Fast Five: Haas reverses upgrade on Hulkenberg's car, FIA moves to overhaul review process, and other big updates

Haas reverses upgrade on Hulkenberg's car 

Haas is retracting its latest F1 upgrade from Nico Hulkenberg's car for the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix due to the team's disappointing results following the introduction of their most significant in-season upgrade in Austin. The drivers' feedback on the upgrade was lukewarm, resulting in the team's failure to secure any points in the first three races with the new package, dropping them to last place in the constructors' championship. While initially hoping for better performance with more track time, Haas has opted to run their cars in different specifications after observing divergent preferences between Hulkenberg and his teammate, Kevin Magnussen. The decision aims to maximize their chances in the last two races and is primarily driven by each driver's preference for the older or newer car specifications. 

Click here to read the full article at the-race.com

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FIA moves to overhaul review process

The FIA plans to tighten the process for Formula 1 teams to request a right of review. They'll reduce the time window from 14 days to 96 hours after an event, introducing a fee that'll only be refunded if the review is accepted. The recent Haas case prompted these changes, as an increase in review requests led the FIA to reconsider the system. These alterations, pending approval at the Annual General Assembly, extend beyond F1 to all FIA competitions, aiming to prevent the exploitation of the appeal process and its associated penalties.

Click here to read the full article by Adam Cooper (motorsport.com)

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Palace, KAPPA unveil Alpine Winter 2023 collection

London-based brand Palace has unveiled its Winter 2023 collection, including a new collaboration with KAPPA for the Alpine Formula 1 team, featuring an A523 car and uniforms for drivers Gasly and Ocon. The collection, debuting in Las Vegas, offers a range of items, from racing jackets to tees and caps, with a specific release date of November 16 at The Venetian Shop, followed by online releases on November 17 and 18 across various platforms.

Click here to read the full article by Andrea Sacal (hypebeast.com)

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When will the Las Vegas street circuit be ready?

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Kym Illman shares a behind-the-scenes view of the preparations for the impending 2023 Las Vegas GP. The video shows how the Vegas track, new paddock building, pit lane, and grandstands are coming along. The big question is: When will the Las Vegas street circuit be ready? Well, there's only one way to find out.

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How Mercedes is preparing for Las Vegas GP

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The Las Vegas Grand Prix is the most hotly anticipated race of the season. From marketing to engineering and logistics, it's going to be a challenge for all areas of the Mercedes team. Riccardo Musconi, the Head of Trackside Performance, mentioned that the team won't change their preparation approach for Vegas compared to how they've prepared for other races.