F1 Notes: Huge Ferrari Expansions, Red Bull Snubs Norris, Hamilton Challenges FIA, And More

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A beloved mascot of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has sadly passed away, Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has been discussing the possibility of Lando Norris driving alongside Max Verstappen, Red Bull Powertrains, and Verstappen's threats of an early retirement. 

On top of this, Lewis Hamilton has spoken out against the FIA and Liberty Media has discussed the true impact of F1 in the United States.

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Here is everything you need to catch up on. 

• Beloved Mascot Of Formula One Dies
• Helmut Marko Insists Red Bull Powertrains Is "Miles Ahead" Of Rivals
• Helmut Marko Snubs Lando Norris For Red Bull Seat
• Liberty Media Reveals True Impact Of Formula One In The US
• Helmut Marko Reveals Real Reasons For Opposing 2026 F1 Regulations
• Red Bull Advisor Discusses Verstappen's Potential Early Retirement
• Lewis Hamilton Challenges FIA Over Inclusivity Issues - "It Doesn't Surprise Me"
• Aston Martin Grapples with Performance Dip - "Address It Step-By-Step"
• Ferrari Expands Maranello Factory Whilst Honouring Founder Enzo Ferrari's Legacy

F1 Guides

• The F1 Summer Break Doesn't Include These Two Hard Working Groups
• What Is The Summer Break And What Does it Mean For Teams?

F1 Social Media

#OnThisDay in 2018, Fernando Alonso announced his plan to retire from F1

What a difference five years makes! 💫#F1 @alo_oficial pic.twitter.com/JRRYcSheqm

— Formula 1 (@F1) August 14, 2023

Raising the roof.
 
Introducing the @astonmartin DB12 Volante.
 #ICONDRIVEN pic.twitter.com/thyVIp0QgX

— Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) August 14, 2023

Memorable couple of weeks. 💙 Feeling the batteries recharge. pic.twitter.com/fWXW2oszTD

— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) August 14, 2023

🎙️| Charles Leclerc on Ferrari's aims:

"The realistic target, the one we want to fix ourselves, is to be the strongest team after Red Bull, and to close the gap to Red Bull."

"Then for 2024, there are no doubts: the target in everybody's mind is to be back on top and fighting… pic.twitter.com/8fF5l2eqzj

— Ferrari News 🐎 (@FanaticsFerrari) August 14, 2023