Today's F1 News Delivered Faster Than a Pit Stop
Following Ferrari’s catastrophic incident involving a loose water valve drain during a red-flagged FP1, F1 and local authorities raced against the clock to solve the problem and ensure the entire circuit was safe for racing to resume. The work inevitably delayed the start of Free Practice 2 by two and a half hours to 2:30AM. Caught in the crossfire were the fans who, at 1:30AM, were forced to leave the circuit groups abruptly because security personnel were to end their shifts. The Las Vegas GP, run by Formula 1, spoke on the matter: “Given the lateness of the hour and logistical concerns regarding the safe movement of fans and employees out of the circuit, LVGP made the difficult decision to close the fan zones prior to the beginning of free practice two.
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Bloomberg's valuation of the Formula 1 team owned by Lawrence Stroll, who recently sold a minority stake to Arctos Partners, estimates its worth at around £1 billion ($1.2 billion). Stroll emphasized that the investment isn't due to financial constraints for Aston Martin, stating that the team is profitable. He highlighted synergies with Arctos' sports team investments and expressed confidence in the commercial opportunities, particularly in the growing US market. F1 teams' increased value, attributed to sport popularity and cost caps, was acknowledged by Stroll and Liberty Media's CEO Greg Maffei, who noted that F1 teams are now valued at nearly a billion dollars each.
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Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 F1 champion, made history by becoming the first F1 driver to marry in a paddock. He wed Giulia Marra at the newly-established wedding chapel inside the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix paddock, featuring special F1 wedding packages under the slogan 'Race to the Altar.' The ceremony included F1-themed elements and traditional wedding rituals, with Ferrari's Jock Clear, Villeneuve's championship-winning engineer, serving as the best man. The event marked a unique moment in F1 history for Villeneuve, the son of the legendary Ferrari driver Gilles Villeneuve.
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Danny Ricciardo embarks on a joyride with talk show host Drew Barrymore and answers some quirky questions along the way. Ricciardo reflects on his upbringing, recounts the dramatic crash at the Dutch Grand Prix, and sheds light on his entry into the racing world. Adding a touch of humor, he pulls out a card from the glove box for some laid-back confessions, including confessing to tossing things out of windows during his younger days and sharing a few other amusing details.
Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Checo Perez engage in a hovercraft showdown against AlphaTauri's Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo! The drivers navigate their floating crafts through the Nevada Desert, complete two skills challenges, and then compete in a final head-to-head race. Which team will drift through the dusty terrain and claim the win?