Ferrari criticizes F1 for biased broadcasting decisions

Ferrari is upset about how Lewis Hamilton's radio messages were handled during the Chinese Grand Prix. The team's principal, Fred Vasseur, is asking for talks with Formula One Management (FOM) about the situation. FOM chose not to air Hamilton’s initial request to swap positions with his teammate Charles Leclerc. Instead, they broadcast a later message that showed tension between Hamilton and his race engineer, Riccardo Adami. Vasseur criticized this decision, saying it felt like a joke for entertainment purposes. FOM responded, saying it did not intend to create a misleading story. They explained that Hamilton’s message wasn't played due to other developments in the race. Hamilton has also expressed his frustration over the portrayal of his relationship with Adami, claiming it has been exaggerated. In other news, Liam Lawson’s future at Red Bull is uncertain. He has struggled recently, failing to qualify well and not earning any points. His teammate, Max Verstappen, is doing much better. Red Bull may consider replacing Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda before the next race in Japan. Team principal Christian Horner noted that speculation is common in Formula One, and they are analyzing the situation. Additionally, Audi, set to join Formula One in 2026, opposes plans to switch from turbo hybrid engines to V10s shortly after. There is support for this change from major figures in the sport, including FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Audi emphasized that the current engine regulations were a major reason for their entry into Formula One. They believe these regulations align with the innovations driving their road cars.