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Ferrari announces changed identity whilst new Stroll defender emerges – RacingNews365 Review
Ferrari’s Formula 1 team will officially be called ‘Scuderia Ferrari HP’ starting from the Miami Grand Prix following a new title sponsorship agreement with computer giant HP, potentially competing with Red Bull’s sponsorship deal with Oracle. Nico Hulkenberg defended Lance Stroll for the Chinese Grand Prix incident involving Daniel Ricciardo despite criticism from other drivers like Ricciardo and Oscar Piastri. Lewis Hamilton is facing a challenging start to his final season with Mercedes, as the team struggles to match Red Bull’s performance, hinting at a difficult swan song for the iconic driver-team partnership. Audi is making a strong push to sign Carlos Sainz, who remains undecided about his 2025 driver plans, with Sainz being Audi’s top choice. The speculation around Max Verstappen’s future continues, with Mercedes expressing interest in signing the world champion, while Red Bull seems hesitant to meet Sergio Perez’s demands for a three-year contract extension beyond 2024. You can stay updated on all Formula 1 news by following RacingNews365 on their YouTube channel.
