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Mat Coch
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Deputy Editor of PlanetF1.com Permanently accredited F1 journo 🏎️ Australian 🦘🇦🇺
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 12h
MBS will be elected for a second term as FIA President at the election in December. He will stand unopposed despite three candidates announcing challenges. Here's why. #F1
Mohammed Ben Sulayem set to win FIA Presidency unopposed
Mohammed Ben Sulayem is set to be confirmed as FIA president for a second term in December's election, in an unopposed race.
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 6d
Watch this space. It was right place, wrong time at McLaren. But perhaps there are greener (or more red...) pastures out there. #F1
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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 7d
Alex Dunne and McLaren have parted ways, and it's understood Red Bull is the likely destination for the young Irish driver. #F1 #SingaporeGP

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McLaren announce shock Alex Dunne split amid Red Bull F1 rumours
Alex Dunne and McLaren have parted ways with immediate effect, with the Irish driver linked with a switch to another team on the grid.
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 7d
Interlagos may have saved Alpine's on track performance last year, but off track it remained a slog with a £20m+ change to its bottom line. Don't be surprised if it's a similar story next year. But, positively, the rebuild has begun. #F1
Alpine confirm major F1 2024 downturn with £22million loss revealed
A double-podium in Brazil helped save Alpine's season off track, but the F1 2024 campaign still marked a downturn for the Enstone operation.
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 8d
Huge investment still being made at Williams. More than £550million injected last year as the rebuild there continues. #F1
Williams suffers £50million financial loss despite £1.5billion investment
The Williams F1 team recorded a loss of almost £50million during the F1 2024 season despite a significant cash injection of £550million.
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 8d
While I see Tombazis' logic here, for me it comes down to the question of what F1 really is. Is it an engineering led sport that entertains, or entertainment featuring engineering? #F1
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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 8d
There's not much chance of seeing #F1 engine freedom any time soon, as the FIA's Nikolas Tombazis explained to me.

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V8 vs. V10 vs. V12: Why the romance of F1's engine freedom is dead
Allowing engine manufacturers to manufacture V6s, V8s, V10s, or even V12s, under the F1 cost cap, begs the question, 'Why not?'
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 8d
Accounts show 2024 was an even better year for McLaren than it looked. A huge profit, more than 4x what it enjoyed in 2023. Superb result for the team that was staring at bankruptcy not so long ago. #F1
McLaren confirms huge $72.9m profit in $714m F1 title-winning season
McLaren enjoyed a huge $72.9m profit during its title-winning F1 2024 season as the team saw off the threat of Ferrari and Red Bull.
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 13d
Some more Christian Horner-related Red Bull paperwork has been sorted. Alan Permane is now director at Racing Bulls, replacing Laurent Mekies. #F1
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 15d
Red Bull's 2024 accounts show Christian Horner got a pay rise, and offer further insight into his $100 million pay out. #F1
Red Bull accounts reveal Christian Horner pay rise prior to F1 sack
Christian Horner received a pay rise as Red Bull saw its profits rise over the course of the F1 2024 season.
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 17d
Oscar Piastri will not have a grid penalty in Singapore. This is why.

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Why Oscar Piastri will escape a Singapore GP grid penalty
It was a torrid weekend for Oscar Piastri in Azerbaijan, but it could have been worse for the championship leader.
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 18d
A well placed source doesn't believe Oscar will carry a grid penalty to Singapore. Stewards penalty guidelines suggest 5s penalties shouldnt get carried forward, which is a result of a request from the team themselves at the start of the year. But, that is only a guideline. #F1
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 18d
the case of c) or d), the stewards may impose a grid place penalty on the driver at their next race.

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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 18d
Article 54.3: If any of the four (4) penalties above are imposed upon a driver, and that driver is unable to serve the penalty due to being unclassified in the sprint session or the race in the case of a) or b) or due to retirement from the sprint session or the race in

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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 18d
Oscar Piastri *MAY* have his #F1 jump start penalty converted into a grid penalty. Not guaranteed but according to Article 54.3 of sporting regs, there is a possibility. Even McLaren is uncertain at this stage (I've asked).

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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 18d
Oscar Piastri will start the Azerbaijan GP with a new chassis, but will maintain his ninth place on the grid. #F1
Why Oscar Piastri isn't starting in the pit lane in Baku despite new chassis
Oscar Piastri has taken a new chassis after his Baku crash, but avoided a pit lane start as McLaren fitted the same spec parts.
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 19d
I spoke with FIA presidential candidate Laura Villars about her campaign, platform, and more; #F1
Exclusive: FIA presidential candidate Laura Villars reveals her vision
FIA presidential candidate Laura Villars has offered further insight into her platform in an exclusive interview with PlanetF1.com.
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 21d
The more I dig into this one, the more bizarre it gets. #F1
Rejected F1 team owner launches bizarre rival world championship
Look out Formula 1, there's a new World Championship in town.
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 24d
I spent a few years working in the GT ranks. Was an amazing experience, I loved every second. Great to use that knowledge again with an #F1 slant!
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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 24d
Being the best F1 driver on the planet doesn't equip you with the skills needed to race around the Green Hell in a GT car... #F1

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Why Nurburgring officials taught Max Verstappen a valuable lesson
Being the best F1 driver on the planet doesn't equip you with the skills needed to race around the Green Hell in a GT car.
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · 28d
Demand for tickets to the Australian GP remains high. Grandstand tickets to the 2026 event sold out in minutes after going on sale yesterday. #F1
No seats left! 2026 Australian GP grandstand tickets sell out instantly
Grandstand tickets to next year's Australian Grand Prix sold out within minutes of going on sale.
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · Sep 7
In Oscar's shoes, I'd have been far less accommodating. The constructors' championship is in the bag, so the team game is done with. It's time to be selfish and take the world championship that's on offer. #F1
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · Sep 4
Love that VB has allowed his personality to shine through. Too much corporate air brushing these days. Great to see someone being unique. #F1
What Cadillac's contract with Valtteri Bottas says about his famous mullet
Valtteri Bottas has literally let his hair down over the last few years. He reveals whether he is allowed to continue to do so at Cadillac.
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · Sep 3
Amazing to think Sauber has had the same motorhome for 20 years. It's older than Kimi Antonelli! Will be weird not seeing it in the paddock next season. New Audi-inspired design to come, taking cues from the Concept C launched this week. #F1
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · Sep 3
Against the regs. Provision exists to commercialise some running with FIA approval, but can't sell whole cars to rivals. #F1
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · Sep 3
Colton Herta joins Cadillac as test driver for F1 2026. Without a Super Licence and no TPC machinery, opportunities are likely to be limited. #F1
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · Sep 3
Really impressive result for McLaren Racing with MSP Capital Partners selling its minority holding in the business, which is now valued at over $5 billion. Just a few years ago, it was on the brink of collapse. #F1
Historic McLaren sale shatters records as team valuation explodes
The sale of a minority stake in McLaren has marked the end of an era and seen the team's value rise far beyond estimations.
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Mat Coch @matcoch.bsky.social · Aug 31
No further action for Hulkenberg, Sainz, Verstappen, or Norris for their reconnaissance laps minimum lap time. #F1