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<p>Formerly known as AlphaTauri Formula 1, the F1 Team has now officially announced its rebranding to Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team, clearly highlighting Red Bull's connection. The squad, which debuted in 2006 under the name Toro Rosso, changed its name to AlphaTauri in 2020 to promote the Red Bull fashion brand, the parent corporation of the team. Now that long-time team head Franz Tost has retired, the team is entering a new chapter under the leadership of former Ferrari Deputy Team Principal and Racing Director Laurent Mekies. On February 8, the team will present its refreshed image at a launch event in Las Vegas.</p>

<p>The RB20, which will be raced by Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez in 2024, along with the F1 Academy entries for both teams, will prominently display the Visa logo, marking its debut as the first global sponsor for the Red Bull-owned teams. The addition of Cash App, which was originally announced in 2021, further cemented the team's financial support, and this partnership is Visa's first major sponsorship arrangement in fifteen years.</p>

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<p>The team will formally change its name to the Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team starting in 2024. This move brings them closer to the Red Bull operation, which has a history of successfully cultivating young drivers through its partnership with the Faenza squad.</p>

<h2>F1: Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team' Drivers</h2>

<p>Yuki Tsunoda will be returning for his fourth season with the team in Formula 1, and Daniel Ricciardo will continue in his current role after replacing Nyck de Vries in the middle of 2023.</p>

<p>With the hiring of Laurent Mekies and the resignation of Franz Tost, the team is undergoing a period of profound change. The squad is hoping for a better season in 2024 after coming ninth in the championship the previous year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Components from Red Bull's RB19, which won 21 of 22 races in 2023 and dominated the whole season, will be incorporated, according to CEO Peter Bayer's recent disclosure. As they get ready for the next racing season, the Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team is making this strategic step to improve their performance.</p>

<p>In the 2023 constructors' standings, AlphaTauri secured an eighth-place finish, surpassing both Alfa Romeo and Haas with a series of late-season performances that accumulated valuable points for the team.</p>


F1: Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team is AlphaTauri's New Identity for the 2024 Season

AlphaTauri has undergone several rebrandings, with its latest transformation culminating in the formation of the Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team.

<p>With Alfa Romeo's departure as title sponsor, Sauber will make a strategy shift for the 2024 Formula 1 season. For the next two seasons, the Swiss firm will be known as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, marking a significant change in its identity. But in 2026, when the team becomes Audi's works squad, things will really start to change.</p>

<p>After becoming Sauber's co-title partner in 2023, Stake is now serving as the operation's sole title partner and has secured complete name rights. In addition, the name rights for the 2024 car's chassis have been acquired by the streaming platform Kick, which is something that Sauber is thrilled to reveal. Thus, the collaboration between Stake, Kick, and the Sauber team will be further cemented with the forthcoming model being known as the KICK Sauber C44.</p>

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<p>Sauber Motorsport Team Representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi said: "Sauber has always been about innovation, breaking the mould and defying convention. The partnership with Kick.com is the latest and boldest display of the philosophy that drives us. Kick.com is redefining the way live streaming is done and they will adopt the same disruptive approach in the world of Formula 1. With Kick.com, our goal is to make the next step in finding new and innovative ways to get closer to our fans."</p>

<p><img alt="Alfa Romeo F1" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/12/Alfa-Romeo-F1.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>After the 2023 season, Sauber fell three spots from their previous campaign to finish in ninth place in the constructors' championship. Despite this, the team is committed to keeping stability in their driver lineup for the upcoming season. Leading the charge for the forthcoming campaign will be Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, who have been doing so thus far. The fact that both drivers' contracts are about to expire at the end of the season is interesting since it changes the dynamics of Sauber's driver roster.</p>

<h2>F1: AlphaTauri's New Name Remains Unknown</h2>

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<p>With its present name appearing on the first FIA entry list for 2024, the AlphaTauri Formula 1 team has purposefully kept the details of its impending rebranding under wraps. The mysterious codename "RB" has fans guessing as the business just registered a copyright for "Racing Bulls".&nbsp;'Racing Bulls' has emerged as the front-runner for the Faenza team's upcoming name change, which will occur after four seasons as AlphaTauri. But the squad has decided to leave everyone guessing until next year, so there will be no public announcement then.</p>

