F1 Fast Five: Aston Martin appoints ex-Mercedes engine boss as new CEO, Williams unveils special Union Jack livery for British GP, and other big updates

Aston Martin appoints ex-Mercedes engine boss as new CEO

The Aston Martin Formula 1 Team has appointed Andy Cowell as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2024. Cowell, a respected figure in Formula One engineering, will succeed Martin Whitmarsh, who is known for his contributions to the team's growth, including the AMR Technology Campus at Silverstone. Lawrence Stroll, Executive Chairman, commended Whitmarsh and welcomed Cowell, expressing confidence in his leadership as the team prepares for future success with Honda and Aramco partnerships. 

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Williams unveils special Union Jack livery for British GP

Williams has introduced a Union Jack livery for their FW46 ahead of the British Grand Prix, which features the names of all 1,005 team members. The design will be seen on the cars driven by Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant, with Franco Colapinto also taking part in FP1. Jenson Button will drive his FW22 from his 2000 rookie season at Silverstone as part of the team's home race celebrations.

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Ferrari fast-tracks upgrade to tackle high-speed bouncing

Ferrari is working intensively to introduce an upgrade sooner than planned to address high-speed bouncing issues that have hindered their recent races. Carlos Sainz Jr. acknowledged the problem at circuits like Red Bull Ring and Circuit de Catalunya, where they struggled in quick corners, and has prompted urgent efforts to resolve it before Silverstone, as they aim to improve their performance in high-speed corners where rivals like Max Verstappen, Mercedes, and McLaren have shown an advantage.

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What's delaying the driver market again?

A surprising twist in the race to secure Carlos Sainz has thrown the 2025 Formula 1 driver market into uncertainty once more. The revelation that Alpine's works team could switch to Mercedes engines in 2026 has introduced a major development for Sainz, the teams vying for his signature, and the other drivers affected by his decision.

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Being an Alonso fan

Do you know what it really means to be a Fernando Alonso fan? Alonso is an F1 legend who won the World Drivers' Championship in 2005 and 2006 with Renault. He has also driven for McLaren, Ferrari, Minardi, and Alpine. Surely, a man of his status will be idolized by many, and this short trip to Oviedo, Asturias, to meet some of his most devout supporters will prove just that.