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“Adding Adrian to a team like this would be amazing” — Charles Leclerc comments on the possibility of Adrian Newey joining Ferrari F1 squad

Lucrezia Costa5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

The departure of the long term Chief Technology Officier for Red Bull has raised quite the noise in the Formula 1 paddock. After 19 seasons and seven championships with the Milton Keynes-based team, Adrian Newey has stepped down from his role of genius behind the making of some of the most dominant cars ever seen…

“They value my experience and my feeling for set-up in the car” — Hülkenberg opens up on Audi F1 move

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Recently confirming his move to a new team powered by Audi, Hülkenberg shared his thoughts on this significant career shift and what it entails for his future. “It just happened, I don’t know how it actually happened,” Hülkenberg mused, reflecting on the fluid dynamics of the driver market that facilitated his new opportunity. His engagement…

Zhou and Bottas surprised by early Hülkenberg announcement for 2025 F1 seat

Ewout Albrecht5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Times they are a-changin’ at Sauber. The former Alfa Romeo squad is slowly but certainly transforming into the Audi works team, which will be in effect from 2026 onwards. Part of that transformation is the announcement that Nico Hülkenberg will change the British countryside for the Swiss Alps as he moves from Haas to Sauber for next year.

“He would absolutely be at the top of it” — Hamilton puts Newey top of his list of F1 people he wants to work with as Ferrari rumours grow

Anna Elizabeth Krausová5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

With the news of Adrian Newey leaving Red Bull F1 being confirmed on Wednesday, there has been much talk about where his future steps will lead. The top candidate seems to be the legendary red team, Ferrari, which has already signed Lewis Hamilton as their driver for the 2025 season and forward. The seven-time world…

Magnussen says he is “not here to take care of young kids” amid rumors of Bearman joining Haas F1 for 2025

Evan Roberts5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Kevin Magnussen, now in his seventh season with Haas, has voiced his desire to stay with the American outfit beyond his current contract, which is set to run out at the end of 2024. When asked during his Thursday media session whether he has started talks to stay next year, Magnussen said it’s not a…

Albon hopes Williams can now start “to focus on upgrades and general development” as spare chassis arrives for F1 Miami GP

James O'Connor5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Williams heads into this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix with a spare chassis for the first time in the 2024 season. Logan Sargeant missed the Australian Grand Prix in late March as Alex Albon crashed his car in FP1 and was given the Floridian’s FW46 for the remainder of the weekend once FP2 had been completed…

David Sanchez joins Alpine F1 Team as Executive Technical Director

Anumitha Murugapandian5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

BWT Alpine F1 Team officially announced that David Sanchez will be joining the French based team as Executive Technical Director. He will be responsible of the Performance, Engineering, and Aerodynamic areas of the team. The Frenchman started his motorsport career as a junior aerodynamicist at Renault F1 Team back in 2005 and has only…

US Congress sends open letter to Liberty Media over Andretti F1 rejection

Jonah Presser5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

In an accusation of anti-American rhetoric from Liberty media, 12 members of the United States Congress, both from the Democratic and Republican Parties, sent an open letter to the CEO of Liberty Media, Gregory Maffei, asking for answers on why the collaboration project of American-based Andretti and General Motors through their Cadillac brand for engines….

How former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan ensured Adrian Newey will not face any gardening leave following exit from Red Bull

Rachel Stephens5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

Co-author: Chiara Martin As the Chief Technical Officer of Oracle Red Bull Racing for 18 years, and with 200 wins in Formula 1, Adrian Newey’s visionary designs have propelled the team to consistent success. Newey’s contributions to Red Bull Racing are unrivalled, with six Constructors’ Championships and seven Drivers’ Championships standing as testament to his…

Chloe Chambers, F1 Academy, Haas F1 Team

Chloe Chambers “really hoping for a podium finish” in Miami’s F1 Academy races

Anna Elizabeth Krausová5 months ago07 mins

With just a few days left before the start of the Miami Grand Prix, Chloe Chambers gave her opinion on the weekend’s grand event. Driving on the all-female grid of F1 Academy, which acts as a support series for Formula 1 in Miami, Chambers is representing MoneyGram Haas F1 Team. It’s not only a home…