Keep also in mind that we have lost Alfa Romeo in F1 this year.
It will be Audi in the coming 2 years but for 2024 they will race with Kick Sauber as name in the 2024 F1 season.
They were rumored to use the "Adidas" but something went wrong I guess.
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January 23, 2024, 06:11:46 PM
January 23, 2024, 03:31:52 PM
Alpha Tauri will change theri name, their social are already gone.
the new name could be Visa CashApp RB team
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/alphatauri-addio-ecco-il-visa-cashapp-rb-team
Alpha Tauri was a much cooler name than that. Visa CashApp feels like a sponsored football team name. the new name could be Visa CashApp RB team
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/alphatauri-addio-ecco-il-visa-cashapp-rb-team
But the most important point is how much money they will get from this sponsorship of course. Alpha Tauri made good progress in the last races of last season you know. They kept their big updates for the end of the season interestingly or maybe they just didn't have the money to do it earlier.If a good amount of money comes from this sponsorship deal maybe they wouldn't lose very much from their power in those times.
As far as I know they won't change their engine manufacturer in the new season also. I hope they can be competitive.
This is why teams are looking for any way possible to make money, it could be celebrity visits, it could be name changes, it could be even more ads on the car, it could be anything really, at this point the only thing left would be selling the whole team. We know have Stake F1 team as well, great thing for crypto and gambling, but that is how it is going at the moment. They are selling the name rights as well, to keep the lights on.
January 22, 2024, 06:29:04 PM
Ducati also announced that they will race in MXGP from 2025.
I think it will be their 1st time.
I think it will be their 1st time.
January 22, 2024, 03:50:34 PM
After seeing the launch of the Gresini Racing team livery, which generally did not differ significantly from last season, today I again saw the launch of the Ducati factory team, which in general was not much different from last season. However, I am sure that the Ducati Gp24 motorbike for this season will be more different in terms of performance from last season's motorbike and hopefully the Ducati factory can continue to defend its title in the 2024 season because they still have a lot of young talent for the 2024 season.
January 21, 2024, 05:11:07 AM
Alpha Tauri will change theri name, their social are already gone.
the new name could be Visa CashApp RB team
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/alphatauri-addio-ecco-il-visa-cashapp-rb-team
the new name could be Visa CashApp RB team
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/alphatauri-addio-ecco-il-visa-cashapp-rb-team
Alpha Tauri was a much cooler name than that. Visa CashApp feels like a sponsored football team name.
But the most important point is how much money they will get from this sponsorship of course. Alpha Tauri made good progress in the last races of last season you know. They kept their big updates for the end of the season interestingly or maybe they just didn't have the money to do it earlier.If a good amount of money comes from this sponsorship deal maybe they wouldn't lose very much from their power in those times.
As far as I know they won't change their engine manufacturer in the new season also. I hope they can be competitive.
January 21, 2024, 04:38:48 AM
Alpha Tauri will change theri name, their social are already gone.
the new name could be Visa CashApp RB team
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/alphatauri-addio-ecco-il-visa-cashapp-rb-team
the new name could be Visa CashApp RB team
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/alphatauri-addio-ecco-il-visa-cashapp-rb-team
I want to write something independent of the name change. The Americans have been jealous of F1 for years and have started to take revenge. It started with the new logo. Then the ridiculous tracks, the sprint races, the fake drama created by dts, and a fan base that didn't have a clue about the new sport. Americans have a really strange form of entertainment. Most of it is based on fakery and mediocrity.
The F1 teams are happy right now because of the profits, but it's not all about profits. F1 has never been so far from its soul. I miss the real F1. Constantly changing rules, environmentalism, vacuum cleaners called v6 turbo hybrids, the American-Arabian mix of liberty and drs fetish has killed the sport. The names of the dominations have changed. Actually the real F1 is completely dead after Brazil 2012.
Ah, it was actually dead far before that. 2006 was the last time V10s were used and holy hell the sound of those engines is what started my liking to any motorsports. V8s were kinda okay and they still somewhat resemble some form of 'screams' on longer straights. When the transition to V6 started, I kind of felt that there's something missing in these races. Lots of regulations after that which focused on fuel economy, 'safety,' and just working not directly on the engine but the technology on the car to go faster. It's still okay to watch F1 races every now and then, but it's just not the same after the V8s were retired IMO, and I agree with you that it became boring after 2012.
January 21, 2024, 04:33:39 AM
Alpha Tauri will change theri name, their social are already gone.
the new name could be Visa CashApp RB team
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/alphatauri-addio-ecco-il-visa-cashapp-rb-team
the new name could be Visa CashApp RB team
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/alphatauri-addio-ecco-il-visa-cashapp-rb-team
I want to write something independent of the name change. The Americans have been jealous of F1 for years and have started to take revenge. It started with the new logo. Then the ridiculous tracks, the sprint races, the fake drama created by dts, and a fan base that didn't have a clue about the new sport. Americans have a really strange form of entertainment. Most of it is based on fakery and mediocrity.
