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UNBELIEVABLE: 3 - The Untold Story

Formula 1 just hit a whole new level of absurd branding

Is Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team the worst name ever?

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The legendary Senna confidant who called time on a 35-year F1 career

No, we are not talking about former Toro Rosso and AlphaTauri team boss Franz Tost, who rightly received a warm send-off in the Abu Dhabi paddock, but about Josef Leberer, a pioneer physiotherapist and every bit the paddock legend that his compatriot is.

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Can you credit it? Visa Cash App RB may be the worst F1 team name of all time

The new moniker for Minardi, an enterprise with a long and storied history, is unlikely to do anything to improve the image of a sport already struggling to attract a younger audience

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Why McLaren F1 exit was a "blessing in disguise" for Ricciardo

With his trademark smile and practical jokes, Ricciardo is undoubtedly one of the most popular drivers on the F1 grid. But losing his seat following the early termination of his contract at McLaren in 2022 led him on a path of self-reflection that changed the man underneath the helmet and made him fall in…

Motorsport

Formula 1: Drive to Survive - What to expect from Netflix documentary

Drive to Survive is returning for its sixth season in 2024, giving many F1 fans a much-needed fix of last season’s action. It was previously revealed that the popular Netflix documentary would be returning with coverage from the 2023 season as part of a two-season renewal in May 2022, with season 5…

Autosport

AlphaTauri F1 team makes switch to new Visa Cash App RB identity

Although not mentioned in today’s announcement the Faenza outfit is also using the VCARB acronym, and it’s understood that it might eventually be revealed as the type designation of the RB chassis, with a final decision yet to be taken.

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Albon: "I never felt like I didn't belong" in F1 ahead of "best year" in 2023

Williams struggled at the start of the year with an FW45 that was still lacking downforce compared to most of its rivals, while also being hard to balance across various circuit layouts and conditions.

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Albon: I never felt like I didn't belong in F1 ahead of "best year" in 2023

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Why AlphaTauri changed tack on being an F1 rookie training ground

The team has retained Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda for this season, leaving Liam Lawson, who contested five races last year, on the sidelines.

Autosport

New AlphaTauri F1 name leak suggests end of 'Racing Bulls' title

The Faenza-based squad has been open that it will race with a new team name in 2024, as part of a reinvigoration undertaken by owner Red Bull.

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New AlphaTauri F1 name leak suggests end of ‘Racing Bulls’ title

The Faenza-based squad has been open that it will race with a new team name in 2024, as part of a reinvigoration undertaken by owner Red Bull.

Autosport

Mercedes: Red Bull/AlphaTauri alliance won't bring major benefits

As part of an effort to resurrect the fortunes of the Italian AlphaTauri outfit, its owner Red Bull has overhauled its infrastructure and the way it works.

Autosport

Mercedes: Red Bull/AlphaTauri F1 alliance won't bring major benefits

As part of an effort to resurrect the fortunes of the Italian AlphaTauri outfit, its owner Red Bull has overhauled its infrastructure and the way it works.

Motorsport

McLaren urges F1 action over ‘serious’ Red Bull/AlphaTauri concerns

As part of a push to improve the fortunes of the soon-to-be-renamed AlphaTauri squad, owner Red Bull has revamped its leadership and is making infrastructure changes.

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Steiner opens up on what really happened at the Haas F1 team

After an on-stage Q&A – and impromptu book signing – with Sky Sports F1 TV commentator David Croft in front of a bumper crowd at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, Steiner gave his first media interviews since leaving the squad he formed on behalf of team owner Gene Haas…

Autosport

Exclusive: Steiner opens up on what really happened at the Haas F1 team

After an on-stage QA – and impromptu book signing – with Sky Sports F1 TV commentator David Croft in front of a bumper crowd at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, Steiner gave his first media interviews since leaving the squad he formed on behalf of team owner Gene Haas…

Motorsport

Permane set for F1 return with rebranded AlphaTauri

The grand prix veteran is well known in F1 circles, having spent 34-years at his previous Enstone employer under its various guises as Benetton, Renault, Lotus and most recently Alpine.

Autosport

De Vries: Troubled Formula E pre-season testing not "an excuse"

The Dutchman will race in the all-electric championship for the first time since 2022 after his brief tenure in Formula 1 last season with AlphaTauri.

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Can F1’s latest engineer team boss pull off a McLaren-style turnaround for Haas?

After all, the way that Andrea Stella took to the team principal role at McLaren like a duck to water – helping steer one of the most impressive F1 comebacks in living memory – showed all that’s possible with the right engineering-led focus at the top.

Autosport

AlphaTauri: More “measured” approach will deliver further progress in F1 2024

The soon-to-be-renamed squad started last season on the backfoot, with a car that regularly left its drivers battling near the bottom of the midfield pack.

Motorsport

F1 tech review: AlphaTauri makes inroads with big plans ahead

Let’s take a look at some of the AT04’s finer details and how it was developed throughout the course of 2023…

Motorsport

Which country has hosted the most F1 races? Tracks with the most grands prix

Since the first Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix held at Silverstone in 1950, the series has hosted over 1,100 races over 74 seasons and has visited 77 circuits in 34 countries.

Autosport

FIA’s F1 structure set for reshuffle with sporting director Nielsen set to depart

The highly respected Nielsen was originally appointed at the start of this year, having had a lengthy career in grand prix racing at a number of teams including Lotus, Tyrrell, Benetton, Williams and AlphaTauri prior to working at Formula 1 management.

Motorsport

AlphaTauri: Not taking Red Bull F1 suspension in 2023 was an “error”

AlphaTauri started the season uncompetitive but launched a barrage of incremental floor updates that brought the AT04 back into the midfield battle.

Motorsport

Mercedes made Aston Martin use different doors when sharing F1 wind tunnel

Inter-team collaboration became a major talking point at the end of the 2023 season amid concerns from rivals regarding the close working relationship between sister squads Red Bull and AlphaTauri.

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