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Mark Webber is an Australian racing driver who competed in Formula 1 for 12 years: from 2002 to 2013. He raced for four teams: Minardi, Jaguar, Williams, and Red Bull.

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During this time, he became the winner of a Grand Prix nine times; it is noteworthy that Webber won twice in Monaco and Silverstone. He accumulated an impressive tally of 42 podium finishes and 13 pole positions. Mark took third place at the end of the championship in the seasons of 2010 and 2011, and the final one in his F1 career, 2013. Many years have passed since then, so let’s see what the racer does and where Mark Webber is now.

FIA World Endurance Championship

Already in the middle of the 2013 season, while still competing in Formula 1, Mark Webber said that he would leave the championship at the end of the year. The Aussie announced that he would have driven for Porsche in the FIA World Endurance Championship in the LMP1 class in 2014. In the first season, he got on the podium three times, but in the end, the racer was able to finish the year only in ninth place. 2015 turned out to be much luckier for the Australian driver: he climbed the podium six times and won the WEC championship that year, scoring 166 points! 2016 saw Mark finishing in fourth place, scoring 31.5 points less than last season. Webber decided the time was right for him to retire from racing at the end of the 2016 WEC season.

During Mark’s career in the WEC championship, he took part in The 24 Hours of Le Mans three times. In 2015, Mark Webber and his crew, which also included Timo Bernhard and Brendon Hartley, managed to take second place. By the way, the racer took part in this legendary race back in 1998 and 1999, before joining Formula 1. In 1999, an aerodynamic error on his Mercedes car forced Webber to literally take off from the track in qualifying on race day, which compelled him to drop out of it.

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team is excited to launch a special series of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), to enable us to engage with our fans in new ways. Developed alongside our trusted partner FTX, one of the world’s most innovative cryptocurrency exchanges, the Team will be collaborating with a series of artists over the 2022 race calendar, inviting them to create race-inspired artwork which fans can collect, trade and own.

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The Team and FTX will release free-to-claim NFT “Ticket Stubs” – artistic interpretations of a Mercedes-AMG Petronas race ticket – as well as unique and rare NFTs throughout the year, created by some of the world’s leading artists which will be available for auction at various points during the 2022 season, starting in Miami.

The series of NFT Ticket Stub drops will create an opportunity for fans to build, trade and collect their own NFT Ticket Stub collection over the season, providing fans even more ways to engage with each other; building a new community of collectors and traders, all with a shared passion for racing and digital art. There will be 2,500 free-to-claim NFT Ticket Stubs at most races, and 1,000 limited edition NFT Ticket Stubs at up to five races throughout the season, created in collaboration with different artists.

The 2022 F1 Miami race weekend will also see the unveiling of several unique NFTs produced in collaboration with multi-disciplinary artist Mad Dog Jones, the first of the limited edition NFT collections that will be designed by a range of artists across the season. In a world-first, two special NFTs will feature the 2022 Miami cars raced by Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, with both drivers running rear wing endplates during the race featuring the Mad Dog artwork. The rear wings, fresh off the Mercedes-AMG F1 W13 in Miami, will be auctioned together with their corresponding Mad Dog NFT.

HJC Helmets will become the official supplier of pit crew head protection for Oracle Red Bull Racing.

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Oracle Red Bull Racing and HJC Helmets are pleased to announce a multi-year partnership that will see the Korean manufacturer become the official supplier of pit crew head protection, providing the record-breaking and award-winning Team with helmets from their state-of-the-art range.

HJC Helmets has been a leader in head protection technology for five decades. Their lightweight, high-protection helmets are the choice of elite athletes everywhere, from the Tour de France to the Baja 1000. This partnership extends the Team’s existing connection with HJC, to keep their expertise onboard, in the form of a long-term relationship.

The Oracle Red Bull Racing pit crew are holders of the World Record for fastest pitstop and have been winners of the DHL Fastest Pitstop Award, for the past four years. Staying at the top, against the extremely motivated competition, only comes from paying attention to every single detail: the correct practice, the correct procedures, and the correct kit. The Team’s pit crew will be equipped with a lightweight, modular RPHA90 helmet and fibreglass F70 helmets; the latter has an ultrawide field of view, giving the Team the edge, like that extra split second to track the car or being the quickest on the wheel gun.

Never has the topic of Formula 1 been so hot! Since the phenomenon of the Netflix series “Drive to Survive”, ratings have skyrocketed like never before. Adding to the buzz of this series was the announcement of the latest race for the 2023 season, Las Vegas. A night race that promises a whole new level of spectacle and excitement!

