Bearman steps in for banned Magnussen at Haas

Oliver Bearman will replace Kevin Magnussen at Haas for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix because Magnussen is banned for one race after getting 12 penalty points. Bearman, who raced for Ferrari in March, will join Haas full-time next season with Esteban Ocon. Bearman feels ready for the race since he has experience as a reserve driver and has done several practice sessions with Haas this season.

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Leclerc's $400k Ferrari bumps van in Monte Carlo incident

Charles Leclerc lightly collided with a van while driving his $400,000 Ferrari Purosangue in Monte Carlo. The minor crash was captured on video, and no one checked for damage, suggesting such incidents are routine. Leclerc just won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, his second win of the season, and felt the same excitement as his first win there in 2019. He's unsure how Ferrari's new upgrades will perform but is hopeful for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Red Bull uncovers balance issues

Red Bull admits it needs to quickly fix the performance issues with its RB20 to stay in the Formula 1 championship race. While conspiracy theories have been dismissed, team boss Christian Horner hinted that a disconnect between wind tunnel data and real-world performance may be behind their problems. The turning point seemed to be the Miami Grand Prix, where Red Bull’s rivals, McLaren and Mercedes, began to close the gap with major updates. Since then, Red Bull has aggressively tested parts and introduced updates at nearly every race to solve the issue without compromising performance.

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The ups and downs of Bearman's new role

Ollie Bearman is set to replace the suspended Kevin Magnussen at the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which presents both opportunities and challenges. Unlike his previous one-off for Ferrari, Bearman will have more practice time but faces a more difficult situation with Haas. Although Bearman has performed well in previous practice sessions and has a solid track record in junior formulas, Haas's current position in the middle of the pack and lack of clear podium aspirations mean the pressure will be different. This experience will be crucial for Bearman as he prepares for a full-time F1 role in 2025 and aims to make a strong impression with Haas.

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Sainz and Leclerc explore carbon fiber

Carbon fiber has been everywhere in Formula 1 cars for over 40 years, but it's not a technology that stays the same. Just like in other areas of racing, teams are always looking for small improvements to help them win, including Ferrari. Join Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz at the famous Ferrari factory in Maranello as they learn about carbon fiber.