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Formula 1 doesn’t need fourth US race says Miami GP boss (City AM)
Miami Grand Prix president Tyler Epp: ‘We would certainly not be in favour of a fourth race. I am not worried about the detraction from our event but we need to stabilise some of these new races.’
Verstappen awaits birth of first child, misses Miami media day
(Reuters)
‘Four times Formula One world champion Max Verstappen was withdrawn from scheduled media commitments at the Miami Grand Prix on Thursday as the Red Bull driver awaited the birth of his first child.’
Welcome to Miami, where F1’s sunshine party draws a crowd every sport craves (The Guardian)
Epp: ‘We’re tracking about 40% female to 60% male right now. That’s on the buyer data and I can also say that the female audience is certainly younger than the male audience. It skews younger.’
Rao makes surprise FIA return as Ben Sulayem adviser (BBC)
‘Rao returns to the FIA as Ben Sulayem prepares to run for a second term in December’s FIA presidential election. The Emirati contacted Rao himself about returning to the organisation.’
RLL building new Indy 500 car for Sato after test crash (Racer)
‘Upon the car’s return to RLL’s nearby shop and a full post-crash teardown, the No. 75 was revealed to have suffered structural damage that requires the assembly of a new car for Sato, who posted the fastest no-tow lap of 232.565mph at the test just prior to the incident.’
Why F1 racing is set to become the next big fashion show (CBC)
‘Hamilton fans and fashion lovers alike await the first Monday in May, when the esteemed Met Gala takes place in New York. It’s an event Hamilton first attended in 2015, but this year, he will be co-chairing alongside Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour. LeBron James will also serve as honorary chair.’
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