On this week's News from the Nerds, James M is joined by Abby and Sam to cover the top news from this week:

Remembering Charlie Whiting:
Today marks the fourth anniversary of the passing of former race director Charlie Whiting, who was loved by all involved with Formula One. The trio pay tribute to Charlie and remember his time as a key figure in the sport.
https://twitter.com/Formula_Nerds/status/1635622872310857729?s=20

It's a long road ahead for Williams:
James Vowles has spoken out on the journey that Williams have ahead of them after some difficult years. The panel discuss Vowles' comments, their thoughts on the Williams F1 team and the new member of staff joining the team.
https://www.formulanerds.com/news/vowles-williams-journey-to-the-front-will-take-years/

Alonso's a key factor:
James Vowles has also shared his thoughts on Aston Martin and the team's success, giving praise to Fernando Alonso. The trio talk about Aston Martin's upward trajectory of 2023 and what they think about Vowles' comments.

A London Grand Prix is calling:
LDN Collective and DAR have proposed plans for a Docklands Grand Prix on the streets of East London and have worked out some key figures for the race. The panel dissect the likelihood of a London Grand Prix and the new plans that have surfaced.
https://www.formulanerds.com/news/a-london-grand-prix-is-closer-than-we-think-as-waterfront-development-creates-opportunity/

Marko calls time on Mercedes:
Helmut Marko of Red Bull has spoken about the team's rival, Mercedes. Marko has said that Mercedes should say goodbye to a championship win because of the problems the team have. The trio speak about Marko's comments, Mercedes' issues and what the future looks like.
https://t.co/Z8edSR1V2h
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