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Haas face legal trouble from ex-sponsor as Alpine confirm driver change - RacingNews365 Review

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Former Haas F1 sponsor Uralkali has asked a Dutch court to seize its F1 cars and spare parts ahead of this weekend's grand prix, RacingNews365 understands. 

Uralkali was Haas's title sponsor between 2021-2022, but the deal was terminated early following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with Uralkali already having paid a large portion of that year's sponsorship money to the team. 

READ MORE: Exclusive: Former Haas sponsor trying to seize cars as team sure of finding solution

Alpine announces second 2025 F1 driver

Jack Doohan has officially been announced by Alpine as a full-time F1 driver for 2025, being promoted from reserve driver. 

The Australian joined the Alpine Academy in 2022 and has been tasked with simulator and other testing duties as Alpine looked to recover from a poor start to the 2024 season. 

READ MORE: Alpine announces second 2025 F1 driver

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Exclusive: Uralkali issues statement following Haas F1 court action

Former Haas sponsor Uralkali has issued a statement following RacingNews365's exclusive story about it trying to seize its cars at the Dutch Grand Prix. 

Earlier this year, Haas was ordered to pay back money to Uralkali that it transferred to the team in early 2022 ahead of the expected second year of the title-sponsorship deal, but it was ripped up following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February of that year.

READ MORE: Exclusive: Uralkali issues statement following Haas F1 court action

Verstappen replies as Red Bull lose another key F1 figure

Max Verstappen has stated he is unfazed by the loss of Jonathan Wheatley from Red Bull Racing.

Wheatley will exit his sporting director role at the squad at the conclusion of the campaign, having played an instrumental part in the team's success during its history.

READ MORE: Verstappen replies as Red Bull lose another key F1 figure

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Horner responds after 'inappropriate behaviour' appeal thrown out

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has spoken out after an appeal lodged into the verdict of inappropriate behaviour allegations by a colleague was dismissed.

Horner was placed under investigation earlier this year after a female member of staff made complaints against the Briton.

READ MORE: Horner responds after 'inappropriate behaviour' appeal thrown out

Wolff keen to pry Verstappen from Red Bull ‘bumpy grounds’

Toto Wolff has reiterated his desire to sign Max Verstappen but has conceded that luring him for the 2025 F1 campaign is now out of the equation.

Wolff has been public in his pursuit of Verstappen’s signature this year despite the three-time world champion having a contract in place at Red Bull until 2028.

READ MORE: Wolff keen to pry Verstappen from Red Bull ‘bumpy grounds’

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