Mat Coch
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Oscar Piastri suggests there's other factors at play in his recent struggles. #F1
Oscar Piastri claims 'other factors' at play as F1 title hopes fade
Oscar Piastri has admitted that 'something has been a bit odd' in recent races as he lost the lead in the title race to Lando Norris.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Oscar Piastri suggests there's other factors at play in his recent struggles. #F1
Sergio Perez banked times in the 1:16 bracket at Imola in an SF-23 this week. There was no race there in Imola in 2023, and conditions, tyres, etc are all different, but that would have left him somewhere around mid-teens on the 2024 grid. #F1
November 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Sergio Perez banked times in the 1:16 bracket at Imola in an SF-23 this week. There was no race there in Imola in 2023, and conditions, tyres, etc are all different, but that would have left him somewhere around mid-teens on the 2024 grid. #F1
Guenther Steiner has said Oscar Piastri should leave McLaren. Is that the best move? The team spent $20 million+ to hire him, would it really sabotage him? I don't buy that theory. He's had a rough run, but it's not over yet. Tough, but not impossible. #F1
November 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Guenther Steiner has said Oscar Piastri should leave McLaren. Is that the best move? The team spent $20 million+ to hire him, would it really sabotage him? I don't buy that theory. He's had a rough run, but it's not over yet. Tough, but not impossible. #F1
No mandatory pit stop rules. For now. Except Monaco. F1 Commission discussed but didn't get across the line for now. Fundamentally disagree with mandatory stops; reduces strategy freedom and incentivises passing using pit stops. I want on track action, not cars in pit lane. #F1
November 15, 2025 at 6:05 AM
No mandatory pit stop rules. For now. Except Monaco. F1 Commission discussed but didn't get across the line for now. Fundamentally disagree with mandatory stops; reduces strategy freedom and incentivises passing using pit stops. I want on track action, not cars in pit lane. #F1
F1 will update livery rules to reduce the amount of bare carbon on cars. Cars will need to be 55 per cent stickered/painted when viewed from the side or top. #F1
November 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
F1 will update livery rules to reduce the amount of bare carbon on cars. Cars will need to be 55 per cent stickered/painted when viewed from the side or top. #F1
The FIA has written a very strongly worded response rejecting allegations made by presidential candidate Tim Mayer as misleading and defamatory. #F1
FIA issues fiery reaction to 'misleading and defamatory' allegations from candidate
An explosive letter from presidential candidate Tim Mayer has drawn a feisty response from the FIA, branding it 'misleading and defamatory'.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The FIA has written a very strongly worded response rejecting allegations made by presidential candidate Tim Mayer as misleading and defamatory. #F1
Mexican Minister of Defence in his first act of war for Cadillac aboard the Stealth Ferrari. There's something to be said for black F1 cars. #F1
PlanetF1.com on Instagram: "Sergio Perez has got back on track today in a black Ferrari SF-23, his first outing in F1 machinery since Abu Dhabi 2024."
222 likes, 0 comments - planetf1com on November 13, 2025: "Sergio Perez has got back on track today in a black Ferrari SF-23, his first outing in F1 machinery since Abu Dhabi 2024.".
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November 14, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Mexican Minister of Defence in his first act of war for Cadillac aboard the Stealth Ferrari. There's something to be said for black F1 cars. #F1
Sergio Perez is on track at Imola in a very sexy black Ferrari SF-23. #F1
First look: Sergio Perez breaks cover in black Ferrari at Imola test
Sergio Perez returned to the Formula 1 test arena on Thursday as he drove a black Ferrari SF-23 at Imola in preparation for his F1 comeback.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Sergio Perez is on track at Imola in a very sexy black Ferrari SF-23. #F1
Have we all been wrong about Lando Norris? His recent momentum is pretty impressive. #F1
Have we all been wrong about Lando Norris?
Have we all been wrong about Lando Norris?
From Lando Nowins to leading the World Championship with just three races left of the F1 2025 season, how has Lando Norris turned around this title fight. Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen are waiting close behind, but is the gap too big to overturn now?
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November 13, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Have we all been wrong about Lando Norris? His recent momentum is pretty impressive. #F1
Imagine an enormous city-wide party with an F1 race in the middle. That's kinda what Adelaide was like around grand prix time. I would sit at school and listen to the cars on track. Later, I'd skip school and watch practice/Friday quali (sorry Mum & Dad!). Incredible memories. #F1
Three decades on from the final race in Adelaide, @matcoch.bsky.social looks back at one of the most beloved former venues on the F1 calendar.
