F1 News From The Nerds - 31th August 22
We cover Pierre Gasly and the Piasco, where next for Mick Schumacher, Audi in and Porsche Out and Ferrari under pressure!
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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 Catherine discuss:
Pierre Gasly and Piasco
- Alpine and Piastri met with the Contract Regulation Board on Monday and the panel have a little update on the drama. Speculation about who will fill Alonso's seat has been growing with Pierre Gasly being named the preferred driver, despite his rift with Ocon. The panel discuss the likelihood of an all French team.
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/gasly-on-ocon-were-not-friends-anymore-so-well-see-about-alpine-drive/
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/alpine-could-make-a-surprising-move-to-obtain-pierre-gasly/
- https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1564316932618305536?s=20&t=N3eGR1r713blo7_7gSPWgw
Where next for Mick Schumacher?
- Mick Schumacher is no longer part of the Ferrari Driver Academy and has yet to have a confirmed seat for 2023. The quartet discuss where he could end up, FDA potentials and who could take his seat at Haas.
- https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schumacher-to-cut-ferrari-ties-at-end-of-2022-f1-season/10360493/
Audi in and Porsche Out
- Audi announced their entry into Formula One last week whilst Alfa Romeo announced their partnership with Sauber will terminate at the end of 2023. The panel discuss Audi's confirmation and its links with Sauber and what that'll mean, as well as the delayed news about Porsche and Red Bull
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/are-red-bull-about-to-abandon-the-porsche-partnership/
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-alfa-romeo-terminates-partnership-with-sauber/
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-audi-confirmed-to-enter-formula-1/
Ferrari's Under Pressure
- Ferrari are under a lot of pressure and scrutiny following the Belgian Grand Prix after some questionable decisions. Mattia Binotto has expressed concern about the championship and Red Bull's budget cap, which the quartet dissect.
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/binotto-hits-out-at-fia-over-concerning-budget-cap-rules/
- https://www.formulanerds.com/features/is-it-about-earning-those-one-points-for-charles-leclerc-and-ferrari-now/
Hello Spa, Goodbye Kyalami
- Spa is confirmed to be on the 2023 calendar, whilst Kyalami has fallen through. The panel discuss the confirmation of the iconic track as well as what could be next for Belgium and Kyalami.
- https://www.formulanerds.com/news/belgian-grand-prix-to-stay-on-formula-1-calendar-for-2023/
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