Audi is nearing a sponsorship deal with Adidas to be its official apparel partner for Formula 1 starting in 2026. Adidas will also replace Puma as Mercedes' apparel partner in 2025. This follows Audi's recent partnership with BP for fuel and Castrol for oils. Managerial changes include Mattia Binotto replacing Andreas Seidl, Oliver Hoffmann replacing Oliver Hoffmann, and Jonathan Wheatley joining as Team Principal in 2025.
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Juri Vips has been given an opportunity to drive for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing at the Grand Prix of Portland in August. Vips will run a fourth entry, the No. 75, joining Graham Rahal, Pietro Fittipaldi and Christian Lundgaard at the race. He was given a similar opportunity by RLL Racing in 2023 at Portland and finished 18th in the race.
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Nyck de Vries will race in two rounds of Japan’s Super Formula series with Team Impul. After losing his AlphaTauri seat last year, he found success in the World Endurance Championship with Toyota and in Formula E with Mahindra. His Toyota connection helped him get a chance to race at Motegi and Fuji, which has brought more international attention to Super Formula. Even with a short F1 career, de Vries is still a respected driver with impressive titles in Formula 2 and Formula E.
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F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali notes that the 2024 season has been unpredictable, with many different winners instead of just Max Verstappen dominating. He worries that the new rules for 2026 could upset the current balance because of big changes to engines and chassis. Domenicali suggests that while updates to regulations are important, it might be worth considering how often they are made. He also mentions that future changes could include lighter cars and different types of engines or fuels.
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Red Bull confirmed that Sergio Perez will stay with the team after the Belgian GP, even though Helmut Marko criticized his performance. Perez's results in 2024 have not been great, which has hurt Red Bull's standings in the Constructors Championship. Marko defended the decision, noting that Perez has shown good performances in the past and that stability is important. Despite the surprise, Red Bull believes Perez is still their best choice as they face strong competition from Mercedes and McLaren.
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