On this week's News from the Nerds Abby is joined by Sam and James P as they cover the top news from this week:

Haas livery launch and season plans:
Haas have become the first team to launch their new livery, complete with new title sponsor Moneygram. The trio discuss the impacts of this new deal for the team as well comments from Team Principal Guenther Steiner about his hopes for the new season.
(https://www.formulanerds.com/news/haas-vf-23-formula1-liveries/)
(https://www.formulanerds.com/news/steiner-on-haas-its-a-work-in-progress/)

Red Bull hit Hard
Christian Horner reveals the 10% reduction in aero test time has already had a significant impact on the team's preparation for 2023. The panel talk debate how serious the impact is, as well as how Red Bull got to this point. They also unpack the growing rumours that Ford could be about to tie up with the team, and where this leaves the Honda project.
(https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f1latestnews/horner-red-bull-significantly-handicapped-by-cost-cap-penalty/)

Ben Sulayem remains under pressure:
Following the unearthed comments from 2001 from the FIA President regarding women, the trio discuss where this leaves F1's drive to promote more women into Motorsport. A discussion ensues on the challenges facing the FIA President, and if this will disappear once the season starts.
(https://www.formulanerds.com/news/unearthed-remarks-reveal-fia-presidents-questionable-views-on-women/)

Ferrari mood is positive:
As New Team Principal Fred Vasseur settles into life at Maranello, the panel discusses the different approach to leadership shown by Binotto, and how this may impact the Scuderia's 2023 season. Comments from Vasseur regarding picking a number one driver are also unpicked and analysed.
(https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f1latestnews/vasseur-shares-secrets-on-ferrari-2023-f1-car/)

ALONSO DEMANDS 100%
As Fernando Alonso prepares to race for Aston Martin, the panel dissects comments from new teammate Lance Stroll over Alonso's drive to succeed, and the motivation the Spaniard has given the Canadian. The team's push to move further up the grid is debated, as well as its 2023 prospects.
(https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/alonso-wouldnt-accept-continuing-in-f1-at-less-than-100/10426854/) 
(https://www.formulanerds.com/news/how-alonso-can-help-stroll-improve-at-aston-martin/)
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