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<p>Changes are occurring simultaneously and are not limited to AlphaTauri and Sauber. Aramco has been confirmed as the sole official title sponsor after the Aston Martin F1 Team and the oil giant announced a historic five-year extension of their collaboration. Importantly, as part of this all-inclusive arrangement, Cognizant is removing its branding from the title. Soon after the rebranding, the squad will be known as the "Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team."</p>


2024 F1 Entry List Announced: Alfa Romeo Renamed as 'Kick Sauber'; AlphaTauri Rebranded as 'RB'

The rebranding of the AlphaTauri Formula 1 team by Red Bull has been kept under wraps till now, but the obtuse "RB" chassis name gives away its real identity for 2024.

<p>For the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend, more than half of the ten Formula 1 teams will be sporting updated liveries.&nbsp;The most significant redesign among them all&nbsp;has been unveiled by AlphaTauri, who is&nbsp;the sixth team to debut a new look for the inaugural race at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.&nbsp;The livery of the Italian-based squad is "inspired by the latest AlphaTauri x Brendan Monroe Las Vegas Capsule Collection. "With this, the Red Bull junior squad now gets a black paint job with white stripes instead of their signature dark blue and white colour scheme.&nbsp;Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo's Scuderia AlphaTauri race cars will be wearing the special livery to mark the occasion and are anticipated to&nbsp;look&nbsp;amazing&nbsp;when they&nbsp;go down the famous Las Vegas Strip at night. Moreover, the team will also be using the recently debuted livery at the&nbsp;Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi the following&nbsp;week, when the 2023 season comes to an end. Besides&nbsp;AlphaTauri,&nbsp;Alfa Romeo, Red Bull, Alpine, Williams, and Ferrari are the other five teams that will be racing with new&nbsp;liveries at the Las Vegas GP.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>The Styling Cues</h2>

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<p>The AlphaTauri x Brendan Monroe Las Vegas Capsule Collection served as the inspiration for the new livery, which has white speed streaks flowing down the bodywork. For the design,&nbsp;AlphaTauri has gone&nbsp;with a black engine cover&nbsp;and sidepods with white accent lines. The unique livery was autographed by Californian muralist and artist Monroe last night during a launch event held at the Intrigue Lounge in Las Vegas.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>What Brendan Monroe Has to Say?</h2>

<p>Brendan Monroe is a Los Angeles-based artist who creates abstract drawings and&nbsp;uses them to build large-scale murals and sculptures.&nbsp;“I was so excited to have the opportunity to work with AlphaTauri. Working together with the creative team at a fashion brand was very inspiring to me. They were instrumental in our collaboration from start to finish and they’ve produced so many beautiful pieces for this special capsule collection, remarked Brendan at the event.”</p>

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<h2>AlphaTauri CEO&nbsp;Shares His Thoughts</h2>

<p>Speaking about the new livery, AlphaTauri CEO, Ahmet Mercan&nbsp;said, "In the very special setting of the Formula 1 Las Vegas race, we are celebrating the launch of this exclusive AlphaTauri Capsule Collection. It is a highlight in the context of our 'Fashion at the Races' momentum which started in February 2020 with an unforgettable Formula 1 launch event at Red Bull’s Hangar 7, in Salzburg, Austria, along with several other ground-breaking events, including an AlphaTauri US launch event at New York Fashion Week earlier this year."</p>

<p><img alt="AlphaTauri Livery" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/11/AlphaTauri-Livery.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>As for the race, the track action begins one day earlier than usual on Thursday, and the final&nbsp;race is scheduled to take&nbsp;place on Saturday at 10:00 p.m. (local time). Thus,&nbsp;motorsport fans around the world&nbsp;will not have to wait too long to witness the newly-liveried AlphaTauri AT04 cars in motion.</p>


F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: AlphaTauri Reveals Their Final Livery Ahead of Rebranding in 2024

The AlphaTauri x Brendan Monroe Las Vegas Capsule Collection served as the inspiration for the new livery, which has white speed streaks flowing down the bodywork. For the design, Alpha Tauri has gone with a black engine cover and sidepods with white accent lines.

