In summary: Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says he has no doubt that Lewis Hamilton will do so
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Hamilton will return – Domenicali
At the presentation of the Bandini Trophy in Brisighella, Domenicali said he was certain that the seven-time world champion Hamilton will not turn his back on Formula 1 after the bitter end of this year’s world championship.
“I am sure he will recharge his batteries and come back with even more enthusiasm than before to win the eighth world title,” Domenicali told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Horner extends Red Bull stay
Red Bull Motorsport Helmut Marko announced that team boss Christian Horner is extending his contract as team leader. Horner, the longest-serving active team boss, took over leadership of the Milton Keynes squad in 2005 and is expected to stay there until at least 2026.
The new qualifying for Formula E relies on performance again
Mercedes Formula E team principal Ian James said he believes the series’s new qualifying format – which largely dispenses with groups and the super poles in favor of a head-to-head duel – will allow drivers and teams to better run their machines present and skills.
“I think there is more emphasis on performance, which we all wished for this season,” said James. “Although we are in full swing with the preparations, of course you never know how things will turn out until you’ve tried them. But I’m still very optimistic. It will be a step in the right direction. “
Giuliano Alesi not involved in the firecrackers incident – management
The management of Super Formula Lights driver Giuliano Alesi has issued a statement that he was not involved in an incident that resulted in his father, Jean Alesi, being interrogated by police in Avignon, France.
“On the night of December 19, Jean Alesi set up fireworks in the office of his friends and broke the window panes,” the message said. “Jean Alesi had planned to apologize for the incident the next day, but before he could do so, the police visited the office of his brother José Alesi, the owner of the car, who went to the police without knowledge of the incident to discuss the matter. “
The former Ferrari F1 driver apologized for the incident, the statement said.
Ferrari Junior Camara moves up to the Italian F4
Ferrari Driver Academy driver Rafael Camara will compete in the Italian Formula 4 Series in 2022 after winning the WSK Super Master Series and the WSK Champions Cup in 2021. Camara will make his debut in car racing with Prema.
Ben Sulayem joins condemnation of Latifi abuse
The new FIA president has joined the criticism of insulting Williams driver Nicholas Latifi for his accident that sparked the controversial end of the F1 season in 2021. “I condemn these unacceptable threats in the strongest possible terms and I fully support Nicholas Latifi,” said Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
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