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Alfa Romeo presents ‘Beyond the Visible’, a compelling docuseries which takes the viewer behind the scenes at Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN. Experience the passion, expertise and storylines at Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN. A total of five episodes will be posted on the brand’s social media pages across the 2022 Formula 1 season.

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Alfa Romeo is to launch a new docuseries ‘Beyond the Visible’ to showcase what really happens when the floodlights turn off and the tracks are no longer buzzing with drivers, colourful helmets, fireproof suits, and the deafening sound of the engines at Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN.

Formula 1 is one of the most well know and finest expressions of motorsport, however only a tiny bit of this wild circus reaches the public eye. With the most advanced technical performance and the slightest margins determining victory or defeat, the tiniest improvements are the result of the tireless work of the team. This series will offer the chance to see the lesser-known aspects of the races, showcasing the passion and hard work of experts, mechanics, engineers, and managers, and, with their hands firmly gripped to the wheel and the pedal to the metal, the drivers.

Produced by the studio Lunartic Productions, the five-episode docuseries will be posted on the Alfa Romeo social media pages throughout the 2022 racing season.

Formula 1 is the world’s greatest sport to its global legion of supporters. The high-octane action that races deliver plus the glamorous locations and behind-the-scenes drama make it truly fascinating to follow. Although it might seem a long way off yet, F1 followers might be wise to plan what to do when the current season finishes in November 2022. After all, this will leave a gaping hole in their schedule, requiring them to find other sporting events to plug the gap until F1 starts up again. But which are the best alternative sports events that F1 followers might enjoy tuning into? 

World Cup 2022 

Soccer’s premier competition is not only a top spectacle to watch but also great if you usually bet on races in F1 and want to carry on with sports betting at other events. The current 2022 World Cup betting odds are worth checking out before you do, so you have an idea of which countries should do well. 

The other great thing about catching soccer’s World Cup 2022 after F1 ends is that you will not have to wait too long. F1 finishes early this year on November 20th, 2022, and the World Cup starts right after on November 21st, 2022!  The World Cup is set to run for multiple weeks and bring together the best players and teams to battle it out on the field. France are the current champions and expected to shine – but will have countries such as England, Brazil and Argentina to contend with first!

Australian Open 

Although the start of a new year is always quiet in terms of F1, this does not mean there are not lots of other first-class sporting events to catch. The Australian Open in tennis is a great example and is certainly worth tuning in for. 

As Rafael Nadal’s 2022 Australian Open win showed, this is a tennis competition which always serves up the best action. It is also the first major Grand Slam event in tennis each year – just as the Australian Grand Prix usually launches the Formula One season each year. 

Aston Martin has announced that German brand Hugo Boss will supply formal apparel for the Formula One team’s drivers and a range of race and travel wear for the entire team from the start of the 2023 season.

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The brand gains logo placement on the front wing endplates, with the deal signed in time for the British Grand Prix.

Aston Martin’s executive chairman, Lawrence Stroll said:

“I fully recognise the commitment and ambition shown by Boss and its return to Grand Prix racing with the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team.

The arrival of Hugo Boss is further validation of the incredible work to build a world-class platform where brands can partner, amplify, and activate on a truly international scale.

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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz has claimed his first victory after a breath-taking contest at the 2022 Formula 1 British Grand Prix, the Spaniard finishing ahead of the Red Bull of Sergio Perez and the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton.

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SenseTime, a leading global artificial intelligence (AI) software company and Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN announce a new technology partnership. SenseTime and Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN are exploring various ways to integrate AI technologies with the motorsport racing industry. SenseTime’s branding will be featured prominently on the sidepods of Alfa Romeo’s F1 cars during this weekend’s race in England and all future Grand Prix races.

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Racing offers a plethora of opportunities for artificial intelligence to provide an advantage. From parsing through millions of strategy permutations to sifting through the extensive data generated by the car, AI can help analyse the team’s own performance – and its competitors’ – to help drivers and engineers make the best decisions and optimise the outcome of each race.

With both Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN and SenseTime sharing a passion for innovation and the desire to push the boundaries of technologies, this partnership is going to reshape the way technology drives racing.

