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Ferrari “nonetheless discussing” Vegas compensation

Ferrari group principal Frederic Vasseur says the group haven’t but obtained any compensation for the injury to Carlos Sainz Jnr’s automobile through the opening follow session for final yr’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.

The primary follow session was deserted after Sainz struck a unfastened observe masking alongside the lengthy Las Vegas Strip straight. Requested whether or not the group had obtained any restitution, Vasseur stated “we’re nonetheless discussing, but it surely’s a piece in progress, let’s say.”

“However I feel it’s additionally the traditional timing of this type of matter,” he added. “I’m not scared about this, that we’ll discover a answer. I feel it will likely be the traditional final result and the logical final result and we’re working for this.”

“No friction” between Haas drivers

Nico Hulkenberg says he enjoys an excellent relationship with Haas group mate Kevin Magnussen.

The pair infamously clashed within the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2017, resulting in a memorable change between the 2 drivers. Nevertheless, after racing collectively for a yr, Hulkenberg says their relationship is stable.

“I feel we work collectively very well,” Hulkenberg stated. “It’s been an excellent match and there’s been no issues or friction in any way.

“I feel there are a variety of similarities in our lives, we’re each extra skilled, we each have younger households, and we each had a break from Components 1 after which got here again. We’re very aligned even on what we would like from the automobile, so it’s been very nice working with him and I sit up for protecting that relationship going.”

Lovinfosse to race for Rodin in F1 Academy

Rodin have confirmed that Lola Lovinfosse will race one in all their vehicles on this yr’s F1 Academy season.

The 18-year-old raced within the inaugural season of the championship final yr for Campos. She ended the championship tenth within the drivers’ standings after taking three podium finishes on the Purple Bull Ring and twice at Paul Ricard.

Lovinfosse joins Alpine junior Abbi Pulling, who will race within the group’s colors for this season.

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Joey Logano faculties Ferrari’s Components 1 drivers on NASCAR pace (Heavy)

‘NASCAR Cup Sequence driver Joey Logano took pole for this Sunday’s Daytona 500, the primary for the No. 22 Ford driver. Logano simply beat out Michael McDowell in qualifying, incomes Staff Penske its first ever Daytona 500 pole. Logano’s pole for the 66th operating of the Nice American Race ended Hendrick Motorsport’s streak of 9 consecutive Daytona 500 poles. Nevertheless it wasn’t all work for Logano. Earlier than the qualifying, the sometimes fiery Logano had a surprisingly nice sit down with Ferrari’s F1 racers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.’

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2024 Motorsport UK Academy line-up confirmed (Motorsport UK)

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Doohan lifelike about F1 dream (Speedcafe)

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Blue Zones Dinner, Danone’s greek yogurt, and Lewis Hamilton’s ‘Neat’ rebrands (VegNews)

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