Steiner ends lawsuit against Haas, Arrow McLaren signs IndyCar icon Kanaan as team principal, and other big updates

Steiner ends lawsuit against Haas

Guenther Steiner has dropped his lawsuit against Haas Formula, LLC after reaching an agreement through mediation. He sued the team in April 2024, saying they owed him money and kept using his name and image after his contract ended. The mediation lasted 28 hours, and Steiner dropped the case for good, meaning he can’t file it again. Both sides said the issue was resolved and wished each other success in the future.

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Arrow McLaren signs IndyCar icon Kanaan as team principal

Arrow McLaren has chosen Tony Kanaan as their new Team Principal after splitting with Gavin Ward. Kanaan, who won the 2013 Indy 500, had been the team's advisor and backup driver over the last two seasons. Even after retiring from full-time racing, he stayed ready to drive and was on standby for Kyle Larson’s Indy 500 run. The team, which has won seven races since entering full-time in 2020, will continue competing with drivers Pato O’Ward, Nolan Siegel, and Christian Lundgaard this season.

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F1 could bring back V10 engines

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has suggested bringing back F1’s iconic V10 engines, powered by sustainable fuel, to reconnect with fans and boost his leadership image. While current hybrid engines are technological marvels, they lack the raw, thrilling sound many fans have missed since the V10 era ended in 2005. The idea is still just a suggestion, as new hybrid engine rules are set for 2026. It may be hard to get manufacturers on board, but fans now have hope of hearing that classic F1 roar again.

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Haaland spotted in £350K F1 safety car

Erling Haaland was seen driving a £350,000 lime green Aston Martin DBX 707, a special edition F1 safety car, after Manchester City's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League. This was the second year in a row City got knocked out by Madrid, following last year’s defeat on penalties. Haaland, who now earns nearly £1 million a week with his new nine-year contract, also bought a £200,000 Porsche 911 GT3. He and his partner, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, recently moved into a multi-million-pound mansion in Alderley Edge after having their first child.

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The 75 launch creates fresh challenges

The F1 75 launch at the O2 did better than expected, as it attracted 15,000 fans and 1.1 million online viewers. While it wasn’t perfect, it created a lot of excitement for the sport and set the stage for future events. Still, F1 now faces the challenge of keeping the event fresh without overwhelming teams or losing the personal feel that made the first one special. Strong reactions toward certain figures, like Christian Horner, also raise questions about whether the excitement can last in future events.

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