RaceFans Spherical-up: twelfth February 2025

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Perplexity tried to sponsor an F1 group — however acquired blocked by an even bigger tech firm (The Verge)

‘All new Purple Bull Racing partnerships have to be authorized by Oracle, the group’s greatest sponsor. Their five-year deal, signed in 2022, is price round $300 million and is taken into account to be some of the vital partnerships in Components 1.’

RM Sotheby’s sells Le Mans-Successful 1964 Ferrari 250 LM for $36m (£29.2m) (Dupont Registry)

‘In Paris, it crossed the RM Sotheby’s public sale block, promoting for an astronomical worth of roughly $36,344,960 (£29,201,536), actually showcasing the importance of one of many best treasures in automotive historical past offered.’

Doug Boles Named President of IndyCar, IMS (IndyCar)

‘Doug Boles will function President of each IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, succeeding Jay Frye. Mark Sibla might be promoted to senior vice chairman, IndyCar competitors and operations. Kyle Novak will change into IndyCar’s vice chairman of Officiating and Race Management.’

Jota driver crews confirmed (Sportscar 365)

‘Stevens and Nato will keep within the quantity 12 crew and might be joined by Lynn, whereas Bamber and Bourdais will line up along with Button within the quantity 38 automobile.’

GB3 groups start testing with new Tatuus MSV GB3-025 automobile (Components Scout)

‘Most groups collected their chassis final week from GB3 promoter MotorSport Imaginative and prescient, with 10 automobiles having been shipped from Tatuus’s headquarters in Italy over to the UK. Additional shipments might be happening later this month.’

Alexander Albon’s helmet for the 2025 #F1 season.

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GEN3 🆚 GEN3 Evo

You possibly can see the distinction with the GEN3 Evo’s four-wheel drive! 👀⚡️ pic.twitter.com/8fMpTXhD5K

— Components E (@FIAFormulaE) February 11, 2025

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