Today's F1 News Delivered Faster Than a Pit Stop
Charles Leclerc has reportedly extended his contract with Ferrari until 2026, and there's an option to extend it further until 2029. Despite speculation, Leclerc is committed to winning the championship with Ferrari. The new deal could make him one of the highest-paid drivers, potentially earning over 185 million euros, with significant final-year compensation. Leclerc's manager has also explored talks with other teams like Mercedes, Aston Martin, Alpine, and Red Bull.
Click here to read the full article by Sam Cooper (planetf1.com)
Red Bull's Christian Horner criticizes Alpine's actions before the 2023 Dutch GP, highlighting the lack of respect for Alan Permane, who spent 34 years with Enstone. Permane, a veteran since 1989, was let go alongside Otmar Szafnauer by Alpine. Horner stresses acknowledging Permane's commitment through challenges and championships. Szafnauer confirms their departure was due to disagreements on changing the F1 team culture.
Click here to read the full article by James Clifford (formula1news.co.uk)
Red Bull is known for bringing young drivers into Formula 1, and this strategy has led to six Drivers' Championships with Red Bull-developed drivers. They currently have seven drivers in Formula 2, but only Ayumu Iwasa is in contention for the title. Red Bull will trim its junior program to focus on prime talents, having produced stars like Vettel, Verstappen, Gasly, and Sainz. Despite Verstappen's dominance, the effectiveness of Red Bull's program was questioned when they signed Perez, not a program graduate, and chose de Vries over their juniors.
Click here to read the full article by Taylor Powling (motorsportweek.com)
From Zhou Guanyu picking up a point in his first race to Lando Norris reaching his only podium for the year, drivers share their memorable 2022 moments. Click here to watch the video.
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