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  • Formula 1 Signs Up for a Second Round With AWS

    Formula 1 Signs Up for a Second Round With AWS

    Formula 1 (F1) has renewed and expanded its partnership with AWS for machine learning, AI, and cloud technologies.

    The two organizations first struck a partnership in 2018, with F1 relying on AWS for machine learning and data-driven insights. F1 tapped into into AWS high performance computing (HPC) to facilitate car design .

    Under the renewed partnership, the two organizations will look for new ways to leverage the power of AWS technologies.

    “Since 2018 AWS and Formula 1 have worked hand in hand to deliver insight and analysis for all our fans,” said Brandon Snow, Managing Director of Commercial, Formula 1. “Together we have successfully delivered the speed, scalability, and reliability Formula 1 requires to bring the expert analysis and insights to all our audiences and stakeholders. AWS has the global reach, partner community, and breadth and depth of cloud services that help Formula 1 engage with fans in multiple markets. We look forward to the next chapter of this powerful partnership which is central to F1’s fan experience and growth strategy over the coming years.”

    “AWS helps companies push the limits of what their data can do,” said Matt Garman, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Global Services of AWS. “With such a data-driven sport as F1, this partnership has been a natural fit – helping the sport better utilize, analyse and act upon data to deliver insights to fans that weren’t possible before this collaboration. Leveraging the power of the world’s leading cloud, F1 is engaging with its growing global fan base in unique ways. Their vision and execution for digital transformation is impressive and we are excited F1 has selected AWS to continue to innovate together.”

  • Nicole Scherzinger Celebrates F1 Victory With Boyfriend Lewis Hamilton

    Despite their late arrivals to the Formula One race that cemented Lewis Hamilton’s second World Championship title, Hamilton’s girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, his father Anthony, and brother Nicolas made it to Abu Dhabi when the F1 driver raced to the finish line to claim the title. An ecstatic Scherzinger kissed Hamilton even before the racer was able to take off his helmet. Fresh from a gig in Germany the night before, the pop star wore a form fitting black dress which made her look extra stylish.

    Prior to the race, Hamilton said, “The energy that is in the crowd here and all the flags means the world to me. I hope we can put on a good show for them.” He added, “I am going to do the same as I always did, race it like I stole it. I will always race for the win. We’ll play it by ear, but I am racing to win. I am going to do my best to get as far ahead as possible. I feel great.” Hamilton defeated his teammate and rival Nico Rosberg, who was in the pole position at the start of the race. Rosberg finished in 14th place after he suffered engine problems.

    With Hamilton now at a high point in his racing career, there are rumors that Scherzinger should expect a wedding proposal soon. According to a spokesperson for William Hill, “Nicole was as emotional as Lewis was at the end of the Abu Dhabi GP and after a very on off relationship it seems as if they are very firmly on at the moment and a wedding may be on the cards soon.”

    Hamilton and Scherzinger have been dating on and off since 2007, but Scherzinger admitted that she wants to have children with the 2-time F1 champion someday. “Oh my gosh! If I had little English kids with little English accents that would tickle me,” she said in an interview.

  • Michael Schumacher: Slightly Improved But Still In Critical Condition

    French doctors treating former Formula One driver Michael Schumacher have announced today that his condition has improved but remains fragile after a successful overnight operation.

    While skiing with his son on Sunday, Schumacher fell and hit his head against a large rock. The accident happened in the French Alps and has since left him fighting for his life.

    Michael Schumacher is a 44-year-old retired German race car driver and a 7-time Formula One champion. Many regard him as one of the greatest Formula One racers of all time due to his numerous race victories. Schumacher retired in 2006 but made a comeback in 2010 before retiring again in 2012.

    Doctors said there was internal bleeding within Schumacher’s skull but his condition had stabilized by Monday evening after an operation was carried out at Grenoble University Hospital in France.

    “The situation is more under control than yesterday but we cannot say he is out of danger,” doctors told reporters in a news conference.  The doctors further said that it is improper to engage in premature speculation since Schumacher is still in a critical condition. He is under an artificially induced coma.

    According to the doctors, Schumacher’s helmet saved his life. Had he not been wearing his helmet at the time he may have died on impact. At around 10pm, doctors were able to remove a large blood clot in the brain during the emergency operation. The operation was intended to take pressure off his brain.

    “We can’t say that he is out of danger. The surgery bought us more time. The situation can improve as well as worsen,” said Dr. Jean-Francois Payen, head of the hospital’s anesthesia department. He also added that Schumacher still cannot be transferred to another hospital at the moment due to the fragile nature of his condition.

    Schumacher’s family, friends and fans are hopeful that the racing legend will pull through.

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