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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 15h

Stevenson's promotion has opened up a vacancy at Audi, into which Matt Caller - currently Max Verstappen's number one mechanic - will slot.

Jon Caller, Matt's twin brother, will likely move across from Tsunoda's car to Verstappen's for 2026. #F1

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 16h

Mohammed Ben Sulayem is set for a second term in office as FIA President. #F1

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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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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 17h

A promotion for Lee Stevenson at Audi has left a vacancy that means Max Verstappen is set for a new number one mechanic in F1 2026. #F1

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Huge change at Red Bull as Max Verstappen's number one leaves for Audi

Audi has secured the services of Max Verstappen's number one mechanic, Matt Caller, who will depart Red Bull at the end of the F1 2025 season.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 3d

"I'm so proud of you all. Beautiful, simply beautiful!" Norris radioes in as McLaren wraps up the Constructors' Championship for a second consecutive season.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 3d

McLaren asking permission from Norris to pit Piastri first, which is denied. Norris pits from the lead.

Well, Piastri knows which way the bread is buttered now. #F1 #SingaporeGP

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 3d

Piastri is fuming. "That's not fair. That's not fair," he says, when told McLaren won't take action during this race.

He fell on his sword for a bad stop for the team for Norris' car at Monza, so does he have a point?

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 3d

Is that the moment that finally ends the McLaren nicey-nicey stuff? Piastri clearly incensed by that moment with Norris. #F1 #SingaporeGP

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 4d

The two Williams drivers have been copped by technical delegate Jo Bauer for their DRS openings going wider than 85mm at the outer edges.

Appears to be a slam-dunk qualifying exclusion for a technical infringement, at present... #F1 #SingaporeGP

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 4d

When it comes to qualifying matters, alleged yellow flag infringements should take precedent over continuing the session.

How can it be fair to potentially have cars that shouldn't be in the session in Q2? #F1 #SingaporeGP

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 4d

Former Ferrari man Luca Colajanni is off to McLaren, as he departs Pirelli... #F1 #SingaporeGP

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Former Ferrari chief takes up new role at McLaren in key appointment

McLaren has secured the services of long-time Ferrari communications chief Luca Colajanni, replacing the departing Sophie Ogg.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 5d

At present, talks between Alex Dunne and Red Bull are focused on bringing him into the fold of the junior programme, rather than being specifically about an #F1 race seat for 2026.

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Alex Dunne 'very much like a Red Bull driver' as Helmut Marko confirms talks

Helmut Marko says Red Bull is now in active discussion with Alex Dunne as he has become available following a shock split from McLaren.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 5d

Aston Martin could be a particularly tempting scenario for Horner - not only would he be back with Newey and Honda, but would be doing so in brand-new facilities thanks to Stroll’s relentless capital investment. #F1 #SingaporeGP

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Christian Horner could be F1’s next team owner as he plots big return

Christian Horner is plotting his F1 return and there are a wealth of options at his disposal. We take a look at the most likely routes.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 6d

The FIA has moved to prevent teams from using a usual piece of pitlane equipment from this weekend onward. #F1 #SingaporeGP

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FIA outlines new procedural change as key equipment access removed from teams

The FIA has introduced a procedural change in the pitlane that could impact teams' preparations at each Grand Prix from now on.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 6d

Last week marked 30 years since David Coulthard became a Grand Prix winner. I spoke to the Scot about his time at Williams, securing that first win, and how it felt replacing Ayrton Senna... #F1

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Inside David Coulthard’s 'Hollywood' F1 win: From replacing Ayrton Senna to glory in Portugal

30 years on from his first F1 victory, David Coulthard has remembered stepping into Ayrton Senna's Williams to become a Grand Prix winner.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 6d

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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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 7d

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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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 15d

Red Bull's 2024 finances have been revealed in the UK, as my colleague @matcoch.bsky.social has detailed. #F1

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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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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 16d

The severance sum is believed to be in the region of $100 million, and that Horner could be free to return to #F1 after the first few months of 2026.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 16d

Christian Horner has reached a final settlement with Red Bull ahead of a potential #F1 return.

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Horner closes in on F1 return with huge $100 million Red Bull settlement

Christian Horner and Red Bull have finally severed ties, with Horner receiving a huge pay-out and clearance to return to the F1 paddock.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 18d

Tremendous grid. Norris not capitalising when needed, and Verstappen pouncing on McLaren's moments of weakness. Lawson a star there as well. We're well set up for tomorrow... #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 19d

McLaren's stance on team orders and fairness won't change even after the Constructors' Championship is wrapped up, says Andrea Stella. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Why McLaren won't loosen the reins on Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri battle

Andrea Stella has said McLaren won't take a different approach to team orders even after the Constructors' Championship is secured.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 20d

Clarity on this is not expected until, at earliest, next week.

This week, Graeme Lowdon explained how the car itself is not important as he addressed the rumours of a TPC outing using a car from another team.

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Why 'the car doesn't matter' in Cadillac's F1 2025 test plans

Graeme Lowdon has said the specifics of Cadillac testing before year's end aren't important, as what matters is simply getting out on track.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 20d

While Sergio Perez has revealed there are plans for him to test an #F1 car soon, perhaps a Ferrari as some speculation suggests, sources say the nature of his return test has not yet been clarified - whether it be a Ferrari, or even an F1 car.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 20d

Tomorrow, September 19th, is the deadline for submissions for the WMSC, which forms a crucial part of the process of the formation of the Presidential Lists.

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Thomas Maher @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social · 20d

It's understood that no formal application has been made (yet) by Laura Villars for the role of the FIA President.

However, the deadline for submissions for the Presidential List is October 24th. #F1

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