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Red Bull spied at shakedown as Leclerc reveals Hamilton text - RacingNews365 Review

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Red Bull's new RB20 has been seen on track for the first time during a shakedown at Silverstone. Max Verstappen had suggested the car looked exactly the same as the preceding RB19 and on first look, the reigning champion looks like he was not far from the truth - the car very much appearing as an evolution. READ MORE: New Red Bull breaks cover at Silverstone

Leclerc confirms Hamilton conversations - 'We texted each other'

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has revealed he has been in contact with Lewis Hamilton over the Briton's impending move to the Scuderia for next season. The seven-time World Champion will join from Mercedes at the end of the campaign, replacing Carlos Sainz alongside Leclerc. READ MORE: Leclerc confirms Hamilton conversations - 'We texted each other'

Aston Martin in contact with F1 over Middle East tensions

Aston Martin Team Principal Mike Krack has insisted trust must be placed on F1 and its security advisors when dealing with potential issues brought about by tensions in the Middle East. Relations are highly volatile between a number of countries in the region, stemming from the war between Israel and Palestine. READ MORE: Aston Martin in contact with F1 over Middle East tensions

Sainz taken by surprise over Hamilton Ferrari switch

Carlos Sainz has conceded Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari for next season was a "surprise" but that the early announcement has allowed him to prepare for the new season. Mercedes driver Hamilton will make the switch to fulfil a 'childhood dream' when joining the Maranello-based outfit next year, bringing an end to what will have been 12 seasons with the Silver Arrows. READ MORE: Sainz taken by surprise over Hamilton Ferrari switch

FIA appoint new technical director

Former Alfa Romeo technical director Jan Monchaux has joined the FIA as its new single-seater technical director. Monchaux's decision to join the FIA comes at a time of recent upheaval for motorsport's world governing body as it has lost a number of senior figures over the past few months. READ MORE: FIA appoint new technical director

Ferrari unveils the SF-24 F1 challenger

Ferrari has taken the covers off its latest hope for returning the F1 World Championship to Maranello ahead of the new season. The Scuderia was the only team to prevent Red Bull from taking a clean sweep last season, with Carlos Sainz securing victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, yet still could muster only third in the Constructors' championship behind Mercedes as early-season reliability cost Charles Leclerc and his Spanish teammate dearly. READ MORE: Ferrari unveils the SF-24 F1 challenger

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