Ferrari F1 drivers free to fight after “important” winter talks

Leclerc and Sainz enjoyed a successful first season as team-mates at Ferrari in 2021, lifting the team from sixth in the standings the previous year to finish third with five podium finishes and two poles.
The duo were evenly matched throughout the year, and enjoyed a handful of close on-track moments, most notably during their late battle in Saudi Arabia.
The change in the technical …Keep reading

2022 F1 Testing: When is it, who’s driving and how can I follow it? 

After a tempestuous winter for Formula 1, the new era action gets underway with pre-season testing which starts in Barcelona.
F1’s launch season is almost complete, while the fallout from the controversial end to the Abu Dhabi GP has seen sweeping changes including the removal of Michael Masi as race director and new protocols introduced, which means focus on 2022 takes centre stage as …Keep reading

Hamilton hopes FIA publishes Abu Dhabi F1 investigation report

F1’s governing body launched a detailed study over the winter into the handling of the late-race safety car at last year’s F1 season finale, after it helped influence the outcome of the world championship.
The move came after then F1 race director Michael Masi chose to selectively interpret the regulations to get the race restarted for a final lap shoot out.
That decision allowed Max …Keep reading

New F1 motorhome appears in Barcelona paddock

After decades when former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone famously opted for an understated motorhome and awning, current F1 owners Liberty Media have stepped things up with a new mega-structure.
As teams get ready for this week’s first pre-season test at Barcelona, F1’s two-storey motorhome has been a surprise addition to the paddock, with its size comparable to the grand facilities that teams …Keep reading

New Haas F1 car makes track debut in Barcelona

The American-owned outfit was the first to formally launch its 2022 contender, but only opted to release renders of the new VF-22 at the time.
However, just two days before official pre-season testing begins at Barcelona, the team has given its new car a first run out as a systems check.
 
As part of F1’s testing rules, teams are allowed to run cars at filming days that are …Keep reading

Renault pushing performance over reliability with new split turbo F1 engine

The French manufacturer has built an all-new power unit for this season, which most significantly sees it finally adopt the split turbine and compressor concept pioneered by Mercedes.
But with it clear that it needs to lift its power figures if it is going to fight at the front of the grid over the next few years, Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi says he has urged his engine staff not to play things …Keep reading