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F1 News: “Newly Sponsored” Sauber F1 Launches C 37 Challenger Online in Switzerland

The 2018 Sauber

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Following their previous year when they used old Ferrari engines and finished last in the formula one constructor’s championship, the Sauber F1 Team launched their C 37 challenger, along with their new arrival of car sponsor Alfa Romeo Tuesday (Feb.20) online at the teams headquarters in Hinwil, Switzerland. The deal with the Italian car manufacturer, …

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Daytona 500 Ratings Hit New Low in 2018

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Despite seeing nearly half of the field crashing out of the event, and a first time winner in Austin Dillon,  the excitement was not good enough to save the Daytona 500  from some of the worst television ratings in the last 10 seasons. The Daytona 500, which was televised by FOX Sports, earned an overnight rating …

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Red Bull Launch RB14 Challenger in England

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Becoming one of the only real challengers for the Formula 1 World Championship along with Ferrari and Mercedes, the Red Bull Racing Team launched their RB14 challenger Monday morning (Feb.19) at their factory in Milton Keynes, England. The car itself did not show its original colors of yellow, dark blue or red, but had a …

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Williams Launches New FW41 Challenger for 2018 Formula 1 Season

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The Martini Williams Formula One Team launched its FW41 challenger to the media in London, England, on Thursday evening (Feb. 15) with a new car that is certain to stand apart from the rest of the field. Chief Technical Officer Paddy Lowe, who also designed cars for Mercedes, built the new entry from the ground …

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Haas F1 Team Launches Season with VF-18 Challenger

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The American Haas F1 Team introduced their new Formula 1 car to the media at their U.S. Headquarters in Kannapolis, N.C. on Wednesday (Feb.14). The car is called the VF-18, and it was widely distributed by the squad’s online websites on Twitter, Facebook and other outlets. The word “V” is meant for vertical while the …

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NAPA Extends 2-Year Deal with Hendrick Motorsports, Chase Elliott

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NAPA announced Tuesday (Feb. 13) it will continue its sponsorship of Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 9 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series entry of Chase Elliott until the conclusion of the 2020 season. Elliott’s NAPA  sponsorship expands from 24 to 26 races annually with the latest agreement. Of course, the relationship is nothing new to Elliott, who …

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