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F1 not interested in London race, Perez seeking redemption in Saudi, and other big updates from around the world of Formula 1.
- F1 not interested in the London Grand Prix
- Williams Racing appoints Frederic Brousseau as COO
- Yuki Tsunoda emphasizes the importance of consistency in F1 success
- Perez seeking redemption in Saudi
- Alonso’s priceless reaction to Max’s speed
F1 is not interested in the London Grand Prix
Despite plans for a new race track in London's Docklands area, Formula One is not currently considering a London street race. Built environmental experts LDN Collective and consultancy firm DAR have put forward a bid to utilize a planned redevelopment of the area to make the race a reality, including floating grandstands and using the first floor of the ExCeL Centre as the pit-lane. However, these plans have not been discussed with F1, and sources suggest that the proposed area is not the right place to host a race in the city.
Click here to read the full article by Nate Saunders (ESPN.com)
Williams Racing appoints Frederic Brousseau as COO
Williams Racing has hired Frederic Brousseau as its Chief Operating Officer. Brousseau comes from the aerospace industry, where he spent 26 years with Pratt & Whitney. His most recent position was Vice President of Operations. Brousseau will begin working for Williams Racing in April, and he said he is eager to join the team and contribute to building the organisation's future. Williams Racing Chairman Matthew Savage said he expects Brousseau to make significant contributions to the team's journey.
Click here to read the full article by Williams F1 Team.
Yuki Tsunoda emphasizes the importance of consistency in F1 success
Yuki Tsunoda talks about his focus on consistency for the 2023 F1 season in the latest Behind the Visor episode.
Perez seeking redemption in Saudi
Sergio Perez is seeking redemption at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, after being denied the chance to win last year's race due to an early Safety Car period. Perez, who secured his first F1 pole position at the 2022 event, is hoping to keep the momentum going from Bahrain and make improvements to his car. He is looking forward to returning to the circuit and hoping to win after being disappointed with his fourth-place finish in 2022.
Click here to read the full article by Luke Murphy (RacingNews365.com)
Alonso’s priceless reaction to Max’s speed
Fernando Alonso's priceless reaction to Max Verstappen's pace was captured on camera and you don’t want to miss it.