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An Intense Year for Formula 1 Comes to an End

“We’ll come back from Abu Dhabi, we’ll spend the week after in the factory sorting things out and have a relatively easy week there, and then disappear for three or four weeks and have a good break.” Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, said “everyone is really at the limit.” That has prompted discussions… Continue reading An Intense Year for Formula 1 Comes to an End

Elon Musk Heads to Court to Defend His Billions in Tesla Pay

Tesla has made Elon Musk a billionaire many times over by paying him generously in shares for his work as chief executive of the electric carmaker. On Wednesday, Mr. Musk is expected in court to defend that compensation, much of which derives from a record-setting pay deal he struck in 2018 with Tesla’s board of… Continue reading Elon Musk Heads to Court to Defend His Billions in Tesla Pay

What’s on the Radio? In Formula 1 Racing, It’s the Engineer.

Formula 1 drivers may look like they are alone in the car, but with the press of a button, they can turn to their teams for support and guidance. Radio communication is an important part of Formula 1 races. Drivers have a button on their steering wheel that will activate their radio, allowing them to… Continue reading What’s on the Radio? In Formula 1 Racing, It’s the Engineer.

What Does an F1 Race in Brazil Lack? A Brazilian Driver.

Brazil used to be a force in Formula 1. The country has produced three world champions, its drivers have won 101 races — third on the nations list — and only five countries have had more drivers than Brazil’s 32. Among them were Emerson Fittipaldi, who won titles in 1972 and ’74, and Nelson Piquet,… Continue reading What Does an F1 Race in Brazil Lack? A Brazilian Driver.

As Daniel Ricciardo Departs McLaren’s F1 Team, He Looks to 2024

The last two years have been extremely painful for Daniel Ricciardo. After the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Nov. 20, Ricciardo will leave his team, McLaren. In August, his three-year contract was terminated with a season to go. “I believe I’m very resilient, but I’m also not superhuman,” Ricciardo said in an interview. “Of course,… Continue reading As Daniel Ricciardo Departs McLaren’s F1 Team, He Looks to 2024

F1 Shook Up Tradition by Adding Sprint Races

Norris agreed with Hamilton, on the other hand, that Formula 1 must select the best venues for sprints. Some circuits provide more overtaking opportunities than others. “At the correct tracks, I don’t mind it,” Norris said. “So when it was in Austria or Monza [Italy], tracks you can actually race on, fine, but Interlagos is… Continue reading F1 Shook Up Tradition by Adding Sprint Races

Uber’s Revenue Is Up 72 Percent From Last Year, but It Posts a Loss

Uber on Tuesday reported revenue growth exceeding expectations from Wall Street, suggesting that the company has continued to recover from a pandemic slump as drivers return to the platform. But it posted a net loss, in part because of its investments in other ride-hailing companies. Revenue was $8.34 billion for the third quarter, a 72… Continue reading Uber’s Revenue Is Up 72 Percent From Last Year, but It Posts a Loss

Rishi Sunak, New UK Prime Minister, Delays Economic Plan

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has taken on the unenviable task of restoring Britain’s credibility in international markets, said on Wednesday that he would delay the announcement of a major economic plan by two and a half weeks as he seeks more time to make the “right decisions.” Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor of the Exchequer,… Continue reading Rishi Sunak, New UK Prime Minister, Delays Economic Plan