Red Bull's Chief Engineering Officer, Rob Marshall, is leaving the team after almost two decades and will join McLaren as their Technical Director. Marshall was instrumental in Red Bull's success, including their championship wins from 2010 to 2013. Christian Horner, Red Bull's Team Principal, expressed gratitude for Marshall's contributions and wished him well at McLaren. McLaren aims to strengthen their team and expertise to fight for championships, and Marshall's experience will be valuable. McLaren has also appointed Neil Houldey as Deputy Technical Director to support Marshall, and the team is now focused on upgrading technology and infrastructure to improve on-track performance.
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Lewis Hamilton's Neat Burger business has achieved a valuation of over $100 million after securing new funding. This comes as good news for the seven-time world champion, who has just one podium finish to show from the first six rounds of the new season. Hamilton has been particularly focused on growing the Neat Burger franchise, and the company's valuation has seen a significant surge since opening its first venue in the United States a few months ago. Neat Burger, known for its vegan products, raised $18 million in a recent funding round, with investors including LionTree, Thibaut Courtois, and B-Flexion. According to the Financial Times, the value of the business has grown by 40% in the past two years. In addition to its eight locations in London, Neat Burger expanded to New York in April, marking its first venture outside of the UK.
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Diving into the fast-paced world of social media, Alex Albon, the charismatic speedster, takes out time to engage with fans, skillfully weaving together witty responses and injecting a delightful dose of humor across various social media platforms.
Formula 1 has extended its partnership with Heineken, which began in 2016. Heineken has been actively involved in enhancing the Formula 1 experience through various activities. The extended partnership aims to engage fans in creative ways and provide entertaining moments, including performances by DJ Martin Garrix. Heineken will promote responsible drinking and its zero-alcohol product, Heineken 0.0, using F1's platform, and they'll also be the Title Race Partner for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Both Formula 1 and Heineken are excited about the partnership and look forward to delivering exceptional experiences to fans.
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There are two intriguing categories of celebrity checkered flag wavers. On the one hand, we have the CEO of a company, while on the other, a vibrant young actor taking up the role with enthusiasm. Which would you want waving the flag as you cross the finish line?
