RaceFans Round-up: 27th February 2025

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FIA officials barred from meeting over NDA refusal (BBC)

‘Robert Reid, the FIA’s deputy president for sport, and David Richards, the UK’s representative, were among those denied access after refusing to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).’

Dixon engine issue creates a new challenge for Boles (Racer)

‘Scott Dixon’s brand-new engine completed four miles before it suffered a failure which stranded the number nine Chip Ganassi Racing Honda on Sebring’s outer loop, and based on the series’ rulebook, Dixon is the first driver of the season speeding towards a penalty.’

Revised Balance of Performance methodology revealed (Sportscar 365)

‘The BoP will be calculated based on a three-race rolling average of the previous three WEC events, excluding the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which will maintain a completely standalone BoP.’

Sami Meguetounif ends final day of testing fastest for Trident in Barcelona (Formula 2)

‘There was time for one final flying lap, but Martins found the gravel at turn five, ending any chance of a late improvement for the rest of the field.’

Fan Zone World Tour locations revealed (Williams)

‘The Atlassian Williams Racing Fan Zone will be returning to six locations throughout the Formula 1 season, bringing unforgettable experiences to fans across the globe.’

BP to ditch renewables goals and return focus to fossil fuels (Reuters)

‘(Audi F1 team’s petrol supplier) BP’s update comes after the planet exceeded the 1.5C global warming threshold in the year to May 2024.’

Seven organisations to be investigated over Grenfell fire (BBC)

‘The seven organisations – which Rayner said included manufacturing companies Arconic, Kingspan, and Celotex – will be investigated for professional misconduct using powers under the Procurement Act passed in 2023.’

NB. Kingspan was Mercedes’ sponsor for one race in 2021 before the team cancelled the deal following criticism of the company’s connection to the fire, which killed 72 people.

Formula 1 drivers were asked in the press conference today if they could tell whether they were going to have a good season or not within the first five laps of testing a new car.

Gasly: “It took us no laps last year to know it was going to be challenging…”

#F1 #F1testing

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— RaceFans (@racefansdotnet.bsky.social) 26 February 2025 at 20:36

2025 update pic.twitter.com/uxFs4RMcJC

— Linus Lundqvist (@L_Lundqvist76) February 26, 2025

K-Mag’s WEC adventure starts NOW! 🚀

Hear what he has to say about the differences between F1 and endurance racing, his new team, and his first laps in the hypercar. pic.twitter.com/YHTBioRN4y

— BMW M Motorsport (@BMWMotorsport) February 26, 2025

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— Kemal Şengül (@KemalSengulll) February 26, 2025

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On this day in motorsport

Born on this day in 1939: Peter Revson, who scored two wins in 1973
Born on this day in 1965: Pedro Chaves, who failed to pre-qualify in all 13 of his appearances in F1, driving the hopeless Coloni in 1991