Adelaide: 30 years after the Grand Prix that defined a city
For 11 glorious years, Adelaide was home to the Australian Grand Prix, an event that didn't just leave a mark on the city but helped define it.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Imagine an enormous city-wide party with an F1 race in the middle. That's kinda what Adelaide was like around grand prix time. I would sit at school and listen to the cars on track. Later, I'd skip school and watch practice/Friday quali (sorry Mum & Dad!). Incredible memories. #F1
Clarification that Toto Wolff has sold a slice of his holding company that gives the new investor (thought to be CrowdStrike) an effective five per cent piece of the Mercedes F1 team. #F1
November 12, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Clarification that Toto Wolff has sold a slice of his holding company that gives the new investor (thought to be CrowdStrike) an effective five per cent piece of the Mercedes F1 team. #F1
What'd you make of John Elkann's comments? There was consensus within the PlanetF1 office in that it was unnecessary and unhelpful. #F1
Ferrari president made 'unnecessary interjection' in veiled message to Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari president John Elkann issued a very blunt statement on Monday which sent shockwaves around the world.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM
What'd you make of John Elkann's comments? There was consensus within the PlanetF1 office in that it was unnecessary and unhelpful. #F1
Incredible to think it has been 30 years since Adelaide last hosted F1. It was an incredible event, haven't experienced anything like it since. A huge privilege to grow up with the race on my doorstep; something that has influenced my life ever since. #F1
Adelaide: 30 years after the Grand Prix that defined a city
For 11 glorious years, Adelaide was home to the Australian Grand Prix, an event that didn't just leave a mark on the city but helped define it.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Incredible to think it has been 30 years since Adelaide last hosted F1. It was an incredible event, haven't experienced anything like it since. A huge privilege to grow up with the race on my doorstep; something that has influenced my life ever since. #F1
I read a lot of nonsense about conspiracy theories and bias against Oscar yesterday. I asked Thomas Maher to have a look at it all. Here is his superb, level headed look at the situation. #F1
Oscar Piastri penalty a microcosm of playing it safe in McLaren's polite title fight
Oscar Piastri's penalty in Brazil isn't quite the final nail in the coffin of his championship, but he needs some fortune for a turnaround.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I read a lot of nonsense about conspiracy theories and bias against Oscar yesterday. I asked Thomas Maher to have a look at it all. Here is his superb, level headed look at the situation. #F1
FIA have issued a penalty correction from the Sprint. Liam Lawson picked up 5s and 2 penalty points for his incident with Oliver Bearman. That's been amended to 5s and 1 penalty point. #F1
November 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
FIA have issued a penalty correction from the Sprint. Liam Lawson picked up 5s and 2 penalty points for his incident with Oliver Bearman. That's been amended to 5s and 1 penalty point. #F1
Oscar Piastri picks up two penalty points for his clash with Kimi Antonelli. He's now on 8 of 12 for the rolling 12-month period. More importantly, 24 points between him and Norris with three races (and a Sprint) remain. Not impossible, but it's a big ask from here. #F1
November 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Oscar Piastri picks up two penalty points for his clash with Kimi Antonelli. He's now on 8 of 12 for the rolling 12-month period. More importantly, 24 points between him and Norris with three races (and a Sprint) remain. Not impossible, but it's a big ask from here. #F1
Pit lane start, plus a puncture, and Max Verstappen is still on the podium. Incredible drive, one of his very best. He is without question the best driver in F1. #F1
November 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Pit lane start, plus a puncture, and Max Verstappen is still on the podium. Incredible drive, one of his very best. He is without question the best driver in F1. #F1
A poor qualifying for Max Verstappen opens up the chance to take a cheap PU penalty. How important might that be? Critical race coming up for his title chances - can't afford to lose much more ground. Pit lane start coming up. #F1
November 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A poor qualifying for Max Verstappen opens up the chance to take a cheap PU penalty. How important might that be? Critical race coming up for his title chances - can't afford to lose much more ground. Pit lane start coming up. #F1
Pole for Norris, fourth for Piastri, and p-nowhere for Verstappen. Transformative changes in Italy, not so much in Mexico for Red Bull - the team's first ever upgrades not overseen by Christian Horner. #F1
November 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Pole for Norris, fourth for Piastri, and p-nowhere for Verstappen. Transformative changes in Italy, not so much in Mexico for Red Bull - the team's first ever upgrades not overseen by Christian Horner. #F1