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Fast Five: Sargeant facing scrutiny as the season resumes, Max joyrides into hot water, and other big updates

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Sargeant facing scrutiny as the season resumes, Max joyrides into hot water, and other big updates from around the world of Formula 1.

TODAY'S HEADLINES:
  • Sargeant facing scrutiny as the season resumes
  • Max joyrides into hot water
  • Dutch GP Fantasy Preview
  • When F1, aerospace, and IndyCar collide
  • Deep-diving Red Bull’s ‘ruthless’ driver management

Sargeant facing scrutiny as the season resumes

In 2023, Nyck de Vries' exit from AlphaTauri before the summer break intensified scrutiny on rookie driver Logan Sargeant, who had been under the radar. Despite initial promise, Sargeant struggled to maintain consistency and faced rumors of replacement. He acknowledged his qualifying struggles and focused on improving his driving style to adapt to the Williams car. His performance in the latter half of the season, particularly in Zandvoort and Monza, will determine his future with Williams, as he needs to transform flashes of potential into points finishes. While there's no guaranteed upgrade among other potential drivers, Sargeant must seize this opportunity to avoid being replaced and prove himself as a valuable asset to the team.

Click here to read the full article by Scott Mitchell-Malm (the-race.com)

Max joyrides into hot water

Rumors are circulating that F1 champion Max Verstappen might face legal trouble after a viral video shows him driving a one-handed Aston Martin Valkyrie, possibly leading to charges for endangering lives. Reports suggest he was driving at 120 KPH in a 90 KPH zone. While these claims are unconfirmed, Verstappen aims to continue his dominant season, heading into the Dutch Grand Prix after winning ten out of twelve races so far. He's striving for a third championship title, possibly achieved during the Qatar Grand Prix.

Click here to read the full article by Lydia Mee (si.com)


Reminder for tonight's The Fantasy Formula: Zandvoort Race Preview

Top ranked F1 Fantasy players Adam (F1FantasyHQ) and Rob (F1 Fantasy Hub) return from summer break refreshed and tanned (maybe?), ready to strategize all things fantasy for the Dutch Grand Prix. Be sure to join live to ask questions and leave with all the lineup tips you need to dominate your leagues. As always, discuss F1 Fantasy 24/7 in The Fantasy Formula community, only on FanAmp!


Dutch GP fantasy preview

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The 2023 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort marks the start of the second half of the season. In the previous race at Spa, McLaren's lackluster performance disappointed, partly due to their high downforce setup for anticipated rain. Logan Sargeant's superior speed compared to Lando Norris highlighted this issue. McLaren admitted the misjudgment and plans a better setup for Zandvoort. Find out what this and many other factors mean for fantasy lineups.

Click here to read the full article on f1fantasyhq.com

When F1, aerospace, and IndyCar collide

Tune in to the F1 Money Gang podcast as they chat with Ahmed Baokba, a prominent figure in the Twitter F1 community, who discusses his aerospace background, F1 history, IndyCar experience with Romain Grosjean, and more.

Deep-diving Red Bull’s ‘ruthless’ driver management

Max Verstappen substantially confirms Red Bull's aggressive approach to Formula 1, which has yielded impressive results but also incurred certain costs. Is Hamilton right about Red Bull's ruthless approach to F1?

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