Honda braces for challenges with Newey’s designs at Aston Martin, Red Bull hints at talks with Piastri, and other updates

Honda braces for challenges with Newey’s designs at Aston Martin

Adrian Newey will join Aston Martin's Formula One team next year, a year before Honda partners with the team for the 2026 regulations. Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe acknowledges potential conflicts between Newey's chassis design and Honda's power unit vision, similar to issues faced with Red Bull. Despite these challenges, Honda and Red Bull's partnership led to championship victories, and Watanabe hopes Newey's involvement can replicate this success at Aston Martin. Honda is prepared for some disagreements but believes Newey's expertise could help the team become a top competitor in the new era.

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Red Bull hints at talks with Piastri

Helmut Marko has hinted that Oscar Piastri’s manager, Mark Webber, is looking to have talks with Red Bull, raising questions about Piastri’s future. Since joining McLaren in 2023, Piastri has impressed with two Grand Prix wins, becoming one of the top drivers on the grid. While McLaren is focused on Lando Norris, Red Bull sees Piastri as a possible option, especially with questions about Max Verstappen’s future. Piastri is under contract with McLaren until 2025, but Red Bull might be planning a move for him.

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Williams expand Gulf Oil partnership with Reviva

Williams Racing has extended its partnership with Gulf Oil, introducing Gulf’s coffee brand Reviva as the team’s official coffee partner from 2025. The Reviva logo will appear on the Williams car next season, while Gulf will continue supporting the team's driver academy and esports program. This multi-year deal follows their initial partnership in February 2023, with Gulf branding already visible on cars, pit personnel, and driver overalls. Despite financial losses in 2023, Williams has secured several new partnerships as part of its ongoing commercial strategy.

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Eight rules the FIA changed because of Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton's career in Formula 1 has prompted the FIA to introduce seven rule changes directly linked to him. After starting with McLaren in 2007, Hamilton quickly gained attention by winning races and later moving to Mercedes, where he won six more titles. His controversial behavior on and off the track led to significant rules, including bans on excessive weaving, political messages on podiums, and outside assistance after he required help during his debut season. These changes show how much of an impact Hamilton has had on the sport.

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Gasly joins Padel scene with new team

A Formula One star has joined the Hexagon Cup as the owner of a new team called 10Padel. Padel is growing quickly, with around 25 million active players worldwide. Other big names like Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero are also becoming team owners in this competition. Gasly is excited about this new venture and wants to make their team special alongside Lorient president Loic Fery.

Click here to read the full article by Dominic Hogan (dailymail.co.uk)