The questions the second F1 test needs to answer

Much could change in the pecking order over the course of what will be a very long season, but this week we should at least get some idea of what to expect in the early races.
Here are some of the key questions that could get answers in Bahrain.
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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB18
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All teams are …Keep reading

Mazepin keeping legal options open after Haas F1 team split

Mazepin insists that he’d had no contact from team boss Gunther Steiner after the previous week’s Barcelona test, where the Russian colours were removed from the car, and he only found out about his sacking at the same time as the rest of the world.
He says that he was ready to sign the document provided by the FIA to Russian drivers, which would allow them to compete under a neutral flag …Keep reading

Mazepin to set up foundation for excluded athletes

The Russian had his F1 contract with Haas terminated earlier this week in the wake of the fallout of his country’s invasion of Ukraine.
While Mazepin feels Haas’s actions were unfair, as he says he was ready to compete under a neutral status as the FIA had allowed, he has vowed to do all he can to help those who face similar difficulties to him.
Speaking from Moscow in a video conference …Keep reading

‘Mega hype’ around F1 pushing commercial growth, says Alfa Romeo boss

F1 is currently enjoying a surge in interest across the world, aided by the success of the Netflix Drive to Survive series and expansion in markets such as the United States.
A number of teams have been reporting new commercial deals over the winter and adding new partners to their portfolio.
Off the back of Max Verstappen’s title win last year, Red Bull has struck sizeable deals …Keep reading

Uralkali seeks sponsorship repayment from Haas F1 team

During the Barcelona F1 pre-season test Haas suspended its sponsorship with Russian company Uralkali in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine and after a review announced it had cut ties completely with the brand and driver Nikita Mazepin, son of company boss Dmitry Mazepin.
Uralkali has released a statement in reaction to the termination of its contract with Haas and will aim to claim back its …Keep reading

Haas to miss start of Bahrain F1 test after late freight arrival

The American-owned outfit faced an anxious few days after its cargo was left stranded in the UK when a transporter plane that was meant to be shipping it got delayed at Istanbul airport.
Although the freight finally got loaded on Tuesday and arrived in the Middle East last night, the team is well behind in its preparations for this week’s final pre-season test.
While other outfits were …Keep reading