Welcome to News from the Nerds – your midweek news show brought to you by the FormulaNerds.
On this week’s edition, host James M is back and is joined by Sam, Abby and Catherine. On this show:

THE McLAREN COMPETITION WINNER IS ANNOUNCED!

Alonso Crashgate 2.0
Together, they discuss the escalating fallout from Alonso’s hero to zero (points) Sunday afternoon. Was his penalty fair, was it consistent, and have such matters always been policed this way? And lastly, what will the outcome ultimately be with Alpine appealing the decision?

Heartbreak for Ricciardo
2022 hasn’t been kind on the Honey Badger. Whilst the pain he’s endured is almost at an end, what comes next for him, and what should come next? Haas – and a race seat – are out the running. Will be land on familiar ground, or will be explore pastures new?

Aston Martin Ready to Pay the Penalty
The forgotten party in the ongoing 2021 cost cap saga, what might Aston Martin’s negotiated punishment be? Team Principal Mike Krack says news is nigh. A fine, you’d presume, but how much might that be?

“Don’t Stop Believing” for Red Bull
Out of the (relative) wilderness, the newly crowned Constructors’ Champions never gave up the fight, even when suffering Mercedes’ unprecedented run of dominance. Just how massive was taking the double for energy drinks manufacturer?

Debuts for Doohan and O’Sullivan
The feeder series’ serve up a couple of news stories to close the show. Alpine’s Jack Doohan finally gets his hands on F1 machinery. Also, F3’s Zak O’Sullivan also samples a modern-day F1 car as a prize for an award won.
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