Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer, is leaving Red Bull Racing after thirteen years to join rival team McLaren. Lambiase reportedly accepted a significant offer and is expected to eventually succeed Andrea Stella as McLaren's team principal.
Hungary is planning to implement stricter environmental regulations and higher taxes for its electric vehicle manufacturing sector. This shift marks a departure from the previous policies that offered long-term protection to the industry.
In the 'Schermtijd' column, tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses a long-term project where teenagers are attempting to recreate the Netherlands within the game Minecraft. The endeavor has been ongoing for years, with participants acknowledging that the detailed reconstruction will never truly be finished.
Reselling surplus solar energy to others was proposed as a solution to the upcoming expiration of the net metering scheme in the Netherlands. However, the implementation is failing to gain momentum due to excessively complex regulations.
The number of starter loans for first-time homebuyers in the Netherlands increased by 15 percent compared to the previous year. While these loans help young people enter the housing market, experts warn that the increased demand contributes to higher property prices.
Experts warn that the Dutch power grid is vulnerable to cyberattacks, which could lead to large-scale outages. Both major energy producers and consumer devices are considered potential targets, with officials noting that the infrastructure remains an attractive objective for foreign actors like Russia.