The F1 teams are happy right now because of the profits, but it's not all about profits. F1 has never been so far from its soul. I miss the real F1. Constantly changing rules, environmentalism, vacuum cleaners called v6 turbo hybrids, the American-Arabian mix of liberty and drs fetish has killed the sport. The names of the dominations have changed. Actually the real F1 is completely dead after Brazil 2012.
January 19, 2024, 05:40:31 PM
Alpha Tauri will change theri name, their social are already gone.
the new name could be Visa CashApp RB team
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/alphatauri-addio-ecco-il-visa-cashapp-rb-team
the new name could be Visa CashApp RB team
Source: https://www.formulapassion.it/motorsport/formula-1/alphatauri-addio-ecco-il-visa-cashapp-rb-team
January 18, 2024, 02:50:41 PM
Aesthetically I think RB19 is considered to be one of the best looking cars in the history of Formula 1. But mostly throughout the years Ferrari and McLaren cars have had the best looking ones.
Was Binotto really the most likely person to replace Newey at one point? I think they're just rumors at best. Red Bull could already have one earmarked among their ranks as a replacement... What I could tell you tho is Ferrari wanted Horner as Binotto's replacement as team principal at Ferrari. Horner turned them down.
Was Binotto really the most likely person to replace Newey at one point? I think they're just rumors at best. Red Bull could already have one earmarked among their ranks as a replacement... What I could tell you tho is Ferrari wanted Horner as Binotto's replacement as team principal at Ferrari. Horner turned them down.
I'm not surprised with Ferrari's wanting Horner in Binotto's place in the past.
Because Horner has really been one of the best team principals in Formula 1 lately. But why would Horner just leave Red Bull for Ferrari, right? It wouldn't have made sense if he did so. Because he has had really successful years with Red Bull.They have been very dominant over the last a few years. Horner is going to earn $12m a year until 2026. I don't expect Horner to leave the team until that date. But as of 2026 season we never know what can happen in F1.
Because there are many changes to come which could upset the balances quite much.It would not change much honestly,Horner maybe a great team principal but without his main engineering head Newey he won't have any success at Ferrari or else where.The resource which most teams are missing is a great engineer to create a fast enough car to fight with Redbull,it looks like there is a big shortage of these guys in F1 especially although everywhere we lack this great engineering guys.
It is not about the money anymore for these guys,they have made their fortune,it is all about the winning,glory and prestige now and leaving Redbull would mean to lose all of this,not happening in my opinion.
January 18, 2024, 02:35:02 PM
Aesthetically I think RB19 is considered to be one of the best looking cars in the history of Formula 1. But mostly throughout the years Ferrari and McLaren cars have had the best looking ones.
Was Binotto really the most likely person to replace Newey at one point? I think they're just rumors at best. Red Bull could already have one earmarked among their ranks as a replacement... What I could tell you tho is Ferrari wanted Horner as Binotto's replacement as team principal at Ferrari. Horner turned them down.
Was Binotto really the most likely person to replace Newey at one point? I think they're just rumors at best. Red Bull could already have one earmarked among their ranks as a replacement... What I could tell you tho is Ferrari wanted Horner as Binotto's replacement as team principal at Ferrari. Horner turned them down.
I'm not surprised with Ferrari's wanting Horner in Binotto's place in the past.
Because Horner has really been one of the best team principals in Formula 1 lately. But why would Horner just leave Red Bull for Ferrari, right? It wouldn't have made sense if he did so. Because he has had really successful years with Red Bull.They have been very dominant over the last a few years. Horner is going to earn $12m a year until 2026. I don't expect Horner to leave the team until that date. But as of 2026 season we never know what can happen in F1.
Because there are many changes to come which could upset the balances quite much. January 16, 2024, 05:51:55 PM
Günther Steiner released an interview and he basically said if he will come back in F1 he will be in a better team
He doesn't want to be back in a small team but he want something big.
He doesn't want to be back in a small team but he want something big.
And what team was he referring to? Top teams are Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes. Midtable teams which I guess could be considered somewhat big are McLaren, Aston Martin and Alpine..? I guess Alpine is the smallest one among the midtable teams and it's a fringe big team. And there's the rest of the bunch Williams, Alpha Tauri, Alfa Romero and Haas.
So, which team do you think will he go next?
And isn't there gonna be a couple more teams on 2026? There's Audi and Andretti's team. Maybe Steiner is gunning for one of them...
I think McLaren as the second best team of all time in F1 is at the bigger level although they have been struggling to win a Championship since the distant time of Lewis Hamilton in 2008 and that is why maybe now is perceived as a mid team but their budget surely fits the bigger ones.They were also the team which had the best performance in the closing stages of last season so they may be are the only chance we have to see a fight against Redbull this season that is approaching fast enough,just 2 months before the first race here.
January 16, 2024, 07:31:26 AM
Günther Steiner released an interview and he basically said if he will come back in F1 he will be in a better team
He doesn't want to be back in a small team but he want something big.
He doesn't want to be back in a small team but he want something big.
