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A fire broke out in McLaren's hospitality unit at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday morning, which led to an immediate evacuation before the third practice session. Witnesses reported seeing smoke between the two floors of the unit, and firefighters promptly responded. No McLaren staff were injured, but two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation. The fire was likely electrical, and everyone in the unit was safely evacuated.
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Toto Wolff is outraged by accusations that his team is intentionally holding back Lewis Hamilton. Allegations surfaced in an email claiming Mercedes was undermining Hamilton's races, which prompted Wolff to involve the police due to safety concerns. Wolff emphasized the trust between Hamilton and Mercedes and dismissed claims of sabotage as irrational within the competitive F1 environment. Both Wolff and Ferrari's team principal, Fred Vasseur, rejected the notion of teams sabotaging their own success by hindering drivers' performances.
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The FIA won't intervene in Formula 1's flexi-wing controversy despite teams admitting to pushing boundaries for competitiveness. Mercedes' design shift sparked debate, but the FIA is sticking with current tests. Teams like Ferrari say flexi-wings are crucial for performance, while Red Bull dismisses complaints as typical in F1.
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Briatore's response to critics of his comeback was explicit and dismissive, telling them to "F*** off" during an interview with Sky Sports F1. His decision to return was influenced by a desire to assist Renault's chairman in overcoming the team's performance challenges. Despite speculation, Briatore clarified he won't be taking over as team principal but aims to contribute to Alpine's competitive resurgence under current leadership.
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Aston Martin's Mike Krack responded to claims about recruiting Adrian Newey. Krack acknowledged the speculation as a testament to the team's credibility but denied direct talks with Newey. With Newey's departure from Red Bull in 2025, there's anticipation that his expertise could influence another team's performance under new regulations. Krack emphasized the need to learn from competitors like Mercedes while maintaining a realistic outlook on upcoming races.
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