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Steiner takes Haas F1 team to court Guenther Steiner has launched court action against his former Haas Formula 1 team over monies he says he is owed, as well as it using his likeness for promotional material. Jonathan NobleMay 1, 2024, 10:10 AM Upd: May 1, 2024, 2:28 PM In court papers that have been lodged in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, Steiner has claimed that his former Haas team has not paid him for commissions that he was owed over several years, which was in violation of an employment agreement he had. Furthermore, he claims that the outfit, which he left at the end of last year after his contract was not renewed, continues to sell merchandise that features his name and image, as well as use him on its official website. He says this is being done without his authorisation, and furthermore he is not being paid royalties that he says he is due. In the court documents, which have had many details redacted, Steiner lays out his case that he should have been paid for commissions that were due to him in 2021, 2022 and 2023 and fell under the period covered by his most recent employment contract. The court papers state: “Haas F1 chose not to renew Mr. Steiner's Employment Agreement. This was its right. But Haas F1 has done what it has no right to do and refused to pay Mr. Steiner [amount redacted] owed under his Employment Agreement.” It added: “But after years of accepting the benefits of Mr. Steiner's reputation, experience, and deep connections within the sport, Haas F1 cannot withhold from Mr. Steiner the benefits he has earned.” The court documents have not revealed the specifics of the commissions that Steiner says he is owed, but they could be linked to sponsor deals that he brought to the team. Furthermore, Steiner believes Haas has not acted correctly in continuing to use his image and brand. The court document states that Haas benefitted hugely from Steiner’s presence in the Netflix: Drive to Survive series, where he became one of its most popular figures. “Haas F1 was frequently featured in the series, and Mr. Steiner's presence in the show drove more and more fans to Haas F1,” it said. “This exposure was extremely valuable to the upstart racing team, particularly as it looked for additional revenue streams to support itself in the notoriously expensive Formula 1 environment.” Steiner claims that Haas has continued to make profit off his brand and image, something he says it is not allowed to do because his employment contract had been terminated. The court documents added: “Haas F1 has no right to use Mr. Steiner's name, image, and likeness or to exploit them in any form of media after the termination of his employment. “Haas F1 has not compensated Mr. Steiner for its unauthorized use of his name, image, and likeness.” https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/guenther-steiner-takes-haas-f1-team-to-court/10605289/?dicbo=v2-GaPjGje

Evo još malo: Newey free to join F1 rival in 2025, Red Bull warned of “unmitigated disaster” Adrian Newey’s agreed departure from Red Bull leaves him free to join a rival Formula 1 team next year, despite warnings of it being an “unmitigated disaster” for the squad. Jonathan NobleMay 1, 2024, 4:07 PM Red Bull announced on Wednesday morning that Newey would be leaving the world champion outfit early next year after deciding that he no longer wished to remain a part of the team. He will continue working for the Milton Keynes-based operation until the early part of 2025, which will involve finishing his RB17 hypercar, and will in the meantime attend specific races to work trackside – including this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix. However, it is understood that he will no longer play an active role in technical developments at the team and will not be involved in meetings on future car progress. While Newey originally had a contract that ran until the end of 2025, and had a further non-compete clause that could have sidelined him for another 12 months, his legal representatives have agreed with Red Bull to an earlier parting of ways. Red Bull has announced that Newey’s contract will end in the first quarter of next year, with it understood that from March he will in theory be free to join a rival outfit. Other teams have inevitably been interested in luring Newey on board, with Aston Martin and Ferrari both known to have made lucrative offers to secure his services. It is understood that Newey has ruled out any interest in going to Aston Martin, but Ferrari does remain an option – with it suggested that team principal Fred Vasseur met privately with the famed F1 designer on Tuesday to try to move things forward. And while no deal is in place yet, negotiations are likely to continue as Vasseur makes a personal push to try to convince Newey to join him in time for Lewis Hamilton’s arrival at the squad next year. The timing of Newey’s availability is not perfect in terms of hitting the ground running with the new 2026 car rules, as much of the design concepts will already be in place by the time he can provide his input. However, it still comes early enough for Newey’s influence to be felt and potentially have an impact in how things shake up for F1’s new rules era. One of Red Bull’s rivals says it is flabbergasted that the door is open for Newey to be available early enough to help for 2026 – as it could hurt the world champion squad so much in helping one of its main competitors move ahead. The situation has been likened to how then McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh agreed to let Brawn GP have customer Mercedes engines in 2009. This decision helped Brawn go on to win the world title and grab the works Mercedes deal from McLaren’s grasp – consigning its rival to years in the wilderness. A team principal, who did not wish to be identified, said: “It would be an unmitigated disaster for Red Bull if Adrian was let go early to join a competitor. “Christian would look like a complete fool. Just as Whitmarsh did at McLaren when he handed Brawn the keys to Mercedes, which kickstarted their years of dominance in F1.” Red Bull turmoil Newey’s departure from Red Bull comes off the back of early season turmoil from a power battle for control of the team. This was originally triggered by a female employee making a complaint about the behaviour of Horner, with the subsequent developments escalating into a civil war involving the Thai and Austrian energy drink's owners, plus other senior figures within the operation. Horner has tried to keep things under control at the team, but Newey’s exit will do little to calm those who fear that there could be further upheaval in the future. Rival teams have suggested that there has been an influx of interest for jobs from Red Bull personnel in recent months, while the future of star driver Max Verstappen remains uncertain. While Horner himself insists that the Dutchman is committed to the squad for the short term, this has not stopped Mercedes doing all it can to try to lure him away. Verstappen’s father Jos had already warned earlier this year that Red Bull risked exploding if Horner stayed in charge, and the Newey development has done nothing but further embellish his thought. Speaking to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf on Wednesday, Jos Verstappen was quoted as saying: “The team is in danger of falling apart. I was afraid of that earlier this year. “For internal peace, it is important that key people stay on board. That is not the case now. Newey is leaving and earlier this year it also looked like Helmut [Marko] would be sent away. For the future that is not good." Factions within Red Bull that have tried to get rid of Horner over recent months may renew their efforts now to see through on their bid in the wake of Newey’s departure, and use it as a warning of the need for change at the top to stop the squad breaking apart. Additional reporting by Laurens Stade https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/newey-free-to-join-f1-rival-in-2025-red-bull-warned-of-unmitigated-disaster/10605434/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&_kx=OmcM7HcaylDZPOZRuUKQJteYGDP4fwNih2mHTeN_7Io.Vbb5eh

