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Check out the biggest stories from Monday 3rd February with the RacingNews365 Review!
The official start times for the 2025 Formula 1 season have been confirmed, with each race on the calendar having its designated time. Honda is planning to team up with Aston Martin in 2026, although Christian Horner from Red Bull is confident in their current partnership. The latest episode of the RacingNews365 podcast is now available, covering topics like the finalized “divorce” of Hamilton and the FIA’s new technical directive TD018. The recent FIA intervention, possibly aimed at Red Bull with the involvement of McLaren, has sparked discussions in the motorsport world. Mercedes-Benz’s history with McLaren, from buying into the group to selling shares back, continues to have a lingering impact on Formula 1. South Africa and Rwanda are both expressing interest in hosting F1 races in the future, potentially bringing the sport back to Africa after a long hiatus.
