That is why they should have professional stewards, that happens too often that the fines and penaltys are not leveling
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How about Helmut Marko and Günther Steiner as Stewards? That would just be uff, uff uff, huh? 
I do wonder if he forgets it’s not iRacing sometimes and that actions have consequences
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Do you remember what penalty Vettel got in Baku for hitting Hamilton ? I think the cases are similiar?
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Does not seem to work properly tough. Sad thing.
I’ve just googled to check if it was the same as I thought and it was a 10 second stop & go and behind a safety car so the race was neutral at that point
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I would be very interested if Max got a ban, firstly who would win the Red Bull raffle and drive his car and secondly would they still be as quick as Max
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The mustache looks like the one of Former Mercedes AMG boss Dieter Zetsche. Now retired.
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Would be a great thing to put Hadjar in the car, he is faster than Lawson who was equal to Yuki, but you never know what Helmut Marko thinks about that, he might even get Checo back for one race
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Sometimes it is a very hard thing to figure out what Helmut Marko thinks about anything in the first place. At least if he thinks it in a nice and polite way. 
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The 2026 F1 calendar is shaping up with some exciting changes.
SEASON OPENER:
Australia will kick off the season on March 8 at Albert Park, thanks to Ramadan’s timing affecting Middle Eastern races.
CALENDAR CHANGES:
Canada and Monaco Swap:
Canada moves to late May, after Miami, while Monaco shifts to early June, potentially overlapping with the Indy 500.
Madrid GP:
The new Spanish GP in Madrid will wrap up the European tour, following Zandvoort and Monza, with Barcelona retaining its contract.
PRESEASON TESTING:
Teams will get nine days of testing across three sessions:
– End of January: Shakedown in Barcelona
– February: Two tests in Bahrain.
CALENDAR DETAILS:
– 24 races scheduled from March to December.
– Pending final FIA approval
– Potential overlap between Canadian GP and Indy 500 due to scheduling changes.
Some other potential changes and additions to the 2026 calendar include:
New Races:
Possible additions include Rwanda or South Africa’s Kyalami circuit, and a new Thai Grand Prix.
Contract Status:
Imola and Las Vegas are up in the air, with Imola appearing more at risk due to contract uncertainties.
The official calendar announcement is expected soon after the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau on June 10-13.
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FIA to discuss potential Red Bull driver replacement for Max Verstappen:
— The FIA will meet in Macau next week to consider Red Bull’s request to grant Arvid Lindblad a super licence exemption, which would allow the 17-year-old to race in F1 before turning 18.
— This move comes as Max Verstappen sits one penalty point away from a race ban, with no points set to expire until after the Austrian GP on June 30.
— If the exemption is approved, Lindblad could become a reserve option for Red Bull or Racing Bulls, with Ayumu Iwasa tipped to step into a race seat. Lawson or Hadjar would likely cover the second drive if Verstappen is suspended.
— Despite his age, Lindblad already meets the FIA’s 40-point threshold for a super licence, having earned 45 points from results across F4, F3, and his Formula Regional Oceania title.
— The age rule, introduced after Verstappen debuted in 2015, was relaxed last year. Under Article 13.1.2 Appendix L, the FIA may approve a licence at age 17 for drivers showing “outstanding ability and maturity.”
— Red Bull filed the request months ago, but it wasn’t urgent at the time due to a full driver lineup and Iwasa’s position as reserve. Verstappen’s current situation has now given it added relevance.
— Lindblad, currently third in the F2 standings in his rookie season, would be eligible for F1 in 2025 regardless of his final championship position.
— A positive vote could allow Red Bull to accelerate Lindblad’s integration, especially if a ban forces Verstappen to miss a race in Canada or Austria.
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Stroll crashed? Did he really do that? Where have I spotted that before? 
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