Within the round-up: Former Haas group principal Guenther Steiner admits he regrets not having the chance to thank all his colleagues earlier than leaving the group
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Steiner – Not attending to thank Haas group earlier than departing “stung”
Guenther Steiner, who was group principal of the Haas F1 group for its first eight seasons earlier than proprietor Gene Haas opted to not lengthen his contract for 2024, says he needs he had the chance to thank all his former colleagues earlier than leaving the group.
Talking on the Autosport Worldwide present, Steiner admitted that it was unlucky he was not in a position to converse with the entire group earlier than departing.
“Yeah, it stung, however all of them know me they usually all know that I admire what they did,” he stated. “It’s all the time greatest to say it to them, it could be good to say, ‘hey guys, thanks for what you probably did for the group.’
“I’d identical to to thank all of the group members, which I couldn’t give a correct goodbye to once I left, so I’ll do it this manner. And I need to say additionally thanks to all of the followers who supported us whereas I used to be there.”
Barnard dominates FRMEC opener
Taylor Barnard dominated the opening race of the System Regional Center East Championship on the Yas Marina circuit, yesterday, main from pole place to win by virtually 5 seconds.
Barnard, who completed runner-up within the FRMEC final season and gained a single race in final 12 months’s F3 championship, led dwelling Ferrari academy driver Tuukka Taponen in Saturday’s opening spherical, with Martin Stenshorne finishing the rostrum in third. Races two and three will happen at this time.
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F1 promotes Vegas exec Prazer to chief commercial role (Sports Business Journal)
‘F1 has promoted F1 Las Vegas Chief Industrial Officer Emily Prazer to the identical place for the worldwide racing collection, elevating the manager after the brand new occasion introduced in a large business haul for its inaugural race. Prazer will report back to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. She is going to run business partnerships, advertising and hospitality for F1 whereas nonetheless be closely concerned in F1 Vegas and shaping efforts to proceed the collection’ progress within the U.S.’
2024 season launch location revealed (Williams)
‘You understand the date – February fifth. You understand town – New York Metropolis. However now it’s time to disclose the all-important location of our 2024 Season Launch. We’re delighted to announce our 2024 Season Launch shall be happening at Puma’s NYC Flagship Retailer in Midtown Manhattan. This 12 months marks the start of an thrilling multi-year international partnership with the sportswear large, and their base at 609 Fifth Avenue is the proper place to kickstart the brand new marketing campaign.’
Lighting Bolt electrifies in world record-breaking Formula E race car (FIA)
Usain Bolt: ”The GENBETA race automobile is sort of a rocket ship on wheels. Getting the possibility to drive it was a mind-blowing expertise. The ability from the beginning was such a shock and the adrenaline you bought is on a special stage, simply. Driving the GENBETA was like nothing I’ve skilled earlier than. I used to be instructed that as quickly as you drive, you don’t need to cease or get out they usually had been proper. I’d do it every single day if I may. If I get extra time, I’ll positively go sooner.”
Formula E ready to make more noise – because CEO learned from Richard Branson (Mirror)
Jeff Dodds: ”We aren’t going to tackle System One in scale, we’re not going to spend what they spend, so it is about how we use their scale to assist us. How can we create very disruptive, artistic concepts of our personal to get extra talkability and make extra noise? If I discovered something from Richard, that was the one factor that basically caught with me.”
Red Bull’s 1250bhp RB17 hypercar is on course for a 2024 reveal (Evo)
‘The automobile shall be predominantly constructed in-house by Pink Bull’s Superior Know-how off-shoot, with solely parts just like the gear-sets, powertrain and glazing sourced externally. Whereas not arrange for mass manufacturing, RBAT has a manufacturing goal of 15 items per 12 months, with not more than 50 to be in-built whole. The RBAT group, which acts as a consulting agency for the group’s exterior initiatives, has been constructed up through the years to soak up among the additional personnel now not in a position to be employed by the F1 group because of funds cap laws.’
Pre-season expectations: What each team will be aiming for in 2024 (F3)
‘What reigning champions Prema shall be most keen to realize although is their first title sweep since Oscar Piastri celebrated the 2020 Drivers’ Championship alongside the group’s triumph that 12 months. As is all the time the case in FIA F3, the extent of competitors continues to rise 12 months after 12 months and retaining the title is simpler stated than carried out, particularly with compatriots Trident respiration down their necks.’
Update 4 overview (Forza Motorsport)
‘Forza Motorsport Replace 4 introduces the distinguished Daytona Worldwide Speedway – a really iconic racetrack famend for its marvels in engineering. Prepare for race weekend with 4 new Highlight automobiles and 4 recent Automotive Move deliveries.’
Formula E round 1: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez (Formula E via YouTube)
F4 UAE round 1: Yas Marina (F4 UAE via YouTube)
Formula Regional Middle East round 1: Yas Marina (Formula Regional Middle East via YouTube)
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