F1 Notes: Ricciardo's Delayed Return, Schumacher Rejection, Verstappen's Reprimands Questioned, And More

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The first two practice sessions of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend have now concluded with Max Verstappen going fastest in both. AlphaTauri has spoken out on Daniel Ricciardo's delayed racing return following his broken wrist during the Dutch GP practice, Max Verstappen's Singapore GP reprimands have been questioned, and it has been rumoured that Mick Schumacher has been rejected by Williams for a permanent seat in 2024.

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Here is everything you need to catch up on. 

• Pierre Gasly Crashes Out Of Japanese GP FP2
• Max Verstappen Should Have Received Grid Penalty Say Stewards
• FIA Brings Back Qualifying Rule Change Ahead Of Japanese Grand Prix
• Lando Norris On FIA's Soft Impeding Punishment To Max Verstappen "No One Seems To Care"
• AlphaTauri Hints At Liam Lawson Future - "Announcement At Some Stage"
• Daniel Ricciardo Might Not Return Anytime Soon - "No Rush"
• Haas Reveals Austin Upgrade Package Details Ahead Of Japanese GP
• AlphaTauri Under Fire For Insensitive Graphic Ahead Of Japanese GP 
• Ferrari And Mercedes Bring Upgrades To Japanese Grand Prix - Explained 
• F1 Rumour: Mick Schumacher Rejected By Williams For 2024 Seat

F1 Guides

• Japanese GP Results: Max Verstappen Tops FP1 Timesheets
• Japanese GP Results: Max Verstappen Goes Fastest In FP2

F1 Social Media

The fans, with their customized signs and fans really turned out for Guenther’s main stage appearance in Suzuka today!#HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/GNDmGQrAMB

— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) September 22, 2023

Some more #JapaneseGP facts for you. 😊

▪️ The first corner doesn’t require any braking and generates very high steering torques.

▪️ There are only two heavy braking zones, so brake duty and wear are low.

▪️ Suzuka is one of four 2023 tracks with just one DRS zone. https://t.co/wblOSW0eDH

— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) September 22, 2023

This camera angle on Hamiltons car is wicked.

It’s almost a steady cam that follows what the curvature of the track is actually like, this is exactly how this track would flow with the camber. It’s incredible 🔥 #JapaneseGP #F1

pic.twitter.com/2jPNwhosgB

— Tim Hauraney (@timhauraney) September 22, 2023

We're all Lando realising @OscarPiastri can read some Japanese! 😅#JapaneseGP 🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/7tTRTHpSrJ

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) September 22, 2023