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As Of 2024, SAP Is An Official Partner Of The Mercedes F1 Team

November 22, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

Prior to 2020, SAP had a lengthy relationship with McLaren. During that time, the firm supported Mika Hakkinen’s 1998 and 1999 F1 world championship triumphs as well as Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 victory.

Additionally, the business started supporting the now-defunct Mercedes Formula E team in 2018.

The Mercedes F1 team has been a SAP customer for a while, even though they haven’t had a formal business relationship. The Brackley group will now have access to innovations through the new relationship, however they will really undergo proof testing before being made widely available.

Mercedes garage with SAP branding — **Mercedes Garage With SAP Branding**

SAP, according to Mercedes, will help increase operational effectiveness, particularly in light of the cost cap and the additional layers of complexity that the FIA financial laws have brought to the functioning of an F1 team.

In order to “explore how artificial intelligence, and cloud solutions from SAP can inform and predict decisions, optimize resources, and future-proof their IT infrastructure,” the team will employ SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition.

SAP’s AI capabilities will enable the team to “forecast costs, predict the final budget needs, and optimize both the supply chain and stocked items accordingly” with respect to the particular constraints posed by the cost cap.

In order to “bring together a seamless view of data and systems from various sources across the organization,” the team will also make use of SAP Build and the SAP Business Technology Platform. This will aid in getting components on the track more quickly.

Toto Wolff, the team principal, stated of the new collaboration, “We have a shared heritage and commitment to innovation and improvement which will meaningfully contribute to our on-track performance.”

“We could not think of a better partner to help us improve our efficiencies in 2024 and beyond than SAP, a global leader in its field.”

“SAP has a long history of brilliant partnerships with some of the best teams and leagues across elite level sport,” said Richard Sanders, chief commercial officer of Mercedes F1.

“We are honored to be the newest to collaborate with one of the top businesses in the globe. Their skills, experience, and assistance will be essential in helping the team operate more efficiently.

Chief marketing and solutions officer at SAP and board member Julia White emphasized that F1 was the ideal setting for the business.

“F1 is among the world’s most technologically advanced sports, where small improvements have a big impact,” the speaker stated.

Given the harsh operating environments that Formula One teams face, racing offer a worldwide stage for showcasing talent and engineering prowess. But a lot goes on behind the scenes in addition to the race day spectacle.

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F1 Driver Valtteri Bottas Acquires A Rare Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm

March 14, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

Valtteri Bottas, a Formula 1 racer, is fitting in at Alfa Romeo. He is currently driving more than just the team’s competition vehicle in his second season with the organisation. At the Stellantis & You Showcase in Turin, Italy, Bottas picked up his own Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm. F1 General Cristiano Fiorio and Alfa Romeo President Jean-Philippe Imparato attended the event.

The car has a roll bar, racing seatbelts, and only two seats.

The Giulia GTA and even hotter GTAm were introduced by Alfa Romeo more than two years ago to commemorate the Giulia GTA’s past, which influenced more than just the moniker of the new vehicle

. The Giulia GTA’s speed and handling were enhanced by the Italian manufacturer by removing 221 pounds from the Quadrifoglio model. Even the side and back glass in the GTAm are made by the firm out of Lexan.

The sedan’s 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 powerplant is from Alfa. Alfa modified the exhaust tone with an Akrapovi titanium setup, which allowed the engine to produce 533 horsepower when it first appeared.

Alfa engineers used their connection to Sauber Engineering to incorporate an active front splitter into the car, which the firm claimed could hit 62 mph in 3.6 seconds.

The GTA and GTAm vary in only a few, but important, ways. The more desirable model, a GTAm, has a new proprietor in Bottas.

Only two seats, a roll bar, and six-point seatbelts are equipped with the GTAm. Additionally, it is permissible for use on public streets. Alfa added a bigger front spiller and a carbon fibre back wing to the GTAm to further distinguish it from the other versions in terms of styling.

The vehicle includes a tonne of racing equipment that Bottas doesn’t need. Alfa provides GTA and GTAm customers with a racing outfit, complete with mittens and sneakers, and a helmet with a GTA livery. Bottas undoubtedly has his own group. Alfa only intended to make 500 units total of the GTA and GTAm.

