Alunni Bravi linked to Hamilton MotoGP project, Fangio's iconic Mercedes could break auction record, and other big updates

Alunni Bravi linked to Hamilton MotoGP project

Former Sauber F1 team representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi is said to be helping Lewis Hamilton invest in a MotoGP team. Hamilton, a big fan of MotoGP, had talks with KTM Motorsports about a possible deal in 2024, confirmed by KTM's Pit Beirer. Bravi recently left Sauber to start a "new project," which is believed to involve Hamilton's plans. However, an EU investigation into Liberty Media could cause problems for Hamilton’s MotoGP investment.

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Fangio's iconic Mercedes could break auction record

A legendary Mercedes W196 Formula 1 car, driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Sir Stirling Moss, will be sold at auction in May for an estimated £42m (€50m). This could set a new record for the most expensive F1 car ever. The car won nine of the twelve races it entered during the 1954 and 1955 seasons. The current record is held by another Mercedes W196, which sold for £24.2m in 2013. Bonhams chairman Robert Brooks called the upcoming auction a big moment in motorsport history, as this car is seen as one of the most important Grand Prix cars ever to be sold.

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Which of these rivals can stop Verstappen?

The 2025 Formula 1 season will be full of exciting battles, with Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and Oscar Piastri competing against Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. All three have strong junior racing backgrounds, with Hamilton racing for ART Grand Prix and Leclerc and Piastri winning titles with Prema Racing. Guillaume Capietto, who worked with them, praised Hamilton's natural skill, Leclerc's technical strength, and Piastri's smart and competitive style. Their different talents and past success make them strong contenders for the championship this season.

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Oakes tips Palou for F1 success despite legal setback

Alpine Team Principal Oliver Oakes believes Alex Palou, a three-time IndyCar Champion, would be very quick in F1, having worked with him in the 2018 FIA Formula 3 European Championship. Palou’s F1 prospects have faded due to legal battles over his IndyCar contract, despite coming close to a McLaren F1 opportunity in 2022. While Palou’s F1 door seems closed, Oakes has a strong pool of drivers at Alpine, including Pierre Gasly, Jack Doohan, and rising talents like Paul Aron and Franco Colapinto.

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Norris's Ferrari F40 crash caught on camera

New footage of a crash involving what is thought to be Lando Norris's $2.5 million Ferrari F40 is making its way across social media. The accident took place on the winding roads near Monte Carlo. While the driver's identity hasn't been confirmed, it's clear that McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris was not behind the wheel at the time.