Hamilton planning to change name to include mother’s surname Larbalestier

Mercedes F1 driver Hamilton appeared at Expo 2020 in Dubai today following the end of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain on Saturday.
Hamilton was asked about the possibility of winning an eighth world championship and what that would mean to him, pulling clear of the current record of seven that he shares with Michael Schumacher.
Hamilton said it would be “mind-blowing” to reach a landmark …Keep reading

Verstappen: New F1 cars no longer have “uncontrollable” moments following

F1 overhauled its technical regulations for the 2022 season, focusing on the reduction in dirty air coming off cars to allow for closer wheel-to-wheel racing and more on-track action.
The initial feedback from drivers about the changes was positive after the opening pre-season test in Barcelona last month, although many did not take time to properly follow other cars.
But the Bahrain test …Keep reading

Ferrari: F1 2022 car not a race winner just yet

The Italian car manufacturer has looked impressive through both the Barcelona and Bahrain tests, with many suggesting it has the strongest package right now.
But while the Maranello outfit is optimistic it has made good progress over the winter to move closer to the front, team boss Mattia Binotto says that any talk of it being the team to beat is wide of the mark.
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F1 teams set to discuss rule tweaks to avert “mirror war”

As part of the upgrades that Mercedes brought to its W13 for last week’s Bahrain test, it included an innovative mirror stay concept on its side impact structure fins – which included a range of vanes.
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto suggested that, while the design complied with the regulations now, there was a risk that teams could go aggressive and push the boundaries even more in …Keep reading