Osaka has set up the 'Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau' to help get a Formula 1 race in the future. The city wants to improve its economy and tourism by hosting an F1 race. The new council will look at how race could benefit the city and explain it to residents. Even though Suzuka has an F1 deal until 2029, Osaka is still focused on getting a race eventually.
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Renault is thinking about changing its F1 engine plans at the Viry-Chatillon factory. They’ve told staff about a study that might end their F1 engine project. The company wants to focus on new technologies like hydrogen and battery development to keep jobs for current employees. This follows rumors that Renault might leave F1 and could lead to Alpine working with Mercedes from 2026 or even earlier.
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Team orders were the main focus of the Hungarian Grand Prix when Lando Norris let Oscar Piastri take the lead, giving Piastri his first F1 win. McLaren's plan to pit Norris first was to keep him ahead of Lewis Hamilton, even though it's usually the leading driver who gets priority. This move kept both McLaren cars in front, showing the team's focus on working together. Although some criticized the decision, Norris understood why it was made and agreed it was best for the team.
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Red Bull Junior driver Isack Hadjar is leading the Formula 2 championship with ten races left. After a tough season last year and some issues with his team, he has improved a lot this year. His strong performance at Silverstone put him at the top of the standings, but he needs to stay consistent to win the title. If he succeeds, he might get a chance in Formula 1, as Red Bull is watching his progress.
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Aston Martin revealed its Valkyrie AMR-LMH, a new car for Le Mans, with its first track appearance in the UK last week. The car will race in the World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship starting in 2025 and will be managed by the US team Heart of Racing. Testing is already underway after early runs at Silverstone and Donington. The Valkyrie has a 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12 engine, and Heart of Racing's Ian James is excited about the project’s future.
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