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As we cannot be indifferent to this phenomenon and knowing that Formula 1 is loved by many worldwide, we decided to show you the best destinations that offer spectacular scenery and world-class entertainment. Here are the top 10 F1 destinations that should be on every fan’s radar this season, presented to you by Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals.

Visit the Holidu study page to read about the complete top 10 rankings.

 1. Monza, Italy

Taking the first place crown for being the best destination for F1 fans is Monza in northern Italy! The Autodromo Nazionale Monza, also known as the “Temple of Speed”, is the fifth oldest national Grand Prix. It has over 11,000 reviews on Google and an average rating of 4.6 stars. Emotion is always present here, whether it’s the high speeds this track allows drivers to reach or the dedicated Ferrari fans. Outside of the race weekend, the circuit allows you to ride around the track by bike, car or van and even offers a go-kart track where you can spend a fun-filled day with the family.

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Max Verstappen produced a dominant display in Imola to seal his second victory of the season ahead of teammate Sergio Perez, leading a Red Bull one-two at the 2022 Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

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The Dutchman topped Saturday’s Sprint and led off the line on Sunday, teammate Perez joining him at the front – while Leclerc momentarily dropped to fourth. The Safety Car emerged on the opening lap as Daniel Ricciardo tipped Carlos Sainz into the gravel and out of the race for the second Grand Prix.

With the track drying, drivers began to swap from inters to mediums on Lap 19 – Perez coming in before Verstappen, who led Leclerc into the pits one lap later. The Monegasque emerged just ahead of the Mexican, but Perez skated past for P2 with warmer tyres and then kept the Ferrari at bay.

Construction isn’t just a lucrative industry for would-be entrepreneurs, it can also be a wonderfully stable and reliable avenue to explore. After all, even as the world continues to change, there’ll always be a demand for people who can build, repair, and renovate the property.

If you’re planning on starting your own construction business, you’re not alone. The number of entrepreneurs in the world is rapidly growing, particularly since the pandemic has prompted a higher number of people to look into alternative solutions for earning an income. The question is, how do you ensure your organization is set up for success? Here are some important things you can do before you begin building your new venture.

Write a Business Plan First

Writing your own business plan can seem like a time-consuming process when you’re looking to dive into a company of your own. However, there are few things more important to building a successful organization than knowing exactly where you’re headed. A strong plan can give you a map to follow when you’re trying to figure out what you want to do in your company. You might want to jump right into thinking about how to ensure your truck runs smoothly, acquiring clients, and the physical location of your business, but a strong business plan needs to come first and will answer all those questions for you.

This plan also offers insights for people who might be able to offer your companies loans and financing, so they can determine how you’re going to make an income. Your plan will also push you to do your research and answer a number of crucial questions about your new venture. What kind of legal entity do you want to be? What sort of certifications, permits, or licenses do you need to apply for before you get started?

Look for Ways to Streamline Operations

Finally, it’s important to look for ways to make your company as efficient and successful as possible from day one. The software you implemented during the previous step will be particularly beneficial here. If you have GPS fleet tracking software, you’ll be able to keep tabs on your teams when they’re behind the wheels of your expensive vehicles and ensure they’re performing according to best practice standards. Other pieces of technology like accounting tools will give you insights into how you can streamline your cash flow and achieve better results over time. Remember, running a business requires a constant commitment to optimizing your processes and looking for better ways to ensure success.

Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN have announced a new partnership with a leading network intelligence company, Path Network. The multi-year deal will see Path help protect the team’s network infrastructure, both on and off the track, ensuring Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN retains the competitive edge needed to win in the competitive world of Formula One.

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In a fast-paced, data-driven environment such as motorsports, so much is at stake with split-second decisions. US-based network intelligence expert, Path Network, will provide this safety and reliability to the team, thanks to its leading expertise and global reach – letting the team focus on delivering the best results in its activities.

Path Network branding will be visible on the Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN C42 cars’ bodywork and on other team assets.

Frédéric Vasseur, Team Principal of Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN:

Scuderia AlphaTauri and FlexBox are pleased to announce the successful assignment of their Official Partnership to benefit Ziba Foods, a fast-growing, mission-led healthy nutrition brand.

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Ziba Foods is a U.S.-based artisanal food company that specializes in heirloom and wild-grown dried fruits and nuts from the mineral-rich valleys of Afghanistan. With a passion for social enterprise and impact investing, FlexBox founder Henrik Nielsen has exercised his vision to support the livelihood of local women and farmers through a strategic investment in Ziba Foods.