This weekend, the Finnish racer will compete in Saudi Arabia’s second season-opening event. In Bahrain late last month for the F1 season debut, Bottas came in ninth. He finished the 2022 season in 10th position, far behind Fernando Alonso, who is now an Aston Martin driver and finished in ninth.

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As Orlen Transfers To AlphaTauri & Alfa Romeo Secures A New Sponsor, Kubica Leaves Formula1

January 27, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake will be the name of the Swiss team’s new title sponsor, Stake, an online casino and gambling outfit.

Orlen debuted in Formula One in 2019 while Kubica was a racer for Williams, and the following year he switched to Alfa Romeo. Kubica joined the Swiss team as a reserve and FP1 driver because there was no open race seat. He kept both positions for three seasons.

In 2021, he was given the chance to compete in the Dutch and Italian GPs when Kimi Raikkonen’s COVID-19 test result was discovered.

Before the end of the previous season, there were rumor’s that Orlen would be leaving. At the time, it was believed that the Swiss team had already secured a new title sponsor.

However, there was still a potential that the business might continue, although in a supporting capacity, in a manner similar to how BWT stepped back at Aston Martin in 2021 after serving as Racing Point’s title sponsor earlier.

Instead, Orlen Is Now A Principal Partner At AlphaTauri

Kubica severed connections with Alfa Romeo at the conclusion of the last season, and it’s believed that he won’t be able to drive for the Faenza team. As a result, it’s possible that his FP1 session in Abu Dhabi will be his final time behind the wheel of an F1 vehicle.

Orlen’s plans were inquired about by Autosport that weekend, and he responded: “I don’t know; I don’t want to speak for the others. I’m not in their position; I’m not dealing with the finances. Naturally, as I said, I must take care of my responsibilities and belongings, and this is my first priority.

“Probably after that, I’ll speak with the parties, whatever happens. I want to know whether I can be active and productive, whether it’s on this team or a another one, because I don’t want to be here if I’m not.

If Abu Dhabi did turn out to be his final opportunity, Kubica claimed, he will embrace it.

I’m at ease, he declared. “At the end of the day, I have always been extremely practical. Let’s be real here. You shouldn’t be shocked if you can no longer drive at the age of 38. Too many ifs exist, so let’s wait and see before responding.

“I believe that my tale proved that you should never say never. To be quite honest, the fact that I occasionally have the opportunity to drive is the only thing keeping me alive. If I ever stop getting the chance to drive even one automobile, my life may be over.

Stake, the new Alfa Romeo sponsor, is a 2017 startup that already has partnerships with the UFC, Drake, the Everton football team, and Argentine footballer Sergio Aguero.

“We welcome Stake as a new co-title partner for the team in what symbolizes the beginning of a new era for us both,” said Sauber managing director and team spokesperson Alessandro Alunni Bravi.

“Over the past several years, F1 has witnessed a significant surge in interest, and the entry of companies like Stake is indicative of the enormous exposure that our sport can provide.

We are thrilled to be a part of this portfolio of sports and entertainment companies, and we anticipate the fan activation campaign that Stake will introduce.

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Jeddah Will Host The Saudi Arabia F1 Event At Least Through 2027

January 20, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit, which was planned to be the grand prix’s temporary home until it moved to the newly constructed city of Qiddiya on the outskirts of Riyadh, staged Saudi Arabia’s inaugural F1 event in 2021.

However, with a lot of the temporary facilities at the track being converted to permanent ones, Jeddah is now anticipated to host the event for at least another four years while construction on the cutting-edge facility proceeds.

According to Martin Whitaker, CEO of the Saudi Motorsport Company, which organizes the race, “it’s important that we future proof the Jeddah track. For this reason, we have again been working with the FIA and Formula 1 to ensure that we have a circuit that will allow us to stage the sport in Jeddah while work begins on the track in Qiddiya.”

The Qiddiya Automotive Center is being developed to be the best Formula 1 circuit and entertainment venue in the world. Everyone will want to visit Qiddiya since it is a distinctive and fascinating undertaking.

However, Jeddah and the Red Sea shoreline in March will be in the spotlight right now and for the foreseeable future.

