Stake F1 confirms Audi’s main target as US Congresswoman launches Andretti investigation – RacingNews365 Review

The Stake Formula 1 team has confirmed the leading candidate for the team’s second outing before moving to Audi.

The team confirmed last month that Nico Hulkenberg would sign a multi-year contract next year.

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FIA explains Norris Miami safety car confusion

The FIA ​​​​has addressed the safety car that accommodates Max Verstappen instead of Lando Norris at the Miami Grand Prix.

This move essentially gave the McLaren a free pit stop and allowed the Brit to maintain his lead at the front of the field. The 24-year-old had inherited the race lead after the drivers ahead of him pitted for new tires after he was initially in sixth place.

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Penske suspends team president after IndyCar cheating scandal

Roger Penske has suspended Team Penske President Tim Cindric from two races, including the Indianapolis 500, following the recent push-to-pass cheating scandal.

Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin were disqualified from the season opener in St. Petersburg after IndyCar officials discovered the two had illegally used the push-to-pass overtaking boost when it was not allowed on restarts and before crossing a control line.

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Marko promises Verstappen a possible exit from Red Bull – report

Max Verstappen’s future in Formula 1 has been a hot topic recently – despite the Dutchman having a contract until the end of 2028, a move for the Dutchman has been repeatedly linked.

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has publicly expressed his desire to bring Verstappen into his team as he searches for a replacement for Lewis Hamilton.

READ MORE: Marko vows to Verstappen over possible Red Bull exit – report

Powerful US congressman launches F1 investigation into Andretti blockade

A highly influential member of the United States House of Representatives has launched an investigation into Formula 1 and Liberty Media for blocking Andretti’s entry into the championship.

Representative Jim Jordan is chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, making him one of the most powerful members of the House and Senate.

In his role, he has requested documents related to discussions over Formula One’s decision to temporarily block Andretti, a week after he was one of 12 bipartisan House members who met with the 1978 world champion in Washington, DC met on Capitol Hill.

MP Jordan has addressed his letter to Liberty Media boss Greg Maffei and Formula 1 CEO and President Stefano Domenicali, with a response deadline of May 21st.

Liberty will also report its first quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 8th.

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McLaren assesses pecking order position after win in Miami

McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has denied that his team now has the pace needed to consistently challenge Red Bull this season.

The Woking-based team took their first Formula 1 race win of the year in Miami last weekend when Lando Norris beat Max Verstappen to take the checkered flag.

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