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pitpass.com > 82005 > Audi-has-a-very-very-long-list-of-things-to-fix

Audi has a "very, very long list" of things to fix

Audi has a "very, very long list" of things to fix2+ hour, 22+ min ago   (572+ words) There is much to be done, admits Audi boss, Mattia Binotto following Barcellona shakedown. The German team completed 240 laps in total, along with Cadillac's 165, the fewest over the course of the five days. Like its fellow 'newbie', the shakedown offered…...

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pitpass.com > 81943 > Mercedes-confirms-Microsoft-partnership

Mercedes confirms Microsoft partnership

Mercedes confirms Microsoft partnership1+ week, 5+ day ago   (379+ words) Mercedes and Microsoft have announced a multi-year partnership said to be worth $60m a year, which, if correct, would be among the sport's biggest individual team sponsorship deals. Through the new collaboration, the companies aim to drive efficiencies and innovations that…...

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pitpass.com > 81925 > Marko-fears-for-Red-Bull

Marko fears for Red Bull

Marko fears for Red Bull2+ week, 1+ day ago   (647+ words) Helmut Marko believes that Red Bull will struggle under the new (engine) rules, and that it will be a Mercedes powered driver that claims the 2026 title. His former team has taken one of the biggest gambles ever, in opting to…...

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pitpass.com > 81833 > Williams-invites-fans-to-choose-test-livery

Williams invites fans to choose test livery

Williams invites fans to choose test livery1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (533+ words) Williams is inviting fans to choose the livery the FW48 will sport when it takes to the track in pre-season testing. According to the press release, in the latest demonstration of Williams' commitment to bringing fans closer to Formula 1 than anyone…...

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pitpass.com > 81827 > Official-Marko-leaves-Red-Bull

Official: Marko leaves Red Bull

Official: Marko leaves Red Bull1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (409+ words) Helmut Marko has confirmed that he is parting company with Red Bull after 25 years. "I have been involved in motorsport for six decades now," said the Austrian inn a jint statement with the team, "and the past 20-plus years at…...

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pitpass.com > 81737 > Call-me-Chucky-says-Verstappen

Call me Chucky, says Verstappen

Call me Chucky, says Verstappen2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (457+ words) Max Verstappen responds to Zak Brown's claim that he is like a horror movie character. Speaking in the aftermath of a controversial race that saw the Dutchman close to within 12 points of title rival Lando Norris on a night McLaren…...

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pitpass.com > 81682 > Newey-promotion-is-good-news-says-Alonso

Newey promotion is "good news", says Alonso

Newey promotion is "good news", says Alonso2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (573+ words) Appointing Adrian Newey to the role of team principal at Aston Martin is a positive step says two-time world champion. At a time, based on recent media speculation, many were expecting the Silverstone-based outfit to announce Christian Horner as a…...

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pitpass.com > 81500 > Teams-sceptical-of-mandatory-two-stoppers

Teams sceptical of mandatory two-stoppers

Teams sceptical of mandatory two-stoppers2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (813+ words) Team bosses appear to pour cold water on plans to make it mandatory for drivers to stop twice for tyres during races. As ever, the idea is intended to 'spice up' the action. Speaking in Brazil however, team bosses, like…...

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pitpass.com > 81465 > F1-considering-mandatory-two-stops

F1 considering mandatory two-stops?

F1 considering mandatory two-stops?3+ mon, 11+ hour ago   (1322+ words) It is understood that F1's powers-that-be are considering making two pit stops in each race mandatory. One of the most depressing things when reading Pirelli's preview of an upcoming race is the claim that "overtaking is difficult", even worse is…...

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pitpass.com > 81447 > Red-Bull-delays-2026-driver-line-up-confirmation

Red Bull delays 2026 driver line-up confirmation

Red Bull delays 2026 driver line-up confirmation3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (732+ words) Helmut Marko says it is likely that Red Bull will not announce its 2026 driver line-up until the end of the season. While the team claims that this is due to its focussing on the 2025 drivers' title, the fact is that…...