Alpine has appointed David Sanchez as their new Formula 1 Executive Technical Director following his recent departure from McLaren due to disagreements over responsibilities. Sanchez will oversee Alpine's revised technical structure to address their poor performance this season. Alpine hopes Sanchez's return to Enstone will help unlock the team's potential and bring back success as they strive to improve their on-track performance and competitiveness in Formula 1.
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Republican Congressman John James, who represents Michigan, along with 11 other Congress members, has publicly questioned the motives of Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of Formula One, for rejecting Andretti-GM's bid to enter the championship. James raised concerns about potential anti-competitive behavior and monopolistic practices, particularly considering Liberty Media's other business interests and ongoing investigations. He also suggested that Formula One Management (FOM) might be delaying Andretti's entry to secure a more profitable deal for themselves.
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Globant and Formula 1 have joined forces in a multiyear partnership aimed at advancing digital experiences for F1 teams and fans worldwide. The collaboration's initial focus lies in enhancing the pit wall system and refining the on-track guest experience through an enriched mobile application. With Globant's track record in innovation and F1's commitment to technological advancement and fan engagement, both parties anticipate a fruitful relationship fostering co-creation and driving business growth in the sports industry.
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Logan Sargeant and Lia Block, the only American drivers in this weekend's Formula 1 and Formula 1 Academy races, are on Good Morning America to talk about the event. Logan is especially thrilled because the race is taking place just 20 minutes from where he grew up and started racing, making it feel like a local event to him.
The F1 fanbase is growing fast, so there's a bigger focus on security. Tracks and circuits need better security, and even drivers like Lewis Hamilton, Oscar Piastri, and Lando Norris have security guards now. However, there's a question of whether Formula 1 will implement further safety measures and what they might involve.