After agreeing to a date exchange with Australia, Saudi Arabia is expected to host the opening round of the 2024 Formula One season. This would avoid conflicting with the holy month of Ramadan, which runs from 10 March to 9 April.

Whitaker insisted that more discussions with F1 and the FIA were necessary to determine the precise grand prix scheduling and schedule.

Naturally, it would be difficult to conduct a Grand Prix during Ramadan due to its sacredness, although Formula 1 and the FIA ultimately have the last say in the date of the event the following year.

So, with reference to our 2024 date, we are awaiting information from the promoter and regulatory body. This won’t be disclosed until much later in the year, as usual.

Drivers and team managers held discussions into the early hours of Saturday about perhaps calling off the rest of the weekend, but safety precautions were put in place, and the weekend went on as planned.

Prior to the 2023 race, discussions between race organizers and drivers were held, and Whitaker stated that safety was still of “utmost concern to everyone who attends the race.”

It is our responsibility as a promoter to make sure that fans feel secure while they are in the city and at the track, he continued.

It has been a major goal in the year since the race in March to emphasize this message to the Formula 1 community.

Discussions with the drivers and team principals have been a top priority, and I’d like to believe that the clear messages we and the authorities have sent have given everyone travelling to Jeddah the assurance that Saudi, like so many other races on the F1 calendar, is completely safe and that the hospitality of the Saudi people is foremost in the minds of all visitors.

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F1: Zhou Guanyu Will Continue At Alfa Romeo Till 2023

September 28, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

**Zhou Guanyu: Meet China’s first full-time F1 driver**

Alfa Romeo has given Zhou Guanyu a new contract, keeping the first full-time F1 driver from China with the club through 2023 together with Valtteri Bottas.

The 23-year-old made a strong start by earning a point in his race debut in Bahrain. He then backed it up with two further point finishes at the Italian Grand Prix and in Canada.

His “passion and attitude,” according to Alfa Romeo, have pleased them, and he has shown “levels of maturity and runecraft that belie his youthful age.”

Alfa Romeo chose to extend Zhou’s contract for a second season in part because of the close bond he has developed with teammate Bottas, who is signed for several seasons.

Before this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, Alfa Romeo CEO Fred Vasseur remarked, “I am looking forward to continuing working with Zhou.”

“He has impressed me with his approach to work, which is usually a very good attribute, ever from his first day with the squad, in the Abu Dhabi test last year. We were aware of his speed, but one of our season’s biggest shocks has been how quickly he learned how to adjust to Formula 1.

Everyone on the team like both his personality and attitude since he is such a great person. He has the wisdom to use all the knowledge he has acquired to get better race each race, as well as the humility to learn from the engineers and Valtteri.

Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN and Zhou Guanyu: the journey continues! The Shanghai tiger keeps on roaring…#KeepMakingHistory #TeamZHOU pic.twitter.com/7rlOLnt4d9
— Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN (@alfaromeoorlen) September 27, 2022

“He will be able to rely on this experience next season, and I am confident he can make another progress as we continue to build our squad.”

“I am pleased and appreciative to Alfa Romeo F1 Team for the opportunity to remain a member of the team for another season,” Zhou continued.

The team has been wonderfully helpful, embracing me from day one and assisting me in adjusting to the most challenging series in motorsport. “Making it to Formula 1 was a dream come true and the thrill of participating for the first time in a race will be with me forever,” the driver said.

“There are still things I want to accomplish in this sport and with the team, and the diligent effort we have been putting in since the beginning of the year is only the first step toward where we want to be next season.

There is still much to learn and grow in, but I am confident in our work and eagerly awaiting the next chapter of our tale.

Bottas has 46 points so far this season compared to Zhou’s six, but it’s believed internally that Zhou’s total would be significantly higher if it weren’t for a string of technical issues.

F1: Following Appendix Surgery, Albon Required Ventilator Care

September 15, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

Team’s statement on Formula One According to Williams, respiratory failure was caused by anesthetic problems.

LONDON: Following complications from surgery on his appendix, Alex Albon, a Formula One driver for Williams, experienced “respiratory failure” and was put on a ventilator.

On Saturday morning, appendicitis caused Albon, 26, to be disqualified from the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. He was then taken to the adjacent San Gerardo Hospital for treatment.

