Red Bull offers multi-sport role to ex-Liverpool boss Klopp, How next year's rookies made it to the grid, and other big updates

Red Bull offers multi-sport role to ex-Liverpool boss Klopp

Jurgen Klopp, former Liverpool manager, is set to join Red Bull as their Global Head of Soccer starting January 1. In his new role, he'll oversee Red Bull's global football network, including teams like Leipzig, Salzburg, and the New York Red Bulls, while also being involved in player transfers and coaching decisions. Red Bull Racing has extended an invitation to Klopp, and Helmut Marko has expressed excitement about his potential involvement in their Formula One setup. Klopp begins this new chapter after leaving Liverpool, where he spent nearly nine years and won multiple major titles.

Click here to read the full article by Aditya Gokhale (goal.com)

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How next year's rookies made it to the grid

The 2025 F1 season will feature five rookies: Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, Isack Hadjar, and Jack Doohan. Antonelli, a Mercedes junior, enters F1 after skipping F3, winning four single-seater titles, and finishing sixth in F2. Bearman joins Haas following a stellar F2 career and a notable F1 debut for Ferrari in Saudi Arabia. Bortoleto, after back-to-back rookie titles in F3 and F2, and Hadjar, despite never winning a championship, secure seats with Sauber and AlphaTauri, while Doohan takes his place at Alpine after serving as a reserve driver.

Click here to read the full article by Kada Sarkozi (gpblog.com)

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How the clutch system works

In another episode of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Technical Series, the team focuses on the clutch, explaining what it does and how it helps get their cars off the grid as quickly as possible. Join Evan Short, Mercedes' Head of Trackside Electronics & Controls, and Salvatore Schembri as they provide practical insights into the clutch's functions.

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Racing Bulls admit mistakes with Ricciardo

Racing Bulls admitted they didn’t create the right conditions for Daniel Ricciardo to stay at his best in F1. While Ricciardo had some good moments, like a top-five qualifying in Canada, he couldn’t stay consistent, which led to his removal with six races left. Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies said the team was partly responsible for his struggles. However, Mekies also said Ricciardo’s experience helped the team improve and supported Yuki Tsunoda’s development.

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How Alpine turned around its struggling season with new car

Alpine's strong finish to the 2024 season, which saw them take sixth in the constructors' standings, was driven by significant technical changes. Technical director David Sanchez joined in May and stopped upgrades to rethink the car's development. Big changes, like a new floor, front wing, and shorter nose, were added at the Austin and Qatar races, which improved the car's performance. While still in the midfield, Alpine is hopeful for a better 2025 season.

Click here to read the full article by Edd Straw (the-race.com)