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Haas set to close racing team as iconic personality set for Alpine return – RacingNews365 Review
Gene Haas is closing the NASCAR Cup Series team he co-owns with Tony Stewart after years of struggling to match the performance of bigger squads. Stewart-Haas Racing, started in 2009, will fold after the Phoenix finale in November, awarding its four owner charters to other teams. This decision, however, does not affect the Haas F1 Team. On the other hand, Lewis Hamilton still keeps a close eye on McLaren’s progress, praising the team’s resurgence and the performances of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Flavio Briatore is set for a return to Alpine, following reports of his acceptance of a position at the team, marking a significant development in his F1 career. Lastly, Max Verstappen’s outspoken views on F1 being primarily for entertainment have softened as he embraced the Las Vegas Grand Prix’s showmanship, though the race organizers aim to strike a balance between excitement and spectacle this year.
