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Perez misses media day due to illness, FIA tweaks sprint qualifying tire rules, and other big updates from around the world of Formula 1.
Red Bull confirmed Sergio Perez will miss their home race media day due to an illness. The team prefers he stay back to gain strength for an action-packed sprint weekend: “Checo [Perez] won’t be at the circuit today. He became unwell last night and is taking the day to rest to ensure he’s in the best possible health for this weekend’s race.” There are several reserve options the team can call on should Checo remain unwell.
Click here to read the full article by Mark Scott (planetf1.com).
The FIA has revised the tire regulations for Formula 1 sprint qualifying after the unintended consequences observed in Baku. Teams were exploiting the rules by using intermediate tires in dry sessions. To address this, drivers are now allowed to use any set of soft tires in the final session, even if they have been used before. This change was made in accordance with Article 1.4 of the regulations and had the support of all teams except one.
Click here to read the full article by Adam Cooper (motorsport.com).
Top ranked F1 Fantasy player Adam (F1FantasyHQ) and Aly from FanAmp recap the exciting race in Canada, discuss what’s in store for the Austrian Grand Prix, and build their Fantasy Lineups for the week. You'll want to watch this before locking yours.
Honda's return to Formula 1 with Aston Martin in 2026, after originally planning to quit the series, could be facilitated by a change in their management approach. By operating under the HRC banner alongside their motorbike racing activities, Honda aims to ensure continuity and longevity in their F1 participation. The shift to HRC provides a clearer path for Honda's F1 project and guarantees that resources and personnel will not be eliminated if they were to withdraw. Additionally, Honda seeks to enhance its authority as a power unit supplier through its partnership with Aston Martin, aiming to generate revenue streams and potentially explore customer power unit supply in the future.
Click here to read the full article by Jonathan Noble (motorsport.com).
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