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F1 News From The Nerds - Testing Day 1, Stroll Absent & Ferrari Restructure
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On this week's News from the Nerds, James M is joined by Abby and Sam as they cover the top news from this week:
F1 is back on track:
Formula One is back and cars have returned to the track. Day one of pre-season testing has finished in Bahrain and Red Bull's Max Verstappen went fastest overall. All drivers bar Lance Stroll drove their 2023 cars and for some, it was a good day but teams such as McLaren and Aston Martin had some difficulties. The panel dissect the first day on track.
https://www.formulanerds.com/news/max-verstappen-dominates-day-one-of-pre-season-testing/
Aston Martin wait for Stroll:
Lance Stroll isn't taking part in pre-season testing and so that left Felipe Drugovich, the team's reserve driver to take his place on day one in Bahrain. However, it's not certain that Drugovich will be replacing Stroll in the Bahrain Grand Prix if the Canadian is unable to race. The trio talk about the likelihood of Drugovich competing in the first round.
https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1628725044409954304?s=20
Ferrari Restructuring:
After their mishaps last season, Scuderia Ferrari are undergoing a restructuring within the family. Their strategy chief has now changed in a hope to take the firing line away from a singular person. The panel discuss this move and whether or not Ferrari will be able to improve.
F1 Changes Ahead:
The Formula One Commission met this week and proposed some new changes that the World Motor Council will review. Changes include the cost cap, amendments to the point system and more. The trio dissect the proposed changes and their thoughts on each.
F1 Academy Details Emerge:
Details about the new series F1 Academy have been announced with the 2023 calendar confirmed as well as the format o the race weekends. The trio talk about the news about the championship and their thoughts on it.
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