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Ocon annoyed at Verstappen promotion as Stake set for name change – RacingNews365 Review
Esteban Ocon was never “scared” of Jos and Max Verstappen during their early rivalry but admitted Red Bull driver’s promotion to F1 left him “pissed off.” The Frenchman has a long-standing rivalry with the Dutchman who is on track to potentially win his fourth F1 championship. Formula 1 will change its entry name to Kick Sauber for the Australian Grand Prix to bridge the gap between Alfa Romeo sponsorship and the new Audi works team. A shock name has been proposed as a potential replacement at Mercedes for Lewis Hamilton who is moving to Ferrari. Ferrari has advanced to being the second-fastest team behind Red Bull, with only a four-tenths per lap deficit, indicating significant progress. Toto Wolff urges Mercedes to use learnings from the Australian Grand Prix to enhance development targets for the season, especially in addressing the team’s biggest weakness. Mercedes’ slow start in F1 this season has raised concerns, scoring only 26 points in the first two races and currently lying fourth in the constructor’s standings. Enjoy top F1 videos on YouTube featuring RacingNews365’s experts for the latest news, podcasts, and analysis from the 24-race season.