<p>The forthcoming Austin Grand Prix has the Formula 1 community buzzing with rumours that the AlphaTauri team, a strong contender in the sport's midfield, may undergo a radical makeover. AlphaTauri's new chief executive officer, Peter Bayer, has announced that the Italian F1 team has decided on a fresh "identity" for the 2024 season. Tost, the team's longtime Team Principal, is leaving to take on a consultancy job in 2024, and Laurent Mekies, the current Ferrari Assistant Team Principal and Race Director, will take over in the following season.</p>

<p>AlphaTauri's name was rumoured to be changing for the 2024 season, with high-end clothing manufacturer Hugo Boss being floated around as an alternative title sponsor. As things stand currently, though, sporting goods major Adidas has emerged as the frontrunner for the new title sponsor role, with Hugo Boss set to play some role in the transition.</p>

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<h2>F1: What did AlphaTauri CEO Peter Bayer Say?</h2>

<p>New CEO Peter Bayer said, "Discussions are going very well, unfortunately, I cannot disclose yet what the name will be,” said Bayer. “The shareholders have decided on the identity of the team, we will move a bit closer to the Red Bull family. It’s an exciting period to see the birth of a Formula 1 team, it’s a unique experience, I’m very happy to live through that.”</p>

<p>Tost, who has been with the team longer than Bayer, also asked as to what Bayer had picked up during his time there. In response, he said: “Franz is an incredible mentor, and he has so much experience that in any situation he will have advice and he was extremely supportive of me. I spent so much time with him that sometimes I said to him the other day ‘I hope I actually don’t annoy you because I’m spending all this time with you’, and he said ‘no, no, no I want you and the team to succeed, and I want to make sure that I pass everything on to you that I know’."</p>

<p><img alt="Franz Tost" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/04/Franz-Tost.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>“I think Franz is a genius when it comes to drivers and understanding where they are mentally, and physically, and he keeps telling me that we have to make sure that the drivers are on top of their game when it comes to physical preparation," he added.</p>

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<h2>F1: Red Bull and AlphaTauri to Work Closely in 2024</h2>

<p>AlphaTauri has had trouble building on its early momentum as an upper-midfield team, especially after the new ground effect regulation, while the Red Bull Racing team continues its remarkable success and aims to secure both F1 championships. In this light, Red Bull has decided to encourage its sister team (AlphaTauri) to pool their resources to the fullest extent possible. While in the past this was common practice, the rules of Formula 1 now prevent AlphaTauri from using as many parts from its sister team.</p>

<p><img alt="AlphaTauri 1 " height="720" src="/uploads/2023/06/AlphaTauri-1-.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>Since AlphaTauri is based in Italy and Red Bull has a sizable campus in the UK, the question of where exactly these two companies should collaborate is also being rethought. As a result, a lot will change for AlphaTauri in the United Kingdom. AlphaTauri's aerodynamics team is currently located in Bicester, however, their lease on their current office space is about to expire. The move to Milton Keynes is scheduled for sometime in the middle of the next year. Everything to do with the design process, including the mechanical parts, will be housed there. This relocation is part of an effort to source as many components as feasible for the 2024 AlphaTauri from Red Bull, with the understanding that both production and the race team will continue to operate out of Faenza.</p>


F1: AlphaTauri Selects 'New Identity' for 2024 Season, Extends its Partnership with Red Bull

Peter Bayer, the new CEO of AlphaTauri, recently praised departing Team Principal Franz Tost and announced that the Italian team has settled on its new "identity" for the 2024 season.

