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Alpine fined 5000 euro for failing to electronically return Franco Colapinto's tyres correctly. #F1

Sainz will maintain third. His unsafe rejoin was, in fact, safe according to Lance Stroll and so there is no penalty. #F1

Mercedes in the clear on set-up sheets. An IT security issue meant forms were submitted in time, just not received by the FIA. #F1

Mercedes at risk as FIA launches double Las Vegas Grand Prix investigation The FIA has launched an investigation over a potential Mercedes breach at the Las Vegas GP with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli at risk.

Curious one for Mercedes. Honestly don't know how this will play out - I assume DSQ is a possibility as cars were technically not in parc ferme? Curious to see stewards outcome. #F1

I love the lack of grip, highlights the driver's skill. But at what point is it unsafe? Has to be close. #F1

Revealed: The truth behind Oscar Piastri's mystery social media post Oscar Piastri shared a bizarre post on social media that stoked the fire of conspiracy theorists.

The truth behind Oscar Piastri's deleted social media post. #F1

There's something glorious about seeing an F1 car in a four-wheel drift. I'd advocate for tyres that give much less grip if this is the product. Lap times don't matter; I want to see driver skill, and we're seeing it clearly right now. #F1

The post that appeared on Oscar Piastri's social media was an innocent mistake. I'm told Oscar wasn't even aware of it. #F1

FIA has confirmed there was a fault in the manhole yesterday which has now been fixed. All others have been checked and additional welding applied to 14 manhole assemblies. Again, brilliant job by the marshal that spotted the issue in the first place during FP2 yesterday. #F1

FIA on the second stoppage: "Some Race Control personnel remained on-site when the session was restarted. They reported that the manhole cover was moving as cars passed over it, which led to the session being ended under red-flag conditions. Further inspections are underway." #F1

If this stoppage is because of a loose manhole on the racing line, kudos to the marshal who spotted it. We've all seen what impact that can have. #F1

Mercedes has confirmed Toto Wolff has sold a portion of his stake in the team. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz has acquired that slice, as was expected. #F1

Max essentially has to finish ahead of Lando Norris this weekend. Can he do it? It's a big ask. #F1

YouTube video by PlanetF1 Is Max Verstappen's title fight still alive?

Is this the weekend that Max's title charge ends? And has Oscar Piastri choked? @thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social and I have had a chat about the Las Vegas GP. #F1

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Pretty much, yes.

Oscar Piastri has won the Don Award, Australia's highest sporting honor. First ever motorsport recipient, not even Casey Stoner won it. Incredible achievement. #F1

Fully support the need for safety to be paramount, but Pirelli knew the wear etc of Qatar. It should have produced a tyre capable of dealing with that, rather than forcing a change to sporting regulations because it couldn't/wouldn't/didn't. #F1

"Before the start of the Grand Prix, Pirelli will inform the teams how many laps are still available for each set.
"This measure has been deemed necessary, following analysis of the tyres used in 2024." #F1
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"Laps to the grid and formation laps and those completed after the chequered flag in the Sprint and the Grand Prix will not be included in the count. As the Qatar Grand Prix is run over 57 laps, each driver will inevitably have to change tyres at least twice.
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Drivers will be limited to 25 laps per tyre set in Qatar. Major change confirmed by Pirelli. "The decision, taken in agreement with the FIA and Formula 1 and discussed in regular meetings with the teams, is confirmed today by Pirelli." #F1

Oscar Piastri claims 'other factors' at play as F1 title hopes fade Oscar Piastri has admitted that 'something has been a bit odd' in recent races as he lost the lead in the title race to Lando Norris.

Oscar Piastri suggests there's other factors at play in his recent struggles. #F1

Christian Horner has been in New York. Sightseeing, or something else? 🤔 I hear Central Park is lovely this time of year... #F1

Sergio Perez banked times in the 1:16 bracket at Imola in an SF-23 this week. There was no race there in Imola in 2023, and conditions, tyres, etc are all different, but that would have left him somewhere around mid-teens on the 2024 grid. #F1

Guenther Steiner has said Oscar Piastri should leave McLaren. Is that the best move? The team spent $20 million+ to hire him, would it really sabotage him? I don't buy that theory. He's had a rough run, but it's not over yet. Tough, but not impossible. #F1

No mandatory pit stop rules. For now. Except Monaco. F1 Commission discussed but didn't get across the line for now. Fundamentally disagree with mandatory stops; reduces strategy freedom and incentivises passing using pit stops. I want on track action, not cars in pit lane. #F1

F1 will update livery rules to reduce the amount of bare carbon on cars. Cars will need to be 55 per cent stickered/painted when viewed from the side or top. #F1

FIA issues fiery reaction to 'misleading and defamatory' allegations from candidate An explosive letter from presidential candidate Tim Mayer has drawn a feisty response from the FIA, branding it 'misleading and defamatory'.

The FIA has written a very strongly worded response rejecting allegations made by presidential candidate Tim Mayer as misleading and defamatory. #F1

PlanetF1.com on Instagram: "Sergio Perez has got back on track today in a black Ferrari SF-23, his first outing in F1 machinery since Abu Dhabi 2024." 222 likes, 0 comments - planetf1com on November 13, 2025: "Sergio Perez has got back on track today in a black Ferrari SF-23, his first outing in F1 machinery since Abu Dhabi 2024.".

Mexican Minister of Defence in his first act of war for Cadillac aboard the Stealth Ferrari. There's something to be said for black F1 cars. #F1

First look: Sergio Perez breaks cover in black Ferrari at Imola test Sergio Perez returned to the Formula 1 test arena on Thursday as he drove a black Ferrari SF-23 at Imola in preparation for his F1 comeback.

Sergio Perez is on track at Imola in a very sexy black Ferrari SF-23. #F1

Have we all been wrong about Lando Norris? From Lando Nowins to leading the World Championship with just three races left of the F1 2025 season, how has Lando Norris turned around this title fight. Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen are waiting close behind, but is the gap too big to overturn now? Have we all been wrong about Lando Norris?

Have we all been wrong about Lando Norris? His recent momentum is pretty impressive. #F1