F1 News From The Nerds - 7th September 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, James P and Catherine discuss:

Deal or No Deal:

• The Porsche deal with Red Bull is falling through according to reports despite Porsche trademarking F1nally. The panel discuss their thoughts on the failed deal, reasons why it didn't work out and Porsche entering the sport.

https://www.formulanerds.com/news/red-bull-porsche-deal-has-a-high-risk-of-collapsing/

The bad side of F1:

• AlphaTauri released a statement in support of Hannah Schmitz, Red Bull's Head of Strategy, after she's received abuse and the conspiracy theories floating around about Tsunoda's retirement at Zandvoort. The quartet discuss the effects of social media, share their support for Hannah and women in motorsport and give their views on the topic.
• https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1566814414019465216?s=20&t=SF2c7-Gq7W6p7CEMPTm-NA

Herta to AlphaTauri?

• IndyCar racer Colton Herta could be moving to AlphaTauri if the FIA allow him to get a superlicence, which would then see Pierre Gasly move to Alpine. The panel share their thoughts on Herta joining F1, what it would mean, and Red Bull's comments.

https://twitter.com/callum_ilott/status/1566897188453613576?s=20&t=SF2c7-Gq7W6p7CEMPTm-NA

Ferrari's returning to their roots:

• The Scuderia are running a yellow livery for their home race in Monza this weekend. Could it be a change of fortune for the team? The quartet discuss what could happen this weekend and their thoughts on a yellow livery.
• https://www.formulanerds.com/news/binotto-clarifies-sainz-pitlane-incident/
• https://www.motorsportweek.com/2022/09/06/ferrari-set-to-run-yellow-livery-at-italian-gp/?feed_id=26958&_unique_id=631736cdc4fcb

Formula 3 meets W Series:

• F3 have announced that four female drivers will partake in a one-day test of the F3 car as an opportunity to understand the championship. The panel give their thoughts on this and what it means for women in motorsport.
• https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/xhVWWB5FA3qhVv7AzqWPw/four-female-drivers-get-the-opportunity-of-a-one-day-test-on-the-fia-f3-car

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