<p>At the Qatar Grand Prix, Liam Lawson shared the story of how he came to find out he'd be racing alongside Yuki Tsunoda at Lusail International Circuit. The way Liam Lawson learned he would be driving for AlphaTauri in Qatar was through a "random" phone call from Daniel Ricciardo. The Australian driver&nbsp;broke a metacarpal in his left hand following a practice collision at Zandvoort, allowing 21-year-old&nbsp;Lawson to make his F1 debut in the Netherlands. The New Zealander is currently in second place in the Super Formula standings after a stellar performance in each of his four cameo outings. His quick adaptation was highlighted by the two points he earned for finishing ninth in the Singapore Grand Prix. Lawson will be demoted to the job of reserve driver for Red Bull in 2024 as Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo have been re-signed by AlphaTauri for next year.&nbsp;This weekend's sprint race in Qatar is likely to be his last as a substitute.</p>

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<h2>F1 Qatar Grand Prix: What Conversation Did Lawson Have with Ricciardo?</h2>

<p><img alt="F1 Liam Lawson AlphaTauri" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/10/F1-Liam-Lawson-AlphaTauri.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>As part of the pre-race press conference in Qatar, Lawson said: “On Monday I was sitting at lunch, and I had a random number call me, and it was a FaceTime. So I was really confused because people don’t just FaceTime randomly, and it was just Daniel's face. He basically said that he thought he would let me have another weekend. Obviously good to be back, good to be in the car this weekend, a very different circuit, but I'm excited. To be honest, after Japan, it was looking more likely that we would be driving, so we just carried on preparing as normal."</p>

<p>Later, he added: “I didn't assume as I was driving but we just prepped like a normal situation – like I would be. It's a bit different, obviously, I want to be here full time, but I'm just trying to make the most of it.”</p>

<p>Despite knowing that his Lusail experience could be challenging, Lawson said he was "excited" about the thought of participating in a Sprint weekend for what could be his final race of the year.</p>

<h2>F1: Liam Lawson's&nbsp;Racing Career</h2>

<p><img alt="F1 Liam Lawson AlphaTauri 1 " height="720" src="/uploads/2023/10/F1-Liam-Lawson-AlphaTauri-1-.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>After a promising stint filling in for the injured Daniel Ricciardo, Lawson signed on to be Red Bull and AlphaTauri's reserve driver for the upcoming 2024 Formula 1 season. This weekend in Qatar will likely be Lawson's final outing of the year behind the wheel of the AlphaTauri AT04, and he has already won the admiration of Helmut Marko, who is usually tough to impress.</p>

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<p>Lawson, a native of Hastings, New Zealand, began his racing career as a teenage karting champion. At the tender age of 14, he competed as a rookie in the New Zealand Formula First championship, where he finished in sixth place and was honoured as Rookie of the Year. The young Kiwi driver won the F1600 Championship Series in 2016/17, becoming the youngest driver to ever win the Formula Ford global championship. Lawson also won the&nbsp;Toyota Racing Series, after previously winning the competition in the Euroformula Open Championship, the F3 Asian Championship, the ADAC Formula 4, and the Australian F4 Championship between 2017 and 2019.</p>

<p>Lawson, who replaced Pierre Gasly for his Formula 1&nbsp;debut, finished 19th in the first practice session for the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix. He is currently a test driver for AlphaTauri and a reserve driver for Red Bull Racing.</p>


F1 Qatar Grand Prix: Liam Lawson to Race at Lusail for AlphaTauri, Ricciardo told him via FaceTime

As for Lawson, he revealed that he received a surprise call from Daniel Ricciardo where the Australian driver informed the New Zealander that he would drive for AlphaTauri one more time this year at the Qatar Grand Prix.

<p>The much-anticipated return of Daniel Ricciardo to Formula 1 has been pushed back until the United States Grand Prix, enabling AlphaTauri's reserve driver, Liam Lawson, to complete racing responsibilities in Qatar this weekend. Nyck de Vries, the previous driver for AlphaTauri, was replaced by Ricciardo after his poor performance led to his dismissal. However, Australian driver Ricciardo shattered the metacarpal in his left hand in a crash at Zandvoort and had to have emergency surgery in Spain. Since then, Liam Lawson has taken over the driver's seat for AlphaTauri and performed admirably, collecting good results and even securing points for the team. This extra time will allow Lawson to continue stepping in for Ricciardo until 2024 when he will officially become Red Bull's reserve driver.</p>

