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Red Bull's junior driver Isack Hadjar will replace Sergio Perez for first practice ahead of the British Grand Prix. Hadjar, who last drove for Red Bull in the 2023 post-season test, currently competes for Campos Racing in Formula 2, where he has achieved two feature race wins this season and recently finished on the podium at the Red Bull Ring.
Click here to read the full article by Phillip van Osten (f1i.com)
Formula 1 has launched an official collaboration with Mission 44, the charity founded by Lewis Hamilton. This partnership follows successful joint efforts over several years. Hamilton founded Mission 44 in 2021 to enhance representation in motorsport and provide opportunities through education and employment. Together, they aim to inspire young people, especially from underrepresented groups, through outreach programs and career initiatives in Formula 1.
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Oliver Bearman, Ferrari's reserve driver, will race for Haas F1 Team in the 2025 Formula 1 season. He secured the seat following a standout debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where he finished seventh for Ferrari. Bearman expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to fulfill his dream of becoming a full-time F1 driver with Haas.
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Christian Horner has publicly supported Sergio Perez in the past, but recent events at Spielberg, where Perez finished significantly behind Verstappen despite his teammate's setbacks, revealed Horner's growing frustration with Perez's performance. The gap in performance between the two Red Bull drivers has become glaringly apparent, and Horner has indicated a need to investigate and address Perez's performance issues. As Red Bull faces increased competition from teams like McLaren, Perez's struggles have become more critical, raising questions about his effectiveness in strategically supporting Verstappen.
Click here to read the full article by Nathan Hartley (formulanerds.com)
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team has started investing in projects to remove carbon emissions. They aim to reduce their emissions by 75% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. These projects involve both man-made technologies and nature-based solutions to address their carbon footprint effectively.
Click here to read the full article at edie.net