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Box Confidential: Alberto Puig’s final files
1. Alberto Puig, last card.
Rumors are once again circulating in the paddock that Davide Brivio may take over the management of Team Honda Racing next season. A possibility that was ruled out at the last Japanese GP. Yes, there were contacts – the approach was from Brivio to Honda – but in the end they would have told the Italian coach no to his proposal. Since then, HRC’s structure has undergone a transformation, with the chief engineer of the MotoGP project replaced, a leading rider leaving the brand and the head of communications sacked. Currently, only managerial positions will be renewed as responsible positions. With this blank slate that Honda worked on, that continuity doesn’t make much sense, but its home times have always been very common. Puig insists he has renewed his contract with HRC for a year, while Brivio insists he is “in very good shape at the moment”, which was apparently not the case two months ago. In this story, nothing is as it seems.
2. Solomon’s decision.
I’m not going to assess whether the tires that condemned Jorge Martin’s race in Qatar last Sunday were as bad as the driver claimed, or perfect as Michelin described them today. However, taking advantage of the fact that Turia will pass through Valencia, I will launch a solomonic proposal to minimize the impact of the inevitable percentage of defective tires throughout the season. That means eliminating many outcomes. With 44 races a year, all drivers are going to be affected sooner or later, so leaving out a lot of results (to be determined) not only takes away the drama from episodes like last weekend’s, but it also makes it easier for example to It will give you a lot of margin. For the recovery of injured pilots. This is not a new idea, as such schemes have dominated the World Cup for many years, but now with 22 double GGPPs, there is even more discussion. I mentioned this to some drivers this weekend and they don’t understand the idea and want to reduce the number of races. But knowing the organizers of the championship, I think that retreating may not be an option…
3. People also cry with joy.
In theory, 2023 was supposed to be a transition year with most MotoGP riders waiting for their contracts to end in 2024…and ham! The list of drivers bidding farewell this weekend here in Valencia says otherwise. It marks the end of 11 years with Honda for Marc Marquez. For Pol Espargaro, it’s a farewell as a full-time MotoGP rider. In the case of Alex Rins, it is an epitaph from his express days at Honda. This is Johann Zarco’s final chapter with Ducati before joining HRC. And for Franco Morbidelli, we have come this far with Yamaha. Luca Marini and Di Giannantonio also remain on the schedule and will be riding a different bike on Tuesday than the one they will be riding this Sunday. I think they will all cry when they cross the finish line because of what they left unfinished. Some people cry with joy, so it’s not all sadness.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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There are growing rumors in the paddock that Red Bull is preparing to make a radical change to the livery of its car for the first time since 2015.
Ten years ago the Austrians created a design that they use today almost unchanged, with minor adjustments to the layout of elements and changes to the composition of sponsors.
According to multiple sources, the team decided to finally update its look, going back closer in spirit to the first look, inspired by the design of Red Bull energy drink cans. The team itself is already talking about this design on social networks and periodically directs its fans to it.
Let’s remember that the team was supposed to present its new uniform on January 15 at an event in the USA where Ford will also show off the design of the youth team. Due to the difference in time zones, the live broadcast of the event will start at 05:00 Kyiv time.
If Red Bull finally brings back chrome for the 2026 livery 👀
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— Autosport (@autosport) January 14, 2026
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Red Bull Ford seems to have decided to slow down with one of the most radical technical solutions on the eve of the start of the new regulations. The concept in question is an engine concept with an extreme 1:18 compression ratio, which is seen as a potential loophole in the regulations.
According to information received from the paddock, this configuration is not planned to be used in tests in Barcelona. The reason is quite ordinary; The risk level is very high. Although engineers expected a noticeable increase in power, at the same time serious doubts were raised about the stability of the engine in racing conditions.
The team fears that relying on aggressive architecture could lead to a wave of power unit failures early in the season. Therefore, the version that Red Bull Ford is ready to move away from this idea altogether, preferring a more balanced and predictable solution, is now increasingly heard.
Source: Sport UA
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In Formula 1, the 2026 season will start a new technical era in the championship. The teams are preparing for radically changing regulations that will deliver a different car concept, updated aerodynamics and new generation power plants. This is the beginning of such rules, which often becomes a decisive moment not only for sporting results, but also for strategic decisions within teams.
2026 could be a decisive year for Ferrari. After several seasons in which the team regularly lost momentum due to mechanical limitations, Maranello decided to change its approach to the basic concept of the car.
Against this background, Charles Leclerc’s words are becoming increasingly important, according to the Italian publication autoracer.it. The Monegasque openly admitted that the start of the 2026 season will be decisive for his future at Ferrari. According to him, if the team cannot compete at a high level once again, this could put an end to its history of cooperation with Maranello.
Separately, the futures of Lewis Hamilton and team leader Frederic Vasseur are also in danger. For the seven-time world champion, 2026 could be a chance to highlight a new generation of cars that will better suit his driving style.
Source: Sport UA
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