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Alex Palou, a dominant force in the IndyCar Series, has abandoned his McLaren contract and is poised to sign with Chip Ganassi Racing. This move follows a legal dispute over his services for 2023, initially signing with McLaren but staying with Ganassi. Despite an anticipated switch to Arrow McLaren IndyCar for 2024, Palou's decision disappoints McLaren Racing's CEO Zak Brown. He had been actively involved in McLaren's F1 TPC program and also split from his management company. Palou is likely to secure a multi-year renewal with Ganassi, becoming the highest-paid driver in the series.
Click here to read the full article by Charles Bradley (motorsport.com)
Guenther Steiner, Haas team principal, believes Formula 1 should maintain its current limit of 24 races per season. Steiner emphasizes that expanding the calendar would require substantial financial investment to sustain two crews, making it hard to attract staff. The existing demands on the crew's time pose difficulties in terms of rotation and work-life balance. Steiner suggests that the uniqueness of each race, like sprint weekends and night races, adds variety and keeps people engaged. He argues that the current 24-race format already pushes the limits of the current business model, and further expansion may not be necessary.
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Christian Horner revealed that Red Bull engineers had to correct "bad habits" picked up by Daniel Ricciardo during his time away from the team. Ricciardo left Red Bull in 2018, struggled at McLaren, and returned to Red Bull as a reserve driver in 2023. His simulator runs showed changes in driving style, but a Pirelli tire test at Silverstone confirmed his improvement. Despite a break, Ricciardo returned in good physical shape and impressed in Hungary.
Click here to read the full article by Michael Delaney (f1i.com)
George reviews the internet's frequently asked questions about himself, including his tattoos and what sparked his interest in racing.
Max Verstappen pursued a lifelong goal of learning to drive a drift car, receiving assistance from the skilled professional drift driver and record-breaker, 'Mad' Mike Whiddett.