F1 Notes: Sainz Penalty, Norris' McLaren Contract, Verstappen Melts Hearts, And More

The F1 world is now in the middle of the unplanned four-week April break and whilst teams are back in the factories making developments, there have been developments on Carlos Sainz's Australian GP penalty, McLaren CEO Zak Brown has spoken out on Lando Norris' contract, and fans have been calling for changes.
Here is what you need to catch up on.
- Red Bull Chief Discusses Max Verstappen Retirement: "What He Wants To Do In His Life"
- Fernando Alonso Teases More Interesting F1 Racing Ahead As Sports Heads Into European Leg
- Michael Schumacher's Hometown Tragically Set To Be Demolished For Mine
- F1 Fans Call For Change Over Controversial Max Verstappen And Lewis Hamilton Moment
- Lewis Hamilton Opens Burger Restaurant In New York - Plans For Expansion
- F1 CEO Making It Even Harder For New Teams To Join The Grid
- McLaren CEO Shoots Down Lando Norris Departure Rumours: "Zero Exit Clauses"
- Ferrari And Carlos Sainz To Meet With Stewards For Penalty Hearing After Australian GP Controversy
- Max Verstappen Shows Beautiful Moment Between Driver and Step Daughter During Livestream
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- Azerbaijan GP: Everything You Need To Know About The Iconic Baku Street Circuit
F1 Social Media
🚨| Ferrari representatives and Carlos Sainz will report to the FIA Stewards for a virtual hearing on 18th April 2023 at 8am CET, regarding Ferrari's right to review the penalty in Australia.
— Ferrari News 🐎 (@FanaticsFerrari) April 14, 2023
The #AzerbaijanGP (and the 2016 #EuropeanGP) has NEVER had a repeat winner. Could that change in 2023? 🤔
— The Race (@wearetherace) April 14, 2023
2016: Rosberg
2017: Ricciardo
2018: Hamilton
2019: Bottas
2021: Perez
2022: Verstappen
2023: ? pic.twitter.com/rI3mPu2Fx5
In this fight together 🤜🤛 pic.twitter.com/wJervOkzKH
— Scuderia Ferrari HP (@ScuderiaFerrari) April 13, 2023
when today is friday but there's no formula 1 to watch https://t.co/paC7YRntrE
— clara (@leclercsletters) April 14, 2023
POV: You’re the front wheel gun-man on an F1 pit stop 😲#HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/waM5ItJy7n
— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) April 13, 2023

Lydia is the lead editor of F1 editorial. After following the sport for several years, she was finally able to attend the British Grand Prix in person in 2017. Since then, she's been addicted to not only the racing, but the atmosphere the fans bring to each event. She's a strong advocate for women in motorsport and a more diverse industry.
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