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Alex Dunne completes Rodin Motorsport’s FIA Formula 2 line-up (Rodin)
‘His announcement completes the team’s exciting line up, alongside previously confirmed Christian Mansell, as the duo and team look to build on their 2024 season in the sophomore season of the new spec Formula 2 car.’
Meet the girls pushing to become future F1 stars (BBC)
‘Lana, 13, found herself the victim of sabotage when she was heading for championship glory, while Skye, 14, – who has also been selected as part of the FIA’s Girls on Track programme – was told ‘this is why women shouldn’t race’ while being wrongly accused of taking another driver out.’
Valkyrie takes the ultimate hypercar from the road to the track as new quest for Le Mans glory begins (Aston Martin)
‘The only competitor that is derived from a road-legal hypercar, the Valkyrie is the first racing car built to the FIA’s ‘Hypercar’ regulations that will contest both the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the US-based IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship (IMSA).’
Alpine Endurance Team unveils the new livery of the A424 and its drivers line-up (Alpine)
‘Alpine is counting on two talented crews with its A424s. Paul-Loup Chatin, Charles Milesi and Ferdinand Habsburg, a young and ambitious trio who showed great promise in 2024, will represent the number 35 entry. Mick Schumacher, Jules Gounon, promoted after a successful stint as a reserve driver, and Frederic Makowiecki, a new addition with invaluable experience, will share the number 36 sister car. Matthieu Vaxiviere, who has been with the team since 2022, will continue his adventure with Les Bleus as a reserve driver. All seven will contribute to the constant development of the A424.’
Mercedes signs world karting champion Ethan Jeff-Hall as F1 junior (Formula Scout)
‘Mercedes’ signing of an ‘over the moon’ Jeff-Hall means he is no longer in contention to join the Ferrari Driver Academy. Last October he contested its scouting world final, and a winner is still yet to be announced.’
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Q&A with Verstappen (Team Redline via YouTube)
Franco Colapinto has been testing for Alpine at the Circuit de Catalunya.
Image: Flavio Briatore via Instagram
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Andretti revealed their 2025 IndyCar liveries for Kyle Kirkwood (27), Colton Herta (26) and Marcus Ericsson (28).
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Muddy out there 😅 A fun karting day in the UK with Kimi and our Junior Drivers 🌧️
Getting some pre-season training in with Luna, Kenzo, James and new recruit, Ethan 💪 pic.twitter.com/DvJuszdq65
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) February 5, 2025
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