Williams is negotiating to replace Logan Sargeant with Liam Lawson immediately. The Red Bull reserve driver might drive for Williams at the Italian Grand Prix if a deal is reached. Red Bull’s Christian Horner confirmed that loaning Lawson to Williams is possible if certain terms are met. The decision needs to be finalized quickly, as Williams is eager to improve their lineup amidst Sargeant’s ongoing struggles.
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At the Dutch Grand Prix, Haas faced a unique issue when bailiffs attempted to seize its equipment due to a $12 million dispute with former sponsor Uralkali. The issue started after Uralkali was dropped as a sponsor due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and wanted repayment for money paid before the 2022 season. Payment delays meant Haas' equipment couldn't leave Zandvoort. But Uralkali confirmed it received the payment and a 2021 Haas car, so Haas was then able to move its equipment to the Italian Grand Prix.
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Sauber Motorsport has appointed Florian Büngener as the new chief communications officer for the Audi F1 project, starting September 1, 2024. Büngener, who has extensive experience with ABT Sportsline, Fiat & Abrath, and Hyundai Motor Europe, will oversee the communications team at Hinwil. Mattia Binotto emphasized Büngener's role in enhancing the team's narrative and values as Sauber transitions to Audi's factory team by 2026.
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said the team's bad performance at the Dutch Grand Prix might be because of their new floor. Mercedes used the new floor at Zandvoort after previously dropping it in Belgium, and both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton had disappointing results, with Russell in seventh and Hamilton in eighth. Wolff noted the big drop in performance compared to recent successes and said they need to investigate further. Hamilton also worried that the new upgrade might not be working as well as expected.
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Max Verstappen has noticed that Red Bull's 2024 car has balance problems, which are hurting its performance. After being the fastest early in the season, McLaren's Lando Norris has now taken the lead, especially with his win at the Dutch Grand Prix. Verstappen said the car's handling issues began in May and have worsened, making it harder to drive and affecting tire wear. Despite these issues, Verstappen still leads the drivers' championship by 70 points, while McLaren is closing in on Red Bull in the constructors' standings.
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