<h2>F1: Who is Liam Lawson? Driver Who Replaced Ricciardo</h2>

<p><img alt="F1 Liam Lawson" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/08/F1-Liam-Lawson.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>AlphaTauri's replacement for Ricciardo, Liam Lawson, has been outstanding, to say the least. Lawson, a native of Hastings, New Zealand, started out as a karting champion at a young age. A rookie in the NZ Formula First championship, he finished in sixth place and was named Rookie of the Year despite being only 14 years old. The Kiwi child prodigy won the F1600 Championship Series in 2016/17, making him the youngest Formula Ford world winner ever at the time. After dominating the competition in several competitions between 2017 and 2019, including the Euroformula Open Championship, the F3 Asian Championship, the ADAC Formula 4, and the Australian F4 Championship, Lawson won the Toyota Racing Series championship in his home event.</p>

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<p>After that, he became a part of Red Bull's junior driver programme and quickly began winning races at renowned tracks such as the Red Bull Ring, Silverstone, and the Mugello Circuit. With the British squad Hitech Grand Prix, Lawson finished fifth in the Formula 3 standings. He raced with Hitech in Formula 2 in 2021 and 2022 and then made his F1 debut as Pierre Gasly's replacement in the opening practice session for the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix, where he ended 19th. Right now in 2023, he is a test driver for AlphaTauri and a reserve driver for Red Bull Racing.</p>

<p>Lawson competed in his first Formula 1 race at Zandvoort, where he finished 13th despite the difficult weather conditions. He finished 11th at Monza and then ninth in Singapore. His race in Japan was more subdued, as he finished just outside the points in 11th place.</p>

<h2>F1: Daniel Ricciardo's Continuing Journey with AlphaTauri in 2021</h2>

<p><img alt="Daniel Ricciardo 2 " height="720" src="/uploads/2023/10/Daniel-Ricciardo-2-.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>Daniel Ricciardo has restarted his 2023 Formula 1 career with AlphaTauri after having considered retiring in the face of setbacks, representing a new beginning and unyielding commitment. The 2023 season for Ricciardo was not an easy one. He made a surprising return to the sport when he replaced Nyck de Vries midway through the season, but a fractured hand forced him out of action. Despite this, he became even more determined in the face of hardship.</p>

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<p>After 13 years and over 230 Grand Prix starts, Daniel Ricciardo is an undisputed legend in Formula 1, beloved by fans and admired by his contemporaries for his personality and brilliance. And yet, even for a man of his stature, the road to the 2024 season with AlphaTauri was paved with self-doubt and reflection.</p>

<p>It is unclear when Ricciardo will be ready to race again in 2023. His continued rehabilitation from injury and his decision to skip the Qatar Grand Prix both raise eyebrows. Fans are anxiously awaiting the charismatic driver's return to the Formula 1 grid and his unshakable passion for the sport ensures a thrilling season.</p>


F1: Daniel Ricciardo Formula 1 Return Pushed Ahead, Will Now Make Comeback at United States GP

After crashing at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo is still unable to compete. The Australian's left hand was broken during practice, and Liam Lawson had to fill in for him in AlphaTauri.

<p>F1: The folks from the Faenza outfit&nbsp;have revealed that AlphaTauri's race line-up for 2024 will consist of Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo, with Liam Lawson to serve as a reserve driver for&nbsp;both Scuderia AlphaTauri and its sister team Red Bull. Tsunoda, who is all geared up for his fourth consecutive season at the Faenza outfit, made his debut for the AlphaTauri team in 2021 and has claimed three&nbsp;top-10 finishes this season. Over the last two and a half years with AlphaTauri, the Japanese racer has shown a combination of 'undoubtful natural talent and constant improvement' and 'ability to integrate into the team'. He will be joined by&nbsp;Daniel Ricciardo, whose return&nbsp;is still a 'while away' as he continues to recover from a broken hand, with the driver and team prioritising his full recovery. For those unaware, Ricciardo suffered a broken metacarpal during a Friday practice crash at Formula One's Dutch Grand Prix, resulting in New Zealander Liam Lawson earning his Formula One Grand Prix debut with the team.</p>

