McLaren hospitality closed to guests after damage to roof

After fixing fire damage from the Spanish Grand Prix, McLaren faced another problem when a thunderstorm hit their Team Hub in Hungary. After the fire, they used a smaller motorhome for the Austrian GP and were back to normal by the British Grand Prix. The storm at the Hungaroring destroyed their hub's roof and knocked down a large video screen near the pit lane entrance. These events have made things very difficult for McLaren.

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Why leaving Haas for Audi wasn't so simple

Nico Hulkenberg's move from Haas to Sauber, ahead of its Audi transformation, wasn't an easy decision. After being out of Formula 1 in 2019, he made a strong comeback with Haas in 2023. Despite appreciating Haas for giving him another chance, Hulkenberg saw potential in joining Audi's works team. 

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Sky pundit apologizes for misinterpreted Verstappen interview

Karun Chandhok apologized on social media because fans of Sergio Perez misunderstood his interview with Max Verstappen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. During the interview, Chandhok's comment about Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo possibly being teammates was taken the wrong way by Perez's fans. Chandhok later explained on Instagram that they were discussing the Goodwood Revival event, not Formula 1, and he was disappointed by the negative reaction from Perez's supporters. 

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Confirmed driver line-up and rumors

The 2025 F1 driver lineup includes Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez staying with Red Bull until 2028 and 2026, respectively. Lewis Hamilton joins Ferrari for several years alongside Charles Leclerc. George Russell remains at Mercedes until 2025. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have long-term deals with McLaren. Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso are committed to Aston Martin. Alex Albon stays with Williams until 2025. Nico Hulkenberg moves to Sauber on a multi-year deal, and Pierre Gasly continues with Alpine in the long term. Contract decisions are pending for Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda at Visa Cash App RB, while Haas sees changes with Kevin Magnussen leaving and Oliver Bearman joining on a multi-year deal.

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Meet FIA's first female race starter

Rebecca Lee became the first woman to start Formula 1 races officially for the FIA in September 2023, as she broke a 72-year tradition of male starters. She began her journey in motorsport after switching from the transport industry to roles in operations and legal compliance within the F1 and British Superbikes paddocks. Lee's determination led her through various positions, mastering race start procedures until she became the permanent F1 starter. Her responsibilities include overseeing event logistics, coordinating with marshals, ensuring safe race starts, and inspiring future female motorsport professionals.

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