Sauber Motorsport has made a strategic move to strengthen its management team by appointing Stefan Strahnz, a seasoned executive from Mercedes, as its new Programme Director. This key hire comes as the Swiss-based Formula 1 team prepares for Audi’s official takeover in 2026, and Strahnz’s expertise will be crucial in driving the team’s long-term success.
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Sergio Perez’s place at Red Bull Racing is under evaluation as the team looks to address his recent slump in performance. With Perez’s contract reportedly containing clauses related to points, Red Bull may be forced to consider other options, including the possibility of promoting reserve driver Liam Lawson or bringing in Daniel Ricciardo from McLaren. The upcoming summer break will be crucial as Red Bull determines the best path forward for its second driver position alongside the dominant Max Verstappen.
As the 2023 Formula 1 season reaches its midway point, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has emphasized the need for his team to continue developing car upgrades, despite the introduction of Formula 1’s sliding scale aerodynamic testing regulations. The Dutch driver believes it’s essential to adapt and keep pushing for upgrades to maintain Red Bull’s dominance in the sport.
In the latest Formula 1 news, Mercedes driver George Russell has proposed a new system for allocating wind tunnel time among teams, suggesting it should be based on points scored rather than championship position. This raises interesting questions about maintaining competitiveness in the sport as the 2026 rules loom.
Lance Stroll has pinpointed Aston Martin’s regression in the Formula 1 standings over the last 12 months to the team’s inability to maximize upgrades due to a wrong direction in development. The Silverstone-based squad, which emerged as Red Bull’s closest challenger in the opening rounds of the 2023 season, has since slipped down the championship order.
The Formula 1 2025 sprint race calendar has been announced, with the return of Spa-Francorchamps and a continued focus on fan-favorite circuits like China, Miami, and Sao Paulo. The schedule features six sprint race weekends, showcasing the evolving format’s growing popularity among fans and teams.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed that Fernando Alonso rejected an opportunity to join the German team, instead opting to extend his contract with Aston Martin. This comes amidst speculation over Lewis Hamilton’s future with Mercedes beyond 2025.
The 2024 Formula 1 season has seen a dramatic shift in the competitive landscape, with Red Bull’s once-dominant position now under threat from a resurgent Mercedes and the impressive development of McLaren. As teams converge and development curves flatten, the battle for supremacy is far from over. Can Max Verstappen’s exceptional driving and Red Bull’s race execution save their championship hopes?
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has emphasized that the squad’s recent resurgence in form will not sway their decision-making process when selecting Lewis Hamilton’s replacement. The team’s recent success has not altered Wolff’s approach to choosing Hamilton’s successor, as they remain focused on finding the right driver for the team’s future success.
Valtteri Bottas has hinted that Williams Racing may have shifted its focus away from securing Carlos Sainz for the 2025 Formula 1 season, citing that the team’s ‘priorities change.’ The former Mercedes driver is now emerging as a back-up option for Williams, as the team seeks a committed driver for the future.