Audi Will Debut In Formula 1 Year 2026

August 26, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

The German manufacturer has long been associated with a transfer to Formula One and has sometimes expressed interest in talks of technical regulations, but it has never committed to an entry or program.

That has altered as a result of the engine regulation modifications that will take effect in 2026 and the increase in F1’s worldwide appeal.

Since F1 courted the Volkswagen Group for some months, the move by Audi has been anticipated.

F1 programmers from both Audi and sister brand Porsche have been in the works since late last year, and Herbert Diess, the departing CEO of the VW Group, effectively confirmed them in May.

More rings are coming. Watch this space…#Audi #news #automotive #FutureIsAnAttitude pic.twitter.com/IJyqeVV3L1
— Audi Sport (@audisport) August 26, 2022

Audi intended to construct its own engine and field its own squad, while Porsche was said to be working with Red Bull. This has been known for a number of months.
However, both companies had previously stated that neither project would receive the official go-ahead until the 2026 engine regulations were established, which took place earlier in August.

While cost-cutting measures are put in place, the current manufacturers have decided to remove the complicated MGU-H from the V6 turbo-hybrids.

New manufacturers, like Audi, will initially be given more dyno time and expenditure allowances.

On Friday morning, Audi posted a teaser image, promising that “more rings are coming” with a cropped image of an F1 car.

It’s unknown if an engine programme will be revealed separately or together with the team’s plans being confirmed.

Audi is anticipated to have acquired or will acquire a majority investment in Sauber, with minority ownership remaining with existing owner Finn Rausing.

With this, Audi will officially take over management of the Alfa Romeo-sponsored team, which will continue to use Ferrari engines until 2026, when it will formally become the first fully Audi-powered entry.

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Pieree Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda have been confirmed as Alpha Tauri drivers for the 2022 Formula One season

September 7, 2021 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda have been announced as AlphaTauri’s drivers for the 2022 Formula One season. The two drivers have been honoured for their contributions and excellent achievements thus far in the 2021 season. Tsunoda joins Gasly at the club for the 2021 season.

For the 2021 season, Tsunoda has joined Gasly’s team. Despite his inconsistent performance, the team decided to extend his contract.

Gasly finished third in this year’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, started and finished fourth over the weekend at Zandvoort, and is now ninth in the Drivers’ standings.

Tsunoda, on the other hand, came into Formula One with a great reputation but has failed to live up to it so far, with a succession of crashes and failures to make it to the second half of qualifying sessions stalling his development.
He has, however, scored 18 points and has been granted a second opportunity in 2022 to return Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko’s trust in him.

The 21-year-old remarked, “I’m extremely happy to be continuing with Scuderia AlphaTauri for a second season.”

“It’s a great opportunity, and I’m grateful to the team and Dr. Marko for allowing me to expand my Formula 1 expertise.

“I have a wonderful connection with Pierre; I’ve already learnt a lot from him this year, and his expertise has allowed me to continue to develop my own talents, so it’s fantastic to be continuing my F1 adventure with him.

“Having recently relocated to Faenza, I am settling in well with the club and am excited for the next season.”

Valtteri Bottas Will Join Alfa Romeo In 2022 ! Breaking News

September 6, 2021 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

Valtteri Bottas Will Join Alfa Romeo Formula 1 Team Next Season on A Multi-Year Deal

The racing team announced on Monday that he will join Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN for the 2022 season and beyond. The Hinwil-based team has inked a multi-year agreement with the Finnish driver, who is presently with Mercedes.
Bottas, a nine-time Grand Prix winner, joins the team as it prepares to enter the new age of Formula One, with sweeping rule changes presenting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to climb to the top of the grid.

On Wednesday, Kimi Raikkonen announced his retirement, the first in a series of announcements as the pieces of the driver market puzzle come into place.

This week, Mercedes will confirm that George Russell will join the world champion team as a substitute for Bottas.

Bottas will be reunited with team principal Fred Vasseur, with whom he previously worked at ART in F3 in 2009 and 2010, as well as in GP3 in 2011, when he won the title.

“I’m starting a new chapter in my racing career,” Bottas remarked. “I’m thrilled to be joining Alfa Romeo for 2022 and beyond, where I’ll be taking on a new challenge with an iconic brand.”

