The Stake Formula 1 squad has confirmed the leading contender for the second drive at the team ahead of its transition to Audi.
The outfit confirmed last month that Nico Hulkenberg will join next year on a multi-year deal.
READ MORE: Stake F1 confirm front-runner for second Audi seat
FIA explain Norris Miami safety car confusion
The FIA has addressed the safety car picking up Max Verstappen instead of Lando Norris in the Miami Grand Prix.
That move essentially gave the McLaren a free pit stop, allowing the Briton to retain his advantage at the front of the field. The 24-year-old had inherited the race lead after those ahead had pitted for new tyres, having initially been running in sixth place.
Penske suspends Team President after IndyCar cheating scandal
Roger Penske has suspended Team Penske president Tim Cindric, amongst others, for two races, including the Indianapolis 500 following the recent push-to-pass cheating scandal.
Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin were disqualified from the season-opener in St. Petersburg after IndyCar officials discovered the two had illegally used the push-to-pass overtaking boost when it was not permitted on restarts and before crossing a control line.
READ MORE: Penske suspends Team President after IndyCar cheating scandal
Marko makes vow to Verstappen over potential Red Bull exit - report
Max Verstappen's future in Formula 1 has been a hot topic of late - despite having a contract in place until the end of 2028, the Dutchman has continuously been linked with a move away.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has publicly voiced his desire to bring Verstappen to his team as he seeks out a replacement for Lewis Hamilton.
READ MORE: Marko makes vow to Verstappen over potential Red Bull exit - report
Powerful US Congressman launches F1 investigation over Andretti block
An extremely powerful member of the United States House of Representatives has opened an investigation into Formula 1 and Liberty Media over its block on Andretti entering the championship.
Representative Jim Jordan is chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and thus one of the most powerful members of either the House or Senate.
In his role, he has demanded documents pertaining to the discussions from F1's decision to block Andretti, for now, a week after he was one of 12 bipartisan House members to meet with the 1978 world champion in Washington, D.C on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Jordan has addressed his letter to Liberty Media chief Greg Maffei and F1 CEO and president Stefano Domenicali, with a deadline to respond of May 21st.
Liberty is also set to reveal its first-quarter financial results on Wednesday, 8th May.
READ MORE: Powerful US Congressman launches F1 investigation over Andretti block
McLaren assess pecking order position after Miami win
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has denied his squad now possesses the pace to consistently challenge Red Bull this season.
The Woking-based squad took its first Formula 1 race victory of the year in Miami last weekend with Lando Norris besting Max Verstappen to the chequered flag.
READ MORE: McLaren assess pecking order position after Miami win
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