Fast Five: Sainz threatens Ferrari exit, McLaren banking on massive 'B-spec' upgrade, and other big updates

Sainz threatens Ferrari exit

Carlos Sainz has threatened to leave Ferrari if he doesn't secure a new contract soon, expressing his desire to know his future and stating that his main goal is to win with Ferrari. He hinted at considering opportunities with other teams if his situation remains unclear. The possibility of Charles Leclerc getting a new teammate for next year has also been suggested. Ferrari has not provided updates on the drivers' future, and team boss Frederic Vasseur has emphasized focusing on the current season before discussing the future.

Click here to read the full article by Luke Chillingsworth (express.co.uk).

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McLaren banking on massive 'B-spec' upgrade

McLaren is set to implement a large upgrade package over three races, starting with the Austrian Grand Prix, aiming to revitalize the team and improve lap times by a few tenths of a second. The upgrades come after a tumultuous 18 months caused by new technical rules, resulting in a decline in the constructors' standings. McLaren hopes the upgrades will mark a turning point and generate steady improvement throughout the season, while additional significant upgrades and structural changes are planned for later in the year.

Click here to read the full article by Michael Lamonato (foxsports.com).

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AlphaTauri to auction F1 memorabilia

AlphaTauri, in partnership with Catawiki, will hold a series of online auctions featuring over 300 collector's items from the Toro Rosso and AlphaTauri eras, including car parts, race suits, helmets, and a race-driven STR11 from 2016. Proceeds from the first auction will be partially donated to a relief aid operation for the City of Faenza, supporting flood-affected regions. Subsequent auctions will benefit Red Bull's not-for-profit organization, Wings for Life. The auctions will take place in August, September, November, and December, and items currently available include car parts dating back to 2013 and driver gear from Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen, Yuki Tsunoda, Nyck de Vries, Pierre Gasly, and Carlos Sainz. The highlight of the auction is chassis four of the 2016 Scuderia Toro Rosso STR11.

Click here to read the full article by Sam Tomlinson (motorsportweek.com).

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Red Bull doubts de Vries's future

Red Bull has doubts about Nyck de Vries' suitability for the AlphaTauri Formula 1 team, increasing the pressure on him as a rookie. Red Bull has several alternative candidates for the seat, including Daniel Ricciardo, Liam Lawson, Ayumu Iwasa, and Alex Palou. Ricciardo's selection depends on what Red Bull wants for the team, while Lawson and Iwasa are potential choices to revive Red Bull's junior program. Palou, who has been performing well in IndyCar, could be a strong candidate for Red Bull if they are interested in him.

Click here to read the full article by Scott Mitchell-Malm (the-race.com).

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Max vs. Yuki: mega truck face-off

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Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda compete in an exciting race with massive Mega Trucks on a custom-built off-road course at the base of the impressive Erzberg Mine in Austria.