Bottas had a less successful year in 2018, with no victories, while his teammate won the world title. The distance between Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas was increasing, but the Finn demonstrated his importance as a second driver again in 2019 and 2020, placing second in the world championship.

However, Mercedes has decided to discontinue their collaboration with Bottas due to a bad start to the 2021 Formula One season and the emergence of young talent George Russell.

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Kubica Is Back ! Replaces Raikkonen At Dutch GP

September 4, 2021 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

Formula 1 Breaking News:

Kubica Is Back ! He Will Make his First Grand Prix Start Since 2019 in Place of Kimi Raikkonen at Zandvoort this Weekend.

The Dutch Grand Prix was hosted at Circuit Zandvoort in North Holland, Netherlands, from 1950 to 1985, and will be held again from 2021 onwards.

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F1 DUTCH GRAND PRIX

FIRST HELD	1948
MOST WINS CONSTRUCTOR	FERRARI (9)
MOST WINS DRIVERS	JIM CLARK (4)
CIRCUIT LENGTH	4.259 km (2.646 mi)

Kubica is set to return to Formula One after Raikkonen tested positive for COVID.After Kimi Raikkonen tested positive for COVID-19, Robert Kubica will race in the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend.

It means Alfa Romeo reserve driver Kubica will take the wheel for the first time since his farewell outing for Williams at the end of the 2019 season, as the team revealed just before FP3.
Kubica competed in Formula One from 2006 until 2010 before suffering catastrophic injuries to his right hand and arm in a rallying accident, thus ending his grand prix career.
However, the Pole returned to F1 in 2019 with Williams, where he spent a season partnering George Russell before joining Alfa Romeo as a reserve driver in 2020.

He has previously driven this year’s Alfa Romeo C41 vehicle in various testing days, gaining familiarity with the car and its operations, and will race under the number #88 this weekend.
Kubica will make his maiden appearance on the circuit at Zandvoort in FP3, when he will have one hour of practice time before qualifying in the afternoon.

While Alfa Romeo is satisfied that Raikkonen’s illness did not spread to the rest of the team, Williams team principal Jost Capito has chosen to withdraw from the team after seeing the Finn on Friday night.
Capito will not return to the paddock for the remainder of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, according to a statement from Williams.

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As Of 2024, SAP Is An Official Partner Of The Mercedes F1 Team

As Of 2024, SAP Is An Official Partner Of The Mercedes F1 Team

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F1 Driver Valtteri Bottas Acquires A Rare Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm

F1 Driver Valtteri Bottas Acquires A Rare Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm

The car has a roll bar, racing seatbelts, and only two seats.

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As Orlen Transfers To AlphaTauri & Alfa Romeo Secures A New Sponsor, Kubica Leaves Formula1

As Orlen Transfers To AlphaTauri & Alfa Romeo Secures A New Sponsor, Kubica Leaves Formula1

Instead, Orlen Is Now A Principal Partner At AlphaTauri

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Jeddah Will Host The Saudi Arabia F1 Event At Least Through 2027

Jeddah Will Host The Saudi Arabia F1 Event At Least Through 2027

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F1: Zhou Guanyu Will Continue At Alfa Romeo Till 2023

F1: Zhou Guanyu Will Continue At Alfa Romeo Till 2023

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F1: Following Appendix Surgery, Albon Required Ventilator Care

F1: Following Appendix Surgery, Albon Required Ventilator Care

Team’s statement on Formula One According to Williams, respiratory failure was caused by anesthetic problems.

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Audi Will Debut In Formula 1 Year 2026

Audi Will Debut In Formula 1 Year 2026

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Pieree Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda have been confirmed as Alpha Tauri drivers for the 2022 Formula One season

Pieree Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda have been confirmed as Alpha Tauri drivers for the 2022 Formula One season

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Valtteri Bottas Will Join Alfa Romeo In 2022 ! Breaking News

Valtteri Bottas Will Join Alfa Romeo In 2022 ! Breaking News

Valtteri Bottas Will Join Alfa Romeo Formula 1 Team Next Season on A Multi-Year Deal

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Kubica Is Back ! Replaces Raikkonen At Dutch GP

Kubica Is Back ! Replaces Raikkonen At Dutch GP

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F1 DUTCH GRAND PRIX

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