日: 2022年4月8日

Four-time F1 world champion Vettel had traditionally given his cars a nickname on the eve of each new season after discussions with his engineers and crew.
Vettel began the tradition at Red Bull before adopting Italian names for his cars during his time with Ferrari, such as Gina and Loria. He opted to call his first Aston Martin car in 2021 Honey Ryder after the Bond girl from the Dr. No film …Keep reading

Michael Andretti is moving ahead with his plans of fielding a team in Formula 1 in the future…

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The return of F1 to Australia for the first time since the 2020 event was cancelled because of COVID-19 has coincided with Melbourne having undertaken a revision of its Albert Park circuit.
As well as re-profiling a number of corners, a slow chicane on the back section has been removed to help set up a faster blast down to the newly tightened Turn 11.
F1 drivers gave the thumbs up to the …Keep reading

While the world has changed off-track since then, things have changed on-track as well as the Albert Park layout has undergone significant changes for this year all in a bid to help improve overtaking.
Despite the changes it was still Ferrari on top as Carlos Sainz Jr and Charles Leclerc respectively headed the practice times, but the threat from Red Bull and Max Verstappen …Keep reading

A special celebration of Hamilton’s achievements as the most successful British F1 driver will be incorporated into this year’s edition of the Classic, which has moved from its traditional mid-summer slot to the late August bank holiday weekend.
The central theme of the 2022 festival is ‘Best of British’ and Hamilton’s title successes will form part of the show.
The McLaren MP4-23 that …Keep reading

With Audi and Porsche poised to confirm their F1 entries for 2026 once new rules have been finalised, the focus has been on how the two German car manufacturers will secure their places on the grid.
While it is looking increasingly likely that Porsche will tie-up with Red Bull, and make use of the team’s new powertrains division, Audi’s route has not yet been finalised.
It is understood …Keep reading

With 15 minutes to go in first free practice, Vettel suffered a loss of power, forcing him to pull up his AMR22 car at the side of the track at Turn 10.
After the chequered flag, Vettel used a marshal’s scooter to make his way back to the pitlane, running on the final sector of the track.
The FIA soon launched an investigation as Vettel was deemed to have re-entered the track within five …Keep reading

The conclusions of the FIA report into last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix safety car controversy noted that “a new F1 sporting director will be recruited (process finalised)”.
Sicard will fill that role, although his definitive title and full job description have yet to be determined.
The sporting director title was previously one of several held by Michael Masi but the job has now been …Keep reading