F1 Fast Five: F1 Miami’s food surplus feeds the city and fights climate change, Alpine unveils hydrogen-powered sports car prototype, and other big updates

F1 Miami’s food surplus feeds the city and fights climate change

Food Rescue US has partnered with the F1 Miami GP to utilize the food that is left over after the race to fight food insecurity in Miami. In turn, reducing food waste impacts the landfills and CO2 emissions in the city. “Miami and Broward County are running out of landfill space. The incinerators that we’ve used, it burned down last year. So we’re as an organization, and I think, as a county, really trying to find a way to reduce the actual waste.” Partnerships like this are welcomed by F1 on their mission to be Climate Neutral by 2030.

Click here to read the full article by Madeline Coleman (theathletic.com)

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Alpine unveils hydrogen-powered sports car prototype

Alpine is embracing hydrogen power with the Alpenglow Hy4, a sports car with a hydrogen-fueled four-cylinder engine. This move marks a departure from traditional petrol engines and shows Renault Group's interest in alternative fuels. The prototype, equipped with a 340hp turbocharged engine, demonstrates Alpine's commitment to exploring hydrogen for high-performance vehicles. With safety measures in place, Alpine aims to showcase the potential of hydrogen-powered racing cars at events like the Spa 6 Hours.

Click here to read the full article by Matt Bird (pistonheads.com)

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Vasseur warns Red Bull over 'comfort zone' elimination

Ferrari's Fred Vasseur points out that McLaren's win in Miami suggests Red Bull is losing the comfort it enjoyed in 2023. Despite still having the fastest car, Red Bull's recent slip-ups indicate a narrowing gap in performance. Vasseur highlights the need for Red Bull to adjust their strategies, as teams like Ferrari and McLaren aim to close the performance gap further, with Ferrari already preparing upgrades for the next race at Imola.

Click here to read the full article by Filip Cleeren (motorsport.com)

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Liberty Media's MotoGP takeover sparks interest and collaboration

Since Liberty Media purchased 86% of Dorna for €4.2 billion, MotoGP has seen a surge in interest from partners and manufacturers. Greg Maffei, Liberty's CEO, expressed excitement about MotoGP's global appeal and competitive racing. He also mentioned regulatory constraints but remained optimistic about growth opportunities. The partnership with Qatar Airways aims to enhance MotoGP's efficiency and global reach.

Click here to read the full article by Josh Sim (blackbookmotorsport.com)

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Hulkenberg nets big pay raise in Audi-backed move to Sauber

Nico Hulkenberg has secured a substantial pay increase by switching from Haas to Sauber, with his annual salary soaring from €2m to €5m. As Hulkenberg joins Sauber ahead of their transformation into Audi in 2026, he will lead the team's entry into Formula 1. Audi's aim to sign Carlos Sainz as Hulkenberg's teammate indicates their serious intent in F1.

Click here to read the full article by James Dielhenn (crash.net)

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