Teams call for ‘reform’ over F1 tech-share deals

Off the back of an impressively strong start to the 2022 season for Haas, some of its competitors have questioned whether or not it has benefited too much from its close ties to Ferrari.
The American-owned squad has openly bought as many Ferrari parts as possible in the past, and this year has forged ever closer links through the setting up of a Maranello-hub and the addition of a number of the …Keep reading

How F1’s level playing field rules have impacted computer chip choices

Where once those outfits with the most money could simply write a big fat cheque to spend their way to bigger and better developments, now that is no longer the case.
Primarily, the arrival of a cost cap in F1 means that teams are strictly limited in what they can spend.
For top manufacturer outfits, it is a battle to keep within the current $140 million spending limit that has been …Keep reading

Williams latest F1 team to tweak livery to save weight

Most F1 teams are struggling this year to hit the increased 798kg weight limit that has been introduced, with extra bulk triggered by new safety requirements and the shift to 18-inch wheels.
As Autosport reported at the start of the year, a number of teams have been forced to go to extremes in a bid to try to save weight because they fear they are giving away too much lap time.
Aston Martin …Keep reading

2022 F1 Emilia Romagna GP – How to watch, session timings and more

After the Easter break, F1 returns to action at Imola for the championship’s third race at the iconic venue since it rejoined the calendar during the reshaped 2020 campaign amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Imola also hosts the first sprint race of 2022, with three in total scheduled for this year, following the new format’s introduction last season. The other two F1 sprint races will be held …Keep reading