Sergio Perez in fourth. Nicholas Latifi and Zhou Guanyu will start the race inside the top ten with Lewis Hamilton in P5. Pos.
Rain hits Silverstone ahead of British GP qualifying
Rain has fallen on Silverstone ahead of British Grand Prix qualifying, with more forecast during Saturday's session. After a dry FP3 session early on Saturday afternoon, rain first fell with 13 minutes remaining of the W Series race sandwiched between F1 practice and qualifying. The rain was only brief, wetting the track as home hero Jamie Chadwick won her fourth consecutive race.
Horner responds as Verstappen is booed by British GP crowd
Christian Horner has responded to boos aimed at Red Bull driver Max Verstappen by some members of the British Grand Prix crowd. It comes after the Dutchman beat Hamilton to the 2021 title in controversial circumstances with some still angry with Red Bull's radio communications with race director Michael Masi. Masi has since been sacked with "human error" blamed - by the FIA - for the decisions he has been deemed to have gotten wrong that day.
Why Norris is refusing to get carried away by McLaren pace
Lando Norris is refusing to get excited by his impressive performance during Friday practice at the British Grand Prix. The young McLaren driver was third fastest on home soil during FP2, lapping faster than title protagonists Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. His performance has left the British fans dreaming that he could secure a first Silverstone podium this weekend, all while Lewis Hamilton and George Russell appear to have moved one step closer to the cars at the front.
Mercedes hail 'step forward' as Hamilton shines in practice
Mercedes engineer Andrew Shovlin believes Lewis Hamilton's impressive Friday at the British Grand Prix shows that the team have made a step forward. The seven-time World Champion - and eight-time Silverstone winner - finished second fastest in both FP1 and FP2 on a wet-dry day on home soil. His impressive showing came after his team bolted multiple upgrades onto their W13 as they look to close the gap between themselves and the Red Bull and Ferrari cars.
Ferrari change more engine parts ahead of British GP
Ferrari have been forced to take yet more new engine parts ahead of the British Grand Prix weekend, despite Charles Leclerc's pleas for a problem-free Silverstone weekend. The Monegasque racer has billed the next four races as crucial for his and Ferrari's World Championship hopes after recent reliability issues for the Scuderia helped Max Verstappen to build a 46-point lead in the standings.
LIVE: F1 2022 British Grand Prix Free Practice 2
Formula 1 returns to the historic Silverstone Circuit, the venue of the first-ever F1 event, for this weekend's British Grand Prix. Max Verstappen arrives into the 10th round of the season with a 46-point lead in the World Championship standings. Can he maintain his run of form, or will Ferrari pose a challenge? Below you will find our dedicated live blog and live timing hub; the times refresh automatically during the session, so you are always up to date.
Police warn protesters could storm track during British GP
Northamptonshire Police have warned potential protesters not to put themselves, the drivers or marshals at risk after receiving "credible intelligence" that a protest could disrupt the British Grand Prix. This weekend's event at Silverstone is expected to attract crowds upwards of 400,000 as home heroes Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Lando Norris dream of a historic win.
F1 2022 British Grand Prix – Free Practice 1 results | RacingNews365
Valtteri Bottas topped an FP1 session for the first time in 2022 during a wet session at the British Grand Prix. It was a slow start to the race weekend with no driver completing more than ten laps during the hour-long session, as rain fell on Silverstone. Lewis Hamilton completed the most laps (nine) with parts of the circuit wet and others bone dry at the end of the session. Only 10 drivers completed a lap of the circuit and here are those lap times:
Hamilton overwhelmed as Mercedes bolt on upgrades for British GP
Lewis Hamilton says he is overwhelmed by the amount of work his Mercedes team have put into delivering an upgrade package for the British Grand Prix as he waits to see the results of his team's efforts. The seven-time World Champion is still chasing his first race win of the season, with his W13 having so far failed to deliver on track, both at the hands of Hamilton and teammate George Russell.
Leclerc forced into admission over his and Ferrari's F1 title chances
Leclerc has confidence in F1-75 Ferrari are targeting a problem-free weekend at the British Grand Prix, and Leclerc is confident that he has a car capable of fighting for the race win should his team avoid mistakes. The reliability of his F1-75 remains a concern, with the car proving to be fast but fragile during the opening races of the season. "I think the performance is there: if we get some clean weekends, I'm pretty sure the results will follow," he continued.
Verstappen against Piquet paddock ban: He's not a racist
Max Verstappen has offered his support to Lewis Hamilton but says Nelson Piquet is "definitely not" a racist, despite the Brazilian having used an alleged racial slur to describe the seven-time World Champion in a Portuguese interview. Verstappen, who is currently dating Piquet's daughter Kelly, has described the 69-year-old former racer as a "really nice and relaxed guy" who used a word that "was not correct" to reference Hamilton.
Hamilton feels FIA have 'bigger fish to fry' amid reports he could be banned
Hamilton: I'll be racing this weekend In the build-up to this weekend's British Grand Prix, Hamilton was forced to respond after footage emerged of former World Champion driver Nelson Piquet using a racial slur to describe him. Piquet has since issued a statement claiming that he had not intended any racial motivation behind the Brazilian-Portuguese term. Red Bull also sacked junior driver Juri Vips after the Estonian used a racial slur while playing a video game with friends.
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