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Welcome to News from the Nerds – your midweek F1 digest brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show Sam, Catherine and James discuss:
Zak Brown’s strong words...
Zak Brown sent a letter to the FIA and F1, formally saying how Red Bull cannot get out of the cost cap breach with just a fine penalty. Harsher action needs to be taken and he also proposes his own suggestion to the motorsport board.
https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f1latestnews/zak-brown-writes-to-fia-stating-red-bull-budget-breach-constitutes-cheating/

Is it Schumacher’s time to shine?
Mick Schumacher is yet to find himself a seat for 2023. The German has caused some financial headaches for Guenther Steiner and Haas, who have looked at several drivers who could replace Schumacher. However, Gene Haas said that it is Mick’s decision to see what he wants for the future. Will Schumacher stay on with Haas, or will we see someone else in the American seat?
https://www.formulanerds.com/news/gene-haas-assesses-mick-schumachers-current-situation/
https://www.formulanerds.com/news/steiner-schumacher-has-home-advantage-as-new-contender-emerges-at-haas-f1/

Pierre Gasly has finally made the right move?
Pierre Gasly is finally out of the Red Bull system and can look ahead to a new chapter with Alpine. The trio discussed how once he left the Red Bull seat, F1 saw a new Pierre Gasly, especially in 2020 with his first win coming in Monza. What lies ahead for the French?
https://www.formulanerds.com/news/pierre-gasly-it-was-the-right-time-to-leave-red-bull/

Another race in Saudi Arabia? And more sprint races?
Saudi Arabia confirmed that they can host more F1 races. What does the trio make of this decision? Do we love this fast-paced circuit, or do we rather see it off the calendar? Also, there are set to be six sprint races, making the total number of races in a season 30 rather than just 24. Is this better than just increasing the number of Grands Prix per season, or will it prove to be too much to handle in a single weekend?
https://www.formulanerds.com/news/steiner-more-sprint-races-better-than-expanding-the-f1-calendar/

Should F1 implement 'information' laps?
After the delays in Singapore and Japan, the chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers Association Alex Wurz suggested that F1 implement information laps. Cars will run out on the track 10 minutes before to give feedback on the track conditions and see how it is best to proceed. This comes after Lewis Hamilton’s comments who told his team that he can give better feedback if he is out on track for one minute rather than watching from a TV.
https://www.formulanerds.com/news/gpda-formula-one-should-implement-information-laps/
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