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Adrian Newey has reportedly been offered a lucrative contract by Aston Martin during the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, putting him on par with top F1 drivers' salaries. The offer comes amidst internal turmoil at Red Bull, where Newey has been a key figure since 2005, contributing to titles won by Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. While Newey's loyalty to Red Bull remains, Aston Martin's pursuit reflects their drive to secure top talent as they plan for growth and partnership with Honda from 2026.
Click here to read the full article by Roberto Chinchero (motorsport.com)
Bonhams Cars will auction John Surtees's 1964 F1 World Drivers' Championship trophy on April 14, and it's expected to fetch between £12,000 - £15,000 (€14,000 - €18,000) at the Goodwood Members' Meeting. Surtees, who passed away in 2017, secured his sole F1 title with Ferrari, winning two Grands Prix and notching four podium finishes during the season. He's renowned as the only driver to claim World Championship victories in both F1 and motorcycle racing, boasting six F1 race wins and 24 podium appearances alongside seven motorcycle World Championships.
Click here to read the full article by Fergal Walsh (racingnews365.com)
Maximilian Guenther won Formula E's inaugural race in Japan, overtaking Oliver Rowland, who led most of the race, on the 25th lap. Rowland's strategy to conserve energy behind Guenther backfired, and this allowed Guenther to maintain his lead until the end despite Rowland's pressure. Jake Dennis secured third place, benefiting from Antonio Felix da Costa's failed attempt to pass Rowland.
Click here to read the full article by Keith Collantine (racefans.net)
Was the car park at the Australian GP filled with impressive supercars? In this video, Kym Illman showcases the personal vehicles of Formula One drivers at the 2024 Melbourne GP at Albert Park. From Aussie racers like Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo to big names like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, see what cars they drove to the Australian GP.
In this episode of Akkodis Race Debrief, James Allison discusses why they chose to start Hamilton on soft tires, George Russell's red flag radio message, and other details from a tough weekend in Australia. Plus, he answers fan questions, including how the team deals with the emotional ups and downs of racing.