Frédéric Vasseur, Team Principal of Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN:

Ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, IWC Schaffhausen is pleased to announce the auction of the last Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar “Toto Wolff edition x Mercedes- AMG Petronas Formula One Team.” Limited to only 100 pieces, this exclusive Big Pilot’s Watch recognises the extraordinary career and achievements thus far of Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO of the Mercedes- AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, while also highlighting his longstanding collaboration and relationship with IWC.

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Over the years, Toto Wolff has been seen wearing several IWC watches and prototypes during memorable moments, on and off the racetrack. The watch numbered 50 out of 100 – the last available – will be auctioned by international auction house Bonhams, with the proceeds going to Ignite, a joint charitable initiative operated by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and Sir Lewis Hamilton to support greater diversity and inclusion in motorsport. At the same time, IWC Schaffhausen announces the establishment of an annual 50,000 Euro donation for Ignite.

In 2013, the Austrian entrepreneur and former racing driver Toto Wolff became a shareholder and executive director of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. During his time as the Team Principal & CEO, the team has won eight consecutive constructors’ titles between 2014 and 2021 – more than any other team in elite world sport. With the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Edition “Toto Wolff x Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team”, Wolff was finally honoured with an IWC watch that carries his name.

The Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Edition “Toto Wolff x Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team” (Ref. IW503607) features a Ceratanium case and crown, a glass dial, and black hands. The printing and luminescence are in the team’s signature PETRONAS green colour. Limited to only 100 pieces, this watch is fitted with a black rubber strap with textile inlay. Ceratanium is a ground-breaking new material developed by IWC. It is as light and robust as titanium and almost as hard and scratch-resistant as ceramic. Ceratanium is based on a special titanium alloy forged explicitly for IWC. The case components are machined from bars and then treated in a furnace process at high temperatures. During this heat treatment, they develop not only ceramic properties on their surface but also their striking matte black finish.

Although one sport involves motor vehicles and the other comprises of horses, there are many similarities between Formula One and horse racing. Speed is obviously the key to success in both, but beyond the dash to the finish line, there are many more important factors that contribute to victory.

Here is a look at where the two sports mirror each other and why they are both enjoyed by many sports fans.

Best Drivers/jockeys Ride the Best Cars/Horses

To be successful in F1 and horse racing, a driver and jockey need to have a strong partner. Without a good car or horse, no matter how talented they are, they are unlikely to be victorious. That said, a talented driver and jockey can also make the difference between winning and losing. The tactical decisions they make from the starting grid or stalls to the finish line, particularly when under pressure, will have a big say on the outcome of their race.

F1 drivers and jockeys deserve a lot of respect, as they must keep a close eye on their weight throughout their careers. Obviously the lighter they are, the less weight their car and horse must carry. At the same time, they can’t lose their strength, as this is an important attribute in both sports. Constructors and horse trainers both snap up the best drivers and jockeys respectively. They know that if they do this, they can be confident that their asset is in good hands during a race.

Ferrari Trento will be the Official Toast of Formula 1 until the end of the 2025 season. The achievements from this partnership for both parties have led to an extension from three to five years; just a year and a half after the Italian winery was announced as Formula 1’s celebratory drink partner.

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Alongside providing the podium bubbles at every Grand Prix, Ferrari Trento has launched a series of initiatives that have succeeded in engaging the interest of motor racing enthusiasts and making the company’s Trentodoc wines known – and enjoyed – both on and off the Grands Prix circuits. Through these activities, the aim has been to celebrate the values of excellence and the ‘Italian Art of Living’ that Ferrari Trento proudly represents, and which this prestigious partnership allows the winery to convey on an international level.

One of the most valued initiatives is the Limited Editions, created exclusively in celebration of Formula 1. This includes the special three-litre Ferrari F1 Podium Jeroboam, available from top wine shops and online. The Ferrari F1 Podium Jeroboam is an exact replica of the bottle used to celebrate with the winning drivers on the podium. The actual bottle, a completely unique item, autographed at the end of every Grand Prix by the top three racers, is also auctioned for charity during each race weekend on F1 Authentics, the official website for F1 memorabilia.

