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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Guenther Steiner Rejects Idea of American F1 Driver for Cadillac
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former Haas Formula 1 team boss Guenther Steiner gave his two cents on whether Indy 500 winner Alex Palou should get the nod on the seat for the incoming Cadillac F1 team, as well as the possibility of an American driver. Steiner was one of the most beloved people in the F1 paddock for years, becoming a fan favorite on the Netflix show Drive to Survive. He established a pseudo-American-based team with Haas F1, which has roots both in Europe and America. Alex Palou, driver of the #10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, celebrates in Victory Circle after winning the NTT IndyCar Series109th Running Of The Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025 in... Alex Palou, driver of the #10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, celebrates in Victory Circle after winning the NTT IndyCar Series109th Running Of The Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. More Photo bySteiner left F1 after clashing with team owner Gene Haas, and now he regularly appears on media outlets as an F1 commentator. During an interview with RACER, as reported by Planet F1, Steiner was asked about whether Cadillac will give Palou a look for the F1 seat, given the Spanish driver's success in American motorsport. "When you set a new team up, you've got so many things to work at. "So, therefore, it was very important for me when we started off that we had drivers who drove already in F1 cars to develop the team, because that's the most important thing that you have to do the first year – you need to develop the team. If you want to develop drivers, you have to wait a little bit. "If you put a driver who has never been in F1 into a team which has never been in F1, you actually don't do them a favor because it goes against them. How can they perform? Because you're focusing on developing the team, you cannot focus on them. "Sometimes, then people say, 'Oh the driver wasn't good.' No, it wasn't the driver, it's just like they didn't have the right entry into Formula 1 because they worked with a team that... not that they didn't know what they were doing, that's too harsh, but they were still developing themselves. "Experience [helps], because either you've got time or you take somebody who has done it – that was always my stance when we started Haas. "I think if Cadillac comes in, they wouldn't be doing an American driver who has never been in F1 any favors." Palou himself dismissed a move to F1 being in the works, preferring to stay in IndyCar rather than deal with the growing pains of a new F1 team. His dismissal of a move to F1 could be an attempt to save face, as he may have heard that he is not in the running. Palou, no matter where he races, will deliver great racing performances, though it seems F1 fans will not be seeing him on the grid. For more NASCAR news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Toronto Sun
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
Indy 500 runner-up Ericsson, teammate Kirkwood penalized for car modifications
The modifications could have helped their aerodynamic efficiency Published May 27, 2025 • 2 minute read Marcus Ericsson, driver of the #28 Allegra Honda, races during the NTT IndyCar Series109th Running Of The Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by James Gilbert / Getty Images North America INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 runner-up Marcus Ericsson was penalized to the rear of the 33-car field along with Andretti Global teammate Kyle Kirkwood on Monday after their cars were found to have unapproved modifications in the post-race inspection that could have helped their aerodynamic efficiency. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Ericsson finished second to Alex Palou on Sunday when he was unable to make a winning pass in the closing laps. He now will be credited with a 31st-place finish while Kirkwood, who had finished sixth, has been relegated to 32nd. IndyCar said the modifications made by Andretti Global were to the Energy Management System covers provided by Dallara, the company that provides the chassis for the series. The rulebook states that those parts must be used as supplied. Ericsson and Kirkwood had to forfeit their prize money and championship points from their original finish, and instead will receive the money and points for their penalized finish. Each of the cars also was fined $100,000 and the competition managers for the teams have been suspended for the upcoming race on the streets of Detroit. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The No. 90 car of Callum Ilott also failed post-race technical inspection after it failed to meet the minimum endplate height and location specification. Prema Racing was handed the same penalties as Andretti Global, which means rather than 12th, Ilott will be credited with finishing last in 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.' IndyCar's inspection process came under scrutiny a week before the race, when the Team Penske cars of two-time winner Josef Newgarden and Will Power were found to have had unapproved modifications to the rear shock-absorbing attenuator. Newgarden and Power were unable to compete in the second round of qualifying, and instead had to start in the final row of the 11-row grid. Newgarden ended up having a fuel pump issue and finished 25th and Power finished 19th, though both of them will move up three spots following the penalties to Andretti Global and Prema Racing. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Care for a wager? Head to our sports betting section for news and odds. Columnists Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Columnists Relationships
