🚨| Horner and BYD: A Potential New F1 Team on the Horizon:
— Christian Horner, former Red Bull team principal, is reportedly exploring a return to Formula 1 with a new team, potentially making it the 12th on the grid. This development follows the recent expansion to include Cadillac. Speaking to media, Horner expressed his ongoing interest in F1.
— The Chinese automotive giant BYD, which has surpassed Tesla in electric car production, is rumored to be the brand backing Horner's potential new team. BYD has shown interest in F1, as reported by PlanetF1.
— Horner aims to become a shareholder, not just a team principal, and has attempted to acquire a 24% stake in the Alpine team, which is also sought after by Mercedes and Toto Wolff. Recent rumors suggest BYD is also interested in these shares.
— Stella Li, BYD's vice president, confirmed the company's interest in F1:
“This is a possibility that we are considering. It could be a great gym to further test our technologies.”
— BYD's ambitions may extend beyond acquiring a minority stake, as they consider forming a new team. Horner attended BYD's events in Cannes, sparking speculation about a collaboration.
— FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem supports expanding the championship if the right candidate emerges, considering BYD a strong contender. However, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has expressed caution, emphasizing logistical limits.
— Despite these challenges, BYD's entry could be a significant opportunity for F1, with discussions between Li and Domenicali already confirmed. The sport's evolution might soon welcome a familiar face and new possibilities.
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O tricampeão Jackie Stewart pilotou vários carros de Fórmula 1 após a sua aposentadoria em 1973.
Em 1978 ele testou, a convite da BBC, os carros da Brabham, Lotus, Wolf, Ligier, Tyrrell (dois modelos), McLaren, Renault.
Em 1989 ele repetiu a dose, pilotando os carros da temporada 1988 da Lotus, Leyton-House, Williams e Benetton para uma matéria. Você encontrará vários desses vídeos no YouTube.
Em 1997, já sem o compromisso de ser rápido, ele dirigiu a Stewart-Ford SF01 de sua própria equipe. Depois disse seguiu fazendo apresentações em carros antigos de sua carreira em eventos públicos.
Em 2025, aos 85 anos, após conduzir seu Tyrrell 1973 do tricampeonato na pista do Bahrein, Jackie anunciou que aquela seria sua última exibição dirigindo um carro de Fórmula 1.
Aqui estão as imagens de todos esses momentos. #F1
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