Herta in the running for Cadillac seat, FIA fires top steward Tim Mayer in controversial circumstances, and other big updates

Herta in the running for Cadillac seat

Mario Andretti confirmed that nine-time IndyCar race winner Colton Herta is under consideration for a drive with the Cadillac Formula 1 team, which is set to join the sport in 2026. Herta, who finished as the runner-up in the IndyCar championship this season, is seen as one of the brightest talents in the series, and his P2 finish earned him valuable Super Licence points. Cadillac wants one experienced driver and a young American, and Herta is seen as a good fit. Andretti also mentioned that Cadillac might work with Ferrari for their power unit when they join F1 in 2026.

Click here to read the full article by Henry Valantine (planetf1.com)

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FIA fires top steward Tim Mayer in controversial circumstances

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has fired Tim Mayer, one of F1’s top stewards after he was not asked to lead the stewards since the Mexico Grand Prix. Mayer, the son of McLaren co-founder Teddy Mayer, also worked the US race in Austin the week before. His firing comes after race director Niels Wittich was also let go, upsetting many drivers. George Russell, who spoke on behalf of the drivers, criticized Ben Sulayem for not responding to their concerns or explaining the decision.

Click here to read the full article by Samuel Maede (mirror.co.uk)

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Why IndyCar isn't in the cards for Perez

Sergio Perez has ruled out racing in the NTT IndyCar Series after his Formula 1 career, despite the series' popularity and opportunities for former F1 drivers like Marcus Ericsson and Romain Grosjean. Perez explained that he has no desire to race in IndyCar due to the high risks involved and his plans to prioritize spending time with his family once he finishes in F1. While he’s not planning to race full-time after F1, he’s open to doing a few races in events like Le Mans or the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Click here to read the full article by Michael Delaney (f1i.com)

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Williams mechanics pull off overnight repairs after São Paulo crashes

Check out behind-the-scenes footage of the amazing team of mechanics who worked overnight to rebuild and assemble Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto’s cars. After serious crashes at the São Paulo GP in Brazil, the cars were brought back to their Grove HQ in Oxfordshire. Williams has faced challenges with crashes and spent a lot on repairs, but the team got the job done, and it was an excellent effort.

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Sainz and Leclerc test Ferrari's monstrous F80

Ferrari unveiled the F80 on 17 October and wrote a new chapter in the history of legendary supercars bearing the Prancing Horse badge. With a combined maximum power of 1200 hp, the V6-hybrid powertrain of the F80 makes it the most powerful road car ever to come out of the gates of the Ferrari factory. But what really happened when Carlos and Charles were asked to test this monstrous supercar on the track before the launch?