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Aston Martin Vantage Terpantas: Kereta Keselamatan Rasmi FIA Untuk F1

Aston Martin bersedia untuk merevolusikan Formula 1 dengan Vantage baharunya, yang direka untuk menerajui kereta F1 sebagai Kereta Keselamatan Rasmi FIA. Vantage berprestasi tinggi ini akan mengetuai kereta Formula 1 pada pusingan formasi di Grand Prix Arab Saudi yang akan datang.

Vantage baharu dilengkapi dengan enjin 4.0 Twin-Turbo V8 buatan tangan, memberikan peningkatan kuasa 30% berbanding pendahulunya. Walaupun prestasinya mengagumkan, tiada pengubahsuaian diperlukan untuk memenuhi peranannya sebagai Kereta Keselamatan FIA.

Bernd Mayländer, Pemandu Kereta Keselamatan FIA, memuji pengendalian dan kuasa Vantage yang penting untuk penggunaan pantas dan selamat di landasan. Di bahagian dalam, Vantage Safety Car menampilkan sistem canggih seperti Pole Position Seats dan konsol tengah yang ditempah khas dengan suis FIA, semuanya disiapkan sebagai penghormatan kepada legasi perlumbaan Aston Martin dengan kemasan Lime Essence.

Kereta Keselamatan Vantage istimewa ini, bersama-sama Kereta Perubatan DBX707, akan tampil di Grand Prix Arab Saudi, menggunakan warna Aston Martin Racing Green untuk dipadankan dengan kereta Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.

Fastest ever Aston Martin Vantage: Official FIA Safety Car For F1

Aston Martin is set to revolutionise the front of the Formula 1 grid by introducing its most driver-focused Vantage ever. Designed to lead the pinnacle of motorsport around the world’s Grand Prix circuits, the new Vantage is primed to take up its role as the Official FIA Safety Car of Formula 1.

The high-performance Vantage, specially equipped for its safety role, will lead the pack of F1 cars on the formation lap for this weekend’s Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024. Positioned at the exit of the pit lane, it stands ready to intervene and control the pace of the race if required.

Powered by a hand-built 4.0 Twin-Turbo V8 engine, the new Vantage boasts a 30% increase in power over its predecessor, making it the fastest of its breed. Despite its formidable performance, the Vantage required no engine upgrades, cooling system changes, or braking enhancements to fulfil its role as the FIA Safety Car.

Bernd Mayländer, FIA Safety Car Driver, praised the Aston Martin Vantage’s impressive handling and power, essential qualities for swift and safe on-track deployment. Mayländer expressed his delight in driving the new Vantage, equipped with additional aerodynamics and bespoke features tailored for its safety role.

Inside the Vantage Safety Car, advanced systems assist the driver and passenger, including Pole Position Seats and a bespoke centre console with FIA switchgear. The interior, finished in Lime Essence trim, pays homage to Aston Martin’s racing heritage.

The Vantage Safety Car, along with the DBX707 Medical Car, will make its debut at the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024, painted in Aston Martin Racing Green colours to match the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team cars.

Sepang Akan Naikkan Kadar Sewa Hingga 45% Mulai 1 April

Litar Antarabangsa Sepang (SIC) telah mengumumkan peningkatan besar dalam kadar sewa untuk Litar Antarabangsa Petronas Sepang, berkuat kuasa pada 1 April. Litar taraf FIA yang terkenal sebagai tuan rumah untuk acara seperti Grand Prix Petronas Malaysia akan menyaksikan peningkatan kadar sewa sehingga 45%, menekankan komitmen litar tersebut untuk mengekalkan standard tertinggi.

Seperti yang dilaporkan oleh NST, di bawah kad harga baru, sesi siang hari pada hari biasa akan mengalami peningkatan sebanyak 27%, meningkat dari RM55,000 kepada RM70,000. Kadar bagi sesi siang pada hujung minggu akan melihat kenaikan sebanyak 32%, bergerak dari RM60,500 kepada RM80,000. Sesi malam pada hari biasa akan mengalami peningkatan sebanyak 41%, dari RM55,000 kepada RM78,000, manakala sesi malam hujung minggu akan menghadapi peningkatan tertinggi sebanyak 45%, meningkat dari RM60,500 kepada RM88,000.

