Red Bull might remove Newey from support role

Red Bull is considering removing Adrian Newey from his trackside support role after his recent announcement with Aston Martin. The 65-year-old, who will join Aston Martin in early 2025, is still under contract with Red Bull until March next year. Red Bull is unhappy with how Aston Martin announced Newey’s future role too early. The team is considering making Newey skip his next F1 race to focus on the RB17 hypercar instead.

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F1 to review penalty points system after Magnussen’s ban

The F1 penalty points system is under review after Haas driver Kevin Magnussen reached the 12-point limit and was banned from a race. His accumulation of points from various infractions, including a collision with Pierre Gasly, has sparked discussions among drivers and officials. The FIA is considering a review of the system, with any potential changes to be discussed in the off-season. Previous adjustments to rules have been minor, but the review could lead to alterations in how penalties are applied.

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Piastri resists Leclerc to win in Baku

Oscar Piastri won the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a fierce battle with Charles Leclerc, who finished second, and George Russell in third. McLaren overtook Red Bull in the Constructors' Standings following this victory. Charles Leclerc held the lead early in the race, but Piastri overtook him by Lap 20, leading to a back-and-forth fight. The race ended under virtual safety car conditions after a crash between Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz in the final laps.

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Sky Sports presenter Brookes misses Azerbaijan GP after emergency surgery

Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes had emergency surgery after being diagnosed with appendicitis in Baku. She first thought it was food poisoning, but doctors quickly found she needed surgery, which made her miss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Brookes thanked her team and the medical staff for helping her and shared her story on social media.

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Six drivers and McLaren to face post-race investigation

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix stewards are investigating incidents involving six drivers and one team. Max Verstappen, Nico Hulkenberg, and Alpine drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon face scrutiny for a Virtual Safety Car infringement that may involve overtaking after the checkered flag. Additionally, Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez are being investigated for their collision that triggered the VSC, and McLaren is under investigation for a pit lane violation.

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