Williams under investigation for rule breach, Ferrari still struggling despite Hamilton’s pole, and other big updates

Williams under investigation for rule breach

The F1 stewards have summoned Williams after the team failed to provide video footage of its rear wing following practice in China. The FIA has been monitoring rear wings for flexing after stricter tests were introduced at the Australian Grand Prix. Although all teams were deemed legal in Melbourne, the FIA imposed further restrictions for China, requiring some teams to modify their rear wing configurations. Williams did not submit the required footage after the first practice session, so they were summoned, and the team has not yet explained the oversight.

Click here to read the full article by Fergal Walsh (racingnews365.com)

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Ferrari still struggling despite Hamilton’s pole

The crowd cheered as Lewis Hamilton secured his first Ferrari pole, with Max Verstappen just 0.018s behind. Despite Verstappen’s strong performance, the Ferrari stood out for its poor handling, especially compared to other top teams. Several drivers, including Yuki Tsunoda and Fernando Alonso, struggled with tight corners, while McLaren drivers showed speed but faced challenges with tire temperature and front-end grip. Hamilton's performance, despite Ferrari's inconsistency, marked his best result since joining Ferrari. 

Click here to read the full article by Alex Kalinauckas (motorsport.com)

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Rookies facing intense pressure in China

Three F1 rookies are under a lot of pressure heading into China. Liam Lawson had a tough weekend in Australia with poor pace and a crash, prompting McLaren CEO Zak Brown to suggest Red Bull should have picked Yuki Tsunoda instead. Alpine rookie Jack Doohan faces rumors of being replaced by Franco Colapinto after a crash in Melbourne, but his team boss downplayed the incident. Isack Hadjar, who didn't finish the Melbourne race, admitted he found his boss Dr. Helmut Marko's criticism "embarrassing," but they later cleared the air.

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Team Torque returns with a new co-host

It's Season 2, Episode 1 of Team Torque, and the podcast is back with a new co-host, Carlos Sainz. How does Sainz feel about being on the show? It turns out he prefers the conversational style of a podcast over a traditional interview. The duo then discusses F1, movies, their experience as new teammates, and their most famous contacts.

Hadjar’s F1 journey through Instagram

Isack Hadjar now drives for Visa Cash App RB, but his F1 debut wasn’t exactly solid. But how did he make it to Formula One? Take a journey through Isack’s Instagram as he shares how he went from karting to F1—and why he chose the number 6 for his car.

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