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Formula 1 has announced a new partnership with DAZN to broadcast F1 in Spain until the end of the 2026 season. DAZN will have exclusive rights to air all practice, qualifying sessions, F1 Sprint Events, and Grands Prix for the next three seasons. This reflects DAZN's commitment to enhancing F1 coverage and catering to fans in Spain. Both F1 and DAZN express enthusiasm for the partnership and plan to further improve the viewing experience for Spanish fans.
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Marta Garcia, the F1 Academy Champion, is making history by joining the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) as a PREMA Racing driver, marking a major milestone for female racers. This achievement is the result of collaboration between Pirelli, Tatuus, F1 Academy, and PREMA Racing, eliminating financial barriers and opening doors for more women in Formula 1. FRECA, bridging the gap between F4 and F3, is now a viable platform for young female racers aspiring to enter the top tiers of motorsport, offering additional seats to top teams signing drivers from the F1 Academy standings. This initiative broadens opportunities for female drivers, making it more accessible for them to progress in motorsport and offering a legitimate pathway to Formula 1.
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The Brazil Sprint weekend marks the sixth and final event of the 2023 season. Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton previously secured their first Drivers' Championships at Interlagos, with Max Verstappen now holding the record for the youngest champion. Fantasy strategists have limited time to utilize their remaining chips effectively. Sprint weekends offer an opportunity to maximize chip usage, and specific chips like Autopilot, Limitless, and Final Fix can be valuable options. Mercedes has a strong history at Interlagos, with Lewis Hamilton's success in the past. Max Verstappen is the only non-Mercedes driver to win here since 2018. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc have shown promise while overtaking opportunities are high. The weather forecast predicts rain leading up to the Grand Prix, potentially adding unpredictability to the race.
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Lewis Hamilton knows how to spice things up, and what he did to the Team Principal and CEO of the team is bound to leave you amazed. Hamilton found a photo of Toto Wolff, signed it, left a lighthearted and complimentary note, and placed the photo on Wolff's desk. When Wolff asked about it, he was surprised to learn that it was Lewis who had done it.
Daniel Ricciardo's strong performance in the Mexican Grand Prix suggests he's regaining his form and might be a contender for a Red Bull Racing return. He qualified alongside Max Verstappen, outpacing Sergio Perez in an AlphaTauri, and finished seventh in the race. His consistent racecraft, tire management, and pace demonstrate his potential as a future teammate for Verstappen.