The Ferrari F1 Limited Edition has also been extremely well received, especially amongst collectors. The range celebrates some of the particularly significant Grands Prix such as Silverstone, Monza and Suzuka with a specially designed label, making the bottle a true collector’s item. Launched during the 2021 season, this year has seen the addition of two new labels dedicated to Miami and Mexico City.

Do you love Formula 1 and would like to join this world? Let’s discuss some of the internship and training opportunities you have in this field today.

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Fans of Formula 1, rejoice! There are plenty of chances for future work in Formula 1 today. Yes, you need proper training and experience to join this popular, demanding field. However, today you can land a scholarship and get a college or university education in Engineering or other fields, and those classes will soon take you on your Formula 1 journey?

Doesn’t it sound fantastic? Soon enough, you can become one of the most famous Formula 1 players. With every passing lesson and all those classes, as well as some hands-on practice from internship opportunities, you can soon join this field and make your dream come true!

What you Need for Future Work in Formula 1

Did you know that you can get a Formula 1 Engineering scholarship at a prestigious university, even if you are from an underrepresented group of students? Some scholarships cover the full cost of the tuition and even add a living stipend these days. 

RB17 -the first ever production car to come from the Red Bull Racing Group. Pricing starts at £5M (pre-tax); 50 vehicle production run, starting in 2025. V8 hybrid engine to deliver more than 1,100bhp. Track-only specification for the purest execution of an F1-inspired hypercar.

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Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the high-performance engineering arm of Red Bull Racing Group, today announced details of its first hypercar project designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in-house. Created by Adrian Newey, Chief Technical Officer of Oracle Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the RB17 is a two-seat hypercar optimized for the ultimate on-track driving experience. Just 50 RB17s will be made at the Red Bull Technology Campus in Milton Keynes, with production scheduled to commence in 2025.

Christian Horner, CEO of Oracle Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, said:

The RB17 marks an important milestone in the evolution of Red Bull Advanced Technologies, now fully capable of creating and manufacturing a series production car at our Red Bull Technology Campus. Further, the RB17 marks the first time that a car wearing the Red Bull brand has been available to collectors.

Adrian Newey, Chief Technical Officer of Oracle Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Advanced Technologies commented:

The RB17 distils everything we know about creating championship-winning Formula One cars into a package that delivers extreme levels of performance in a two-seat track car. Driven by our passion for performance at every level, the RB17 pushes design and technical boundaries far beyond what has been previously available to enthusiasts and collectors.

Buzz Group and Scuderia AlphaTauri are pleased to announce an ambitious multi-year partnership focused on accelerating sustainable development initiatives and supporting young driver development.

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Buzz Group maintains a deep-rooted passion for motorsports, technological innovation, and a desire to positively impact the environment, making their renewed commitment to Formula One an important milestone in their long-term strategic vision.

Daisuke Hasegawa, Buzz Group CEO, said:

We believe that all businesses, including motorsports, must drive positive environmental change to ensure the longevity of the planet and the health and happiness of its inhabitants. For Formula One to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2030, teams must separately and collectively contribute to this important goal. Scuderia AlphaTauri, with whom we enjoyed a previous partnership, is perfectly aligned in terms of the compatibility of motorsports and carbon neutrality, which makes them a perfect fit for Buzz. We are thrilled to realize this mission together.

We continue to invest in Formula 1 as a proving ground for cutting-edge technology to significantly accelerate innovation, help promote and advance our sustainable development goals, and contribute to a more equitable future in motorsport and beyond. Formula 1 brings together leading entrepreneurs, industrialists, and investors at each Grand Prix. Through BEX, we inspire this audience to explore B2B opportunities focused on developing technologies to realize decarbonization, such as EV and hydrogen technology. Each event will also feature a keynote speaker to disseminate the latest information and exchange ideas that contribute to a better, more sustainable, and prosperous society. We cannot wait to launch our partnership this week in Silverstone!

Maison LACINO is a passion project turned into a French luxury label that brings together the modernity of the automotive industry and the timelessness of luxury goods. 

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We sat down with Vincent and Tracy, both French of Lebanese origins, to learn more about their innovative brand.

