F1 News From The Nerds - 17th August 22
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Show Notes
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:
2026 Engine Changes and Porsche's Entry to F1
- The 2026 engine changes have been announced with lots of new information, especially in relation to sustainability and safety. The panel go into detail about the changes as well as Porsche's new trademark and the potential of a looming announcement.
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-world-motorsport-council-approves-f1-2026-power-unit-regulations/
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/porsche-f1-entry-f1nally-confirmed/
Horner's Worries as Australia Confirmed:
- The dates for the Australian Grand Prix have been confirmed but Christian Horner has some worries about the calendar for next season. The quartet share their thoughts on Australia and Horner's concerns.
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/christian-horner-f1-schedule-too-much/
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-date-confirmed-for-2023-formula-1-australian-gp/
McLaren and Alpine Continue To Be In Headlines:
- Pato O'Ward has commented on the Piastri and McLaren drama, whilst Lando Norris expressed his high expectations. Otmar Szafnauer has also spoken about Alpine and Alonso and their goals for the rest of the season. The panel discuss the ongoing drama, their thoughts on McLaren's performance and whether they agree with Szafnauer.
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/oward-piastri-mclaren-drama-is-laughable/
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/alpine-not-concerned-about-relationship-with-alonso-during-2022/
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/lando-norris-sets-ambitious-mclaren-target/
Formula E Crowns A New Champion
- The finale of the Gen2 era saw Formula E crown their champion in a dramatic weekend and also some news about Susie Wolff's departure from the championship. The quartet talk about the series finale and their thoughts on what's next for Susie Wolff.
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/formulae-latestnews/breaking-news-formula-e-round-16-seoul-e-prix-results-who-won-the-championship/
Abu Dhabi Rumbles On:
- Toto Wolff and Christian Horner have both made comments surrounding the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix of 2021, with Horner's comments about it being redemption whilst Wolff admits he still thinks about the race. The panel touch on this and discuss their thoughts.
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/horner-abu-dhabi-was-redemption-for-verstappen-fans/
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/i-think-about-it-every-day-wolff-on-abu-dhabi-2021/
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