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F1 editor/Journalist @PlanetF1com.bsky.social FIA-accredited. Irish. Email: thomas.maher@planetsport.com Have a story/tip? Message me!

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Finger pointed at Liam Lawson over 'could have killed' marshals scare Mexico's national sporting authority offered an explanation into Liam Lawson's near-miss encounter with marshals during last weekend's race.

An unofficial explanation into Liam Lawson's Mexico City GP near-miss with track marshals has been offered by the Mexican ASN.

However, this is separate from the FIA's own investigation. #F1

www.planetf1.com/news/mexico-...

30.10.2025 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Why Zhou Guanyu’s time at Ferrari might be the key to his F1 comeback During a year out, Zhou Guanyu has vowed his quest to return to the F1 grid isn't over as his time at Ferrari has made him stronger.

I spoke with Zhou Guanyu, and he is not giving up on the idea of making an #F1 return...

www.planetf1.com/news/zhou-gu...

30.10.2025 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"My kids are four and six and you're away for a week and you miss so much, you don't get this time back.

"I'm not willing to do that again for another season."

30.10.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Jenson Button has confirmed to BBC Radio Somerset that this weekend's 8 Hours of Bahrain will be the last race of his professional racing career, nine years on from the end of his #F1 career. #WEC

30.10.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why rumours of alleged cost cap breach highlight need for greater FIA transparency The FIA's announcement of the 2024 cost cap findings contradicted strong allegations within the F1 paddock, and raised serious questions.

From a breach being an 'open secret' to no breach whatsoever... what changed? Was the speculation, from multiple disconnected sources, that wildly wrong?

My colleague @matcoch.bsky.social believes greater transparency is needed. #F1

www.planetf1.com/features/fia...

29.10.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FIA confirms Aston Martin procedural cost cap breach as review ends Aston Martin has been revealed as the team to have committed a "very minor" procedural breach of the Formula 1 cost cap

The FIA has confirmed, aside from Aston Martin's procedural breach, all nine teams are in compliance with the cost cap regulations.

Multiple paddock sources have suggested something has changed regarding a potential breach for another team. #F1

www.planetf1.com/news/aston-m...

28.10.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Aston Martin is understood to have been completely within the budget cap allowances, with the breach merely procedural. There are no penalties or sanctions beyond administrative fees to the CCA.

23.10.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Aston Martin's minor procedural breach is down to purely administrative issues, namely that its accounts auditor was unable to sign off until after the deadline. All accounts were submitted ahead of the deadline. #F1

23.10.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Minor Aston Martin cost cap breach revealed as rival faces 'substantial' infraction Aston Martin is one of two teams to have broken the FIA's cost cap in F1 2025 with one team committing a 'substantial' breach.

Aston Martin has been found to have committed a minor procedural breach of the 2024 #F1 cost cap, while a rival team is understood to have committed a substantial breach.

www.planetf1.com/news/aston-m...

23.10.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 6
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Little bit of R&R before the final push to the end of the season!

22.10.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are alarm bells ringing at McLaren amid Max VerstappenΒ onslaught? McLaren's desire to maintain parity between its drivers is in danger of costing both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri the chance of the title.

With McLaren's title hopes diluted across two drivers, is it time for them to pick a side?

The issue with that is Oscar Piastri couldn't have chosen a worse time to go through a difficult patch... #F1 #USGP

www.planetf1.com/news/mclaren...

19.10.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Pressure is really starting to build on McLaren now, Verstappen set to close another eight points here barring any issues. #F1 #USGP

18.10.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Kimi Antonelli has just revealed that he had a cooling vest issue earlier today, meaning he was being heated up more by it, instead of being cooled down! As a result, he was experiencing some physical discomfort... #F1 #USGP

17.10.2025 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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US Grand Prix: Max Verstappen ups the pressure on McLaren with stunning pole Max Verstappen has snatched another Sprint Qualifying pole, as he toppled the McLaren drivers to set up an exciting front-row in Austin.

Another spark of intrigue for the championship, with Max Verstappen going quickest in the Sprint Qualifying. #F1 #USGP

www.planetf1.com/news/united-...

17.10.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

What do you mean?

17.10.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FIA hit with 'no democracy, just theatre' claims as Tim Mayer declares election 'over' The earliest candidate to run against Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the FIA Presidential elections, Tim Mayer, has declared the race as over.

Read More: www.planetf1.com/news/fia-no-...

17.10.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Zak Brown has confirmed Lando Norris is facing a 'sporting repercussion' after Singapore, but won't reveal what it is. He does stress it probably won't be noticed...

"Both Lando and Oscar know what it is". #F1 #USGP

17.10.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

"The election for the president of the FIA is over," Tim Mayer has said, who confirms his campaign for the presidency has not ended.

"There'll only be one candidate, the incumbent, and that's not democracy. That's the illusion of democracy." #F1

17.10.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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Apple has become the new #F1 broadcast rights holder for the United States, starting on a five-year deal from 2026.

17.10.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4
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New F1 2026 clue emerges as FIA reveals engine safety net The FIA has amended the F1 2026 regulations in order to open up development opportunities for power unit manufacturers who may be struggling.

The FIA and WMSC have outlined details of a new technical safety net for struggling PU manufacturers in 2026. #F1 #USGP

www.planetf1.com/news/fia-int...

16.10.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Christian Horner, Zak Brown and Mohammed Ben Sulayem dinner sparks intrigue Christian Horner, Zak Brown, and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem made for an unusual trio at a mid-week dinner in London.

Oh, to have been a fly on the wall for this particular dinner! #F1 #USGP

www.planetf1.com/news/christi...

16.10.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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And another bespoke livery, as Aston Martin has shown off its first ever livery takeover with title sponsor Aramco. #F1 #USGP

15.10.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Williams has revisited the 2002 FW24 for its livery this weekend! #F1 #USGP

15.10.2025 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Racing Bulls reveal new 'Tortoise' livery for United States Grand Prix Racing Bulls has revealed a brand-new livery for the United States Grand Prix, in partnership with Cash App and country star Shaboozey.

www.planetf1.com/racing-bulls...

15.10.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Racing Bulls has revealed a new Cash App Tortoise livery for this weekend's race in Austin! #F1

15.10.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4

While no details regarding contract lengths have been revealed, it's understood that Russell's contract is a multi-year deal. #F1

15.10.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Mercedes has (finally!) confirmed Kimi Antonelli and George Russell formally for #F1 2026.

15.10.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Horner is not thought to be actively pursuing a return to a front-line position as a team principal, and no longer has any interest in sitting on the pitwall, having done so for two decades in his role at Red Bull. #F1

15.10.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Christian Horner to Ferrari? There is a bigger F1 move much more likely to happen Christian Horner's F1 future is yet to be decided, but it's not expected that the former Red Bull man might find a new home at Ferrari.

Christian Horner to Ferrari? #F1

www.planetf1.com/news/christi...

15.10.2025 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why David Coulthard's Β£2.5 million crash in 1995 wasn't entirely his own fault David Coulthard has revealed how an infamous crash at the end of 1995 ended up costing him around Β£2.5 million.

David Coulthard told me why his famous crash in Australia at the end of 1995 had more to it than met the eye at the time... #F1

www.planetf1.com/home-page/da...

11.10.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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