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<h2>Liam Lawson: Announced as a Reserve Driver for 2024</h2>

<p>Speaking of&nbsp;Ricciardo's replacement, Liam Lowson has delivered 3 strong Grands Prix&nbsp;as a substitute for the Australian racer, including his maiden points finish in the Singapore GP. He will remain in position while&nbsp;Ricciardo recovers. In 2024, the youngest driver on the grid –&nbsp;Liam Lawson –&nbsp;will fulfill his reserve driver duties for both teams. "He will definitely help the team in his development role as a third driver, and I’m sure he will have a future in Formula 1 soon, said Franz Tost, outgoing&nbsp;Team Principal, AlphaTauri.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Daniel&nbsp;Ricciardo To Continue with Alpha Tauri</h2>

<p>As for Daniel&nbsp;Ricciardo who made it through to Q3 in only his first race&nbsp;in Hungary,&nbsp;AlphaTauri said, "Ricciardo’s “personal attitude and racing experience will be precious assets in 2024". The Red Bull-bound Australian raced for the team in 2012 and 2013 when they were known as Torro Rosso. Since then, the racer has secured eight Grand Prix wins. While he is expected to miss the Qatar Grand Prix 2023 –&nbsp;which is scheduled to take place from October 6 to 8, the plan remains for him to make a return this season, but not before he is properly healed. As of now, he has missed four races, including Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Upon the announcement,&nbsp;Ricciardo said,&nbsp;"I’m stoked to be driving with Yuki again next year and continuing the journey with Scuderia Alpha Tauri. Following the progress we have already made and the plans for the future, it’s an exciting time for the team. We are building and it is a great feeling. There is a lot of work to do, but we are heading in the right direction and there is a lot to look forward to. Bring on 2024!"</p>

<h2>Yuki Tsunoda to Ride&nbsp;with&nbsp;Ricciardo Next Year</h2>

<p>Franz Tost hailed&nbsp;Tsunoda's progress as the Japanese racing driver has&nbsp;matured into an established&nbsp;racer with the Italian team.&nbsp;Tsunoda expressed his enthusiasm and thanked Red Bull and Honda for their 'unwavering support'. He commented, "&nbsp;I’m so happy to announce that I will be staying with Scuderia AlphaTauri for the 2024 Formula 1 season. I’m looking forward to continuing to fight and collaborate with the team and Daniel."</p>

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<p>"Obviously, I’ll push as much as possible for the rest of the season and beyond, to progress as a driver. I’m grateful for Red Bull and Honda, for continuing to support and believe in me, and very happy and thankful to continue the partnership."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-tsunoda-and-ricciardo-to-race-for-alphatauri-in-2024.4IaMzYxZMeOSG6qw1FOXJn.html">Source</a></p>


F1: Yuki Tsunoda, Daniel Ricciardo to Stay with AlphaTauri for 2024 Season, Liam Lawson Announced As Reserve

Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo will continue to race for AlphaTauri in 2024, with Liam Lawson serving as a reserve driver for both the Italian squad and Red Bull. As of now, Ricciardo is recovering from his wrist injury, while Liam continues to race for the team until Ricciardo can return.

<p>The speculation surrounding Daniel Ricciardo's comeback to Formula 1 for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix has been put to rest by AlphaTauri. Ricciardo won't be competing in the Singapore race but will be present for engineering purposes, and&nbsp;Liam Lawson will keep filling in for him while he recovers from a fractured hand, according to the Italian Formula 1 racing team. Since the opening moments of the Dutch Grand Prix three weeks ago, when he was injured in a collision at the Hugenholtz corner&nbsp;during second practice, Ricciardo has been away from the sport.&nbsp;Despite the fact that Ricciardo will stay with AlphaTauri in Singapore, the racing team did not confirm whether the Australian would be ready for the race in Japan the following week or not.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/motorsport-news/f1-mclaren-unveils-special-stealth-livery-ahead-of-singapore-and-japanese-grand-prix-114591/">F1: McLaren Unveils Special 'Stealth' Livery Ahead of Singapore and Japanese Grand Prix</a></p>

