In summary: Lewis Hamilton wants Formula 1 to return to Africa, having been absent from the continent since the last South African Grand Prix 27 years ago.
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Fan Question Friday (Petronas via YouTube)
Hamilton was asked where F1 should compete: “Africa. It is such an important place to return. For the moment, Formula 1 is going to the countries and it really does not leave much behind, in any case. Formula 1 has to become in a sport that goes to places and leaves something that can really help communities. “
Lunedì l’ufficialità: il 13 settembre, al Mugello, il Gran Premio della Toscana (Corriere dello Sport – Italian)
An F1 race at Mugello is expected to be confirmed on Monday, with some funding coming from local governments.
Cannes offers great titles, sales and hope, but questions the market models (Variety)
“A passion project by Michael Mann, with Hugh Jackman in advanced conversations to star in, ‘Ferrari’ – trapping Enzo Ferrari, the Italian Formula 1 tycoon, at the critical point of his career and life – was mentioned by several buyers as one of the big key movie projects on the market. “
Speedway loses associations after the publication ‘Bubba rope’ (ABC)
“A North Carolina race track has lost some associations after its owner announced the sale of ‘Bubba Rope’ online days after NASCAR said a knot had been found at Bubba Wallace’s garage stall, the only black pilot in the top series. “
Ecclestone should put his motormouth in neutral (Gulf News)
“Maybe it would be better with all that money, and with the power that goes with it, Ecclestone doesn’t forget how to get away from the sport that he helped develop over the years. That could better suit everyone.”
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