Kadar-kadar ini termasuk pegawai teknikal dan perubatan, perkhidmatan ambulans dan kereta bomba, pembersih, kakitangan keselamatan, dan akses kepada kemudahan yang berkaitan. CEO SIC, Azhan Shafriman Hanif, menekankan bahawa penyesuaian harga bertujuan untuk memastikan operasi berterusan litar pada standard tertinggi, menyokong penambahbaikan berterusan untuk pengalaman pelanggan yang lebih baik.

Keputusan untuk menaikkan kadar sewa ini dibuat setelah pertimbangan teliti terhadap peningkatan kos operasi dan penyelenggaraan. SIC menekankan komitmennya untuk memudahkan peralihan yang lancar bagi pelanggan dan pemegang saham, memberikan notis awal untuk kejelasan dan persediaan. Penyesuaian ini merupakan kenaikan harga sewa pertama sejak 2013, mencerminkan dedikasi litar tersebut untuk mengekalkan kemudahan dan perkhidmatan berkualiti dalam persekitaran perlumbaan yang sangat kompetitif.

Sepang International Circuit to Raise Rental Rates by Up to 45%

Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has announced a significant increase in rental rates for the Petronas Sepang International Circuit, effective April 1. The FIA grade one circuit, renowned for hosting events like the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia, will witness rental hikes of up to 45%, emphasising the circuit’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards.

As reported by NST, under the new rate card, weekday day sessions will experience a 27% increase, rising from RM55,000 to RM70,000. Weekend rates for day sessions will see a 32% hike, moving from RM60,500 to RM80,000. Night sessions during weekdays will undergo a 41% increase, from RM55,000 to RM78,000, while weekend night sessions will face the highest surge at 45%, climbing from RM60,500 to RM88,000.

These rates include technical and medical officials, ambulance and fire car services, cleaners, security personnel, and access to relevant facilities. SIC CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif highlighted that the price adjustment aims to ensure the continued operation of the circuit at the highest standards, supporting ongoing improvements for an enhanced customer experience.

The decision to raise rental rates comes after careful consideration of increasing operational and maintenance costs. SIC emphasises its commitment to facilitating a smooth transition for clients and stakeholders, providing advance notice for transparency and preparation. This adjustment marks the first increase in rental prices since 2013, reflecting the circuit’s dedication to sustaining quality facilities and services in the highly competitive racing environment.

Andretti’s Bid to Enter Formula 1 Faces Resistance

American racing legend Michael Andretti’s quest to enter Formula 1 as the Andretti Cadillac F1 team by 2025 or 2026 has been a tumultuous one. Despite securing a powerful partnership with General Motors, Andretti’s endeavours have faced resistance from existing Formula 1 teams. The latest development reveals that Formula 1 management went so far as to ask General Motors to consider partnering with someone other than Andretti.

Andretti Global, in a partnership with Cadillac, presented its ambitions to join Formula 1 earlier this year. While the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile), the governing body of Formula 1, approved Andretti Global’s application, the final decision rests with Formula One Group, owned by Liberty Media. This decision has stirred controversy and raised questions about the sport’s willingness to welcome new entrants.

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Andretti And Cadillac Advance In Bid To Launch F1 Team

American racing icon Michael Andretti has taken a significant step forward in his ambitious endeavour to establish a Formula One team. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) confirmed on Monday that Andretti has successfully met all the required criteria to expand the premier motorsports series to 11 teams.

This FIA approval, while pivotal, does not guarantee a two-car team for Andretti. His team, Andretti Global, in partnership with Cadillac, must now demonstrate their commercial value to F1 rights holder Liberty Media and existing teams. The existing teams, though not having a vote on expanding the grid, have voiced strong opposition to expanding the 20-car grid.

This initiative marks a significant chapter in Andretti’s three-year pursuit to resurrect the revered Andretti name in Formula One. Michael’s father, Mario Andretti, famously won the F1 championship in 1978, and Michael himself participated in 13 races during the 1993 season.

