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Max Verstappen will aim for his 15th Formula One race victory at the United States Grand Prix with a special livery designed by fan Franco Cavallone, inspired by the Lone Star Flag of Texas. Red Bull Racing's Make Your Mark campaign, introduced at the Miami Grand Prix, allowed Cavallone, a graphic designer, to create the unique design. Red Bull plans to run a similar contest for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with team principal Christian Horner expressing excitement about the fan-driven initiative coinciding with Formula 1's growth in the US.
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Formula 1 returns with the American GP at the Circuit of the Americas, the first of five races in six weeks. The focus now shifts to the Constructors' championship battle between Mercedes and Ferrari, with McLaren aiming to overtake Aston Martin. The Austin track is challenging, featuring long straights and technical sections, making setup optimization crucial. Ferrari is targeting an advantage in the Sprint race format, focusing on the Power Unit's contribution. The bumpy asphalt causes tire micro-slips and thermal degradation, with high temperatures expected throughout the weekend. Mercedes, Aston Martin, and Haas introduce significant updates. Aston Martin seeks improvements after past mistakes, and Haas reveals major changes.
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Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur revealed that Oliver Bearman will participate in more Formula 1 FP1 sessions alongside another season in Formula 2 next year. Bearman will make his F1 debut this month with Haas in Mexico and later in Abu Dhabi, satisfying Haas's rookie driver requirement. He recently tested Ferrari's SF21 at Fiorano and is a Ferrari Driver Academy member. Vasseur confirmed Bearman's return to F2 in 2024, emphasizing the challenge of adapting to F1 due to limited testing. Vasseur's comments echoed concerns about the lack of testing time for rookie F1 drivers like Logan Sargeant, who emphasized the importance of testing for preparation.
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McLaren has signed Bianca Bustamante, a current driver for the F1 Academy team Prema Racing, to their Driver Development Programme. This makes her the first female racer to join their ranks. Bustamante talks about her love for racing and how she got started, recognizing the obstacles she's had to overcome due to her background and expressing gratitude to McLaren.
In the last three years, Red Bull won two constructors' titles, and Max Verstappen secured three drivers' titles, a rare achievement shared with legends like Schumacher, Vettel, and Hamilton. In 61 races, he landed on the podium 51 times, took 27 pole positions, and won 39 Grand Prix events. Nevertheless, the prevailing question remains: when will Verstappen's dominance in F1 be challenged, and who will be the one to do it?