“Given that Scuderia AlphaTauri is a globally known racing team which embodies a premium lifestyle-oriented ethos, I see them as a perfect platform to promote my latest endeavour with Ziba Foods. Together, we want to use their global platform to provide international visibility to healthy nutrition while helping to achieve sustainable social and economic stability in a developing nation” said Henrik Nielsen, Founder of FlexBox and Investor in Ziba Foods.

“Henrik is a real motorsports enthusiast, but he also has tremendous lateral vision and an ability to direct resources to where they are most needed,” Franz Tost commented on the assignment. “In many ways, Ziba is everything that Formula One embodies: Inspired by the highest quality, respect, and fair play. Driven by excellence, innovation, and good health. We are grateful to Henrik for placing his trust in us and very pleased to welcome Ziba to the team.”

Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN signed a partnership in the name of sporting heritage with Ciesse Piumini, the historical Italian brand owned by Mittel S.p.A.. This relationship represents a perfect match that sees a shared passion for sports, adventure and the desire to go beyond all limits – fundamental values shared by two brands united by determination and dynamism.

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Ciesse Piumini has a proud heritage in the world of sports and is, like the Alfa Romeo brand, a symbol of Italian excellence around the world. The partnership between Ciesse Piumini and Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN is part of a broad communication strategy by Ciesse and will be the key pillar of an ambitious advertising campaign conveyed through the most widespread magazines and digital channels.

The logo of Ciesse Piumini will feature prominently on the rear wing of the C42 cars driven by Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu during this weekend’s race in Imola, as well as in Monaco and Monza – three of the most iconic locations in motorsport.

Frédéric Vasseur, Team Principal of Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN:

We are delighted to welcome Ciesse Piumini to the Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN family. Ciesse is a brand that embodies universal values like freedom and the will to explore, and their devotion to the outdoors and sporting pursuits resonates with us. Like the Alfa Romeo brand, Ciesse Piumini hails from Milan – just one of the many connections between our two realities – and we are looking forward to strengthening this relationship as the season progresses.

Scuderia Ferrari and Carlos Sainz are pleased to announce that they have extended their agreement. The Spaniard, who made his debut with the Maranello squad in the 2021 season, will thus be part of the team to the end of 2024.

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Carlos Sainz, Scuderia Ferrari driver, said:

I am very happy to have renewed my contract with Scuderia Ferrari. I have always said that there is no better Formula 1 team to race for and after over a year with them, I can confirm that putting on this race suit and representing this team is unique and incomparable. My first season at Maranello was solid and constructive, with the whole group progressing together. The result of all that work has been clear to see so far season.

I feel strengthened by this renewed show of confidence in me and now I can’t wait to get in the car, do my best for Ferrari and to give its fans plenty to cheer about. The F1-75 is proving to be a front-runner, which can allow me to chase my goals on track, starting with taking my first Formula 1 win.

Mattia Binotto, Team Principal & Managing Director, added:

I have said several times that I believe we have the best driver pairing in Formula 1 and so, with every passing race, it seemed a completely natural step to extend Carlos’ contract, thus ensuring stability and continuity. In his time so far with the team, he has proved to have the talent we expected from him, delivering impressive results and making the most of all opportunities.
Outside the car, he is a hard worker with an eye for the smallest detail, which has helped the whole group to improve and progress. Together, we can aim for ambitious targets and I’m sure that, along with Charles, he can play a significant part in fuelling the Ferrari legend and will write new chapters in the history of our team.

Haas F1 Team is pleased to announce a worldwide partnership with TransferMate Global Payments – the world’s leading provider of B2B payments infrastructure-as-a-service.

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As an official Team Partner, TransferMate will provide cross-border payments services through its unrivalled global payments infrastructure, while the TransferMate logo will be featured on the Haas F1 Team’s VF-22 car and the apparel of drivers Kevin Magnussen and Mick Schumacher throughout the 2022 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

Over the past decade, TransferMate has meticulously built the world’s most comprehensive and advanced payments network that allows businesses and individuals to make cross-border payments as easily as if making a domestic funds transfer.

Operating with multiple currencies, TransferMate works faster and more securely than traditional banking methods and with complete transparency of the transaction through to the point of final reconciliation. This delivers new levels of confidence, eliminates unnecessary financial risk, and drives significant cost-efficiency benefits.

RapidAPI Enterprise Hub enables Scuderia AlphaTauri to drive new efficiencies and accelerate innovation across all teams from the factory to the track.

