Aston Martin may turn to Newey to solve car troubles, Drivers divided over DRS changes After Doohan crash, and other big updates

Aston Martin may turn to Newey to solve car troubles

Aston Martin, under Lawrence Stroll's ownership, has seen high turnover and frequent changes in leadership. Despite Enrico Cardile as CTO and Adrian Newey, the team’s performance in 2025 has been poor, with both drivers unable to compete at a high level. Newey, known for his creative vision, is hesitant to focus on the current car, preferring to work on future projects instead. Aston Martin faces a challenge as the owner's impatience clashes with the need for strategic patience to ensure success in the long run.

Click here to read the full article by Stuart Codling (motorsport.com)

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Drivers divided over DRS changes After Doohan crash

Jack Doohan's crash in FP2 at Suzuka sparked a debate among F1 drivers about manual DRS control, with opinions split. The accident happened when Doohan failed to close his DRS at Turn 1, a corner where drivers must manually deactivate it before a corner if they are still flat out. Carlos Sainz raised concerns about safety, calling for an automatic system to deactivate the DRS before corners, while George Russell argued that drivers should keep control and not overreact to a single incident. Charles Leclerc remained neutral but noted that an automated system could allow for more DRS zones if safety concerns are addressed.

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Drugovich to replace Alonso for Bahrain FP1

Fernando Alonso will miss the first free practice session at the Bahrain Grand Prix, with reserve driver Felipe Drugovich stepping in. Drugovich is eager to drive the AMR25 and provide important data for the team. He has participated in several FP1 sessions for Aston Martin and is familiar with the Bahrain track. Aston Martin’s CEO, Andy Cowell, expressed confidence in Drugovich’s ability to contribute effectively to the team's preparations.

Click here to read the full article by Samuel Coop (racingnews365.com)

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Is Hadjar ready for Red Bull?

With all the talk about the Yuki Tsunoda-Liam Lawson swap and Verstappen's unhappiness with how Red Bull is handling things, it's easy to forget about the fourth driver in the mix, Isack Hadjar. The Algerian racer has been competitive and has done well on his journey to F1, but should he be looking over his shoulder?

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What will it take to push Verstappen over the edge?

Max Verstappen has never publicly criticized any of his ex-teammates regardless of how badly they've performed. In fact, reports have it that Verstappen was against the decision to drop Checo. When he went on to like an Instagram post condemning Red Bull for bullying Lawson, it became clear his position in all of this. But does it seem likely he's going to leave at some point?