🚨According to reports from The Gazzetta dello Sport Italy, Adrian Newey is set to join Ferrari, with an announcement likely after the Miami Grand Prix. Yesterday, Ferrari's team principal, Fred Vasseur, made a notable decision to skip the Miami trip and instead flew to London, reportedly to meet with Newey. Speculation suggests they were finalizing an agreement for Newey to join Ferrari starting next season, allowing him to immediately work on the 2026 car without any restrictions. Newey's arrival at Ferrari, known for his successful stints at Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull, could signal a significant strategic move for the team, especially alongside the recent acquisition of Lewis Hamilton. This move draws comparisons to Ferrari's past successes with key personnel like Schumacher, Byrne, and Brawn, indicating a strong push to reclaim dominance in Formula 1. Meanwhile, Newey's departure could bring uncertainty to Red Bull Racing, potentially leading to further instability within the team. #scuderiaferrari

Ja mislio da će ići skroz u plavo, oni renderi od prošle nedelje su izgledali mnogo bolje. Očigledno nezvanični.

David Brabham o Rolandu... https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/in-tribute-david-brabham-remembers-his-former-team-mate-roland-ratzenberger.1z8PJo5DHfemJis12AkBhy

Ja sam rekao da je Elkann ozbiljan igrač. Ništa još nije jasno, ali kladim se u dvajesmarke da ima u ovom prste.

Verujem da će i iduće sezone biti vrlo jako, od 26. i novih pravila niko ne zna. Osim ako ne ode i Max a line up za 25. ne bude Checo i Yuki.

Moguće je, za sada se ništa ne zna zvanično.

Brejkin njuz!! https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/red-bull-confirm-newey-departure/10605316/?utm_source=push-notification&utm_medium=android&utm_campaign=push-notification&utm_content=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.autosport.com%2Fall%2Fnews%2Fred-bull-confirm-newey-departure%2F10605316%2F

Potpisao Sauber.

Hulk u Audi. A mladi u qratz... https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/news-german-f1-veteran-set-audi-s-first-mega-signing-reports?key2=1974095&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0TPeORIXQpX2jrKMIQPSOHoxPs-taPYf00wdFJITd0jv6QlXEt4NGOIkc_aem_AZXxIwmZi2breragzkpAmhPDV_tT8wf9vOOhdnXd_9CBjQyF07fpasDMmIe17VYCVXESYS-t3KjDNSYDv7ZCByKW

I na Autosportu https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/newey-set-to-leave-red-bull-f1-team/10603196/

Sad sam miran, uzimamo double.

Nije ga šteta, trebalo je i ranije.

To rodjače jedino da skupimo kintu i kupimo prava. Inače nikad... A slažem se, u penziju Hulk, Magnussen, Ricciardo, Perez, Bottas. Pa čak i Alonso i Hamilton. Sargent, Ocon, Gasly, Stroll i Tsunoda napolje zato što su rupe i eto mesta koliko hoćeš.

Stroll tu ništa nije mogao da uradi, počeo je Alonso a on je samo bio poslednji koji nije stigao.

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Helmut Marko ne bi pravio problem oko toga. U Ferrariju, ne znam...

Mogu. Da žrtvuju sezonu koja ionako neće doneti titulu i pošalju Bearmana u bolid a Sainza na klupu.

Toeto, sekunda i više po krugu.

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Suvo. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/hourly-table/2-1796236/China/Shanghai/Shanghai Municipality/Shanghai?i=2

RIP Dickey Betts, jedan od najboljih gitarista svih vremena 😢 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/HqFQT96jw8U7KBE3/ https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=8jVz1NSZIlo&si=Vhw7T2TLW4mi0gUa

Ovo ti je malo iz mog bizMisa, iako sam u niskogradnju prešao da kažemo, na zalasku karijere. Ovaj sealant (jbmlga ne znam kako se kaže srpski), je u stvari kozmetika koja obnovi boju i ima vrlo ograničene protektivne učinke. Ja sam ga za nekih 8 godina u branši aplicirao samo jednom i problematičan je, stvarno je jako klizav. Ne znam kako reaguje na "pogumovanje" piste, jer smo ga davali na parking, imao sam neke tupane na gradilištu koji su sipali beton na asfalt a nisu dali nikakvu foliju ispod tako da mi je to investitor dao kao reklamaciju i obnovili smo boju. Ali je površina bila klizava kao led. Sa druge strane, novi asfalt je "masan", neko vreme pušta ulje napolje i isto je klizav, ali to reši sam saobraćaj posle nekog vremena. U svakom slučaju nije dobro ni jedno ni drugo. Za novi asfalt je rešenje dobar timing, znači ugradnja cca 2 meseca pre trke i puno vožnje po njemu, ali kako će se ponašati sealant stvarno ne umem da predvidim. Još je i problem da se očekuje kiša izmedju subote i nedelje, znači šta se nanese gume na pistu, opraće kiša. Aj' videćemo.

Čim je tako kategorično protiv, znači da je na prodaju.😁