Verstappen is going to be a dad, Only VCARB and Stake F1 bring upgrades to Abu Dhabi, and other big updates

Verstappen is going to be a dad

Max Verstappen revealed on social media that he and his girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, are expecting their first child, calling it their “little miracle.” Kelly shared her excitement in a heartfelt post but acknowledged how such announcements could be sensitive for those struggling with similar dreams. This joyous news comes as Max prepares for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the 2024 season, set for December 8.

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Only VCARB and Stake F1 bring upgrades to Abu Dhabi

As the season ends at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, most teams did not bring upgrades, except Visa Cash App RB and Stake F1. Red Bull Racing and Mercedes have no chance of winning the Constructors' title, with McLaren and Ferrari still in the race. VCARB is trying to move up to P6 in the standings, bringing a new front wing to improve performance. Meanwhile, Stake F1, soon to be Audi, introduced upgrades to the car's floor and rear brake duct deflector for the final race.

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The F1 junior who chose Formula E over an F2 title shot

Zane Maloney, a rookie in Formula E with Lola Yamaha Abt, made the bold decision to join FE instead of finishing his F2 season, even though he was still in the title hunt. Despite some regret over missing the F2 finale, Maloney is focused on the new challenge and remains excited about the Formula E project. He’s adapting quickly, learning from teammate Lucas di Grassi while balancing his fresh perspective with the veteran’s experience. Maloney’s commitment to Formula E signals a new direction for his career and could inspire other young drivers looking at alternatives to the F1 ladder.

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Alonso blames stewarding for Qatar feud

Fernando Alonso thinks the problem in the Qatar Grand Prix qualifying is not George Russell being two-faced but F1's inconsistent stewarding. After Russell complained about Verstappen's driving, Verstappen was penalized and lost pole position. Verstappen and Russell argued, with Verstappen accusing Russell of trying to trick the stewards. Alonso believes the real issue is the inconsistency of penalties and hopes the changes in race direction and stewarding will bring more fairness.

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Verstappen vs Russell drama 

George Russell and Max Verstappen are locked in a heated rivalry, with Russell accusing Verstappen of threatening to crash with him in Qatar and calling him a “bully.” Verstappen responded by labeling Russell a liar. Russell also said it’s time to stand up to Verstappen and this further escalated the tension.

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