And what team was he referring to? Top teams are Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes. Midtable teams which I guess could be considered somewhat big are McLaren, Aston Martin and Alpine..? I guess Alpine is the smallest one among the midtable teams and it's a fringe big team. And there's the rest of the bunch Williams, Alpha Tauri, Alfa Romero and Haas.
So, which team do you think will he go next?
And isn't there gonna be a couple more teams on 2026? There's Audi and Andretti's team. Maybe Steiner is gunning for one of them...
January 16, 2024, 07:07:58 AM
The Ducati Lenovo factory team presentation will be held on January 22 this year and I am increasingly impatient to see several other teams who have also set their presentation and livery launch schedules for this season. Especially like the Gresini Racing Satellite team which will also do this on January 20, which is two days earlier than the factory Ducati team itself. For the Gresini Racing team, I'm only curious about the livery color, while for the Ducati Factory team, I'm only more curious about the model than the livery. Source: motogp & gresiniracing
January 15, 2024, 11:24:23 AM
Günther Steiner released an interview and he basically said if he will come back in F1 he will be in a better team
He doesn't want to be back in a small team but he want something big.
He doesn't want to be back in a small team but he want something big.
Of course he would want that.The technical directors of the so called "small teams" sure they are in the F1 circus but they are there without enjoying any success,not winning a single race like in the case of this guy.It is only natural for him now that the experience he has gotten from such a small team to bring to another team,also learn from the ones in the this new big team,it is just how life goes in general,even normal persons,we start working at a company,specialize in something and then we move on into a new company where we specialize even more,so his desire is the most natural of all.
January 15, 2024, 11:19:14 AM
Günther Steiner released an interview and he basically said if he will come back in F1 he will be in a better team
He doesn't want to be back in a small team but he want something big.
He doesn't want to be back in a small team but he want something big.
You must mean one of this interviews, right?
Guenther Steiner First Interview Since Leaving Haas! | Autosport International Interview David Croft
or this
Steiner opens up on what really happened at the Haas F1 team
In any case, he doesn't want to break anything over his knee and only a team boss position is an option for him. In any case, he doesn't stress himself because he is not dependent on Formula 1.
In another sense, Mercedes has extended the contract with Totto Wolf until the end of 2026.
January 14, 2024, 06:14:31 PM
Günther Steiner released an interview and he basically said if he will come back in F1 he will be in a better team
He doesn't want to be back in a small team but he want something big.
He doesn't want to be back in a small team but he want something big.
January 14, 2024, 07:31:01 AM
They got Adrian Newey to thank for that. Without him, I don't think Red Bull would have a dominant team even if they have Horner and his team of race strategists. And as Newey is getting up there in age, he could retire anytime now like he was hinting some years back to start his company making boats.
So the question prolly is who replaces him and does he have a protege ready to take his place and continue car development for the team. Dan Fallows who is a known Newey protege is working with Aston Martin. :/
So the question prolly is who replaces him and does he have a protege ready to take his place and continue car development for the team. Dan Fallows who is a known Newey protege is working with Aston Martin. :/
Adrian Newey is an amazing engineer for real. His designs have always been admired by people and RB19 is the best one ever.
People were curious about whether he was going to leave Red Bull as he was in his last year of his contract in 2023. 
But he removed the question marks from people's minds by extending his contract for longer years.In case he left the team Mattia Binotto was the most speculated person to fill his place at Red Bull. Maybe not as much as Newey but Mattia Binotto is also a pretty good engineer.
Aesthetically I think RB19 is considered to be one of the best looking cars in the history of Formula 1. But mostly throughout the years Ferrari and McLaren cars have had the best looking ones.
Was Binotto really the most likely person to replace Newey at one point? I think they're just rumors at best. Red Bull could already have one earmarked among their ranks as a replacement... What I could tell you tho is Ferrari wanted Horner as Binotto's replacement as team principal at Ferrari. Horner turned them down.
January 13, 2024, 08:47:37 AM
Yes, the results for HAAS were not good at the end if you make a balance of all the years below the Gunter Steiner command, but for it was not his fault, HAAS never ended fully push in his F1 team, always and all the years we heard rumours of sellings or cut in the budget, so you cant think in bigger things when you dont have the 100% of support behind you.
January 13, 2024, 07:59:17 AM
Well I don't think Haas will ever compete for a win.
They need to invest a lot more if they wanna do.
They need to invest a lot more if they wanna do.
The last few years have shown that there are very few trams that can win at all, and Haas is one of the last teams that have a chance of winning. I think McLaren is the team outside the big three that has a chance of winning this year. For Haas, championship points are almost like a podium finish.
January 12, 2024, 03:39:37 PM
When you look at their results, maybe this decision doesn't looks such surprising. After all, they were last in constructors championship. With limited budget thatthey have you can't expect something amazing from them, but they want to compete with teams like Sauber, Alpha Tauri and Williams.
Well I don't think Haas will ever compete for a win.
They need to invest a lot more if they wanna do.
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