F1 News From The Nerds - 24th August 22

Welcome to News from the Nerds - your midweek news show brought to you by the FormulaNerds. On this week’s show Abby, James M, Sam and Catherine discuss:

It’s Race Week Again:

Formula 1 returns for the second half of the season kicking off in Spa, with F2 and F3 supporting. New floor regulations come into play as well as Liam Lawson driving in FP1 for AlphaTauri. The panel discuss the iconic Belgium Grand Prix that could be the last.

https://www.formulanerds.com/news/spa-what-is-going-to-happen/

https://www.formulanerds.com/news/liam-lawson-is-set-to-have-f1-debut-in-spa/

Giovinazzi and Raikkonen Return:

Antonio Giovinazzi is returning to F1 for two FP1 sessions with Haas, as speculation around the second Haas seat grows. Kimi had his first race in NASCAR at the weekend that was bittersweet. The quartet discuss the former Alfa Romeo driver’s latest news.

https://www.formulanerds.com/features/antonio-giovinazzi-returning-f1-haas/

https://www.formulanerds.com/news/raikkonen-crashes-in-nascar-debut/

Audi and Sauber:

Audi have been tipped to buy out Sauber and an announcement could be looming. The panel share their thoughts on Audi joining F1.

https://www.formulanerds.com/news/are-audi-close-to-announcing-their-entry-into-formula-1/

Red Bull are Dieting:

The weight restrictions are coming into play as Red Bull are looking to shed some kilos from their RB22 to meet the regulations. The panel discuss what this could mean for their performance.

https://www.formulanerds.com/news/red-bull-puts-the-rb18-on-a-diet/

Statement of Intent for Aston Martin:

Mike Krack has said signing Alonso is a statement of intent for the team and will help them achieve becoming a “winning team”. The quartet dissect this and whether they think Aston Martin and Alonso have this potential.

https://www.formulanerds.com/news/krack-signing-alonso-statement-of-intent/

British GP Protestors:

The protestors from Silverstone that invaded the track where in court recently. The panel give a brief update on that situation.

https://twitter.com/formula_nerds/status/1560597483142668288?s=21&t=UCGj4Jeqt96wYo-a_nBgCA

Formula E Silly Season in Full Swing:

Nissan revealed their driver line up for next season and McLaren also revealed their first driver as well. The quartet discuss the drivers, and what who the second McLaren driver could potentially be, with some news surrounding F2 driver changes for Spa.

https://www.formulanerds.com/news/breaking-nissan-e-dams-announce-season-nine-line-up/

https://www.formulanerds.com/news/mclaren-confirm-driver-formula-e-rene-rast/

https://www.formulanerds.com/news/f2-campos-face-driver-changes-for-spa/

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