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F1 team bosses weigh in on customer chances in 2026

Before the Monaco Grand Prix, weekend Honda announced it would return to F1 as a fully-fledged engine manufacturer by supplying works power units to Aston Martin from 2026, when F1 moves to new engine regulations with a higher degree of electrification and sustainable fuels.

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Monaco Grand Prix diary: Daniel Ricciardo's hint as ex-world champion makes surprise showing

Mirror Sport's F1 reporter Daniel Moxon was invited by PokerStars to experience the Monaco Grand Prix in a different way with the weekend fan experience of a lifetime

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Red Bull decides against AlphaTauri F1 sale as it finalises plans

The future of AlphaTauri was unclear following reports new Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff was unhappy with the Faenza team's performance.

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Why race wins were not the highlight for departing AlphaTauri F1 boss

His stint in charge has been beaten among current bosses only by Christian Horner, who started at Red Bull a year earlier, and while the Italian outfit hasn't matched the sister team in terms of results, that was never the intention.

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Red Bull/Ferrari "hostage exchange" will not involve F1 senior personnel - Horner

Mekies has agreed to leave Ferrari and join AlphaTauri as its new team principal to replace Franz Tost, who is stepping down at the end of the year.

Motorsport

Horner: Red Bull/Ferrari "hostage exchange" will not involve F1 senior personnel

Mekies has agreed to leave Ferrari and join AlphaTauri as its new team principal to replace Franz Tost, who is stepping down at the end of the year.

Autosport

Ferrari's Red Bull F1 signings could hold key to Mekies release

AlphaTauri announced ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that it has signed Mekies as its new team principal replacing Franz Tost, who will stand down at the end of this season.

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AlphaTauri denies being 'aggressive' over Tost/Mekies announcement

Ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, AlphaTauri revealed that Tost would be stepping down at the end of this season, with his Italian outfit to be run by Ferrari sporting director Mekies and new CEO Peter Bayer.

Motorsport

AlphaTauri denies being 'aggressive' over Tost/Mekies F1 announcement

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Sainz: Ferrari will hire key staff to "compensate" for high-profile exits

The December departure of former team boss Mattia Binotto has left Ferrari without a technical director, and it has since lost head of vehicle concept David Sanchez to McLaren.

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Why Vasseur thinks Mekies exit won’t harm Ferrari

That was one of the obvious questions to emerge when the former’s planned move to Faenza was announced on Wednesday in the wake of rumours about his possible departure.

Autosport

Why Vasseur thinks Mekies F1 exit won’t harm Ferrari

That was one of the obvious questions to emerge when the former’s planned move to Faenza was announced on Wednesday in the wake of rumours about his possible departure.

Motorsport

Ferrari F1 staff exits not as big a worry as on-track "disaster" - Leclerc

The Monegasque driver has scored just six points in 2023, for seventh place in Saudi Arabia, after being forced out of the races in Bahrain and Australia.

Autosport

Red Bull's big decision spells trouble for Ferrari as Fred Vasseur's job gets much harder

In the wake of AlphaTauri's announcement that long-serving team boss Franz Tost will leave and be replaced by Laurent Mekies, Mirror Sport analyses the impact of losing the Frenchman on Ferrari

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AlphaTauri announce signing of Ferrari chief as Franz Tost leaves in big shake-up at F1 team

Laurent Mekies will lead Formula One squad from next season

Autosport

Ferrari's Mekies to replace Tost as AlphaTauri F1 team principal at end of 2023

AlphaTauri has announced that Tost will step down as team principal at the end of the 2023 season, with Mekies due to return to the Italian squad in his place - and will join the team at an undisclosed date.

Daily Mirror

Fred Vasseur addresses Ferrari F1 rift rumours and makes clear Laurent Mekies statement

Rumours have claimed Ferrari staff have been actively seeking opportunities with other F1 teams in recent days and weeks, leading to assumptions that not all is well behind the scenes at Maranello

Autosport

Vasseur rubbishes Mekies departure rumours, insists Ferrari is "solid"

The shock resignation of senior design engineer David Sanchez last week triggered a wave of speculation that Ferrari could face fresh departures.

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Ferrari face another major blow as key Fred Vasseur ally 'considering other F1 offers'

New team principal Frederic Vasseur is facing staffing troubles already at Ferrari after a frustrating start to the F1 season for the Scuderia at the Bahrain Grand Prix

Autosport

Ferrari strategy chief Rueda moved to F1 factory role amid reshuffle

Ferrari has reshuffled its strategy team ahead of the Formula 1 season opener, Autosport has learned, with its previous chief Inaki Rueda moving to a factory role.

Daily Mirror

Ferrari pay 'extra compensation' to block ex-chief Mattia Binotto from joining F1 rivals

Binotto has been replaced as Ferrari team principal by Frederic Vasseur, but even though the team has moved on it seems the 53-year-old won't be able to until at least 2024

Daily Mirror

Ferrari is "a company without a leader" as Italian F1 team's former chief voices concern

Luca Cordero di Montezemolo was in charge at Ferrari during one of its most stable and successful eras – but now the team's former president is "worried" for the future

Autosport

Ferrari explains Leclerc’s inter tyre choice mistake in Brazil F1 qualifying

Ferrari says Charles Leclerc’s intermediate tyre selection for Q3 at Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix was part of a split strategy gamble prompted by its weather forecast for immediate rain.

Motorsport

Ferrari explains Leclerc’s inter tyre choice mistake

Ferrari says Charles Leclerc’s intermediate tyre selection for Q3 at Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix was part of a split strategy gamble prompted by its weather forecast for immediate rain.

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Ferrari boss points out "problem" with Red Bull cost cap penalty after Toto Wolff verdict

Mercedes chief Wolff suggested he was happy with the punishment given to Red Bull by the FIA, but Ferrari's Laurent Mekies is not convinced enough has been done

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