How F1 stacks up against other sports in sustainability, The final score that dropped Zhou and Bottas, and other big updates

How F1 stacks up against other sports in sustainability

Formula 1 is working to reduce its environmental impact, with CEO Stefano Domenicali saying the sport cares about sustainability. Despite concerns over its carbon footprint from travel, F1 has cut emissions by 13% and aims to halve them by 2030. The introduction of 100% sustainable fuel by 2026 is a key step, though critics question its scalability and cost. F1's goal is to demonstrate that sustainability can go hand-in-hand with high-performance technology and help change the car industry.

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The final score that dropped Zhou and Bottas

In 2022, Valtteri Bottas joined Alfa Romeo to restart his F1 career after being dropped by Mercedes, while Zhou Guanyu hoped to prove himself as a driver. Three years later, neither driver has a seat for 2025, as they didn't meet expectations. Bottas scored 49 points in 2022, but the team's performance got worse after that. Zhou made some progress but finished behind Bottas most of the time, and his results didn't show he deserved another season.

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Lawson dreams of F1 in New Zealand

Liam Lawson, confirmed as Red Bull's new driver for 2025, hopes to see an F1 race in New Zealand despite challenges like infrastructure and a lack of racing history. His promotion from VCARB came after a successful stint as a reserve driver, filling in for Daniel Ricciardo in 2023. Lawson's replacement of Ricciardo was based on performance, with Lawson eventually securing the Red Bull seat over Yuki Tsunoda. As F1 grows worldwide, countries like Rwanda are bidding to bring a Grand Prix back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

Click here to read the full article by Saajan Jogia (si.com)

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¡Gracias, Checo!

Checo joined Red Bull Racing in 2021 and had his best F1 years, earning five wins, including Monaco and two in Azerbaijan, which gave him a reputation as 'F1's King of the Streets.' He helped secure two Constructors' titles, finished second in the Drivers' standings last year, and achieved Red Bull's first one-two finish. There's no doubt he'd be greatly missed.

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Magnussen's final goodbye to Haas

After seven seasons, Haas says goodbye to their Viking. They sit down with Kevin Magnussen for the last time to talk about his time with the team. From his first day to how he hopes to be remembered, Kevin shares that he has enjoyed his time with the team but doesn't worry about how others see him.