Magnussen explains decision behind F1 return with Haas

In the wake of Haas terminating the contract it had with Nikita Mazepin, the American-owned outfit made it a priority to sound out Magnussen about whether or not he would be up for a return to grand prix racing as the Russian’s replacement.
Although Magnussen has previously been clear about how much he had enjoyed racing in the United States compared to struggling towards the rear of the F1 …Keep reading
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Mercedes: No fears of legality dispute over F1 sidepods

The German manufacturer revealed a radical new concept ahead of the start of the Bahrain test, using the Side Impact Structures (SIS) as separate fins to help shrink its sidepod bodywork further back to be much smaller than anyone else.
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner was quoted as saying by German publication Auto Motor und Sport that he had doubts about the design being within the …Keep reading
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F1 champion Verstappen won’t change mind about Drive to Survive absence

Drive to Survive has been attributed for playing a big role in F1’s current surge in interest by taking the championship to new audiences across the world, particularly in the United States.
But Red Bull driver Verstappen will not directly feature in the current season after revealing last year he no longer wanted to be interviewed, saying Drive to Survive had faked rivalries and overhyped …Keep reading
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F1 floor stiffness a “big topic” to monitor in 2022 – Brawn

At the opening test of the season in Barcelona it was evident that teams could potentially benefit from having flexible edges to the floors of their cars.
When running at speed, the floor could in effect seal the gap to the road and act like the skirts on the original ground effect cars of the late seventies.
At the same time some teams – notably Mercedes – have explored ways of making …Keep reading
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WEC: 24 Hours of Le Mans entry list revealed

WEC: 24 Hours of Le Mans entry list revealed

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The 2022 race, returning to its usual mid-June slot, is set to go down in history for several reasons. For the very first time in the history, the cars of the competitors will run on 100% renewable fuel, the Excellium Racing 100 developed and supplied by TotalEnergies, which allows for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions savings of at least 65% compared with traditional fossil fuels.

Toyota Gazoo Racing will be looking to repeat the success, having triumphed in the inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans of the Hypercar last year. The Japanese manufacturer will be eager to register a fifth consecutive outright win, but will face competition from US manufacturer Glickenhaus, fielding two cars, and French firm Alpine.

In LMP2 an intriguing battle for class honours awaits this June. The main challengers to current title-holder WRT will include Richard Mille Racing Team, banking on the talent of eight-time FIA World Rally Championship titlist Sébastien Ogier, as well as the likes of AF Corse and the renowned US powerhouse Team Penske.

Porsche and Ferrari enjoyed a fascinating head-to-head in LMGTE Pro last year, but this time, they can expect fierce competition from Corvette Racing. With a bumper 22-car field, the LMGTE Am class also promises an exciting race. Aston Martin, Porsche and Ferrari will engage in a fierce fight that has every chance of going to the wire.

Pierre Fillon, ACO President, said: “What a line-up! After unveiling a packed programme of activities for race fans, we are delighted to announce a high-calibre 62-car field that promises a thrilling race in every class for the 99th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. June cannot come quickly enough! We are so looking forward to a great celebration of endurance racing and a week of exciting track action.”

Richard Mille, FIA Endurance Commission President, said: “The announcement of the 24 Hours of Le Mans entry list is always a big moment. We get to know the participants and it sets the tone for the following months that lead to the actual event. The entry itself is as strong as ever, both in terms of numbers and quality. This, together with the fact that the 2022 edition of the race is set to run in front of full grandstands, promises that on the 99th anniversary of the race we’re all going to be able to enjoy the 24 Hours of Le Mans at its best!”

Frédéric Lequien, Le Mans Endurance Management CEO, siad: “As the third round of the FIA World Endurance Championship’s 10th anniversary season, we are delighted to see our championship contenders joined by the best of the European Le Mans Series and Asian Le Mans Series. There is superb strength in depth across the board in endurance racing at the present time, and it is safe to say that the 90th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans will be an incredible spectacle.”

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What the F1 regulations says about Mercedes’ sidepod solution

There had been whispers ever since Barcelona about the concept potentially exploiting some grey areas of the regulations, and it did not take long for such concerns to be voiced in Bahrain.
Red Bull’s Christian Horner was quoted by respected German publication Auto Motor und Sport as questioning the legality of the design.
However, his team subsequently moved to deny he had spoken to any …Keep reading
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2022 F1 Bahrain test: Leclerc tops morning session as final test begins

AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly led the pack out of the pits when the first four-hour session of the three-day event got underway at 10am local time – the Frenchman’s car adorned with an enormous aerodynamic-load measuring rake.
Most of the cars made early forays with rakes attached – although not Haas, which missed all the opening session due to freight delays meaning its VF-22 could not be …Keep reading
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Brawn: Extreme Mercedes design not anticipated by F1 2022 rules

Brawn called the W13 upgrade “impressive” and indicated he believed the FIA has no issue with the route that the Brackley team has chosen.
However, he cautioned that rivals could raise objections that could lead to the FIA taking a closer look and which could ultimately trigger a rule change.
The FIA and the F1 organisation that helped to formulate the new rules are both particularly …Keep reading
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McLaren tweaks F1 livery as Haas reveals new design at Bahrain test

Images of a revised McLaren design emerged on Wednesday when the team conducted a filming day using the MCL36 car, featuring more black branding on the airbox and engine cover to replace many of the orange elements.
The updated design also carries additional branding for the McLaren Artura supercar.
The tweaks have been made after McLaren reviewed how the car looked on-track during its first …Keep reading
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