F1 Notes: Hulkenberg's Audi Talks, Tsunoda Penalty, Abu Dhabi Question Marks, And More

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The first day of on-track action for the Mexican Grand Prix weekend has now come to a close with Max Verstappen going fastest in FP1 and FP2. 

As well as the track activity, Nico Hulkenberg has confirmed he has held talks with Audi regarding their 2026 entry, Yuki Tsunoda has taken a grid penalty for the Mexican GP due to exceeding the number of allocated power units so will start from the back of the pack, and the Abu Dhabi GP could be under threat of being cancelled.

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Here is everything you need to catch up on. 

• Lewis Hamilton Calls For "Better Structure" - "A Lot Of Cars Were Illegal" In Austin
• Audi Remains Adamant Of 2026 Entry Despite Internal Setbacks
• Former Driver On Booing Of Max Verstappen In Austin - "Shame For The Sport"
• Sergio Perez Calls Out Mexican Fans Over Hostile Reception Of Max Verstappen
• FIA Receives Backlash After Footage Of Undetected Breaches Surfaces
• Drivers Call For Detailed Checks After US GP -"Might Have Been Illegal"
• Nico Hulkenberg Confirms Audi "Talks" As He Leaves The Door Open For 2026
• Mexican GP Results: Max Verstappen Tops FP1 Time Sheets Followed By Alex Albon
• Alpine Secures Mercedes Chief As Technical Director
• FIA Insists It's Impossible To Scrutinize Every Car After Austin GP Controversy
• Yuki Tsunoda Takes Penalty For Mexican GP Leaving Him At Back Of Grid
• Abu Dhabi GP Under Threat Of Cancellation Amidst War Situation In Gaza
• Mexican GP Results: Max Verstappen Goes Fastest In FP2

F1 Guides

• The Ultimate F1 Party: Why Red Bull’s Energy Station Is The Place To Be At Las Vegas GP
• Mexican GP: When And How To Watch FP1, FP2, And FP3
• How The Championship Stands Ahead Of The Mexican GP

F1 Social Media

How good is Nico’s 200th GP helmet design though 🫶#HaasF1 #MexicoGP pic.twitter.com/bCnpdfqJTH

— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 27, 2023

Welcome back @Carlossainz55 😁

After missing Thursday at the track due to feeling unwell, the Spanish star is back in @ScuderiaFerrari colours for practice#MexicoGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/Qs2s5D9fst

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 27, 2023

Air has weight and compresses downwards, meaning denser air and more air particles. So in Mexico City, the air is far less dense. #MexicoGP pic.twitter.com/gENjbPC6Im

— Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) October 27, 2023

🚨| Yuki Tsunoda will start from the back of the grid this weekend after taking multiple new components#MexicoGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/H5m9ONVbb8

— Fastest Pitstop (@FastestPitStop) October 27, 2023