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Villeneuve questions Le Mans decision announcement after losing seat

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Jacques Villeneuve has questioned the timing of the announcement that he would not be driving in the Le Mans 24 Hours after being dropped by the Vanwall squad. It was announced last week that 1997 Formula 1 champion Villeneuve would be dropped for the upcoming 24 Hours race owing to underperformance and the impending arrival of his daughter. However, Villeneuve, who could have completed the Triple Crown if the #4 ByKolles machine had won the event overall, has raised doubts about the timing of the announcement, as his daughter was born a day later on May 26th. Villeneuve also explained that he will sit out the remainder of the 2023 WEC season as a result of the announcement , with which he is "deeply disheartened." Viewed by others: Analysis Lance Stroll Stroll is currently Aston Martin's weak link a...

Formula 1 issues cautious reaction to Andretti announcement

Formula 1 has provided a limited response to the announcement that Andretti and General Motors will provide an Expression of Interest in a place on the 2026 grid. Andretti Autosport and General Motors officially confirmed their interest in joining the F1 grid in 2026, which will depend on the necessary approval processes. The all-American effort would potentially see the General Motors brand Cadillac enter the sport and add to a grid that is permitted to increase to 13 teams. Following the reiterated desire to join the sport, Formula 1 issued a response to acknowledge the interest from numerous parties, but emphasised their wish for the championship to "remain credible" and reminded that the decision will require agreement from both F1 and the FIA . Their statement read: "There is great interest in the F1 project at this time with a number of conversations continuing that are not as visible as others. "We all want to ensure the championship remain...