<h2>F1 Singapore Grand Prix:&nbsp;Liam Lawson to compete in his third F1 race with AlphaTauri</h2>

<p>This coming weekend, Lawson will compete in his third F1 race with AlphaTauri on the hot and muggy streets of Singapore. He finished 11th in the race at Monza and in the official release shared, ''I definitely felt more comfortable in Monza than in Zandvoort, even if there’s still a lot to learn. When you get more comfortable in these kinds of cars, it can make quite a big difference.''</p>

<p>He further added ''Having done two races now, I’m also getting a better understanding of the difference between the tyre compounds, which is so important. I’d say Monza was pretty successful, even if it was disappointing to finish so close to the points. I think if I had had a better start, perhaps things could have been different, but it’s something that I will learn from, and I’m just excited moving forward.''</p>

<p>"I know this is a very tough race physically, and when you get thrown into F1 in this situation, even with all the training in the world, it’s still such a tough adjustment. It’s going to be extremely difficult, but we’ve been training for it and doing everything we can to prepare for that''.</p>

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<h2>F1 Singapore Grand Prix: Official Schedule</h2>

<p>The next race of the 2023 Formula 1&nbsp;will&nbsp;take place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore, September 16-17.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>September 15, Friday</strong></p>

<p>Practice 1: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm IST<br />
Practice 2: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST</p>

<p><strong>September 16, Saturday</strong></p>

<p>Practice 3: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm IST<br />
Qualifying: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST</p>

<p><strong>September 17, Sunday</strong></p>

<p>Race: 5:30 pm IST</p>


F1 Singapore Grand Prix: AlphaTauri Confirms Daniel Ricciardo Won't Compete in Singapore GP but Will Attend

AlphaTauri has confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo will not race in the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix. However, he will be present with the team for engineering purposes. Let's take a closer look at the other updates by the team.

<p>Recently fired Formula One driver Nyck de Vries broke his silence on Wednesday with a social media statement addressing his dismissal from the AlphaTauri F1 team. After a series of poor results put his team at the bottom of the Constructor's standings, De Vries was taken over by Red Bull's third driver, Daniel Ricciardo. The Dutch driver expressed his gratitude to Red Bull and its sibling team AlphaTauri for allowing him to pursue his goal and his disappointment at being dropped. After gaining points on his F1 debut in 2022 as a substitute for Williams at the Italian Grand Prix, De Vries joined the Red Bull-backed team for the 2023 season. Ricciardo will replace the 28-year-old Dutchman after he had a rough streak of 10 races. He will now drive with Yuki Tsunoda beginning with this weekend's Hungaroring race.</p>

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<h2>F1: It ‘Hurts’, Says Nyck de Vries</h2>

<p>“I would like to thank Red Bull and Scuderia AlphaTauri for the opportunity to live my dream. Of course, it hurts that the F1 chance I dreamed of for so long ended prematurely. But life is not a destination, it’s a journey, and sometimes you have to take the hard road to get where you want to be," said Nyck</p>

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<p>“I am grateful for our privileged lives, proud of our journey and my family. This is just another experience, we move on and look forward to the next chapter. Thank you to everyone for your kind and encouraging messages in the past week. It’s been heart-warming to feel your support," he added.</p>

<p>Finally, the 28-year-old criticised the media for publishing his purported remark on the current occurrences. He stressed that this was the first time he'd addressed the snub and that he hadn't addressed the media until now. The former Formula E champion ended his message by wishing everyone a pleasant summer.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Daniel Ricciardo, Lando Norris Reunites&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The 2023 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix occurs at a pivotal time in the season, as we are nearing the conclusion of the first half. Hungary is followed by a lengthy summer vacation before Formula 1 goes to Spa. As part of his comeback to Formula One competition, Daniel Ricciardo is making his way to Hungary. Accompanying him on the trip is his old McLaren teammate, Lando Norris.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Because of his inability to produce at the desired level during his two years with McLaren, Ricciardo had his contract terminated a year early, at the end of 2022. His return to the grid in the AlphaTauri AT04, possibly the slowest challenger in F1 2023, will be watched closely by fans around the globe to see whether he has genuinely moved on from the dark days he spent with Norris at McLaren, which caused him to lose his passion for the sport.</p>

