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Valtteri Bottas and his girlfriend, Tiffany Cromwell, faced accusations of breaching Finland's COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 when they entered the country during the strict lockdown period. An investigation was initiated regarding potential special treatment, but neither Bottas nor Cromwell were suspected of wrongdoing. The Border Guard's top management reportedly ordered Cromwell's entry, and despite difficulties in the investigation, no evidence of misconduct was found. The matter is now closed, and no further action is being taken.
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Lewis Hamilton is reuniting with Marc Hynes, his former Chief Executive at Project Forty Four, ahead of the upcoming F1 season. Hynes, who left in 2021 for personal pursuits, is returning exclusively for racing-related endeavors, supporting Hamilton in his pursuit of an eighth F1 World Championship. This move follows the end of Hamilton's collaboration with Penni Thow and Copper, aligning with his expansion of Project Forty Four as he aims to secure his first race victory in two years and achieve a record-breaking eighth title.
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Jenson Button secured a third-place finish on his Daytona 24 Hours debut with Wayne Taylor Racing, fulfilling a long-standing desire to participate in the endurance classic. His #40 WTR Andretti Acura teammates—Jordan Taylor, Colton Herta, and Louis Deletraz—contributed to the podium finish after overcoming challenges during the race. Meanwhile, former F1 colleague Felipe Nasr, driving for Porsche Penske alongside Matt Campbell, Dane Cameron, and Josef Newgarden, claimed the overall victory, marking Penske's first Daytona win since 1969.
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James Vowles joined Williams Racing in January 2022 to become the Team Principal after leaving his position as Motorsport Strategy Director at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. With a career in motorsport that spans more than two decades, James kicked off his journey by reaching out to F1 teams through letters during his university years, volunteering his skills for free. He discusses the challenges he has faced in his career, including dealing with significant job losses, and emphasizes the importance of earning his place within the team.
Fernando Alonso is getting ready for the 2024 season, acknowledging the formidable task ahead. He emphasizes the necessity of maintaining intense focus to succeed in Formula One and assures that he won't compromise on that aspect. Aston Martin kicks off the season with the first round of testing using a simulator. Alonso mentions they will be exploring a range of ideas for the new car during this phase, aiming for a quick adaptation to optimize performance.
