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Audi has revealed that Revolut, a UK-based banking company with over 60 million customers worldwide, will be the title sponsor of its F1 team as the German manufacturer enters F1 for the first time in 2026. This move follows Audi taking control of Sauber Motorsport, which is currently competing as Stake until the transition to Audi is finalized.
Helmut Marko has disclosed that Red Bull’s dismissal of Christian Horner as team principal and CEO was primarily because of the team’s significant performance decline under his leadership. Laurent Mekies has taken over from Horner after his 20-year tenure at Red Bull came to an end on July 9th.
Mercedes technical director James Allison has acknowledged that the team’s errors have contributed to Kimi Antonelli’s recent struggles in F1, despite his promising start to the season with notable achievements like a fourth-place finish in Australia and a sprint pole in Miami.
Ferrari is reportedly on the verge of reaching a decision regarding the position of team boss Fred Vasseur, following Ferrari’s strong showing last year where they contended for the constructors’ championship until the final race of the season.
Nico Rosberg has cautioned George Russell about the uncertainty surrounding negotiations with Toto Wolff for a new Mercedes contract, suggesting that Wolff’s involvement may not be guaranteed for an extended period, potentially causing challenges for Russell in securing a multi-year deal.
