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PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 7h

Jenson Button confirms he will retire from professional racing after one final outing at the 8 Hours of Bahrain on Nov 8. The 2009 F1 champion thanked Jota, cites WEC commitments and other projects for stepping back, but says he'll still race classic cars. #BahrainEndurance

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 7h

Inside Adrian Newey's day at Aston Martin: aero split into focused pods (future/front/mid/rear), meetings kept to ~10%, the rest spent on the factory floor and at the drawing board, breaking silos while prepping the 2026 car with active aero, lower weight and Honda power. #F1

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 7h

Oscar Piastri’s slump has cost him the championship lead to teammate Lando Norris. McLaren blame the tyre/track demands in Austin and Mexico for exposing a setup/driving mismatch. Piastri is tweaking his style and the team expects him to rebound. #MexicoGP

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 7h

Penalty-point relief for Max Verstappen as three points expire ahead of the #BrazilGP, dropping him from 9 to 6 on his FIA Super Licence. Race-ban threat eases and more points are set to expire later in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Title fight stays tight.

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 7h

Alpine's 2026 seat still undecided: Franco Colapinto, Jack Doohan and reserve Paul Aron are all in the mix. Colapinto's recent qualifying gains, including outqualifying Pierre Gasly multiple times, have strengthened his case, but Alpine says the final call is still a few races away.

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 8h

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur says Ferrari gave Cadillac two TPC test days, with Sergio Pérez set to run a Ferrari at Imola for mileage. He warns the 'huge challenge' isn’t the car but logistics, from garage setup to IT and infrastructure, as Cadillac readies for a 2026 debut and 2028 PU rollout.

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 8h

Robert Doornbos says no chemistry exists between Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari race engineer Riccardo Adami after an awkward radio about a 10s penalty in Mexico City. Karun Chandhok called Adami’s communication poor, fuelling doubts over Hamilton’s fit at Ferrari. #MexicoGP

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 8h

Laura Villars has filed an expedited referral against the FIA, asking a court to delay the Dec 12 presidential vote over disputed electoral rules. First hearing set for Nov 10. Her challenge, amid wider opposition including Tim Mayer, may prompt governance reforms. #F1

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PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 13h

London High Court evidence says Ferrari allegedly issued Felipe Massa a gagging order after the 2008 'Crashgate', asking him to stay silent. Massa pursued legal action despite this and seeks about £64m (~$82m) in damages. No evidence Ferrari asked him to clear Fernando Alonso.

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 13h

Toto Wolff brands Michael Masi a 'lunatic', accusing the ex-race director of 'destroying' Lewis Hamilton's record over the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi finish. FIA called it 'human error' and Masi was replaced. #AbuDhabiGP

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 13h

Toto Wolff calls Michael Masi a 'lunatic', saying Masi 'destroyed' Lewis Hamilton's record in the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi finale. Wolff describes it as the worst loss of control he's felt, reigniting the row over race officiating. #AbuDhabiGP

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 18h

Report: Ferrari will not offer Lewis Hamilton a contract beyond 2026 unless he rediscovers form. The seven-time champ trails teammate Charles Leclerc by 64 points in 2025 and has been pushing technical changes inside Maranello. #F1

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 18h

Report: Ferrari will not offer Lewis Hamilton a contract extension beyond 2026, say senior figures. His multi-year deal runs to the end of 2026 after a tough 2025 where he trails teammate Charles Leclerc. Italian media claim a unilateral 2027 option, but unconfirmed. #F1

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 18h

George Russell reveals new Mercedes contract contains a performance clause that will automatically secure his 2027 seat if he hits set targets. The deal ends months of uncertainty over his future after Mercedes explored links to Max Verstappen.

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 1d

Mexico's motorsport authority OMDAI blames Liam Lawson for a near miss with two marshals after he rejoined the track at the #MexicoGP. The FIA is investigating; onboard and team radio audio show Lawson shaken by the close call.

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 1d

Martin Brundle says Oliver Bearman should be in the next available Ferrari seat after eye-catching stand-ins, qualifying 11th and finishing P7 in Saudi and P4 in Mexico. Brundle praised his composure, racecraft and ability to thrive under pressure — Ferrari junior at Haas.

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 1d

Lando Norris says a frank debrief after Singapore, plus adopting McLaren’s revised front suspension (Canadian update with subtle steering-arm/KPI tweaks) and ditching the steering-wheel lap-delta, restored front-end feel and helped spark his mid-season resurgence in the title fight. #MexicoGP

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 1d

John Malone to step down as chairman of Liberty Media, owner of Formula 1, becoming chairman emeritus. Dob Bennett will succeed him as chairman from Jan 1, 2026. Malone remains a major shareholder and adviser; Liberty's board will be 8 directors (5 independent). #F1

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 1d

Jenson Button, 2009 F1 World Champion, will retire from professional racing after the 8 Hours of Bahrain on Nov 8. He cites family and a busy schedule, and says he’ll keep racing classic cars and remain a Sky F1 pundit. Thank you, Jenson. #Bahrain

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PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 1d

Jenson Button to retire from professional racing after the 8 Hours of Bahrain on Nov 8, 2025. The 2009 F1 World Champion will make Bahrain his final pro race and plans to continue racing classic cars and working in the media. #Bahrain

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 1d

Oracle Red Bull Racing locks down its telemetry, sims and AI: hybrid on-prem + cloud HPC, encrypted links, zero-trust role-based access (1Password partner), continuous monitoring and legal IP protections to stop rivals stealing setups and strategy.

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 1d

Norris leads the WDC by 1 point with four races to go, and Brazil's volatile Interlagos could swing the title. Momentum is with Lando, but Piastri and Verstappen remain threats. All to play for at #BrazilGP

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 2d

Carlos Sainz says his Mexico GP was compromised by a first-lap clash with Liam Lawson and pit-lane penalties. He spun and stopped in the stadium runoff on lap 70, prompting a VSC while marshals dealt with his exposed car; Sainz insists his nose was behind the barrier. #MexicoGP

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 2d

Jacques Villeneuve warns of a 'big issue' for Oscar Piastri after #MexicoGP: Piastri qualified 8th, finished P5 and lost the Drivers' Championship lead to team-mate Lando Norris by 1 point. Villeneuve says Piastri is 'driving tight' and must find a calmer style.

PitWallPixels @pitwallpixels.bsky.social · 2d

FIA hopeful Laura Villars has launched legal action in Paris, challenging the FIA's presidential list regional representation rules that left challengers unable to submit full teams. Hearing set for Nov 10; Villars says she's defending FIA democracy. #FIA