F1 Notes: Miami Disaster, Red Bull Retirements, Mercedes Developments, And More

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With just two weeks to go before the on-track action gets going again in Azerbaijan, there is a lot of talk about the developments within the teams for various upgrades that will be brought to the race in Baku. 

On top of what is going on in the F1 world today, tragic news shook the motorsport community with the untimely passing of World Rally Championship driver Craig Breen. Many rushed to social media to pay their respects and share their shock of the news after the Irish driver suffered fatal injuries from an accident. 

Here is everything you need to catch up on.

• Miami Grand Prix Disaster As Track Floods Weeks Ahead Of F1 Return: "Seb Was Right All Along"
• Christian Horner Speaks Out On Adrian Newey's Red Bull Departure Rumours
• Mercedes "Finding More Gains In Past Two Weeks Than Found Over Whole Winter"
• Toto Wolff Delivers Bad News For Mercedes F1 Fans As Rumours Squashed
• Former F1 Champion On Max Verstappen's Retirement Threats: "He Should Stop Now"
• World Rally Championship Driver Craig Breen Dies After Awful Crash
• Motorsport World Mourns The Tragic Loss Of Rally Driver Craig Breen: "Left Us All Feeling Empty"

Your F1 Guides - The Background To Help You Understand The News

• Azerbaijan GP: Everything You Need To Know About The Iconic Baku Street Circuit
• F1 Guide: How Many Sprint Races Are In The 2023 Season?

F1 Social Media

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— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) April 13, 2023

Fernando with some driving tips for Nico 📻🫣#F1 pic.twitter.com/lsXuY4jjcG

— Formula 1 (@F1) April 13, 2023

Everyone at Autosport is saddened to hear that WRC driver, Craig Breen, passed away earlier today. We all send our thoughts and condolences to his family and friends at this sad time. Craig's talent and speed will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/2NsOqDM41D

— Autosport (@autosport) April 13, 2023

This Ferrari LaFerrari was spotted in Monaco today, with the number 16 and Ferrari sponsor logos, and Charles Leclerc is rumoured to be getting a new car 👀

Either it’s Charles’ or of a Charles super fan 😂

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— Ferrari News 🐎 (@FanaticsFerrari) April 13, 2023

The team claimed their 💯th pole position #OnThisDay in 1997! 🤩

Jacques Villeneuve was the man to claim pole and the race win at the Argentinian GP! 🇦🇷#WeAreWilliams pic.twitter.com/FIOmDK1jXe

— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) April 13, 2023