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F1 ALTERNATIVE STATS: Following his second place in Singapore, Max Verstappen now holds the record for losing a Grand Prix in the fastest F1 car in history. Verstappen’s RB21 holds the F1 record for both fastest lap and fastest race.

F1 ALTERNATIVE STATS: Lewis Hamilton’s dog Roscoe had the same number of F1 victories within his lifetime as Fernando Alonso:

F1 ALTERNATIVE STATS: Most F1 races without a win: Nico Hulkenberg - 248 Fernando Alonso (13 May ‘13-) - 218 Andrea de Cesaris - 214 Kevin Magnussen - 187 Lance Stroll - 187 Nick Heidfeld - 186 Romain Grosjean - 181 Martin Brundle - 165 Derek Warwick - 162

The FIA have confirmed the upcoming presidential election will meet the highest standards of transparency. With FIA rules allowing Mohammed Ben Sulayem to stand unopposed, the FIA have insisted there will be full transparency of the voting share received by each candidate.

F1 ALTERNATIVE STATS: If Fernando Alonso enters and doesn’t win any race up to and including the 2026 Bahrain GP, he will be the first F1 driver in history to lose 400 races.

Despite a difficult season, Ferrari personnel have disputed suggestions the team is stuck in the past. Ferrari’s technical team insist they are confident of a strong showing in Austin after posting a new high score on their state of the art simulator:

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll is set to legally change his name to Lance Briskwalk in an attempt to spook his rivals and better reflect his still below average pace.

George Russell was asked on the percentage likelihood of Red Bull and Max Verstappen taking to rule breaking in their efforts to win the drivers’ championship:

McLaren are believed to have asked Lando Norris to take out Max Verstappen in at least one race before the end of the season as punishment for his Singapore GP clash with Oscar Piastri. However, McLaren expect Norris will probably bottle it.

Oscar Piastri has requested the FIA let him have pole position for the remainder of the season as a repercussion for his turn 1 Sprint Race mishap and qualifying only P6 in Austin.

BREAKING: Red Bull deny cheating scandal amid fine from the FIA for tampering with tape on the pitwall near Lando Norris’ grid slot. Red Bull insist they had a legitimate use for the tape:

Oscar Piastri has turned to Australian legends to reignite his title challenge after his recent dip in form. Piastri has turned to his manager Mark Webber, football manager Ange Postecoglou, Paul Robinson from Neighbours and Skippy the Bush Kangaroo for advice.

In an epic Drive to Survive plot twist, Christian Horner is to reappear to celebrate Max Verstappen winning the Drivers’ Championship in Abu Dhabi. It will be revealed Horner remains Red Bull team principal and was plotting McLaren’s downfall from behind the scenes all along.

The FIA have rescinded their fine to Red Bull for removal of the tape on the pitwall near Lando Norris’ grid spot after rumours the tape was actually removed by an ‘unnamed FIA official’ at Red Bull’s request:

BREAKING: The FIA will now allow their stewards to bring their guide dogs to F1 events for the first time, effective from the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Red Bull are reported to be working with the FIA on a secret new rear wing test for the Brazilian GP. The new test will be introduced post Saturday qualifying to ensure both McLarens start at the back of the grid on Sunday, boosting Max Verstappen’s title credentials.

Felipe Massa is rumoured to be considering suing his own family. Massa claims his DNA and general upbringing from his parents was not of the standard required for him to become a world champion.

2025 F1 World Champion?

Red Bull are confident that a new floor upgrade to Max Verstappen’s car, which has been approved by the FIA, will “significantly” reduce Verstappen’s lap times at Interlagos: