Teams that modified rear-wing in China, How Hadjar compares to Tsunoda in debut race, and other big updates

Teams that modified rear-wing in China

The FIA announced that nearly half of the F1 grid made changes to their rear wings ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix due to a new technical directive aimed to reduce wing flex. This directive was introduced to combat the "mini-DRS" effect from rear wing flexibility and tightened the previous 2mm limit to 0.5mm, with a special 0.25mm tolerance for China. Teams like Alpine admitted to making adjustments, while others, like Haas, were on the edge of the new limits but didn't change their wings. The FIA will continue to monitor wing flexibility through load-bearing tests and cameras to ensure compliance with the new rules.

Click here to read the full article by Dan Lawrence (motorsportweek.com)

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How Hadjar compares to Tsunoda in debut race

Isack Hadjar had a rough start to his F1 career, missing the Australian Grand Prix but showed improvement in China. In qualifying, he was faster than his teammate Yuki Tsunoda and showed good speed, even though he struggled with the car's balance because of wind shift. In the sprint race, he gained some positions but had trouble with tire management and couldn’t pass Tsunoda. Overall, his performance was impressive, and with more experience, Hadjar can improve in future races.

Click here to read the full article by Jake Boxall-Legge (motorsport.com)

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Alpine unveils new Perfect Moment partnership

Perfect Moment has teamed up with BWT Alpine Formula One Team for a multi-year collaboration to create a high-performance skiwear collection. The limited-edition collection, set to release in late 2025, combines Alpine F1's racing technology with Perfect Moment’s stylish ski wear. The collection celebrates their shared French alpine roots and is designed to work well in extreme conditions while looking fashionable. It will be sold online and at special pop-up events, responding to consumer demand for high-performance, fashion-forward apparel.

Click here to read the full article by Angela Lei (forbes.com)

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Lawson will pay the price for Perez's mistakes

Red Bull plans to replace Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda after just two races in the 2025 F1 season, showing a big change in their expectations. Lawson has had bad qualifying results and struggled to adapt to the tricky RB21 car. This decision comes after Red Bull’s frustration with Sergio Perez’s inconsistent performance last season, and they don’t want to make the same mistake again. With Lawson unable to contribute points, the team now wants to figure out if the problem is with the car or the driver.

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Chinese GP sets viewership records

Formula One set a viewership record for the Chinese Grand Prix on ESPN, with 824,000 viewers, a 31.6% increase from last year and almost a 200% jump from 2018. The 2025 season is off to a strong start, with 1.11 million viewers for the Australian Grand Prix, a 65% increase compared to last year. On the other hand, IndyCar’s first race against Nascar on Fox had only 704,000 viewers, down 14% from last year, and was affected by technical issues. Meanwhile, Nascar’s Xfinity and Truck Series both attracted more viewers than IndyCar, showing that IndyCar is up against more competition.

Click here to read the full article by Cian Brittle (blackbookmotorsport.com)