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Perez crashes out in practice amid pressure, De Vries 'of interest' to Nissan, and other big updates from around the world of Formula 1.
Sergio Perez crashed out of Hungarian Grand Prix's first free practice session after losing control and colliding with the race wall. Fortunately, he escaped injury, but his seat security and car confidence are under pressure due to recent performance issues and Daniel Ricciardo's return. The team is working to repair the car before Free Practice Two, where significant upgrades will be tested ahead of qualifying and the grand prix.
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Nyck de Vries, the 2021 Formula E World Champion, was fired by AlphaTauri after just 10 races into his rookie campaign in Formula 1. Nissan Formula E Team is interested in signing him for the 2024 season after talks with the Dutch driver took place. De Vries' return to Formula E with Nissan seems to be his best option, although Nissan is also considering Oliver Rowland for the seat. If he joins Nissan, they will allow him to compete for Toyota in the World Endurance Championship, offering him a potential pathway to an endurance racing program.
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Introduced in 2021, the FIA enforces the budget cap through the Financial Regulations rulebook, setting a limit of $135 million for each team's spending related to car performance. After Red Bull's overspend breach in 2021 and a substantial fine, the FIA conducts annual audits, leading to heightened tensions during the governing body's sign-off. The auditing process involves an initial review of teams' submissions, followed by on-site audits, resulting in certificates of compliance. The process was expedited in 2022 to promptly address the previous year's championship and penalties. The FIA's cost cap administrators are seasoned auditors, continuously refining the evolving process to reduce misunderstandings and improve the regulatory framework.
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The day started with Daniel Ricciardo driving the RB19 for the first time as part of a tire test with Oracle Red Bull Racing. Despite having extensive simulator experience, Ricciardo's performance behind the wheel left a significant impression. By the end of the day, it was announced that he would be the new driver for the Scuderia AlphaTauri team.
The ever-smiling Ricciardo arrives at the paddock with company, Tsunoda wears a straight face, Hamilton arrives with a bodyguard, and Piastri attends to the press. Meanwhile, Brad Pitt's Apex team filmed at the Hungarian GP.