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Lewis Hamilton Brings Red Bull Technical Director To Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton Brings Red Bull Technical Director To Ferrari
Under Fred Vasseur’s leadership, Ferrari is making strides in building a championship-winning team, with reports suggesting a forthcoming agreement with Red Bull’s technical director, Pierre Wache, known for his close collaboration with Aero guru Adrian Newey, following the signing of Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 season.
Key Takeaways:
Ferrari, led by Fred Vasseur, aims to build a championship-winning team, potentially securing Red Bull’s technical director, Pierre Wache, following Lewis Hamilton’s signing for the 2025 season.
Despite Ferrari’s historic prestige, the team has not won an F1 championship since 2007 or a Constructors’ title since 2008, necessitating the recruitment of top talent from rival teams to enhance competitiveness.
Rumors swirl around Ferrari’s potential acquisition of Wache, possibly complicating future attempts to recruit Adrian Newey from Red Bull. Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari was influenced by concerns about Mercedes’ development direction and his desire for a more promising title-contending team.
Since 2007, the Maranello team hasn’t clinched a Formula 1 championship or a Constructors’ title since 2008. To elevate itself into a winning position, it must recruit top talent currently employed by rival teams.
Lewis Hamilton Brings Red Bull Technical Director To Ferrari
Last Thursday, Vasseur achieved his most significant feat yet when Ferrari revealed the signing of Lewis Hamilton for 2025, mere months after the seven-time World Champion had extended his contract with Mercedes for two more years.
Yet again, the Scuderia manager might achieve another milestone in his quest to construct a victorious team, as rumors suggest that Red Bull’s technical director, Wache, is nearing a transition to Italy.
According to a BBC report, many individuals within F1 believe, although without concrete evidence, that Wache will join Ferrari in the near future. His potential move could add complexity to any future efforts by Ferrari to recruit Newey, especially given the ongoing uncertainties at Red Bull.
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The team principal of the Milton Keynes outfit faces an inquiry following allegations of misconduct. While the specifics of the case remain undisclosed, it is suggested that the allegations are severe enough to potentially result in Horner’s dismissal from the team if proven true.
Speculation suggests that if the Red Bull team principal departs, it could also prompt Newey to leave. Could Ferrari’s recruitment of Wache be a tactic to potentially secure Newey in the future? While it may not be that easy, it appears Ferrari might be employing a strategy similar to the one used to bring Hamilton on its side.
Hamilton’s choice to join Ferrari was impacted by the transfer of Mercedes’ performance director Loic Serra to Ferrari, as both voiced concerns about Mercedes’ recent development direction. Additionally, the seven-time world champion, who hasn’t won a Grand Prix since the 2022 season, may have been motivated to explore a team with more promising prospects for the 2024 title contender.
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H. Marko lashes out at Steiner: Defend Mick Schumacher
Helmut Marko believes Mick Schumacher deserves a return to Formula 1, naming two teams he thinks would consider the son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. The 81-year-old Austrian lashes out at Guenther Steiner, who sacked the German at Haas F1 just under two years ago.
“Mick is one of the politest and nicest people in the whole paddock, which is a disadvantage for him. He also has the handicap of a big name,” Marko said in an interview with Sport1.de. “In sporting terms, he has already achieved a lot. He won the Formula 3 championship, he won the Formula 2 championship, that alone made him interesting for Formula 1 teams.”
Schumacher made his Formula 1 debut at Haas F1 in 2021. There, he lasted two seasons. After a disappointing season in 2022, Guenther Steiner showed him the door and they opted for more experience with Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen.
Marko: ‘Netflix superstar’ Steiner treated Schumacher unfairly
“As far as we were concerned, there were no sporting reasons why we never got together,” Red Bull Racing’s team advisor explained. “He was a Ferrari junior at the time, but Mercedes took him into the team [afterwards]. So he wasn’t even on the market.”
“At Haas, he was not treated fairly by Netflix superstar Guenther Steiner. That’s a fact. Once you drive outside Formula 1, it becomes a difficult story. But behind the scenes, you only hear good things about him. Toto Wolff praises him to the skies. I think Alpine and Audi are seriously considering him. I wouldn’t begrudge him, because he deserves it,” Marko said.
Verstappen and Hamilton CRASH as FIA take action in Hungary
Max Verstappen was involved in a dramatic collision with Lewis Hamilton for P3 at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Dutchman attempted an overtake on his rival into Turn 1, going though the inside but locking up as Hamilton’s front right collided with Verstappen’s rear left.
In dramatic fashion the Red Bull was launched into the air, and was lucky to remain in the race, falling behind the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc.
Verstappen has been placed under investigation by the stewards, with the FIA calling a 4.50pm UK time summons, where the sport’s governing body confirmed their findings.
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton crash in Hungary
A nightmare Hungarian GP for Max Verstappen
It was a difficult race for the champion who went wide on the opening lap, and was forced to give the position back to Lando Norris after claiming P2.
The Red Bull star accused the Brit of running him wide, and continued to deliver a series of furious radio messages to his team during the grand prix.
Verstappen’s frustrations came to the fore as he attempted to overtake Hamilton, with the pair lucky to not be embroiled in more devastating contact.
In the end Hamilton claimed P3 and a podium in Hungary, with Verstappen languishing back in fifth.
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“It’s going to be emotional for me” – Chase Briscoe on honoring Tony Stewart’s legacy
Chase Briscoe, in a recent media session, shared his emotions about racing on the oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Briscoe will be driving the No. 14 car, a number famously associated with his current team owner, Tony Stewart.
Stewart won several races and the 2011 championship with this car. He also co-owns NASCAR team Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), which will be shutting down after this season.
NASCAR first raced at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in 1994, which was the first race there besides the Indianapolis 500 in 1916. Since then, many different racing series have raced at IMS. As the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Brickyard 400 after three years off, Chase Briscoe, who grew up in Mitchell, Indiana, faces an emotional weekend.
“It’s going to be emotional for me, I mean full transparency I cry every year just on the ride around deal so with it being on the oval and doing it in the 14 all that it’s going to be definitely, probably emotional,” said Briscoe.
“It’s really special to be back here at home in Indiana. Every race car driver dreams of racing at Indianapolis, but for me, it’s even more special because I grew up here,” he added.
Chase Briscoe eyes playoff spot and #14 legacy
A win this weekend will help Chase Briscoe secure a spot in the 2024 Cup playoffs. It would also be a fitting end to SHR’s legacy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Briscoe has raced at the Brickyard before, twice in the Xfinity Series and won on the road course layout in 2020.
“I didn’t know if I’d ever get a chance to race on the oval. So being able to do it this year means a lot to me,” Briscoe stated.
The #14 car has a special place in NASCAR history. After Stewart retired in 2016, Clint Bowyer took over and won two races in 2018. Chase Briscoe then drove the #14 in 2021 and earned his first win in 2022. Other notable racers like Fonty Flock, Hershel McGriff, and A.J. Foyt, also drove this famed car.
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