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☆ McLaren a money-making machine? We are profitable, says Brown
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I don't know about money-making machine but we are now a profitable Formula One team," he said. "(We are) very fortunate that we brought in new shareholders that enabled us to do things like the wind tunnel and the simulator. Brown became chief executive of McLaren Racing in 2018 as part of a major restructuring of the second most successful team in the sport in terms of wins. McLaren Racing are part of the McLaren Group, which includes the supercar manufacturer and is majority-owned by Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat. The papaya orange and blue car has been designated the MCL60, a break from previous naming convention, to mark the anniversary of the founding of McLaren Racing by New Zealander Bruce McLaren in 1963.

☆ Tost says Tsunoda must score more points this season
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NEW YORK, Feb 11 (Reuters) - AlphaTauri showed off their new Formula One car livery on Saturday with Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda left in no doubt what the Red Bull-owned team expect from him this season. "Last year, Yuki struggled with the car," AlphaTauri team boss Franz Tost said in a press release to accompany the digital reveal of the AT04 car. For this reason, of course, he has to score many more points than he did last year." Tsunoda scored 12 points from 22 races, while French team mate Pierre Gasly bagged 23. In 2021 Tsunoda scored 32 points to Gasly's 110.

☆ Red Bull driver rift adds spice to Abu Dhabi finale
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Abhishek Takle | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The Red Bull rift could bring fresh drama to Yas Marina, the circuit where last year Verstappen won his first title and denied Lewis Hamilton a record eighth in a massively controversial clash. read moreVerstappen has little at stake this time, having wrapped up his second title in Japan last month, but can expect a grilling from the world's media after leaving his motives a mystery at Interlagos. read morePerez acidly accused Verstappen of showing "who he really is" in refusing to hand back a place as requested by Red Bull who want the Mexican to end the season second overall. "I am sure that this race will bring back plenty of happy memories from the last 15 years," said the 35-year-old. The German could join them on the sidelines with Haas widely tipped to announce Nico Hulkenberg alongside Kevin Magnussen for next season.

☆ George Russell wins maiden Grand Prix after collision-ridden race in Brazil
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —George Russell won his maiden Grand Prix on Sunday after a collision-ridden race in Brazil. With one race left on the 2022 calendar, Russell moves up to fourth in the driver’s standings, a place ahead of eight-time world champion and teammate Hamilton. Russell celebrates after winning the Sao Paolo Grand Prix. Verstappen and Hamilton collide during the Sao Paolo Grand Prix. Even with a late safety car bunching the pack up, Russell was faster than his more experienced teammate Hamilton, racing home for his first ever Grand Prix victory.

☆ Alpine and McLaren agree a settlement on Piastri
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SAO PAULO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Australian Oscar Piastri will drive for McLaren in Formula One's Abu Dhabi post-season test after the team reached an agreement with Renault-owned Alpine to release him, both sides said on Saturday. French driver Pierre Gasly will also be freed by Red Bull-owned AlphaTauri to test with Alpine, the team he is joining for 2023. McLaren announced in September that 21-year-old Piastri, Alpine's reserve this year, had signed for 2023 as a replacement for compatriot Daniel Ricciardo after winning a contract dispute. He said Piastri would start working officially with McLaren on Nov. 21 and test the current car at Yas Marina. Seidl said getting Piastri in the car for the Abu Dhabi test was important.

☆ Las Vegas Grand Prix tickets sell out despite $2,000 seats
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Even a standing ticket at the night time spectacle, past the Las Vegas Strip’s famous landmarks, hotels and casinos, won’t come cheap, with three-day access coming in at a hefty price tag of $500. Despite the cost, those tickets have already sold out, but more packages will be released in the coming months, according to F1. Meanwhile, four days in VIP hospitality is advertised at $10,000, with potential fans encouraged to inquire about availability. Tickets to the night time spectacle have already sold out, with more to be released, according to F1. Next year’s Vegas GP is the third US location on the scheduled calendar alongside Miami and Austin, marking F1’s continued expansion in the US.

☆ Auto-F1: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) a câştigat Marele Premiu al Portugaliei şi a doborât recordul de victorii în Formula 1 al lui Michael Schumacher
▼ + stars: | 2020-10-26 | by ( ) tvrmoldova.md time to read: +3 min

26.10.2020 09:00 Sursa foto:Eurosport Vizualizari:Auto-F1: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) a câştigat Marele Premiu al Portugaliei şi a doborât recordul de victorii în Formula 1 al lui Michael SchumacherPilotul britanic Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) a câştigat duminică Marele Premiu de Formula 1 al Portugaliei, etapa a 12-a a Campionatului Mondial, pe circuitul de la Algarve (Portimao, 4,653 km). Lewis Hamilton (Marea Britanie/Mercedes) 306,826 km în 1 h 29:55.7702. Max Verstappen (Olanda/Red Bull-Honda) +34.5084. Lewis Hamilton (Marea Britanie) 256 pct2. Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari 5 pct9.

Persons: Lewis Hamilton, Portugaliei, Michael Schumacher, Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Britanicul, -, Valtteri, Charles Leclerc, Pierre Gasly, Carlos Sainz Jr, Sergio Perez, Esteban Ocon, Daniel Ricciardo, Sebastian Vettel, Kimi, Alexander Albon, . Lando Norris, George Russell, Williams, Antonio Giovinazzi, Kevin Magnussen, Haas, Romain Grosjean, Nicholas Latifi, Daniil, Lance Stroll, Nico Organizations: Mercedes, Mondial, Algarve, Red Bull, Honda, Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, Point, Alfa, Daniil Kviat, Racing Point Locations: Portugaliei, Hamilton, titre, Finlanda, Olanda, Monaco, Spania, Mexic, Australia, Germania, Thailanda, Italia, Danemarca, Canada, Rusia, Franţa

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