In a significant move in the world of Formula 1, Ferrari has announced Italian banking firm UniCredit as its new partner, effective from the 2025 season. This news comes just days after the announcement that Santander and Ferrari would be parting ways at the end of the current year, marking a major shift in the team’s sponsorship landscape.
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has voiced concerns about the team’s ongoing struggles with the balance of their RB20 Formula 1 car, which has put world championship leader Max Verstappen’s title hopes in jeopardy. Verstappen, who has been dominant in the past, feels that development directions taken by the team over the past 12 months have triggered a downturn in form, leaving him fearing he may lose this year’s title.
As the Italian Grand Prix gets underway, Formula 1 is making significant strides towards its ambitious Sustainability Strategy. From expanding low-carbon energy generation to spearheading reforestation and enhancing the fan experience, the sport is leaving a lasting legacy of positive change and creating a more diverse, inclusive, and environmentally-conscious future.
Formula 1 has announced a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with Aggreko, a leading provider of temporary power solutions, to introduce cutting-edge low-carbon energy generation systems at all European Grands Prix starting from the 2025 season. This collaboration is a significant milestone in the sport’s relentless pursuit of a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030.
Red Bull’s motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has expressed concern over the team’s performance gap after the Dutch Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen was powerless to stop Lando Norris from passing him. The alarming trend raises questions about Verstappen’s 70-point championship lead and whether McLaren’s dominance can be replicated over the remaining nine races.
In a thrilling turn of events at the Dutch Grand Prix, Lando Norris’s bold decision to push for the fastest lap on the final lap has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 paddock. The young Brit’s move not only secured an additional point but also reignited his title hopes, closing the gap on championship leader Max Verstappen by eight points.
The FIA has implemented a cutting-edge laser scanning process to ensure Formula 1 teams comply with the latest aerodynamic regulations. This advanced technology has become essential as traditional methods are no longer suitable for the new generation of ground effect cars.
Mercedes has confirmed that it will continue to run its new floor design for the rest of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix weekend, after initially introducing it in Belgium. The team’s upgrade program has transformed the W15 into a race-winning car, and they are confident the new floor is the right way forward despite initial teething issues.
McLaren has introduced a significant development step at the Dutch Grand Prix, unveiling a revised brake duct scoop, modified front suspension fairings, and a new bi-plane style beam wing arrangement to improve the aerodynamic efficiency of the MCL38. The team is optimistic about the changes and their potential impact on performance.
As the 2024 Formula 1 season progresses, teams are fulfilling their mandatory young driver requirements. In this update, we’ll review which teams have already run rookies in FP1 and which ones still need to provide that crucial experience for the next generation of F1 talent.