Cadillac signs Haas veteran as first team manager, Winners and losers of the FIA's flexi-wing u-turn, and other big updates

Cadillac signs Haas veteran as first team manager

After nearly a decade at Haas, Peter Crolla has joined Cadillac’s Formula 1 project as Team Manager. He originally joined Haas in 2015 from McLaren and became Team Manager in 2017, holding the role until his departure in 2024. Cadillac is preparing for its 2026 F1 debut, and Crolla’s experience with Haas and Ferrari power units will be key in building the team. His arrival is part of Cadillac’s long-term plan to develop its own power unit and establish itself as a full works entry by 2028.

Click here to read the full article by Dan Lawrence (motorsportweek.com)

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Winners and losers of the FIA's flexi-wing u-turn

The FIA’s recent change of stance on flexi wings in Formula 1 raised questions about who stands to gain or lose the most. Initially, McLaren and Mercedes seemed to be at a disadvantage, but a theory suggested McLaren may have lobbied for tighter rules to target Red Bull’s winter developments. Despite the conspiracy theory, it turned out teams had known about the change for months, and the new stricter tests would not derail their progress significantly. The new rules could affect the 2025 title race, as small changes in car performance might make a big difference.

Click here to read the full article by Jon Noble (the-race.com)

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F1 exhibition to debut in Buenos Aires

The Formula 1 Exhibition will start its South American tour in Buenos Aires on March 22, 2025, after stops in Madrid, Vienna, Toronto, and London. The event will run until June 1 and will feature famous F1 cars, rare artifacts, and special video content, plus the F1 Fastest Lap Simulators. Visitors can explore exhibitions about legendary drivers, famous races, and key moments in F1 history, including Romain Grosjean’s 2020 Bahrain crash. Buenos Aires was chosen for its strong motorsport history, and the exhibition will continue to other South American countries.

Click here to read the full article by Balazs Szabo (f1technical.net)

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Ferrari unveils new kit for 2025 season

Ferrari has revealed the new team kit that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will wear during the 2025 F1 season, including clothing for non-race events and sponsor appearances. This kit will also be worn by team boss Fred Vasseur and others. The new car will be launched on February 19th, with pre-season testing starting on February 26th in Bahrain.

Click here to read the full article at racingnews365.com

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Before lights out

What do you think happens before an F1 race? What do you imagine the average driver does 60 minutes prior to the start of a race? They'd most likely be in the driver's room, and it's a pretty small space filled with all their gear and other necessities. Here, they could be relaxing, getting dressed, and probably doing some warm-up exercises outdoors.