<p>While the improved McLaren MCL60 performed well, Norris led the first five laps of the British Grand Prix and finished in second place behind red bull's Max Verstappen. Norris and McLaren now go to Hungary riding high on the momentum of their impressive performance.</p>


F1: Nyck de Vries Says Losing Formula 1 Drive at AlphaTauri 'Hurts'

After just 10 races in his first F1 season, Nyck de Vries was fired as a driver for AlphaTauri and replaced by Daniel Ricciardo. Nyck de Vries joined the Red Bull backed team after his outstanding performance for Williams in the 2022 Italian Grand Prix.

<p>The FIA has reportedly received four Expressions of Interest applications, including one from Andretti Cadillac, and is planning to admit two new teams to the grid. &nbsp;Financial backers of Formula 1 teams get high returns on their capital. To join this elite group, however, is no easy task, since the rules of the sport limit the number of teams to 12, and the number of vehicles to 24. Four ambitious teams, including the much-talked-about Andretti Cadillac alliance, applied to join in February of this year. The FIA is now conducting reviews of these applications and expects to continue doing so through the end of July. The FIA has been tight-lipped regarding the identities of the four candidates, but industry sources have speculated that Andretti Autosport, Hitech Grand Prix, a project backed by a rich Hong Kong-based Chinese businessman and Rodin Motorsport from New Zealand, sponsored by billionaire David Dicker, are the front runners. By the month's end, the FIA will announce its verdict, and early signs suggest that Andretti and Hitech GP will get approval.</p>

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<h2>F1: How does Grid Expansion Affect Existing Formula 1 Teams?</h2>

<p>Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur attributed the sport's popularity in the United States to the fact that there are now more American drivers in Formula 1.</p>

<p>At the Team Principal's press conference for the 2023 British Grand Prix, Vasseur addressed the possibility of an additional team joining Formula One. This comes after FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem recently brought up the Andretti Global and General Motors (through Cadillac) bid once again.</p>

<p><img alt="FIA PRESIDENT MOHAMMED BEN SULAYEM" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/07/FIA-PRESIDENT-MOHAMMED-BEN-SULAYEM.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>In a recent interview, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said that he does not see how he could turn down a team like Andretti Autosport because of their partnership with General Motors. Another factor is the upcoming political battle for the 2026 renewal of the Concorde Agreement. Some existing teams have voiced worry that a new team may dilute the prize pool while stressing that entrants should contribute meaningful value to the sport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also, problems persist even if a team like Andretti Autosport obtains an FIA licence. To be eligible for entrance and prize money under the Concorde Agreement, they would require Liberty Media's permission to participate.</p>

<p>The latest deadline for prospective F1 teams to submit bids has passed, and sources suggest that the FIA and F1 are now reviewing two offers from Andretti Cadillac and Hitech Grand Prix.</p>

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<h2>F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: AlphaTauri Brings More Updates for AT04</h2>

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<p>In recent years, the AlphaTauri AT04 has not been one of the best racecars produced by the sibling Red Bull team. Long in the works, the major change debuted at the British Grand Prix with the express purpose of boosting rear-end grip in low-speed bends. This weekend in Budapest, Yuki Tsunoda and his new colleague Daniel Ricciardo will compete in the second stage of this upgrade.</p>

<p>A redesigned floor, top bodywork, and diffuser were the focus of the Silverstone component of the makeover. The medium downforce rear wing also saw a new iteration, although this was a different improvement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/formel-1/andretti-f1-einstieg-machtkampf-fia-fom/">Source</a></p>


F1: FIA to Likely Approve Two New Team Applications for Formula 1 Grid Expansion

Four different groups submitted membership applications in February. To determine if the four finalists had the expertise, experience, and resources to successfully oversee a Formula 1 project, the FIA interviewed them.

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