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The latest news: Kelly Piquet spoiled after baby's birth and Ford provides the latest powertrain update
The birth of Lily Verstappen was all anyone could talk about during the Miami Grand Prix after father, Max Verstappen, and Mother, Kelly Piquet, announced the birth ahead of the race weekend. After giving birth only a week ago, some brands she has collaborated with sent her and baby Lily presents. On Instagram, Piquet shared with her followers what she had received.
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Ford’s collaboration with Red Bull Powertrains remains on track for its 2026 Formula 1 debut, according to Mark Rushbrook, global head of Ford Performance Motorsports. Despite murmurs suggesting development troubles, Rushbrook clarified to Motorsport.com that the project is progressing as planned. Ford is not meeting all the reliability goals yet, but according to Rushbrook, that is the reality of every program. Every time more power is found, the reliability must be tested again. This way, manufacturers can continuously push the limits.
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Mick Schumacher has been praised by four-time Formula 1 world champion
Sebastian Vettel as the 26-year-old targets
F1 return. After two seasons with Haas in 2021 and 2022, there still remains a small opening for the son of the legendary Michael Schumacher in the future. According to four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, a return to Formula 1 is still possible for Mick Schumacher. Vettel, known for his guidance and support of younger drivers, offers valuable advice with his vast experience in F1. The German won 53 races in his illustrious career. He revealed to Sport.de that he remains in contact with Schumacher regularly. Once again,
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