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Lawson tipped to replace Ricciardo at Red Bull, Mercedes hires private investigators over sabotage allegations, and other big updates from around the world of Formula 1.
- Lawson tipped to replace Ricciardo at Red Bull
- Mercedes hires private investigators over sabotage allegations
- What's gone wrong at Aston Martin?
- Motorhome tour with Schumacher
- Briatore's return exposes Renault
Lawson tipped to replace Ricciardo at Red Bull
Helmut Marko has indicated that Liam Lawson will replace Daniel Ricciardo in a full-time Formula 1 race seat for Red Bull Racing in 2025. Lawson filled in for Ricciardo in five races in late 2023, securing a notable ninth-place finish in Singapore. Despite being demoted to reserve driver for 2024, Lawson has expressed readiness to leave Red Bull if denied a 2025 race seat.
Click here to read the full article by Jake Nichol (racingnews365.com)
Mercedes hires private investigators over sabotage allegations
Mercedes has hired private investigators to trace the source of anonymous emails alleging sabotage of Lewis Hamilton's season, reportedly sent by someone within their F1 team. Following confirmation from Northamptonshire Police that no criminal offenses occurred, Mercedes intensified their investigation with external help. Toto Wolff condemned the sender as a "conspiracy theorist" and "lunatic," expressing frustration over the emotional toll of such claims.
Click here to read the full article by James Dielhenn (crash.net)
What's gone wrong at Aston Martin?
Aston Martin's F1 performance has seen highs and lows. After a strong start in 2023 raised hopes of challenging top teams, they've struggled with development issues and balancing their car's performance. Meanwhile, rivals like Mercedes and McLaren have advanced, leaving Aston Martin fighting for position in the midfield. The rest of the season will determine whether they can recover or face further challenges.
Click here to read the full article by Sam Cooper (planetf1.com)
Motorhome tour with Schumacher
There's a lot that goes on in a motorhome that you probably didn't know about. This time around, Mick Schumacher takes us on a tour of the Mercedes-AMG Motorhome. He starts with the main area and then moves to the kitchen, comms office, and a couple of other places. But is this the best motorhome in the paddock?
Briatore's return exposes Renault
Flavio Briatore returns to the Alpine F1 team 15 years after the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix scandal. Team principal Bruno Famin confirmed Briatore’s advisory role would focus on top-level areas like driver decisions and strategic matters. Despite never apologizing for the scandal, his return suggests scrutiny of Alpine's structure, possibly shifting focus from Enstone and Viry to Renault's leadership.