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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Ryan Blaney Breaks Silence on Cadillac F1 Rumor With Just One Word
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. A post on X from a parody account wrongly claimed that the Cadillac F1 team has reached out to NASCAR's Team Penske to have driver Ryan Blaney test their Formula One car. It also stated that Blaney would be eligible to receive a Super Licence to race in F1 if he finished 2nd this year. Blaney has responded with just a single three-letter word. Cadillac's F1 team has been gearing up for its premier class debut next year as the sport's eleventh team. The car is being developed in full swing to ensure it is competitive from the first year. Set to be the second American team on the grid, Cadillac joins at a crucial time as F1 enters a new era of regulations in 2026, where cars will be powered by an equal ratio of electric power to internal combustion through sustainable fuels. This is being done to comply with the sport's goal of being carbon neutral by 2030. Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Cardell Cabinetry Ford, poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 01,... Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Cardell Cabinetry Ford, poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 01, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. MoreHowever, the big question Cadillac gets asked every time is about its driver lineup. While no name has been announced yet, Blaney being linked to the new F1 team for testing would certainly attract attention. Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon confirmed in March that car components were being tested extensively and stressed that there was more work to be done. Newsweek Sports reported: "In terms of timeline for production, we're happy with where that stands. "We've been using a lot of time up to now doing a lot of testing and validation of individual components, things like testing of noses, squeeze testing of chassis elements and the like. "There's an awful lot of work that has gone on in the background. There's still a lot of work to do. "We're in a significantly better position now that we're now a fully-fledged F1 team. We will have access to all the data and information that all the other teams have." He added: "Now we can really push to come up with the most competitive car that we can. The team is already very sizeable, we're very comfortable about the position we're in, in terms of being ready to go racing in 2026." Blaney, however, has rejected the report of him testing for Cadillac. Commenting on the post on X, he said simply, "Nah." While many would have loved to witness a NASCAR-F1 crossover, it won't be happening this time.
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Max Verstappen says George Russell ram ‘was not right' as F1 star releases statement after Spanish GP controversy
The Dutchman could face a ban after the dramatic incident late in Sunday's race MAX REGRET Max Verstappen says George Russell ram 'was not right' as F1 star releases statement after Spanish GP controversy Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MAX VERSTAPPEN has broken his silence after being accused of a "deliberate" crash at the Spanish Grand Prix. The Dutchman collided with George Russell just three laps away from the chequered flag on Sunday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Max Verstappen has opened up about an incident late in the Spanish Grand Prix Credit: Getty 4 The Dutchman collided with George Russell on Turn Five with just 3 laps to go Credit: Sky Sports 4 Russell later accused Verstappen of "deliberately" crashing into him Credit: Sky Sports Verstappen had been told to let Russell and his Mercedes through by Red Bull bosses. But the pair made contact at Turn Five after a safety car delay, with the four-time world champion given a ten-second penalty. The penalty dropped Verstappen back from P5 to P10 when he crossed the finish line. A fuming Russell said after the race: "Ultimately, we came home in P4 and he came home in P10. READ MORE ON F1 Max sentence Verstappen faces BAN from F1 race as stewards make decision over Russell crash "I don't really know what was going through his mind. "It felt deliberate in the moment, so it felt surprising." Verstappen has now addressed the incident in a post on Instagram, claiming emotions were "running high". The Dutchman wrote: "We had an exciting strategy and good race in Barcelona, till the safety car came out. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "Our tyre choice to the end and some moves after the safety car restart fuelled my frustration, leading to a move that was not right and shouldn't have happened. "I always give everything out there for the team and emotions can run high. 10 Years of Max Verstappen documentary trailer "You win some together, you lose some together. "See you in Montreal." F1's governing body decided that Verstappen's actions warranted three points on his Super Licence, declaring the collision was "undoubtedly caused" by him. The sport's penalty points system works on a 12-month rolling basis. Verstappen currently sits on 11 penalty points out of the maximum of 12. Earning one more before the points rest on June 30 would see him banned for a race. Sky Sports pundit and former F1 star Nico Rosberg believes Verstappen was lucky to avoid a black flag. Rosberg said: "It looked like a very intentional retaliation. 4 "Wait for the opponent, go ramming into him, just like you felt the other guy rammed into you at Turn 1. "That's something which is extremely unacceptable and I think the rules would be a black flag, yes. "If you wait for your opponent to bang into him, that's a black flag." Verstappen is now 49 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri. The McLarens dominated in Barcelona, with Piastri winning off pole and teammate Lando Norris finishing second.
