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Mercedes F1 secures two key Ferrari staff from 2025; D’Ambrosio to join the Scuderia

Mercedes has successfully secured two of Ferrari’s senior staff members, with the former chief designer, Simone Resta, among the high-profile captures. It was first revealed by Autosport that Resta will join Mercedes as Strategic Development Director, where he will collaborate closely with Technical Director James Allison on advancing car-related projects. Joining Resta in the switch…

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Alonso “leading by example from morning to night” at Aston Martin F1 — Krack

Mike Krack, team principal at Aston Martin, has high praise for Fernando Alonso, describing him as an “old fox” who contributes significantly more than just his renowned speed on track. At 42, Alonso is in his second season with the team, having replaced another F1 World Champion, Sebastian Vettel, at the beginning of 2023.

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“We are here to stay” — the voices of resilience amid Formula 1’s battle for gender equality

Amid a backdrop of allegations involving Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and the suspension of a female employee who accused him of inappropriate behaviour, F1 TV presenter Laura Winter stands as a beacon of resilience and defiance. On International Women’s Day, from the paddock of Saudi Arabia, Winter articulated the sentiments of countless women…

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Wolff “100% sure” Mercedes F1 will be “fighting for podiums” this year, rules out challenging Verstappen

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is maintaining a sense of calm amidst the challenges facing his team early in the 2024 Formula 1 season, attributing his composure to a shift in “mindset”. The Mercedes-AMG F1 team has encountered difficulties, especially highlighted during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where the W15 struggled notably in high-speed corners….

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Haas boss Komatsu hails “impressive” and “special” F1 debutant Bearman

Haas team leader Ayao Komatsu has spoken highly of Oliver Bearman’s impressive Formula 1 debut for Ferrari, suggesting he deserves a full-time spot. However, he was careful not to guarantee a 2025 seat at Haas for the young driver. Bearman stepped in for Carlos Sainz at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Sainz needed an…

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“We would have looked like heroes” if late Safety Car appeared at F1 Saudi Arabian GP — Norris

Speaking post-race, Lando Norris shared insights into his performance at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, highlighting a bold strategic choice that ultimately did not yield the expected results. Norris explained the decision to extend his first stint on medium tyres, opting not to pit during an early Safety Car period like the vast majority…

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Bob Bell takes senior technical role at Aston Martin F1 after leaving Alpine

Aston Martin has made a move to strengthen its Formula 1 team by appointing Bob Bell, a seasoned Formula 1 veteran, in a high-ranking technical position. Bell, who recently parted ways with Alpine, will assume the role of Executive Director – Technical at the Silverstone-based team. In this capacity, Bell will lead the technical, engineering,…

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“A lot of the car has been designed” around Hamilton’s wishes, says Russell on the F1 W15

In an open admission, George Russell has acknowledged that a considerable part of Mercedes’ strategy in designing their new W15 car has been centred around the feedback and preferences of his teammate, Lewis Hamilton. This approach comes as Mercedes aims to recalibrate and reclaim their leading position in Formula 1 following a period of relative…

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Leclerc says Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 deal didn’t change “anything in my discussions” as “I focus on myself”

Charles Leclerc has revealed that he was aware of Ferrari’s negotiations with Lewis Hamilton for a 2025 Formula 1 contract before he committed to his extended tenure with the team. Just a week before the unexpected announcement that Hamilton would be his teammate next year, Leclerc confirmed his continued allegiance to Ferrari with a new…

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