F1 Notes: Ricciardo's Permanent Seat, Fans Rage, Track Contracts, And More

A daily round-up to keep you updated on F1 when you're too busy.

F1 fans are patiently, and in some cases impatiently, waiting for the drivers to get back on track during this unplanned four-week April break. However, the teams are still working behind the scenes to bring upgrades to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on 28-30 April. 

Here is everything you need to catch up on. 

• Toto Wolff Confirms His "Indefinite" Future As Mercedes Team Principal: "Something In Me Has Changed"
• Daniel Ricciardo Speaks Out On F1 Future: "Don’t Want To Be On The Grid At Any Cost"
• Belgian Grand Prix Remains Positive For Place On F1 Calendar As Contract Expiry Looms
• Daniel Ricciardo: "I Believed I Was The Best In The World"
• Alpine F1: Huge Upgrades Could See A 6-Tenths Performance Leap
• Fans Hit Out At F1 For Unplanned Break In Calendar: "It Should Be Illegal"
• Haas F1 Chief Has A Bold Response To Red Bull Dominance This Season
• Las Vegas Grand Prix Disruptions Cause "Upset" As District Commissioner Brands First Year "The Toughest"
• Sergio Perez Insists There Is A "Great Atmosphere" At Red Bull Amid Max Verstappen Drama
• F1 Photographer Relives Hilarious Michael Schumacher Moment That No One Would Believe
• Williams F1 Fans Praise James Vowles For Recent Video: "I'm A Big Fan Of This New Venture"

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

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— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) April 10, 2023

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— PlanetF1 (@Planet_F1) April 10, 2023