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Alonso’s Verstappen warning and Vasseur’s importance – RacingNews365 Review
Fernando Alonso believes that 19 drivers are already aware that Max Verstappen will become the World Champion at the end of the upcoming season, given Verstappen’s dominance in recent years. Lewis Hamilton cited his strong relationship with Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur as a key reason for his decision to switch from Mercedes to Scuderia Ferrari in a multi-year deal. McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella commended Red Bull for their bold changes to the RB20 car design for the upcoming season, following a dominant performance last year. Haas driver Kevin Magnussen explained the presence of a hammer in his cockpit during F1 pre-season testing, creating a curious moment before the new season kicks off in Bahrain. Christian Horner, the Team Principal of Red Bull, has expressed that Andretti could still enter F1 as a team but only by taking over an existing outfit, amid past attempts by the American team to join the grid. Following the recent F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, RacingNews365 has ranked the teams based on their performance, with Red Bull standing out and some teams still needing to improve. Make sure to stay updated on all the F1 action with the 2024 F1 calendar that can easily be synced with your smartphone or PC for your convenience.
