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FIA consider F1 regulation change as Aston Martin and Audi take firm stance - RacingNews365 Review

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The FIA is reportedly contemplating adjustments to the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system following the removal of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix.

These races, originally scheduled for April, were called off due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, prompting calls for revised engine-development timelines, according to Motorsport Magazin.

READ MORE: FIA pushing for F1 rule change after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia called off - report

Aston Martin issue statement as shock Adrian Newey rumours engulf F1

Aston Martin has denied reports that Adrian Newey is to step down from his team principal role at the Silverstone-based squad.

It comes after rumours that the Briton will relinquish those responsibilities and return to just his managing technical partner position gathered momentum across the day.

READ MORE: Aston Martin issue statement as shock Adrian Newey rumours engulf F1

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Audi respond to sudden F1 speculation amid surprise Aston Martin reports

Audi has refused to comment on the rumours linking team principal Jonthan Wheatley to a shock switch to Aston Martin.

With Adrian Newey allegedly shopping around for his own successor at the Silverstone-based squad, it is being reported that his former Red Bull colleague is set to take over the position, with the acclaimed aerodynamicist slated to return to merely his managing technical partner role.

READ MORE: Audi respond to sudden F1 speculation amid surprise Aston Martin reports

Toto Wolff issues Kimi Antonelli strong 'thieves' warning

Toto Wolff believes Mercedes must help protect Kimi Antonelli from "time thieves" following his breakthrough win at the Chinese GP.

Antonelli became the first Italian to win a grand prix for nearly 20 years in Shanghai following a dominant performance in which he also became the youngest-ever driver to set pole position, eclipsing Sebastian Vettel's old record.

READ MORE: Toto Wolff issues Kimi Antonelli strong 'thieves' warning

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Why Max Verstappen and Red Bull should never be written off

After two races, Red Bull’s situation appears bleak; however, it would be a serious mistake to write off the Austrian team — and the crown’s turbulent diamond, Max Verstappen — after just two rounds.

A dramatic shift in mood took place at Red Bull between the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese Grand Prix held a week later.

READ MORE: Why Max Verstappen and Red Bull should never be written off

Fernando Alonso aims F1 criticism: 'Worst show you can have'

Fernando Alonso has stated F1 experienced “the worst show” possible after almost 20 per cent of the grid failed to take the start of the Chinese Grand Prix.

Four cars were ruled out of the race before the starting procedure, leaving just 18 cars on the grid for the opening lap.

READ MORE: Fernando Alonso aims F1 criticism: 'Worst show you can have'

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