F1 Notes: New Contracts, Sainz Penalty, AlphaTauri Troubles, And More

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F1 teams are currently working back in their factories to make the most of the four-week April break, with many bringing upgrades to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the end of the month. 

Fans are eager for the racing to get going again, but in the meantime, here is everything you need to catch up on.

• Post From Michael Schumacher Team Tears Up F1 Fans: "Without You, F1 Is Nothing"
• F1 Fans Beg For Sebastian Vettel's Return After Nostalgic Instagram Post
• Onboard Video Shows Insane Reflexes Of Nico Hulkenberg At Australian GP
• Vietnam And South African Grand Prix Could Feature In 2024 F1 Calendar
• Silverstone Comes Under Fire Yet Again For "Extortionate" Package Prices
• F1 Drivers Complain About "Weird" Break So "Early In The Season"
• Alex Albon's Australian GP Crash: What Happened?
• F1 Announce Exciting New Partnership In Multi-Year Contract
• Nyck de Vries Gives Alarming AlphaTauri Update As Team Continues To Find Themselves In Hot Water
• Carlos Sainz's Controversial Australian Grand Prix Penalty: What Happened?

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

• Huge Changes To The Azerbaijan Grand Prix Expected In Coming Weeks - What We Know
• Azerbaijan GP: Everything You Need To Know About The Iconic Baku Street Circuit

F1 Social Media

“We’ve never done this one before…” 🫠 Admin‘s friendship ended with @georgerussell63. 💔😢😂 pic.twitter.com/HPqNNChddo

— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) April 12, 2023

Honey Badger on home turf 🇦🇺🏠 pic.twitter.com/FXYqAclSTg

— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) April 11, 2023

Great day watching this man doing what he does best. Thanks for taking the time @DjokerNole. pic.twitter.com/Zf86ImN6hl

— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) April 11, 2023

Here in Barcelona as @f1academy hits the track for testing ahead of the first race in Spielberg later this month. pic.twitter.com/fBMfxsxsjn

— Susie Wolff (@Susie_Wolff) April 12, 2023

"Ayrton’s first lap... be there and destroy everybody!”

Fellow drivers reflect on one of Senna's greatest performances 😍#F1 #F1Unlocked

— Formula 1 (@F1) April 11, 2023