Images doing the rounds from China showing RBR at the weigh bridge and they are almost as overweight as Williams.
Pics taken by a VIP ticket holder who got lucky with where the weighing was located
One report thus far that AMR are looking for a new TP…
Happens to be a successful one unemployed at the moment 
On this ^
Talk that Wheatley is the top target, however he’s happy at Audi but could come down to family decision with AMR based in the uk
This looks to be solid info.
Statements going around from all teams involved.
Wheatley leaving Audi immediately.
While you’ve been enjoying your weekend off, Max is over in Germany for the NLS 4hr Nurburgring.
Pole by 1.9s
Race start at 11 GMT - on youtube, doesn’t appear to be broadcast on tv.
And in a twist, it’s gone from simply lovely to verstappen racing DSQ for to tyre regulation breach
7 sets used instead of 6 allowed apparently
Japan race weekend .
While waiting for on track stuff, there was some clarification about Mercs front wing in China - part of the double element didnt close within 400ms
FIA spoke with Merc and it was a “miscalculation”
In essence an illegal car (no different to plank wear or fuel flow etc) but it’s Merc on top so far this year so carry on lads.
Kimi on top. A good day for the rookie. and a good gap to second!
Macca at least had two cars running, tho LN has taken the last of one component already - battery related afaik.
RBR really struggling…
Audi doing well! huzzah
Won’t lie, not a fan of the new regs.
Despite all the warnings years ago, deemed doomsdayers it had actually come to pass.
I watched the first race and bits of the ones since but no.
Enduro is where it’s at tbh
With the break from 2 races cancelled:
Lance will be racing gt3 one weekend.
Um, reports that GP is leaving RB at the end of his contract in 2028 to join Macca as head of race strategy with an eye as him to replace Stella as TP when time comes.
Hello there. It’s soooo long with no races.
GP confirmed to macca. Dan Fallows has left AMR to join racing bulls.
In other news, rules have been updated after talks
Changes in full
Qualifying - promoting performance
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Adjustments to energy management parameters, including a reduction in maximum permitted recharge from 8MJ to 7MJ, aimed at reducing excessive harvesting and encouraging more consistent flat-out driving. This change targets a maximum superclip duration reduced to approximately 2-4 seconds per lap.
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Peak superclip power increased to 350kW, previously being 250kW, further reducing the time spent recharging, and reducing driver workload on energy management. This will also be applied in Race conditions.
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The number of events where alternative lower energy limits may apply has been increased from 8 to 12 races, allowing greater adaptation to circuit characteristics.
Race - improved safety and consistency of performance
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The maximum power available through the Boost in race conditions is now capped at +150kW (or the car’s current power level at activation if higher) limiting sudden performance differentials.
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MGU-K deployment is maintained at 350kW in key acceleration zones (from corner exit to braking point, including overtaking zones) but will be limited to 250kW in other parts of the lap.
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These measures are designed to reduce excessive closing speeds while maintaining overtaking opportunities and overall performance characteristics.
Race starts - enhanced safety mechanisms
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A new “low power start detection” system has been developed, capable of identifying cars with abnormally low acceleration shortly after clutch release.
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In such cases, an automatic MGU-K deployment will be triggered to ensure a minimum level of acceleration and mitigate start-related risks without introducing any sporting advantage.
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An associated visual warning system is being introduced, activating flashing lights (rear and lateral) on affected cars to alert following drivers.
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A reset of the energy counter at the start of the formation lap has also been implemented to correct a previously identified system inconsistency.
Wet conditions - improving safety and visibility
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Tyre blanket temperatures for intermediate tyres have been increased following driver feedback in order to improve initial grip and tyre performance in wet conditions.
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Maximum ERS deployment will be reduced, limiting torque and improving car control in low-grip conditions.
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The rear light systems have been simplified, with clearer and more consistent visual cues to improve visibility and reaction time for following drivers in poor conditions.
Honestly, they would be a million times better off just chucking the hybrid system in the bin, and keeping the V6s to make the EU and manufacturers somewhat happy. A V6 could produce a lot of power and a nice noise if they really tried. Plus, not having to accommodate the hybrid system could mean that the cars could get smaller again (within reason when taking safety into consideration).
Istanbul back on the calender
Reports that BYD are having talks with F1 about entering a new team
RIP Alex Zinardi.
Chap really used up his lives over the years.
Shame. Only 59
Miami start time brought forward by 3 hours due to weather.
Haven’t had much time this weekend to watch much on track stuff. Got to see first half of sprint yesterday but no quali then.
A wet race should be interesting
MBS saying v8s will be back in the next engine cycle with minimal leccy assistance.
I’ll believe it when I see it tbh.
It probably will never happen, but it would be nice if V8s did make a comeback. With the exception of the AMG One, there’s been hasn’t been much road relevance between F1 and the manufacturers’ road cars as of late, and the few that do are unobtainable by the general public anyways. And if emissions are still being held aloft as a concern, the cars probably produce the least when taking everything into account that makes an F1 weekend run smoothly.
They just need turbo V6’s that rev to the moon that produce over 1000 hp. Idk, with euro 7 emission standards and track decibel limits it’s hard to get excited over anything automotive. Lithium BEV isn’t the solution. Solid state? From what little I know, I’m optimistic, but we’ll have to wait and see.