Uralkali accuses Haas of missing court deadline over refund

Former Haas sponsor Uralkali says Haas missed a deadline to refund a $9 million sponsorship fee and deliver a race car after canceling their partnership due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A Swiss arbitration court ruled in Haas' favor to end the deal, but Uralkali claims Haas hasn't followed through, which prompted further legal action and criticism of Haas' treatment of sponsors.

Click here to read the full article by Phillip van Osten (f1i.com)

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Vowles tells Sainz Williams isn't a stepping stone

Williams' boss, James Vowles, has warned Carlos Sainz not to see Williams as just a stepping stone in his Formula 1 career choices. Sainz's indecision about offers from Alpine, Sauber/Audi, and Williams is causing delays in the driver market. Despite pressure from other teams for a decision, Sainz is taking his time to choose. Vowles prefers a driver committed to Williams' long-term goals and may lose patience if the decision process drags on. "What I would say is this: what I want is a driver that also wants to be a part of our journey, that wants to really understand what Williams is about, both the old and the new, and wants that to be at the heart of what they're doing driving wise," he said.

Click here to read the full article by Taylor Powling (motorsportweek.com)

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Ferrari's Imola vs. Barcelona spec car data comparison

Ferrari started the season well but struggled after adding new upgrades at the Spanish Grand Prix. These changes were meant to improve downforce but caused bouncing issues at races in Barcelona, Spielberg, and Silverstone. At Silverstone, Ferrari tried different setups for Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, using older and newer configurations. Despite these challenges, Ferrari is working hard to catch up with Red Bull, Mercedes, and McLaren.

Click here to read the full article by Balazs Szabo (f1technical.net)

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F1 vs F2

I bet you didn't know there are many differences between F1 and F2. First off, drivers moving from F2 to F1 face significant changes in their lives, both on and off the track. The cars are also very different. But that's nothing compared to the fact that while F1 drivers get paid, F2 drivers have to pay to race. Sounds crazy, huh?

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Never Have I Ever!

This is another episode of "Never Have I Ever"! It'll interest you to know that some drivers have stood up a date, and some teammates have hosted one another for dinner. Then it was time to reveal if the drivers had told a secret they weren't supposed to share... I bet some secrets just can't stay secrets for long. Click here to watch the video.