Adrian Newey, the esteemed aerodynamics specialist and CTO of Red Bull Racing, has reportedly stepped down from his position. His departure follows internal conflicts and marks the end of an era at the Milton Keynes-based squad, which has thrived under his technical guidance since 2006. The move has sparked concerns about Red Bull's future stability, with tensions within the team's hierarchy and contractual stipulations preventing Newey from joining rival F1 teams immediately.
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Aston Martin has formally requested a review of Fernando Alonso's Formula 1 penalty at the Chinese Grand Prix, where he received a 10-second time penalty and three penalty points on his license for a collision with Carlos Sainz. Alonso and Sainz were battling for third position when the incident occurred at Turn 9, resulting in Alonso's retirement from the race and Sergio Perez capitalizing to secure a top-three finish. The team must present new evidence to the stewards for reconsideration, with a hearing scheduled for May 3 to determine the validity of the evidence and potential amendment to the ruling, as outlined in the FIA International Sporting Code.
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Mercedes Formula 1 junior Frederik Vesti will debut with Mahindra Racing in Formula E at the Berlin rookie test following his departure from Formula 2 in 2023. Despite narrowly missing out on the F1 title last season, Vesti opted for a sports car drive before seizing this opportunity to participate in a full day of running after the upcoming E-Prix at Tempelhof.
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Alpine's shockingly poor performance in Formula 1 this year has left many puzzled despite efforts to enhance the A524's capabilities. A leadership change last summer aimed to expedite improvement, but Alpine's fortunes have worsened, prompting debates over the root causes. Former team principal Otmar Szafnauer blames Alpine's woes on excessive interference from corporate higher-ups, arguing that successful racing teams need autonomy. Szafnauer's criticism extends to broader issues within car manufacturers' involvement in F1.
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Viaplay Group has extended its Formula 1 broadcasting rights across the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland until the 2029 season, ensuring fans enjoy live coverage and exclusive content featuring three-time World Drivers' Champion Max Verstappen. This five-year agreement marks a historic milestone in the partnership between Viaplay Group and Formula 1. With Formula 1's global popularity soaring, boasting over 700 million fans worldwide and top drivers like Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton commanding immense attention, Viaplay Group is committed to delivering unparalleled coverage through its streaming service and pay-TV channels.
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