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Haas F1 sues former Team Principal Guenther Steiner over trademark infringement in autobiography ‘Surviving to Drive'”

Sushmita Balakrishnan1 day ago02 mins

Haas F1 is currently suing former team manager Guenther Steiner for allegedly infringing on trademarks in his autobiography “Surviving to Drive.” After the 2023 season, Steiner who had been the team principal since 2016, departed as his contract was not renewed by Gene Haas. Steiner was replaced by Ayao Komatsu as ahead of the 2024…

Drivers call for more effective resolution in cases of gaining an unfair advantage as Magnussen F1 penalty drama “sets a very risky precedent”

Magdalena Put3 days ago2 days ago010 mins

Kevin Magnussen has found himself in hot water recently, with a potential race ban being discussed after just six rounds. Magnussen engaged in a heated wheel-to-wheel battle with Lewis Hamilton in Miami’s Sprint, picking up 35 seconds worth of penalties, mainly for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. Afterwards, Magnussen conceded that the penalties…

Hülkenberg looking forward to trying Haas F1 updates at Imola as the team “take away more learnings” from a “positive weekend” at Miami GP

Karishma Persad4 days ago4 days ago010 mins

For Nico Hülkenberg, the results of the Miami GP were mixed. After a successful Sprint race in which the German earned two points after finishing seventh after starting in tenth position, he was unable to repeat this success in the race, ending in eleventh place, and subsequently, outside of the points, despite qualifying ninth on…

Magnussen: Stewards need “the power to tell you to give it back or swap positions” to stop F1 drivers playing games after getting a penalty

James O'Connor1 week ago1 week ago08 mins

Kevin Magnussen is a name on the tongues of many in the F1 world this weekend as his defensive tactics caused quite a stir following the F1 Sprint at the Miami Grand Prix. The 2014 Australian Grand Prix podium finisher picked up 4 penalties in the 19-lap showdown as he had a massive fight with…

Miami GP | F1 Academy | FP1 | Pin edges out Pulling, breaking the two-minute mark

Chiara Martin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

During the opening practice session of the F1 Academy at Miami International Autodrome, Mercedes Junior Doriane Pin set the pace, clocking the fastest lap at 1:59.949s. Her performance distinguished her as the only driver to break the two-minute mark in a session marked by close competition and focused driving. This lengthened practice session, the most…

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

Chiara Martin2 weeks ago2 weeks 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…

Chloe Chambers, F1 Academy, Haas F1 Team

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

Anna Elizabeth Krausová2 weeks 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…

Steiner sues Haas F1 Team over unpaid commissions and unauthorised use of his image

Chiara Martin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Guenther Steiner, the former team principal of Haas, has initiated legal proceedings against the Haas Formula 1 team, alleging breach of contract and unauthorised use of his likeness. Filed in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, Steiner’s lawsuit claims Haas has failed to pay him commissions due under his employment contract for the years 2021 through 2023. Additionally,…

Albon: FW46 “more raceable” compared to its predecessor, but the pace of Haas F1 a “surprise”

James O'Connor2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

It’s been a tough start to the 2024 F1 season for Williams Racing. As well as not scoring a point yet, the team has failed a lot of scrutiny as not having a spare chassis meant they could only race one car in Melbourne following Alex Albon’s massive FP1 shunt. Sargeant and Albon’s crashes at…

Esteban Ocon a big contender for the second Audi F1 seat as talks take place

James O'Connor3 weeks ago19 hours ago09 mins

Esteban Ocon has emerged as a serious contender for the second Sauber/Audi seat, sources have confirmed to Pit Debrief. On Friday morning European time, it was confirmed by Haas that Nico Hülkenberg would be leaving team at the end of 2024. Minutes later, Sauber/Audi announced the German driver would be joining them for 2025 on…