F1 Fast Five: McLaren to prioritize Norris with new team orders, Hamilton looks to buy a MotoGp team, and other big updates

McLaren to prioritize Norris with new team orders

McLaren plans to impose team orders on Oscar Piastri to support Lando Norris's F1 title bid. Norris is 62 points behind leader Max Verstappen, with 232 points available in the remaining races, while Piastri trails by 106 points. After the Italian GP, where Piastri's overtaking of Norris sparked discussion, McLaren decided to back Norris's championship chase, as they aim to avoid past mistakes. 

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Hamilton looks to buy a MotoGp team

As revealed by Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei, Lewis Hamilton has expressed interest in purchasing a MotoGP team. Liberty Media's recent acquisition of an 86% stake in MotoGP positions them to replicate their success with Formula 1, particularly in expanding global appeal and revenue. Hamilton's involvement could bring added visibility, while Liberty aims to enhance MotoGP through storytelling, improved content, and tapping into untapped markets. Similar to F1, MotoGP's fanbase could grow, especially in regions like the U.S., by focusing on humanizing the sport and enhancing viewer experiences.

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Aston Martin tease Max Verstappen interest

Aston Martin F1 boss Mike Krack said the team’s "door is always open" to Max Verstappen following rumors of interest in the Red Bull driver. This came after Aston Martin announced that Adrian Newey, the key designer behind Red Bull's success, will join them as Managing Technical Partner in 2025. Since Newey’s designs helped Verstappen win three championships, people believe Aston Martin might try to sign him in the future. Although Verstappen is signed with Red Bull until 2028, Aston Martin’s growing ambitions and new partnerships, like with Honda, could make the team more appealing to him.

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Red Bull's Lindblad steps up to F2 with Campos Racing

Campos Racing has confirmed Arvid Lindblad as their first driver for the 2025 FIA Formula 2 season. Lindblad finished fourth in his rookie Formula 3 season with PREMA Racing, winning four races, including a historic sweep at Silverstone. Before that, he raced in Italian F4, where he finished third overall. Both Lindblad and Team Principal Adrián Campos Jr are excited and focused on getting him ready for a strong debut in F2.

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FIA announces major changes to Baku circuit 

The FIA has confirmed 16 big changes to the Baku street circuit for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, like new wall positions and fresh asphalt. They have also shortened the DRS zones at Turn 2 and the pit straight. Race director Niels Wittich has set new rules to prevent drivers from going too slowly during qualifying.

Click here to read the full article by Michelle Foster (planetf1.com)