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Alex Dunne completes Rodin Motorsport’s FIA Formulation 2 line-up (Rodin)
‘His announcement completes the crew’s thrilling line up, alongside beforehand confirmed Christian Mansell, because the duo and crew look to construct on their 2024 season within the sophomore season of the brand new spec Formulation 2 automobile.’
Meet the ladies pushing to turn into future F1 stars (BBC)
‘Lana, 13, discovered herself the sufferer of sabotage when she was heading for championship glory, whereas Skye, 14, – who has additionally been chosen as a part of the FIA’s Women on Observe programme – was instructed ‘this is the reason ladies should not race’ whereas being wrongly accused of taking one other driver out.’
Valkyrie takes the final word hypercar from the street to the observe as new quest for Le Mans glory begins (Aston Martin)
‘The one competitor that’s derived from a road-legal hypercar, the Valkyrie is the primary racing automobile constructed to the FIA’s ‘Hypercar’ laws that can contest each the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the US-based IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship (IMSA).’
Alpine Endurance Workforce unveils the brand new livery of the A424 and its drivers line-up (Alpine)
‘Alpine is relying on two gifted crews with its A424s. Paul-Loup Chatin, Charles Milesi and Ferdinand Habsburg, a younger and bold trio who confirmed nice promise in 2024, will symbolize the quantity 35 entry. Mick Schumacher, Jules Gounon, promoted after a profitable stint as a reserve driver, and Frederic Makowiecki, a brand new addition with invaluable expertise, will share the quantity 36 sister automobile. Matthieu Vaxiviere, who has been with the crew since 2022, will proceed his journey with Les Bleus as a reserve driver. All seven will contribute to the fixed growth of the A424.’
Mercedes indicators world karting champion Ethan Jeff-Corridor as F1 junior (Formulation Scout)
‘Mercedes’ signing of an ‘over the moon’ Jeff-Corridor means he’s now not in rivalry to affix the Ferrari Driver Academy. Final October he contested its scouting world remaining, and a winner continues to be but to be introduced.’
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Q&A with Verstappen (Workforce Redline through YouTube)
Franco Colapinto has been testing for Alpine on the Circuit de Catalunya.
Picture: Flavio Briatore through Instagram
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Andretti revealed their 2025 IndyCar liveries for Kyle Kirkwood (27), Colton Herta (26) and Marcus Ericsson (28).
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Muddy on the market 😅 A enjoyable karting day within the UK with Kimi and our Junior Drivers 🌧️
Getting some pre-season coaching in with Luna, Kenzo, James and new recruit, Ethan 💪 pic.twitter.com/DvJuszdq65
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Workforce (@MercedesAMGF1) February 5, 2025
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