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Louis Vuitton chief on F1 tie-up: ‘Sport is part of the culture, the life of young people’ (Financial Times)
‘The model’s additional push into sport commences because the attraction of luxurious items, significantly amongst younger customers, is waning. The luxurious market has shed about 50m customers over the previous two years, in keeping with a Bain report launched in November, partly as a result of Gen Z are turned off by the current upsurge in costs — what some analysts are calling ‘greedflation’ — and shifting extra of their spending to second-hand items.’
F1 driver and broadcaster Herbert joins Lola Cars (Formula E)
‘His new position at Lola will see Herbert convey his interdisciplinary experience to bear, as the corporate seems to be to construct on its current entry into the FIA Method E world championship and develop its presence throughout high tier motorsport.’
Test Patterns: Prema, Shwartzman Up to Speed Quickly (IndyCar)
‘Prema seems to have carried out its homework getting into this season, even regardless of the short, sudden departure of the skilled wizard Michael Cannon as head of engineering this month earlier than the season even began.’
ACO switches to liquid hydrogen storage for H24EVO (Sportscar 365)
‘Storing hydrogen in liquid types requires it to be cooled to a temperature of -253 levels C, whereas an evaporation system and warmth change are additionally wanted for it to be appropriate with the Symbio-supplied gas cell. The automobile’s goal weight stays at 1,300 kg, however now has a deliberate high velocity of 340 kph to permit it to ‘characteristic among the many greatest GT3s’ on tempo.’
A cold take a look at for Oscar Piastri at Paul Ricard yesterday.
The McLaren driver sampled Pirelli’s new moist climate tyres constructed to the narrower measurement demanded by #F1’s 2026 rules. However observe temperatures had been as little as -2C in locations.
Lando Norris is on the wheel at the moment.
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— RaceFans (@racefansdotnet.bsky.social) 30 January 2025 at 10:40
Johnny Herbert reacts to his departure from the position of FIA steward:
“I am very grateful for the chance of being an FIA driver steward and I’ve totally loved the position I’ve been concerned in over time. It’s a tough job and there are robust choices that need to be made.
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— RaceFans (@racefansdotnet.bsky.social) 30 January 2025 at 21:13
“As stewards, we’ve got and can proceed to deal with each drivers and crew personnel with the utmost respect and stay neutral always throughout all F1 grand prix weekends.
“Lastly, I am very grateful to the president and everybody on the FIA for the alternatives that I’ve been given.”
#F1
— RaceFans (@racefansdotnet.bsky.social) 30 January 2025 at 21:13
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Social media and hyperlinks
Louis Vuitton chief on F1 tie-up: ‘Sport is part of the culture, the life of young people’ (Financial Times)
‘The model’s additional push into sport commences because the attraction of luxurious items, significantly amongst younger customers, is waning. The luxurious market has shed about 50m customers over the previous two years, in keeping with a Bain report launched in November, partly as a result of Gen Z are turned off by the current upsurge in costs — what some analysts are calling ‘greedflation’ — and shifting extra of their spending to second-hand items.’
F1 driver and broadcaster Herbert joins Lola Cars (Formula E)
‘His new position at Lola will see Herbert convey his interdisciplinary experience to bear, as the corporate seems to be to construct on its current entry into the FIA Method E world championship and develop its presence throughout high tier motorsport.’
Test Patterns: Prema, Shwartzman Up to Speed Quickly (IndyCar)
‘Prema seems to have carried out its homework getting into this season, even regardless of the short, sudden departure of the skilled wizard Michael Cannon as head of engineering this month earlier than the season even began.’
ACO switches to liquid hydrogen storage for H24EVO (Sportscar 365)
‘Storing hydrogen in liquid types requires it to be cooled to a temperature of -253 levels C, whereas an evaporation system and warmth change are additionally wanted for it to be appropriate with the Symbio-supplied gas cell. The automobile’s goal weight stays at 1,300 kg, however now has a deliberate high velocity of 340 kph to permit it to ‘characteristic among the many greatest GT3s’ on tempo.’
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