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Alex Albon, the Williams F1 Team driver, is attracting attention from multiple teams due to his consistently high performance, prompting interest from at least half the grid, including top teams. Red Bull's senior engineers are said to rate him highly, with talks occurring with various teams for a potential move. Despite lacking race wins or a World Championship, Albon has established himself as an exciting talent. His decision whether to stay with Williams, potentially waiting years for competitiveness, or move to a more promising team is a pivotal one. Alpine and Haas were among the teams interested in his services for 2023, while Red Bull's vacancy for 2025 and other team contract situations add to the intrigue around Albon's future.
Click here to read the full article by James Dielhenn (crashnet.com)
Alfa Romeo Sauber will bring upgrades to its car for the Italian Grand Prix in two weeks amid a challenging 2023. The team, dropping the Alfa Romeo name after the year, finished sixth in last year's constructors' championship but faced a performance decline. Tough competition from Aston Martin and McLaren this year has made points scarce, with only nine points in 12 races. The team's managing director, Alessandro Alunni Bravi, noted the need for significant upgrades like those planned for Monza and Suzuka, aiming for two- to three-tenths improvement each time.
Click here to read the full article by Matt Coch (speedcafe.com)
Formula 1 has always attracted a mix of intriguing and questionable personalities, ranging from megalomaniacs to dreamers. One such character was David Thieme, recognizable by his distinctive appearance and lavish parties through his company's sponsorship of Lotus in 1979-1980. Despite partnering with Colin Chapman's team, Thieme's association with F1 came to an end when he was arrested in 1981 for allegedly defrauding a bank of $7.6M. Despite being released on bail, he vanished from the scene after his rapid rise.
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Mercedes F1's junior drivers, Fred, Paul, and Kimi, share stories about their most unusual races, hilarious moments, preferred vacation spots, and more.
Red Bull junior Liam Lawson was involved in a terrifying incident in a Super Formula race on Sunday which sent cars into the air.