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Comment of the day
Was Max Verstappen’s first-lap pass on Liam Lawson a divebomb that sent them both off, or was it a defensive move by the Racing Bulls driver over the line?
Max’s front wheel was damaged, making no difference compared to Lawson’s. Lawson then turned in and hit Max, causing a wobble that Max corrected, which sent them off the track.
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Social media and links
Sky Sports to remain home of Formula 1 until 2034 (Sky)
Sky has extended its rights to remain the home of F1 in the UK and Ireland through 2034, and will also hold the rights in Italy until 2032 following a five-year renewal for Sky Italia.
F1’s £1bn Sky Sports deal fends off Apple TV (The Telegraph)
Sky negotiated a new contract believed to be worth around £200m per season, extending rights it previously held and preventing a potential bid from Apple to broadcast the sport.
IndyCar zeroing in on date for first IR28 track test (Racer)
IndyCar has targeted late July or early August for initial track testing of the new Dallara IR28 chassis, marking a key step in its development programme.
IndyCar expands push-to-pass opportunities (IndyCar)
Push-to-pass will be available at all times once the car passes the alternate start-finish line after the start and once the green flag is displayed at this week’s events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and at subsequent road and street races. The expanded availability includes race restarts, giving teams more opportunities to overtake during crucial moments, although the prohibition on passing before the restart line remains in effect.
Toyota, Peugeot set out hybrid red lines for 2030 regs (Sportscar 365)
Manufacturers are debating the role of hybrid technology for 2030 regulations, focusing on the balance between internal combustion and electric power to meet messaging, cost and development goals.
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On this day in motorsport
- 20 years ago Michael Schumacher won for Ferrari at the Nürburgring while team mate Felipe Massa scored his first podium finish.
- 15 years ago Sebastian Vettel led a Red Bull one-two in qualifying at Istanbul.
- Also 20 years ago Lewis Hamilton completed a clean sweep of both GP2 races at the Nürburgring, winning ahead of Nicolas Lapierre.
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