Yuki Tsunoda ‘impressed’ Red Bull in post-season test, Has profit replaced passion in F1?, and other big updates

Yuki Tsunoda ‘impressed’ Red Bull in post-season test

Yuki Tsunoda’s performance at the Abu Dhabi post-season test impressed Red Bull, especially his detailed feedback, which was praised by both trackside and remote engineers. With Sergio Perez’s seat likely to be replaced, Tsunoda sees a 50/50 chance of securing a seat for 2025 despite never being a strong contender for a Red Bull promotion. He felt comfortable with the RB20 car and adapted quickly during the test. Tsunoda’s dream is to stand on the podium at Suzuka, but he wants to help build a better car and team first.

Click here to read the full article by Jamie Woodhouse (planetf1.com)

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Has profit replaced passion in F1?

Ferrari’s decision to replace Carlos Sainz with 40-year-old Lewis Hamilton shows how Formula 1 is focusing more on profits than racing results. Sainz’s strong performances didn’t matter much as Hamilton’s potential to bring in more money and attention. This highlights a bigger trend where sponsorships and brand image are more important than the thrill of the race. If Formula 1 keeps going this way, it risks losing what made the sport special: passion, skill, and real competition.

Click here to read the full article by Boston Alexandra (f1chronicle.com)

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2026 rules will give teams more freedom to innovate

The FIA has released new renders showing changes to the 2026 F1 regulations to balance car performance before teams start their designs. Key changes include a new diveplane on the front wing and disc-style wheel covers, which will help with cooling and aerodynamics. The floor design has been updated with new fences and a bigger diffuser and the rear wing now has a three-element shape, giving teams more design freedom. These changes are meant to help teams have more flexibility and improve aerodynamics.

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Colapinto's Alpine interest puts pressure on Doohan

Flavio Briatore confirmed that Alpine is interested in Franco Colapinto, which puts more pressure on Jack Doohan. Alpine’s driver lineup for 2025 seems set with Doohan and Pierre Gasly, but there is still doubt about Doohan’s future. Briatore was interested in Colapinto, but his crashes and high cost made him less appealing. Doohan now faces pressure to perform in 2025 after his F1 debut in Abu Dhabi.

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What it takes to drive an F1 car

Formula One is the pinnacle of motorsport, but what happens when a race driver has incredible talent but isn't fit enough to make the most of it? After a successful track day at Snetterton Circuit in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Episode 2 of Game to Glory: Level Up follows Sebastian Job from Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing as he heads to the Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre in Salzburg, Austria, to learn about the physical demands of driving an F1 car.