Failed crash tests proof of Alpine’s ambitions, says its F1 chief

The Enstone-based outfit revealed a virtually all-new challenger for 2024 at its factory on Wednesday, with technical director Matt Harman claiming that the only carry-over component from last season was the steering wheel.It hopes that the aggressive targets the team has set for the new car, which was only finished in the early hours before the launch, will pay off in helping it move up the grid …Keep reading

Ricciardo: Rivals will now take revamped RB F1 team “more seriously”

The team, which launched its new VCARB 01 in Las Vegas late on Thursday night, will continue with its most experienced ever line-up this season, with Ricciardo joined by Yuki Tsunoda.PLUS: How the renewed Red Bull influence is present in RB’s new F1 carThe Australian said the move away from being focused on training young drivers for the sister Red Bull team and the arrival of major US sponsors …Keep reading

Ferrari to carry new energy drink F1 sponsor into Hamilton era

The US-based company had a low-key arrangement with the team last season that covered the three American races in Miami, Austin and Las Vegas.That has now extended to a full global partnership with its logos featured on the cars and on drivers’ overalls.Founded in 2004, Nasdaq-listed Celsius Holdings sold an 8.5% share of its business to beverage giant PepsiCo for $550 million in 2022, and it has …Keep reading

Red Bull F1 team makes first option move on Albon

Albon has been the subject of intense speculation over his future in recent weeks, with reports linking him to Red Bull as Sergio Perez’s replacement, as well as the vacant Mercedes seat in the wake of Lewis Hamilton’s shock Ferrari move for 2025.While speculative reports Red Bull offered Albon a multi-year contract from 2025 are believed to be inaccurate, Autosport has learned that Albon’s former …Keep reading