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The FIA has made a change to the F1 sporting regulations after an unusual incident involving Max Verstappen and Ollie Bearman in the Australian GP. In Melbourne, Bearman was a lap down when the safety car was called for, and in custom with the rules, was allowed to unlap himself and catch back up to the rear of the pack in time for the resumption of racing. READ MORE: FIA makes F1 rule change after unusual Max Verstappen-Ollie Bearman incident Max Verstappen to miss Miami GP media duties Max Verstappen will not attend media day at the Miami Grand Prix, but will still be racing at the Miami International Autodrome. His Falcon 8X private aircraft was still in Nice on Thursday afternoon, the closest airport to Monaco, sparking speculation as to why the Red Bull driver had not left for the Sunshine State yet. READ MORE: Max Verstappen to miss Miami GP media duties McLaren reveal surprising response to audacious Oscar Piastri decision McLaren team principal Andrea Stella insists he remained "calm" throughout the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, even with Oscar Piastri's heart-in-mouth overtake on Lewis Hamilton. With the Australian having made his pit stop early, dispatching of traffic was required as he worked his way back to the sharp end, that included the Ferrari driver. READ MORE: McLaren reveal surprising response to audacious Oscar Piastri decision Christian Horner explains Red Bull decision over controversial Max Verstappen penalty Christian Horner has explained why Red Bull decided not to make Max Verstappen hand the lead over the Oscar Piastri during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Having started on pole at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the Dutchman was beaten to the apex of Turn 1 by the McLaren driver, who used that advantage to claim the corner and push the Red Bull wide and onto the run-off area. READ MORE: Christian Horner explains Red Bull decision over controversial Max Verstappen penalty George Russell hits back at latest FIA president message: 'Words don't mean anything' George Russell has brushed off the significance of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's message regarding changes to how instances of driver misconduct are handled. Ben Sulayem stated earlier this week that he was considering alterations to the section of the international sporting code that has clamped down on drivers being allowed to swear penalty-free. READ MORE: George Russell hits back at latest FIA president message: 'Words don't mean anything' Kevin Magnussen opens up in admission over remarkable McLaren snub Kevin Magnussen has revealed he battled depression early in his F1 career after brutally missing out on a seat with McLaren in 2015. Having made his debut for the Woking-based squad in 2014, securing a second-place finish on the first time of asking at the Australian Grand Prix - becoming the first rookie to score a podium on debut since Jacques Villeneuve in 1996 - the now-32-year-old had to endure a season on the sidelines the following year. READ MORE: Kevin Magnussen opens up in admission over remarkable McLaren snub