Welcome to News from the Nerds - your midweek news show brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show Abby, James M, James P and Sam discuss:

Piastri x Alpine court battle:
Alpine and Piastri continue to be in headlines as the possibility of going Court arises. The panel discuss the ongoing drama and recent news of Daniel Ricciardo’s requested payout from McLaren due to their not-yet-confirmed deal with Piastri.


https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-alpine-could-take-piastri-to-court/

https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f1latestnews/alpine-to-narrow-down-alonso-replacement-to-four-drivers/

https://www.speedcafe.com/2022/08/09/ricciardo-seeking-21-million-f1-pay-out-from-mclaren/


Alonso didn't move for money:
Otmar Szafnauer has said Alonso isn't a man of integrity but Pedro De la Rosa believes Alonso’s move was not because of money. The quartet discuss these comments, Mike Krack’s thoughts on the Spaniard’s move and also the four possible drivers rumoured to replace Alonso.


https://www.formulanerds.com/news/krack-aston-martin-is-here-to-win/

https://www.formulanerds.com/news/alonso-joins-am-for-project/


Lewis Hamilton opens up:
Lewis Hamilton has opened up to Vanity Fair about numerous topics, including the jewellery drama of piercings, Top Gun Maverick and the infamous Abu Dhabi season finale last year. The panel comment on Hamilton’s comments.

https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f1latestnews/lewis-hamilton-feels-cheated-out-of-eighth-world-championship/

2023 technical regulations / 2023 calendar:
New information has been revealed about the technical regulations and the schedule for next season. The panel dive into their thoughts and expectations of how these will affect Formula 1.


https://twitter.com/ben_sulayem/status/1556717330163433475?s=12&t=pjhZhgPQpPFxqqrtLmMgrA

https://racingnews365.com/2026-formula-1-power-unit-regulations-finalised-what-happens-next



https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1556549629591916544?s=20&t=KqAwllDve1LXPbBPE9rQwQ

https://twitter.com/virtualstatman/status/1556629019860209664?s=20&t=KqAwllDve1LXPbBPE9rQwQ


Formula E 100th race and finale:
This weekend is the finale of Formula E where the title fight is Stoffel Vandoorne’s to lose. But weather in Seoul could impact the 100th race of the season.


https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2022/august/preview-hana-bank-seoul-e-prix-rounds-15-16

https://www.formulanerds.com/news/formula-e-evans-to-keep-positive-going-into-seoul/


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