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.
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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
An F1 Driver Is Not Alone in the Cockpit During a Race
Bell Helmets, which supplies 12 of the 20 Formula 1 drivers, provides them with three helmets for each race weekend. Over a season, drivers may use as many as 25. Helmets can be reused, but “everything has to be as light as possible, so if there is a stone chip, we are not going to… Continue reading An F1 Driver Is Not Alone in the Cockpit During a Race
Max Verstappen Is the F1 Champion. So, What About Next Year?
Max Verstappen barely had time to enjoy winning a second Formula 1 title when he was asked about the possibility of adding a third in 2023. With new aerodynamic regulations this year, Verstappen has dominated, winning 12 of 18 Grands Prix to become the second-youngest driver in Formula 1 history to attain two championships at… Continue reading Max Verstappen Is the F1 Champion. So, What About Next Year?
Rivian and Mercedes ‘pause’ plans to produce electric commercial van
Rivian and Mercedes-Benz have paused plans to produce electric commercial vans in Europe just three months after the two automakers announced the partnership. Rivian shares fell as much as 3.4% before rebounding slightly. Rivian shares are trading at $26.62, down 2.46% since the market opened. Mathias Geisen, head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, said the collaboration with… Continue reading Rivian and Mercedes ‘pause’ plans to produce electric commercial van
Trimble to Acquire Transporeon to Strengthen and Accelerate Connect & Scale Strategy
Scaled Cloud-Based Transportation Management Platform High Growth & Profitable Software Leader Expands Trimble’s Addressable Market Expected to be Immediately Accretive to Pro Forma Revenue Growth and Non-GAAP Operating Margin WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Transporeon, a leading cloud-based transportation management software platform,… Continue reading Trimble to Acquire Transporeon to Strengthen and Accelerate Connect & Scale Strategy
AWP Automated Flagger Assistance Devices Improve Work Zone Safety and Efficiency
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — AWP, a safety company continues to expand its portfolio to help customers improve worker and community safety while enhancing operational efficiency as the nation’s leader in traffic management. The company’s new automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) save lives, reduce injuries and support customers in completing projects on… Continue reading AWP Automated Flagger Assistance Devices Improve Work Zone Safety and Efficiency