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F1: Austrian GP Had 1,200 Track Limit Breaches

Several hours after the Austrian Grand Prix, the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) handed down 12 penalties to eight drivers following an investigation into new track limit breaches after Aston Martin filed a protest.

Track limits are the white lines that define the border around the outside of a circuit. If a driver crosses the line with all four wheels, they are considered to have violated track limits. Drivers are required to use the track at all times and are not permitted to leave it without a valid reason.

Due to this, 47 laps of the Austrian GP qualifying were discarded due to track limits. Sergio Perez was responsible for three of them after failing to set a competitive lap time in Q2 and missing Q3 for the fourth straight Grand Prix.

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F1 (Round 4): Preview & Starting Positions Of 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Following a 4-week break, the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship returns for the fourth round in at the Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan. This is the seventh time that Azerbaijan is having a F1 round since the first one in 2016, which was actually the European Grand Prix. The 2020 round had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This weekend’s racing will also see the first of six Sprint races for 2023, as well as mark the debut of a new standalone Sprint format, including a Sprint Shootout qualifying session. The objective of this new format is to separate the Sprint and the GP more distinctively, increasing the level of intensity across the weekend and encourage the drivers to push harder.

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F1 (Round 3): 2023 Rolex Australian Grand Prix Highlights & Results

With no rain likely, the Australian GP was expected to have just one stop for most teams, with tyres switched from starting mediums to hards. The first cars were expected to start coming in around lap 15 of the 58-laps of the Albert Park Street Circuit,

Max Verstappen rocketed off from his pole position, but Mercedes-AMG’S George Russell was close as Turn 1 came up and got through the turn first. Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton also moved forward together and somehow, after getting ahead of the Aston Martin driver, Hamilton also slipped past Verstappen.

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F1 (Round 3): Preview & Starting Positions Of 2023 Rolex Australian Grand Prix

After two opening rounds in the Middle East, the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship is in Melbourne this weekend for the Rolex Australian Grand Prix. This event used to be the opening round for a long time but that ended in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although some teams had expressed reservations about participating as the pandemic began to look very serious, the organizers wanted to go ahead. It seemed like it was on until government authorities ordered the race to be cancelled – just 2 hours before the first practice was to be run.

In 2021, the Australian GP was again chosen as the opening round but due to the restrictions on travellers, it was moved to November, but cancelled in July. 2022 was the first year that the F1 round returned to Australia and a new contract extends the venue till 2035. The event will also be one of the first 3 rounds of each season, and will be the opening round for at least 5 seasons.

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Aston Martin Vantage Terpantas: Kereta Keselamatan Rasmi FIA Untuk F1

Fastest ever Aston Martin Vantage: Official FIA Safety Car For F1

Sepang Akan Naikkan Kadar Sewa Hingga 45% Mulai 1 April

Sepang International Circuit to Raise Rental Rates by Up to 45%

Andretti’s Bid to Enter Formula 1 Faces Resistance

Andretti And Cadillac Advance In Bid To Launch F1 Team

F1: Austrian GP Had 1,200 Track Limit Breaches

F1 (Round 4): Preview & Starting Positions Of 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

F1 (Round 3): 2023 Rolex Australian Grand Prix Highlights & Results

F1 (Round 3): Preview & Starting Positions Of 2023 Rolex Australian Grand Prix

Aston Martin Vantage Terpantas: Kereta Keselamatan Rasmi FIA Untuk F1

Fastest ever Aston Martin Vantage: Official FIA Safety Car For F1

Sepang Akan Naikkan Kadar Sewa Hingga 45% Mulai 1 April

Sepang International Circuit to Raise Rental Rates by Up to 45%

Andretti’s Bid to Enter Formula 1 Faces Resistance

Andretti And Cadillac Advance In Bid To Launch F1 Team

F1: Austrian GP Had 1,200 Track Limit Breaches

F1 (Round 4): Preview & Starting Positions Of 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

F1 (Round 3): 2023 Rolex Australian Grand Prix Highlights & Results

F1 (Round 3): Preview & Starting Positions Of 2023 Rolex Australian Grand Prix

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