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Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Spinning out of control: McKenzie’s formula for disaster

SA’s sport minister is speeding towards Formula One glory — never mind the potholes, power grid or the fiscal cliff

Marussia Formula One driver Max Chilton

More F1 teams could face failure after two teams’ departure

Caterham and Marussia have dropped off the F1 radar, and Max Mosely warns that they may not be the last to do so as the big teams rake in more money.

Opposition casts doubt on Bahrain Grand Prix

Uncertainty and confusion surrounded the Bahrain Grand Prix just four days after the FIA had reinstated it on the 2011 Formula One calendar.

Bahrain is stable for grand prix, says FIA boss

The controversial decision to reinstate the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix had been taken after receiving a report saying the country was stable.

FIA extends deadline for Bahrain GP

Formula One’s governing body has given Bahrain until June 3 to decide if a new date can be set for the Bahrain Grand Prix this year.

Briatore happy as truce is declared

Briatore happy as truce is declared

Flavio Briatore celebrated his birthday on Monday with the news that he will be able to return to Formula One in 2013.

New scoring system proposed for 2010 F1 season

Formula One’s governing body will decide on Friday whether to change next year’s scoring system so that the race winners collect 25 points.

Abu Dhabi hoping for F1 calendar change

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix organisers are hoping for a change to the 2010 Formula One calendar so that they can again be the season-ending race next year.

Silverstone to continue as Formula One host

The British Grand Prix has been saved after Formula One bosses struck a deal to allow the race to carry on being staged at Silverstone.

Button signs for McLaren

World champion Jenson Button has signed to drive alongside Lewis Hamilton for McLaren next year, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday.

Ferrari lashes out at FIA

Ferrari has launched an attack on the FIA, saying that its actions has caused the withdrawal of major car manufacturers.

Button confident for the future

World champion Jenson Button said he will be faster and stronger next year after finishing third in Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Bridgestone withdrawal another blow for F1

Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone Corp said on Monday it would quit Formula One next year, dealing a further blow to the sport.

How Button got switched on

It took a while, but through perseverance, patience and humility, Jensen Button is finally at the top, writes Richard Williams.

Sex and scandal define Mosley’s reign

For all the achievements as head of the FIA, Max Mosley steps aside with his impact upon auto sports being questioned rather than celebrated.

Briatore’s FIA challenge to be heard in November

Former Renault chief Flavio Briatore’s legal action challenging the life ban he received from the FIA will be heard on November 24.

Briatore to challenge F1 ban

Former Renault chief Flavio Briatore announced on Sunday he was taking legal action challenging the life ban he received from the FIA.

What now for Renault?

After deciding not to contest charges of fixing last year’s Singapore Grand Prix, Renault must wait for the FIA to decide their fate.

FIA offers Renault official immunity in race-fix probe

Formula One’s governing body has offered Renault’s second-in-command immunity from punishment in exchange for full disclosure about ”crashgate”.

Kovalainen wants F1 testing ban scrapped

Formula One’s in-season testing ban has made life difficult for the sport’s big teams, McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen said this week.