Haas warns tariffs will hurt business, Ferrari split over timing of new floor upgrade, and other big updates

Haas warns tariffs will hurt business

Haas Automation, which pays for Gene Haas’s Formula 1 team, said President Trump’s tariffs have hurt its business and caused it to cut production. Gene Haas, who has led the only independent F1 team since 2016, has faced pressure to sell but refuses to give up control. The team had a better season in 2024, took seventh place, and made a new deal with Toyota. Haas Automation said many American factory jobs could be lost if the government does not fix the problem.

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Ferrari split over timing of new floor upgrade

Ferrari is unsure when to use their new floor upgrade, which should improve the car's balance and stability. The team has had a tough start to the 2025 season, with no top-three finishes yet, and hopes the upgrade will help them improve. Some senior figures suggest delaying it until Miami, while others push to use it in Bahrain despite concerns that it may interfere with the car's progress. Ferrari is planning a more significant upgrade for Miami, but the urgency to improve could lead to earlier use of the new floor.

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Tsunoda faces big test after strong Red Bull debut

Yuki Tsunoda’s first race with Red Bull showed some good speed but also big problems, especially in qualifying, where he made mistakes at critical moments. He was close to Max Verstappen in early practice, but it looked like he had extra engine power to help him. When it counted, Tsunoda didn’t do the job, missed Q3, and finished outside the top 10 on a day when passing was very hard. Red Bull says he will stay until the end of the season, but if he doesn’t get better soon, he could lose his place.

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Alpine's engine switch proving to be the right call

Alpine's engine switch proving to be the right call Alpine remains the only Formula 1 team yet to score points this season, primarily due to a Renault engine weakness, which has hurt them in the tightly competitive midfield. Despite improvements in car setup, especially after adjustments made following a weak performance in China, the team remains disadvantaged due to a lack of power and slow straights. The improvements in car performance have justified the decision to switch to Mercedes engines in 2026, but the current engine deficit remains a key challenge. Despite these setbacks, Pierre Gasly remains confident Alpine will compete for points as the season progresses, although they’re not the favorites.

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Albon talks secret weapons on Team Torque

Carlos Sainz is the host of Team Torque's episode 2 at Suzuka. Albon starts by explaining why Japan is one of his favorite countries and why he loves the track. He then talks about Japanese culture before they start answering various questions, like, if the FIA allowed a secret weapon in a car like Mario Kart, what would he pick and how would he use it, among others.