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Andretti Global has opened a UK facility in Silverstone Park despite Formula One rejecting their entry bid. The 48,000-square-foot building, soon expanding to 70,000 square feet, will handle manufacturing while the car building remains in Indiana. The site will collaborate with US headquarters, General Motors, and the Formula E facility in Banbury. Andretti remains committed to Formula One, as they plan to start with Renault power units and switch to Cadillac in 2028 if accepted. They also aim to establish junior programs, potentially relocate the Formula E team, and explore a sportscar program.
Click here to read the full article by Cian Brittle (blackbookmotorsport.com)
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Ferrari's current second place behind Red Bull in 2024 is not a cause for celebration, considering their historical ambition and long championship drought. However, the team's progress is evident, with improvements in areas like tire management, aerodynamics, and operational efficiency. While they've shown better race pace and strategic flexibility, they still need significant development gains to challenge Red Bull consistently. Yet, their trajectory suggests they could become championship contenders in the future.
Click here to read the full article by Edd Straw (the-race.com)
Ted Toleman, founder and owner of the Toleman Formula 1 team, has died at the age of 86, as confirmed by his family. The Toleman F1 squad, renowned for launching Ayrton Senna's F1 career in 1984, operated from 1981 to 1985 before being acquired by Benetton and currently functions as the Alpine outfit.
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In this Akkodis Race debrief, Mercedes trackside engineer, Andrew Shovlin discusses tire strategy, red flags, race pace, and other aspects as he responds to fan questions. Some questions include why the team chose hard tires for Lewis Hamilton and George during the red flag restart and why only one timed lap was set in Q1.
The Japanese Grand Prix never fails to showcase a unique array of road cars alongside F1 drivers. From the luxurious Ferrari 296GTB to the familiar Toyota Crown, akin to old Japanese taxis. Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Checo Perez chose the Honda Civic Type R, while Lance Stroll opted for the Aston Martin DBX 707.
