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According to the internal team investigation by Red Bull, there were no grounds to take action regarding the female employee's claims of harassment and inappropriate behavior by Christian Horner. While the FIA had stated that they did not want to get involved in an internal employee matter, suggestions that there has been behavior that breaches regulations, then it may be forced to act. The FIA has an Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy that protects all FIA workers, including team employees, from being treated differently than others. “At the FIA, enquiries and complaints are received and managed by the Compliance Officer, and the Ethics Committee where appropriate,” the FIA stated. “Both bodies operate autonomously, guaranteeing strict confidentiality throughout the process."
Click here to read the full article by Jonathan Noble (motorsport.com)
Jody Scheckter, the only South African to win both a Grand Prix and an F1 World Championship, is auctioning off several prized cars from his collection through RM Sotheby's in May, with the highlight being his 1979 title-winning Ferrari 312 T4. Among the collection are notable models like the 1973 McLaren M23, the 1977 Tyrrell P34, and the 1975 Tyrrell 007, each with its own racing history and expected auction prices ranging from €65,000 to €6.5 million. The diverse range includes rare McLaren and Tyrrell models, as well as iconic Alfa Romeo and Merlyn cars, showcasing Scheckter's significant investment in motoring history.
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Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds adamantly asserts that Formula 1 does not serve as a model for his all-electric series, pointing to the dominance of Max Verstappen and Red Bull as a source of predictability. Dodds emphasizes Formula E's uniqueness, highlighting its diversity in race winners, with seven different champions last year and three already in the 2024 season. Despite Max Verstappen's stronghold on Formula 1, with Red Bull winning 21 out of 22 Grands Prix last season, Dodds stresses Formula E's competitive unpredictability. He is resolute in maintaining Formula E's competitive edge to foster growth, distinguishing it from Formula 1's more predictable landscape.
Click here to read the full article by Saajan Jogia (si.com)
Valtteri Bottas, the Sauber F1 driver, was honored as an 'honorary Aussie' by Speedcafe during the Adelaide Motorsport Festival, where he appeared before a large crowd. He received a cap symbolizing his adoption, presented by Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft, and participated in a rendition of Waltzing Matilda, reflecting his newly acquired Australian identity. Bottas, who spends his off-seasons in Adelaide, returned to the event for the second time as an ambassador, showcasing his driving skills in various classic cars. Following his Adelaide stint, he will proceed to Melbourne for the third round of the F1 season, aiming to improve upon his previous results.
Click here to read the full article by Mat Coch (speedcafe.com)
In Formula 1's extensive history, several unique occurrences have taken place only once, including Max Verstappen's debut at 17 years old, Luca Badoer's 50-race point drought, the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix where no racing laps were completed, Gabriele Tarquini's full season of failing to qualify, Narain Karthikeyan's 24th-place finish, Markus Winkelhock leading his only race, Teo Fabi's three pole positions without leading a lap, the six-car race at the 2005 United States Grand Prix due to tire issues, the double points awarded in the Abu Dhabi finale in 2014, and Jacques Villeneuve racing in the Japanese Grand Prix despite being banned. These events mark singular instances in F1 history that are unlikely to be replicated.
Click here to read the full article by Josh Suttill & Edd Straw (the-race.com)
