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Fresh Red Bull upgrades spied as Max Verstappen rival opens up on fight - RacingNews365 Review

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With the Miami Grand Prix fast approaching, there is a lot of intrigue surrounding how different the cars may look following the return after a five-week break.

The first indication of how vast the changes could be was seen by Red Bull, who took part in a filming day at the Silverstone Circuit on Wednesday.

READ MORE: Max Verstappen causes a stir with significantly modified Red Bull

Christopher Haase sings Max Verstappen praises: 'Tu tu du du, there was no stopping him'

A promising qualifying session at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife turned sour for driver Christopher Haase, an established name in GT racing, after a costly encounter with a slower car allowed Max Verstappen to seize the advantage.

Haase had established himself in a commanding position during the qualifying sessions and was working to build a substantial gap over the pursuing four-time F1 drivers' champion.

READ MORE: Christopher Haase sings Max Verstappen praises: 'Tu tu du du, there was no stopping him'

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	© Red Bull Contentpool

Aston Martin reject FIA intervention after 'housekeeping' F1 review

Aston Martin has explained that it does not believe FIA intervention is required over the vibration issues which affected its early-season running. 

In the Chinese GP, Fernando Alonso was seen to take his hands off the steering wheel as the AMR26 machine suffered from vibrations, with the FIA understood to have looked into the problem, as Alonso subsequently retired. 

READ MORE: Aston Martin reject FIA intervention after 'housekeeping' F1 review

Charles Leclerc issues Ferrari rally call: 'Others not on vacation'

Charles Leclerc has highlighted the importance of the development race in the ongoing F1 season, insisting upgrades will be crucial to the outcome of the campaign.

The sport has gone through a major regulation shift this year, with major changes to both the power unit and aerodynamics.

READ MORE: Charles Leclerc issues Ferrari rally call: 'Others not on vacation'

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	© XPBimages

Toto Wolff reminds FIA to 'protect integrity' as F1 decision looms

Toto Wolff has reminded the FIA that it needs to "protect the integrity" of F1 through the looming ADUO engine changes.

The Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities mechanism will kick in over the coming weeks, with the FIA currently evaluating the engine performance of each of the five manufacturers, with those behind the PU deemed the benchmark to be offered upgrade opportunities.

READ MORE: Toto Wolff reminds FIA to 'protect integrity' as F1 decision looms

Ralf Schumacher confirms Jos Verstappen contact after social media tension

Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has confirmed he has had contact with Jos Verstappen since the latter delivered a frosty response to his opinion on social media.

Schumacher recently suggested that Red Bull and Max Verstappen is missing the presence of Helmut Marko amid its struggles.

READ MORE: Ralf Schumacher confirms Jos Verstappen contact after social media tension

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