Haas loses Technical Director before 2024 car debut

Simone Resta, Haas' technical director, has reportedly left the team just before the unveiling of the 2024 car due to disagreements with owner Gene Haas and a reported lack of motivation. The rift began in 2023 over differences in spending the development budget on the VF-23, with Resta favoring a unique design and Haas preferring to follow Red Bull's approach. Resta joined Haas from Ferrari in 2021, and with Haas finishing at the bottom in 2023, his departure leaves a crucial position vacant. Possible destinations for Resta include a return to Ferrari or a move to Audi.

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Mercedes explores Luminar's laser tech for F1 safety car

The Mercedes Formula 1 team is collaborating with Luminar, an automotive technology company, to develop a laser detection system for the FIA safety car. Luminar's LiDAR system, which uses lasers to create a 3D map of the environment, will enhance the safety car's ability to detect objects in bad weather. The plan is to implement the system on the safety car in 2024, with a potential introduction on race weekends pending FIA approval. The technology, integrated into the roofline of the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series safety car, aims to provide real-time 3D mapping for improved track assessment at high speeds.

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Rodin team renamed after Carlin departure

After 25 years in motorsport, the renowned 'Carlin' team has been renamed following a significant investment last year. New Zealand-based manufacturer Rodin Cars became the majority shareholder, leading to a rebrand as Rodin Carlin. However, founder Trevor Carlin's departure prompted another rename to Rodin Motorsport, which will now compete in FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 with drivers Zane Maloney and Ritomo Miyata. Despite the changes, team owner David Dicker expressed excitement for the upcoming season, emphasizing the commitment to maintaining their racing pedigree and developing young talents.

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Driving a GEN3 Formula E car

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Matt and Tommy visited the Ricardo Tormo circuit to take the Gen3 Formula E car for a spin. Their first stop was the paddock, where they had their seats adjusted and the car underwent necessary maintenance. Following instructions on how to drive the car, they donned their driving gear and sped off onto the track.

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Ranking the 2024 driver line-ups

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For the upcoming 2024 season, each team will maintain the same lineup as the previous season. This continuity will offer a clearer insight into the abilities of individual drivers in comparison to their teammates and their overall performance within their respective teams, without new rookies or driver transfers.