Hamilton offered £40m in transfer coup

Ferrari has offered Lewis Hamilton £40 million to leave Mercedes, providing him with an alternative option for 2024 and beyond. Talks between Hamilton and Ferrari are progressing, with Ferrari's president, John Elkann, in close contact with Hamilton. There are two possible scenarios for the switch: either Carlos Sainz would be replaced at Ferrari, allowing Hamilton to partner Charles Leclerc, or Leclerc would move to Mercedes in exchange for Hamilton, with Hamilton partnering Sainz. The success of Mercedes' planned upgrades could play a role in Hamilton's decision to stay with the team.

Click here to read the full article by Kieran Jackson (independent.co.uk). 

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Gasly reduces ban risk as penalty points expire

Pierre Gasly's threat of a race ban shrank as two penalty points on his Super Licence expired. He was close to receiving a ban with ten points accumulated but he now has eight. The stewards have been more lenient this season, with only Carlos Sainz receiving penalty points so far. Gasly's points will remain at eight until July 10, when three more points will be dropped. Currently, Gasly has the highest number of penalty points, followed by Alexander Albon and Lance Stroll, with five each. On the other hand, drivers like Valtteri Bottas, Lewis Hamilton, Oscar Piastri, Nico Hulkenberg, Nyck de Vries, and Logan Sargeant have no penalty points on their licenses.

Click here to read the full article by Fergal Walsh (motorsportweek.com).

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Mercedes invests £70M in F1 village overhaul

Mercedes is investing £70 million to improve its infrastructure and staff. The plans include creating a pedestrianized setting, constructing new marketing buildings, leisure facilities, and restaurants. The goal is to enhance the team's working environment and complete the project by the end of 2025. Mercedes aims to create a state-of-the-art campus resembling a Silicon Valley-style village with modern amenities, and the company believes that investing in people and their environment is crucial for long-term success in Formula 1. The facility improvements, costing £40 million so far with an additional £30 million committed, align with the team's NetZero targets and sustainability efforts.

Click here to read the full article by Jonathan Noble (motorsport.com).

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Exploring the F1 academy car design 

The car is built by Italian manufacturer Tatuus and is based on the Tatuus T421 model. However, its unique aerodynamic elements set it apart from a standard Tatuus F4 car. These aerodynamic enhancements are specifically designed to maximize racing performance and overall efficiency. Click here to learn more.

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Lawson targets Super Formula title amid F1 speculation

Red Bull junior driver Liam Lawson is focused on winning the Super Formula title and is not concerned with rumors linking him to AlphaTauri's Formula 1 team. Lawson has impressed in the Japanese series, winning his debut race and taking the championship lead. Red Bull's Helmut Marko mentioned Lawson as a potential replacement if de Vries is removed. However, Lawson's priority is winning the Super Formula title and positioning himself for an F1 seat in 2024. He is currently leading the championship and wants to continue fighting for the title. Lawson previously had test outings with Red Bull and AlphaTauri.

Click here to read the full article by Taylor Powling (motorsportweek.com)