Please introduce us to the names behind LACINO

Vincent Cuvelier is the founder and president of LACINO, he first established the house three years ago. He is an expert in the automotive industry, an entrepreneur, and a designer who has been passionate about cars since his childhood. He likes the conceptualization and realization of innovative products and came up with the idea and story of our own items like the bowtie.

Ralf Schumacher is a German former racing driver. He is the younger brother of seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher, and the pair are the only siblings to win Formula 1 races. Let’s see what Ralf is up to these days!

The final chapter of racing 

He first drove in Formula 1 with Jordan Grand Prix for the 1997 season. Schumacher moved to the Williams team in 1999, finishing sixth in the Drivers’ Championship that year. He won his first Grand Prix in 2001, en route to fourth place in the Drivers’ Championship, and subsequently won five more races over the course of two years. Schumacher left Williams at the end of 2004 and joined Toyota Racing in 2005. However, his performance throughout 2006 and 2007 resulted in Schumacher leaving Formula 1, as a result of internal pressure.

Ralf’s last season of racing was in 2012 – on 20 October 2011, it was announced that Schumacher would remain at HWA for the 2012 season of Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters and was once again partnered by Green and Paffett who were joined by new signing Christian Vietoris. Schumacher’s season got off well: he clinched consecutive points-scoring finishes in the first two races of the season and managed to secure further finishes in the races held at Brands Hatch and the Red Bull Ring, although Schumacher did not finish in the points-scoring positions. He was forced into retirement at the next race held at the Norisring due to an electrical failure while leading.

However, this marked a turning point in Schumacher’s season as he managed to finish the remaining five races of the season. He managed to secure points finishes in the races held at Zandvoort and the season finale at the Hockenheimring. He also managed to finish the races held at Oschersleben and in Valencia, although he secured no points. Schumacher finished the season 17th in the Drivers’ Championship, with 10 points.

There are dozens of motorcycles capable of sub-three-second 0-60 times and most manufacturers have at least one model that tops 200 mph. These are lightweight supersport beasts with engines and chassis stripped directly from one-off racing spec bikes. Even bigger cruisers weighing twice as much have respectable acceleration and most will outdo even the fastest cars. 

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Bikes like the Triumph Rocket III, Ducati Diavel and the V-Rod from Harley-Davidson are some mouth-watering names. If you’re a sucker for speed that also enjoys a plush ride spiked with some serious style, then the whole current Harley-Davidson lineup will bring you to close-to-illegal road speeds in less than five seconds.   

Bringing all that raw power to a controlled stop is just as important. Brakes are the most critical safety component on any vehicle, and on bikes, they’re literal lifesavers. This means faster response times and the shortest and safest braking distances. You’ll be using both front and rear brakes to gradually reduce speed, adjust to changing road conditions, or ease into turns. 

Spongy brakes won’t help as they lack feel and compromise braking ability. The same applies with soft brakes with little feedback regardless of how far down you’re on the back brake pedal, or hard on the lever with the front brake. Hence, it’s recommended to replace a soft front brake on Harley Davidson before more serious issues arise.   

With a record 400,000+ Formula 1 fans heading to this weekend’s British Grand Prix, construction is well underway on 60 exclusive residences that come with the best seats in the house. Escapade Silverstone is just 36ft from the most fabled tarmac in motorsport, with a clubhouse offering panoramic views over the fearsome series of corners that could see Hamilton and Verstappen duelling at up to 180mph. Half of the units have already sold off-plan, with the first owners and guests due to be welcomed in time for next year’s GP.

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As the home of British motorsport prepares to welcome record crowds at this weekend’s Grand Prix, new pictures have been released of the luxury residences currently being built just yards from Silverstone’s hallowed tarmac.

Escapade Silverstone is an £80m development of two, three and four-bedroom residences next to the racetrack’s most legendary series of corners – Copse, Maggots, Becketts and Chapel – which Formula 1 drivers approach at a g-force inducing 180mph.

The flagship development, which is due for completion in 2023, features a clubhouse with floor-to-ceiling windows and an 8.5m high roof terrace offering panoramic views across the track that will make it the spectating equivalent of the Royal Box at Wimbledon’s Centre Court, and entertaining space to match the superyachts that gather for Monaco’s Grand Prix.