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Business, Formula One

Why Daniel Ricciardo’s $21m Contract Buyout is a Bargain for McLaren

August 15, 2022 No Comments
Daniel Ricciardo

A few weeks ago, I was watching a video on Instagram of a guy who took his McLaren through a drive-thru car wash and was filming water leaking into his car. While it was entertaining, it was also kind of shocking considering the base price for the 540C is $184,900. Perhaps, this video was a […]

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Fashion, Formula One

AlphaTauri: Red Bull Goes All-In on Fashion With Sister Team Rebrand

July 30, 2022 No Comments

In Formula One, team names change often. Usually the variables that decide these things are sponsorship deals, power unit changes, and strategic collaborations with stakeholders. So it should come as no surprise to find out that in 2019, it was announced that Scuderia Toro Rosso would become Scuderia AlphaTauri with provisional 2020 entry by the […]

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Formula One

French Grand Prix: Painted Lines Serve Race Utility

July 23, 2022 No Comments
French Grand Prix

With every race on the Formula One calendar, fans have interesting things to say about the circuits. From overtaking in Monaco to the fake water in Miami, nothing is off limits. Even when it comes to the French, Grand Prix, it’s fair game. But for as picturesque as the Paul Ricard Circuit in Le Castellet, […]

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Formula One, Politics

Formula One and its Close Connection to Geopolitics Requires Strategic Safety Escalation

July 19, 2022 No Comments
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While the Avant Ivy is heavy on Formula One, I majored in government and therefore, I will always try to make connections to politics when appropriate. With that said, a lot of thought has gone into how government impacts Formula One, and vice versa. From direct national security threats as a result of war, to […]

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Formula One

Why Formula One Constructors’ Championships Are Superior

July 12, 2022 No Comments
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As Formula One continues to surge as one of the most in-demand sports in the world, it’s important for new fans to understand it better, and that’s a big reason why I restarted The Avant Ivy. With that said, one of the biggest points of confusion for some has been why there are two championships, […]

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ABOUT VF

VF Castro is the Chief Communications Officer for Circuit EV Solutions, where she leads strategy, media, investor relations, and storytelling. Before joining Circuit, VF was a veteran sports journalist covering Texas Tech, the Big 12, and major sporting events for a variety of outlets.

A proud graduate of Harvard University Extension School, cum laude, VF concentrated in Government, laying the foundation for her early career in politics. She served as policy director and strategist on a congressional campaign, an experience that shaped her unique perspective on the intersection of politics, business, and sports.

This intersection inspired The Avant Ivy, VF’s personal platform for writing, analysis, and thought leadership. It primarily serves as a portfolio of her work across journalism, politics, and Formula One commentary.

VF was the co-host of The VF1 Show alongside Vincenzo Landino, where they broke down the business, politics, and strategy behind Formula One. Click the widget to hear archived episodes.

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