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Scuderia AlphaTauri announces a major multi-year partnership with RapidAPI, provider of the world’s largest API Hub. RapidAPI offers an API platform that enables developers and enterprises to find, connect to, and manage APIs across multiple cloud environments. Millions of developers utilize the hub to connect to tens of thousands of APIs using a single account, helping to power modern software development by improving data sharing and collaboration between multiple environments. The Scuderia AlphaTauri will utilize RapidAPI to improve in-house software applications and ultimately, performance on the track.

Franz Tost, Team Principal of Scuderia AlphaTauri, commented:

We are excited to start this partnership with RapidAPI to showcase how their technology is supporting our team to compete at the highest level of motorsport. No other sport is as reliant on information technology as Formula 1 and achieving the maximum performance requires a combination of human effort and state-of-the-art technology. Iddo shares the same ambition as we do, and I am looking forward to this long-term partnership.

In a sport where every millisecond and data insight can impact the outcome of the race, RapidAPI enables AlphaTauri to collaborate more efficiently and continually drive performance improvements on the car for every race. In short, RapidAPI enables AlphaTauri:

Mika Häkkinen is a two-time F1 World Champion and the most successful Finnish driver of all time. Everyone felt incredible regret when, in 2001, suddenly Häkkinen decided to leave racing. 

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In the life of every sportsman there comes a moment when they have to part with a professional career and move on. In the past, these people could have been successfully continuing to collect titles, but in the present day, they simply have to reinvent themselves. Let’s see how Mika did it.

Racing

There’s no such thing as a former racer, it’s a certain calling. After a short break in Mika’s career, he returned to DTM and raced for 3 more years. Recently, Häkkinen entered the 2022 Race of Champions at the Havsbad circuit in Sweden, which was his first race since his one and only McLaren 720s appearance in the famed 10-hour Suzuka race.

Media

Häkkinen leads a fairly active life in social media. For several years, Mika has been covering the events of each Formula 1 GP on his blog. In addition, since 2017, the Finnish driver has been actively publishing archival pictures from his career, as well as current photos and videos on Instagram. Autumn 2021 saw the premiere of a film about Mika’s path to both of his F1 titles.

Today, with almost every product readily available in the market, personalisation has been one of the prioritised selling points of most brands. Moreover, all-in-one also seems to be the jargon for various brands due to the market’s need for a product that could fulfil their varied demands.

Garmin’s take on the issue comes in Garmin MARQ Series. First launched in 2019, the collection is now comprised of seven luxury smartwatches. Each product is crafted for specific needs that Garmin catered to from flying, racing, sailing, exploration, sports, and tactical activities.

The idea behind the MARQ series is to provide a helping tool for said professionals on top of your regular Garmin smartwatch. So, more than just answering calls, receiving notifications from your phone, and tracking your fitness, each timepiece is equipped with customised core functions.

Unlike its six other friends, the MARQ Driver is the first of its kind among Garmin smartwatches. From a practice day at the circuit to taking a break in the wilderness, MARQ Driver is here to assist you. Here we have concluded some of the best features included in the smartwatch, let’s find out!

First things first

Before we go into its features, let’s cover the basics. The Driver is a 128g of smartwatch goodness, mostly made of titanium, except for its tachymeter ceramic bezel, domed sapphire crystal lens, and silicone rubber linking the smartwatch’s bracelet. The sleek and modern design is sure to be your best friend on the tracks or as you sip your celebratory drinks afterwards.

Georg Beyschlag, Chief of Staff and Strategy at TeamViewer talks to Paddock magazine about their partnership with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. I guess it’s not so easy to find someone who isn’t familiar with TeamViewer, which is headquartered in Goppingen, Germany, and employs more than 1,300 people globally.

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TeamViewer is a cloud-based platform with intuitive features to securely and remotely access, control and support any device, across platforms – from anywhere, anytime. TeamViewer also supports companies to achieve their digitalization and Industry 4.0 goals. Moreover, TeamViewer was named a winner at the 2021 European Customer Centricity Awards, being the best rated of all participating companies in the categories Best User Experience and Employee Experience. At the beginning of last year, TeamViewer was announced as an official partner of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team and Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team. 

The move 

TeamViewer makes the Mercedes teams more efficient, with optimized remote operations and enhanced connectivity between team processes trackside and back at base, notably in terms of race support during testing and racing. TeamViewer furthermore plays an important role in motorsport’s journey towards net-zero emissions, by enabling people and companies effectively monitor systems remotely. By enabling remote work and IoT solutions across multiple sites, TeamViewer technology can deliver further reductions in the carbon footprint of the racing teams, each of which achieved the FIA’s 3* Environmental Accreditation standard in 2020.