The underside of the Red Bull – Ford agreement, Pérez castigates the FIA, Nyck de Vries cleared… The news from February 4 to remember

The reasons for choosing Ford for Red Bull, Sergio Pérez critical of FIA censorship, Nyck de Vries cleared in the loan affair... Here is all the information you shouldn't miss this Saturday February 4.

Published on 04/02/2023 à 18:20

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The underside of the Red Bull – Ford agreement, Pérez castigates the FIA, Nyck de Vries cleared… The news from February 4 to remember

Red Bull - Ford, Pérez and De Vries: here is the information to remember this Saturday, February 4 (Editing: AUTOhebdo)

Why Red Bull chose Ford for 2026

Deux ans après la fin de sa collaboration officielle avec Honda, et quelques mois après avoir entériné l’échec de son alliance avec Porsche, Red Bull has found in Ford its much-desired partner for the next engine regulations. Analysis of a marriage of convenience. READ HERE.

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Red Bull and Ford will join forces from 2026. ©

 

Pérez castigates FIA over drivers' lack of freedom of expression

On the sidelines of the presentation of the RB19 in New York, Sergio Pérez returned to the FIA's decision to prohibit political statements without the approval of the governing body of the F1. And the Mexican didn’t mince his words… READ HERE.

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Sergio Pérez calls for freedom of expression for F1 drivers © Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool

 

Jean Alesi at the head of the Circuit Paul Ricard: “An active presidency! »

The former Formula 1 driver whose career is closely linked to the Var track will not be an honorary President. The man has ideas for preserving the DNA of the site, combining the present and anticipating the future. Starting with a new turn to energize the track! READ HERE.

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First interview with Jean Alesi as President of the Paul Ricard circuit © DPPI

 

Nyck de Vries cleared in €250 loan affair

The Amsterdam court exonerated Nyck de Vries in the dispute between him and a Dutch real estate magnate, over a loan of 250 euros. READ HERE.

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Nyck De Vries can focus on F1 now © DPPI

 

Two Frenchmen at AF Corse in ELMS

The AF Corse team will set off again to attack the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) this season with two Frenchmen, Matthieu Vaxiviere and François Perrodo, in the company of Ben Barnicoat. READ HERE.

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The AF Corse team has revealed its crew for the ELMS in 2023 © Paulo Maria / DPPI

 

Pole and record for Maro Engel before the Bathurst 12 Hours

Maro Engel took pole position for the Bathurst 12 Hours aboard the Mercedes #999 of the GruppeM team, with a track record to boot. READ HERE.

Maro Engel Bathurst 12 Hours

Pole and record for Maro Engel at Bathurst! © Mercedes-AMG Motorsport

BONUS: VIDEO – A lap of Bathurst with a Red Bull F1

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