After completing five races in the Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen and the world series have arrived in the United States for the first of three appearances. Verstappen has already dominated the season with four wins in five races, and now he is gearing up for the Miami GP, an event he has already won twice.
But don’t dismiss this F1 season so quickly. The on-track races have been overshadowed by scandals off the track, and the drama has followed the series to Miami. Adrian Newey, the technical director of Red Bull Racing and the mastermind behind the championship-winning cars, announced this week that he will step down early next year. This news comes amid allegations of misconduct by team principal Christian Horner towards an employee.
Red Bull has cleared Horner of any wrongdoing and suspended the employee. However, the employee has appealed the findings and claims to have filed a complaint with the FIA, the governing body of F1. So far, the FIA has not acknowledged any complaints, and the only person still discussing the scandal is Verstappen’s father, Jos. He believes that Newey’s departure is related to the allegations and fears that the entire organization is at risk of collapse.
Interestingly, Newey and Horner were seen flying together from England to Miami on Thursday.
On another note, Mario Andretti spent Wednesday collecting signatures from members of Congress in support of Andretti Global’s ongoing efforts to secure a spot for an “authentic American team” on the F1 grid. Although Formula One Management, owned by American company Liberty Media, rejected Andretti’s entry last year, the organization continues to work towards making it a reality. Last month, Michael Andretti officially opened his team’s factory in England and met with F1 officials, including representatives from General Motors.
While the initial meeting did not go smoothly, Michael Andretti expressed optimism as the meeting progressed. Another meeting is scheduled for this weekend in Miami. Mario Andretti left Washington with a letter and 12 signatures from Congress supporting the Andretti Cadillac venture.
During a Business and Trade meeting, British legislator Greg Smith welcomed a “vote of confidence” for Andretti Global and emphasized the importance of stronger trade between the UK and the US in the automotive and motorsport sectors. The letter sent to Liberty’s President and CEO, Greg Maffei, raised concerns about possible violations of US antitrust laws by Formula One Management and questioned the reason for rejecting Andretti’s entry.
One of the rising stars from the Netflix documentary series about Formula 1 was dismissed from his role as team principal at Haas. However, Guenther Steiner has been keeping busy with various side projects, including serving as an ambassador for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix.
Steiner também decidiu tomar medidas legais contra a Haas esta semana, alegando que a equipe violou seu contrato ao deixar de pagar as comissões que lhe eram devidas durante seus últimos anos no comando. Além disso, Steiner acredita que deve ser compensado pelo uso de sua imagem em mercadorias da Haas.
Na ação judicial apresentada na Carolina do Norte, Steiner enfatizou o valor de sua exposição em “Drive to Survive” e como isso beneficiou enormemente a equipe de corrida iniciante. Essa exposição foi particularmente crucial, pois a equipe buscava fontes adicionais de receita para se sustentar no mundo notoriamente caro da Fórmula 1.
Pela primeira vez desde 1964, a Ferrari apresentará a cor azul em seu carro especificamente para a corrida de Miami. As tonalidades de azul, Azzurro La Plata e Azzurro Dino, têm um significado significativo para a Ferrari e são adoradas pelos fãs. No entanto, essas cores serão usadas apenas para o evento de Miami.
Atualmente, há uma agitação de agência livre no mundo da Fórmula 1, com Carlos Sainz Jr. ainda procurando uma nova equipe depois que a Ferrari anunciou a contratação de Lewis Hamilton para a temporada de 2024. Isso deixa uma vaga em aberto na Mercedes, mas todos estão ansiosos para ver se Max Verstappen honrará seu contrato existente com a Red Bull ou tentará sair com Adrian Newey.
Relatos da mídia espanhola sugerem que Sainz pode ter rejeitado uma oferta da Audi, que recentemente contratou Nico Hulkenberg, criando assim uma vaga na Haas.
Ainda não se sabe por quem Sainz está esperando – Red Bull, Mercedes ou ambos – mas ele não parece ter pressa em tomar uma decisão. (Reportado por Jenna Fryer)
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The football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, made a triumphant return to Manchester United last Saturday. After 12 years, Ronaldo wore the Red Devils shirt again and scored two goals in the 4-1 victory over Newcastle United. The United fans were ecstatic with the player’s performance, showing that he still has a lot to offer on the field.
Ronaldo opened the scoring at 45 minutes of the first half, taking advantage of a perfect cross from Bruno Fernandes. Old Trafford stadium went wild with the star’s goal, which was celebrated by the fans. In the second half, Ronaldo scored another goal, showcasing his skill and precision. The player was substituted at 80 minutes, receiving a well-deserved ovation from the fans.
In addition to the goals, Ronaldo also showed his leadership on the field, guiding his teammates and distributing precise passes. His presence on the field brought confidence to the team and inspired the other players. Manchester United’s victory was a display of strength and a clear sign that the team is ready to fight for titles.
After the game, Ronaldo expressed his happiness in returning to Manchester United and thanked the fans for their support. He stated that he is determined to help the team achieve its goals and will give his best in every match. The United fans are excited about the return of their idol and believe that he will be crucial to the team’s success this season.
With the victory over Newcastle, Manchester United took the lead in the Premier League, with 10 points in four games. The team is showing consistent and promising football, and the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo will certainly strengthen the team even more. Fans are excited about the prospects for the season and believe that United has all the conditions to fight for the title. Ronaldo’s return has brought renewed energy to the club and the expectation is for great achievements.
