Alpine employees at Renault’s Viry-Châtillon will either go on strike or protest at the Italian Grand Prix. They are unhappy about the decision to stop making their own F1 power units and switch to using power units from 2026. Around 100 staff will protest in Monza with banners, but they won’t disrupt the race. The protest shows strong dissatisfaction with the decision, though it's not clear if jobs are at risk.
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Red Bull Racing was leading the Formula 1 season but has recently struggled, while McLaren and Mercedes have improved a lot. Team boss Christian Horner believes the difference is due to rivals' advanced front-wing designs, which differ significantly from Red Bull's. These designs, including lower rear corner cutouts and flexible wings, enhance airflow and handling. Despite Red Bull's ongoing adjustments, Horner admits that solving these issues will take time.
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Formula 1 has partnered with Aggreko to provide low-carbon energy to European paddocks starting in 2025 as part of its goal to be carbon net-zero by 2030. After successful trials at several European tracks, this power system will be expanded to all European races, cutting emissions by 90% compared to 2022. The system uses biofuel, solar panels, and better battery storage to power the paddock, including garages and motorhomes. This setup means fewer generators are needed, which will lower emissions from transporting equipment.
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Before the Italian Grand Prix, the Safety Car crashed hard at Monza's Parabolica turn. Bernd Mayländer, who was driving, hit the barriers at high speed, but luckily, no one was hurt.
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Mercedes says its bad performance at the Dutch Grand Prix was due to “small mistakes,” which put them about 40 seconds behind the podium. George Russell finished 7th, and Lewis Hamilton 8th, failing to challenge for top positions. Technical boss James Allison explained that problems with car balance and setup, along with weather and decision-making, caused the issues. Mercedes is now in fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship, 94 points behind Ferrari.
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