- What is the Lego F1 race dispute about?
- F1 drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, claim they haven't been paid for mandatory media and marketing appearances related to the Lego F1 race promotion. The Grand Prix Drivers' Association is negotiating with F1 management for compensation, arguing these obligations fall outside standard team contracts.
- Why is Aston Martin switching to a Honda engine upgrade?
- Aston Martin is targeting an upgraded Honda power unit for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort as a strategic move to gain performance ahead of the team's full factory partnership with Honda starting in 2026. The RA624H Evo is expected to deliver a 15–20 horsepower increase.
- How long was Scott Dixon with Chip Ganassi Racing?
- Scott Dixon has been with Chip Ganassi Racing for 24 years, making his impending departure at the end of the 2024 season one of the most significant driver-team splits in modern motorsport history.
- What change is happening for Mick Schumacher at RLL?
- Mick Schumacher is getting a new race engineer at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, as the team looks to reset its technical approach and improve performance around the German driver following a difficult start to their IndyCar campaign.
- What is the significance of Dixon leaving Ganassi?
- Dixon’s exit ends one of motorsport’s most successful driver-team partnerships, with 67 wins and five championships. It also coincides with Ganassi’s transition under new Penske ownership, raising questions about the team’s future direction and IndyCar’s championship landscape.
- How could the driver pay dispute affect F1’s commercial model?
- If resolved in favor of the drivers, the dispute could force F1 to formalize compensation for promotional work, setting a precedent that may reshape driver contracts and commercial agreements across the sport, particularly as social media and streaming content become more central to revenue.
