In the round-up: Formula 1’s DRS zones will be branded at this year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.
In brief
F1 gets first DRS sponsor
Williams sponsor Duracell will also lend its name to the DRS zones when Formula 1 returns to the Las Vegas Strip Circuit for the venue’s second round of the world championship next month. It is the first time F1 has added branding to a DRS zone. The brand’s logos will be illuminated using LED boards and incorporated into trackside signage and a nearby roof.
F1 introduced DRS in 2011 but will drop it at the end of next season. It will be replaced by a new system called Manual Override Mode.
New Formula E team reveals livery
Kiro, which has taken over the Formula E entry previously known as ERT, has revealed a striking bright yellow livery for its first year in the series.
“It’s more than just aesthetics,” said team principal Alex Hui, “this livery is a bold declaration of our identity as daring upstarts, ready to redefine the rules.
“We want this design to spark excitement, inspire our fans, and attract partners who share our drive for bold innovation and fearless competition.”
Tramnitz gets second season at MP
Tim Tramnitz will return to drive for MP in Formula 3 next year. He finished ninth in his rookie campaign this season and scored his first win in the partial-reversed-grid race at Monza.
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