Boring but important news: John Malone stepping down as chairman of Liberty, which owns F1's commercial rights. Has been a huge player but will be replaced by Robert Bennett, who has been part of an F1 executive committee. So big change but no real impact expected. #F1

Incredible development in the FIA presidential race. Laura Villars has confirmed to me that she is taking court action against the FIA. Deadline for nominations has passed and only Mohammed Ben Sulayem was able to submit a complete Presidential List. #F1

Speculation a team overspent the cost cap was rampant over the last week. Sources in the last 24 hours admit surprise at the FIA findings. There need to be further transparency around the cost cap, as breach rumours do nobody any good. #F1

Paddock reaction to this has been palpable. The speculation hasn't gone away, even if the 'substantial' breach seemingly has. #F1

10s penalty for gaining an advantage for Lewis Hamilton is fair. No additional penalty points based on penalty guidelines so the time penalty is the sum of it. #F1

There's a storm brewing in the F1 paddock with allegations one team breached the cost cap last year. The word we heard was "substantial". Huge implications for 2026 if a Red Bull-style penalty is applied. #F1

Colapinto may have disobeyed team orders in Austin, but for 17th, were they really necessary? Fighting for his F1 future, he did the right thing. #F1

Worth reiterating this one from Thomas Maher last week. Christian Horner is looking to set up a new team and has significant backing to do so. It made his recent dinner with Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Zak Brown particularly interesting. #F1

Ryo Hirakawa crashed while performing some TPC with Haas at Zandvoort on Monday. #F1

The 'tapegate' saga is fabulous. I love the lengths teams go to, firstly to be prepared, but then also in pursuit of competition. There is nothing in the rules that make any of it illegal and, in F1, unless it says you can't, you can. Fantastic theatre and niggle. #F1

Always worth a read. Oliver invariably makes some cutting observations on the current state of play in the F1 paddock. #F1

Some truly incredible comments in this from FIA Presidential candidate Tim Mayer. As reported on PlanetF1 last Wednesday, the election process has made it a one-horse race. #F1

New owner at HiTech, Liu Guo Cai. He's CEO of Migao Group Holdings, which is "one of the largest potash fertiliser companies" in China. Amazing how common that industry is in motorsport... 🤔 #F1 #F2

Thrilled to announce that I'm now Editor of PlanetF1.com. It's an exciting opportunity to step up after joining the organisation earlier this year. There's a great team supporting me, and I look forward to playing a part in the publication's future! #F1

The timeline surrounding Oscar Piastri's move to McLaren for 2023 raises key questions about Alex Palou's claim he was told he'd be considered for an F1 drive. #F1

The McLaren v Palou case is an interesting one. I remember being told about a meeting between Zak Brown, Mark Webber, and Oscar Piastri, at Zak's house, in mid-2022. Given he was poised to leave Alpine, Oscar was only interested in a race deal. #F1

MBS will be elected for a second term as FIA President at the election in December. He will stand unopposed despite three candidates announcing challenges. Here's why. #F1

Watch this space. It was right place, wrong time at McLaren. But perhaps there are greener (or more red...) pastures out there. #F1

Interlagos may have saved Alpine's on track performance last year, but off track it remained a slog with a £20m+ change to its bottom line. Don't be surprised if it's a similar story next year. But, positively, the rebuild has begun. #F1

Huge investment still being made at Williams. More than £550million injected last year as the rebuild there continues. #F1

While I see Tombazis' logic here, for me it comes down to the question of what F1 really is. Is it an engineering led sport that entertains, or entertainment featuring engineering? #F1

Accounts show 2024 was an even better year for McLaren than it looked. A huge profit, more than 4x what it enjoyed in 2023. Superb result for the team that was staring at bankruptcy not so long ago. #F1

Some more Christian Horner-related Red Bull paperwork has been sorted. Alan Permane is now director at Racing Bulls, replacing Laurent Mekies. #F1

Red Bull's 2024 accounts show Christian Horner got a pay rise, and offer further insight into his $100 million pay out. #F1

Oscar Piastri will not have a grid penalty in Singapore. This is why. www.planetf1.com/new... #F1

A well placed source doesn't believe Oscar will carry a grid penalty to Singapore. Stewards penalty guidelines suggest 5s penalties shouldnt get carried forward, which is a result of a request from the team themselves at the start of the year. But, that is only a guideline. #F1

Oscar Piastri *MAY* have his #F1 jump start penalty converted into a grid penalty. Not guaranteed but according to Article 54.3 of sporting regs, there is a possibility. Even McLaren is uncertain at this stage (I've asked). (1/3)

Oscar Piastri will start the Azerbaijan GP with a new chassis, but will maintain his ninth place on the grid. #F1

I spoke with FIA presidential candidate Laura Villars about her campaign, platform, and more; #F1

The more I dig into this one, the more bizarre it gets. #F1

I spent a few years working in the GT ranks. Was an amazing experience, I loved every second. Great to use that knowledge again with an #F1 slant!

Demand for tickets to the Australian GP remains high. Grandstand tickets to the 2026 event sold out in minutes after going on sale yesterday. #F1

In Oscar's shoes, I'd have been far less accommodating. The constructors' championship is in the bag, so the team game is done with. It's time to be selfish and take the world championship that's on offer. #F1

Love that VB has allowed his personality to shine through. Too much corporate air brushing these days. Great to see someone being unique. #F1

Amazing to think Sauber has had the same motorhome for 20 years. It's older than Kimi Antonelli! Will be weird not seeing it in the paddock next season. New Audi-inspired design to come, taking cues from the Concept C launched this week. #F1

Colton Herta joins Cadillac as test driver for F1 2026. Without a Super Licence and no TPC machinery, opportunities are likely to be limited. #F1

Really impressive result for McLaren Racing with MSP Capital Partners selling its minority holding in the business, which is now valued at over $5 billion. Just a few years ago, it was on the brink of collapse. #F1

No further action for Hulkenberg, Sainz, Verstappen, or Norris for their reconnaissance laps minimum lap time. #F1

Another race. Another pit lane start. This time for Oliver Bearman for a host of new power unit elements. #F1

Daniel Ricciardo has been injured in a motorcycle accident in Australia. #F1

F1 teams were paid more than $500 million in prize money in the last three months - the most expensive quarter for F1 in history. #F1 www.planetf1.com/new...

It's not very sexy nor exciting, but it's difficult to overstate the importance of the Concorde Agreement to #F1. There are critical discussions taking place.

It's been a rough ride for @AlpineF1Team in recent seasons. #F1 www.planetf1.com/new...

Sergio Perez to Cadillac. While it's being reported that an announcemt is imminent, multiple sources told me today that is not the case. #F1

A potential £50 million pay out for Christian Horner. Company records suggest he was on approximately £9million/year. With his contract set to run until 2030, that could result in a very healthy settlement. #F1

Documents filed in Austria show there was an ownership change at the very top of Red Bull in the weeks prior to Christian Horner's axing. Could that have been a contributing factor in his demise? www.planetf1.com/new...

There are believed to be other departures from Red Bull. Multiple sources says Chief marketing officer Oliver Hughes and Group Director of Communications Paul Smith have also left. #F1

Fred Vasseur is now the second-longest serving team principal after Toto Wolff. Wolff took charge of Mercedes in January 2013. Vasseur took over at Ferrari in December 2022, around the same time Andrea Stella did for McLaren. #F1

Christian Horner has been sacked by Red Bull. Laurent Mekies to take his place. Huge news. #F1