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Alex Albon is reportedly aiming to leave his Williams contract, set to run until the end of 2025 after two rival teams approached him last year. Despite facing career uncertainties in 2021, Albon rebounded with Williams in 2022, earning a multi-year deal and elevating the team to its best constructors' finish in decades. Ferrari is reportedly interested in him as a potential replacement for Carlos Sainz, and a return to Red Bull Racing is also possible. Amidst the F1 silly season, Albon's future remains uncertain, but his strong performance has made him a key player in the driver market.
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Formula 1, known for its opulence, attracts significant sponsorship, with big brands like Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull investing heavily. In 2024, RacingNews365 identified the top five external sponsors, highlighting Oracle as the leading contributor with $90 million to Red Bull Racing. Other major sponsors include Aramco for Aston Martin ($75 million), Petronas for Mercedes ($70 million), Stake for Stake F1 Team ($50 million), and Bybit for Red Bull Racing ($40 million). The sport's profitability, aided by a budget cap and growing popularity, is evident in these substantial sponsorship amounts.
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Pascal Wehrlein retained his victory in the Mexico City E-Prix after a post-race investigation for a technical infraction related to the throttle pedal map. Wehrlein, who dominated the season-opener, faced scrutiny along with Jake Dennis but was ultimately cleared of any breach after nearly four hours of investigation by the stewards. Wehrlein expressed the challenges of the race, mentioning a mistake by competitor Sebastien Buemi. The 'no further action' verdict also applied to Jake Dennis, allowing him to maintain his ninth-place finish.
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After the removal of Guenther Steiner as Team Principal, Haas faces a pivotal moment in Formula 1's political landscape. With the appointment of Ayao Komatsu as the new head and the team's struggles, there's a potential solution in Michael Andretti's interest in buying Haas. The Andretti family's more recognizable name could address F1's political issue surrounding an 11th team, but it raises questions about the desired expansion to a 22-car grid and the possibility of Haas selling to Andretti.
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F1 cars are incredibly complex machines that take several years plus millions of dollars to design and build before heading to a track. A key component of that is the steering wheel. Of course, it is essential for every car, but the F1 steering wheel is unlike any that is seen on the road. This video explains the purpose of each button on the unique F1 steering wheel.