Negotiations have started between Carlos Sainz Jr. and Mercedes for him to potentially replace Sir Lewis Hamilton in 2025, who is leaving Mercedes after 11 years to race for Ferrari. Sainz is currently without a seat for 2025 but remains calm as his representatives work on future options, including talks with Mercedes, who have various candidates for the position. Toto Wolff has engaged in discussions with Sainz's entourage, including his father and manager, suggesting progress in the negotiations. Despite previous speculation, Sainz attributes such discussions to normal interactions between team bosses and his father's connections in the racing world.
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Ferrari, under Frederic Vasseur's leadership, aims to bolster its engineering team by poaching talent from Red Bull amidst internal disruptions within the reigning champions. Having successfully recruited Loic Serra from Mercedes, Vasseur now targets key personnel, including Alessandro Germani, Ben Waterhouse, and David Morgan from Red Bull's ranks, as reported by Gazzetta Dello Sport. Additionally, Ferrari eyes the possibility of luring Adrian Newey away from Red Bull, leveraging the perceived tension within the team and offering a more flexible work structure. Ferrari's strategic moves coincide with high-level discussions between team representatives, possibly indicating broader implications for Formula 1's future agreements beyond mere personnel acquisitions.
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Pierre Gasly has openly acknowledged his surprise at Alpine's decision to overhaul its Formula 1 technical structure following the team's disappointing start to the 2024 season. The departure of Technical Director Matt Harman and Head of Aerodynamics Dirk de Beer ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix marked a significant shift in Alpine's approach. Alpine aims to emulate McLaren's successful strategy from the previous season by adopting a three-pronged technical arrangement. Despite the challenges posed by an underperforming car, Gasly remains optimistic about Alpine's future, citing positive changes within the team as a source of encouragement for eventual improvement.
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Ever thought about what it takes to pull off a Lando Norris-style entrance? Well, you're in luck because McLaren just laid out the four steps to entering the garage like Lando. First, start with a run, then do the heel flicks. After that, give the lucky tap for some good vibes, and finally, pump fists.
In early February, Red Bull started investigating Christian Horner due to complaints from a female employee about his behavior, including claims of being too controlling. The Dutch newspaper, The Telegraph, later reported that these complaints also included allegations of sexual misconduct. Despite the accusations, things went on as usual, and Horner was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing.
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