It’s time to update you all on the latest major headlines to emerge from the world of Formula 1 on Friday.
Nico Rosberg is headlining after making a big announcement about his racing team, while a Mercedes tactic that didn’t go over well with Red Bull has been exposed. Let’s get to the point…
The Nico Rosberg racing team announces the closure
Rosberg X Racing has been participating in the Extreme E series since 2016. But it turns out that 2024 was the last year of operation.
As the category prepares for the new Extreme H era, Rosberg has used this transition period to free up time for his team.
Read more – The Nico Rosberg-led team announces ‘bittersweet’ conclusion to ‘racing chapter’
Mercedes’ cable tactics got on Red Bull’s nerves
It was a very heated feud between Mercedes and Red Bull in 2021 as the teams battled it out for the titles, with long-serving Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas revealing a particular tactic from Mercedes that proved to be “very annoying”. are.
And that meant that cables had to be left hanging in the pit lane, which made life more complicated for Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.
Read more – Red Bull figure reveals ‘very annoying’ Mercedes tactic used in F1 2021 feud
Max Verstappen F1 ban threat leads to plea for Helmut Marko
Kevin Magnussen became the first driver to achieve 12 FIA Super License points and receive a one-race suspension in 2024. Could Max Verstappen become second?
Now at eight, with no more points available until June, Verstappen is getting dangerously close to the limit, and Red Bull’s Helmut Marko is calling for a return to the ‘let them race’ mentality.
Read more – Marko pleads for Max Verstappen now that the F1 race ban is looming
Aston Martin ready for the arrival of Enrico Cardile
After an abrupt departure from Ferrari, Enrico Cardile was announced as Aston Martin’s new F1 technical director, and it appears his arrival date has been announced.
According to a report from Italy, the ex-Ferrari stalwart will join Aston Martin in January.
Read more – Key Aston Martin hire scheduled for January as engineering team takes shape – report
Lewis Hamilton is having ‘concrete discussions’ with KTM
Debt-ridden Austrian manufacturer KTM is fighting to keep its place on the MotoGP grid and is therefore open to new sponsors and investors.
And the team claims ‘concrete discussions’ have been held with seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, although he would have to co-exist with Red Bull.
Read more – Lewis Hamilton is in ‘concrete discussions’ with the manufacturer that is battling a €3 billion debt burden