F1 Today | Drivers say goodbye to Ricciardo, Steiner wins against Haas
Following Daniel Ricciardo's departure from VCARB, as the Australian driver was replaced by Liam Lawson, the 'Honey Badger' received many heartfelt messages from the drivers on the grid and also from Christian Horner. Meanwhile, Red Bull have named their new reserve driver, and Guenther Steiner has won a lawsuit against Haas F1. GPblog brings you the best news of the day from the world of Formula One.
Farewell to Ricciardo, Red Bull announce Lawson's replacement
After it was announced on Thursday that Daniel Ricciardo will be replaced by Liam Lawson at VCARB, the Australian driver received many good wishes from F1 drivers on the grid, including Lewis Hamilton. Moreover, his former team principal, Christian Horner also thanked him for everything. According to Helmut Marko, Red Bull could continue their partnership with Ricciardo, however, in a different role.
While VCARB's new driver, Liam Lawson said 'it's a dream come true' to join the F1 grid and sympathised with Ricciardo as well, it was also announced that the driver will have a grid penalty at the US Grand Prix at COTA. Moreover, Red Bull have also announced their new reserve driver, after Lawson will begin his new role at the junior team.
F1 rookie event gets support from Bruno Michel
According to Formula 2 and Formula 3 CEO, Bruno Michel, an F1 rookie event at the end of the 2024 season would be a 'great idea'. Talking exclusively to GPblog, the Frenchman declared his support for a potential sprint race, where 10 drivers would be able to compete. Three rookies have been announced already for the 2025 season, with Oliver Bearman joining Haas, Andrea Kimi Antonelli joining Mercedes, and Jack Doohan getting a promotion within Alpine.
Steiner wins lawsuit against Haas
Guenther Steiner has won his lawsuit against his former employer, Haas F1, after it was declared that Steiner did not use break any copyright laws. Based Judge Andre Birotte's verdict, the images and trademarks used by Steiner were appropriate for his biography called 'Survive to Drive'. However, it was also decided that Steiner will have to pay his legal fees himself.
In other news from the United States, Michael Andretti is now rumoured to trying to relinquish his shares in Andretti Global, Sportico reports.
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