Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes the new Sprint format is "much cooler" than the previous schedule but could cause chaos in Baku. Formula 1 teams have agreed to change the format so that Friday's qualifying session sets the grid for Sunday's grand prix and FP2 is replaced by a separate qualifying just for the Sprint on Saturday. Steiner is pleased with the update, but admits Azerbaijan's first Sprint event might prove chaotic, as the changes are intended to let drivers race more freely without worrying about Sunday's grand prix impact.
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Lawrence Stroll, a prominent figure in motorsport, amassed a fortune of $3.6 billion primarily through his ventures in the fashion industry. By revitalizing iconic clothing brands, Stroll has applied valuable lessons from his life experiences to achieve considerable financial success and continues to make significant investments in the world of motorsports.
Max Verstappen responded to Lewis Hamilton's remark that Red Bull's RB19 is the fastest F1 car ever, stating that they are not as dominant as Mercedes once was. He acknowledged having a good car but dismissed the statements as incorrect. Since the technical rules were reset last year, Mercedes has struggled, while Verstappen has enjoyed great success, winning 17 of the last 25 Grand Prix races. Verstappen emphasized that he doesn't pay much attention to Hamilton's comments and that they won't help Mercedes.
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Daniel Ricciardo revealed that his two seasons with McLaren negatively affected his confidence in F1. The eight-time Grand Prix winner now serves as the third driver for Red Bull. Ricciardo acknowledged his role in the situation and admitted that he might have been more demanding or asked more questions during his time with McLaren. After returning to Red Bull, he found himself feeling more comfortable and recharged.
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Thus far in the season, three drivers have consistently outperformed their teammates with a 3-0 record: Alonso, Sainz (although Leclerc's power unit issues played a role), and Tsunoda. Interestingly, Hamilton and Magnussen have managed to beat Russell and Hulkenberg 2-1, even though they started behind their teammates in all three races.
