10 things we learned at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Shaking off the team orders row that unexpectedly sparked up in Brazil last weekend, Max Verstappen put in the kind of performance that exemplified his stunning 2022 with pole and victory in Abu Dhabi. Red Bull didn’t have things all their own way as Sergio Perez was beaten by Charles Leclerc to second place and with it the runner-up spot in the final standings.
While the track action …Keep reading
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Williams formally confirms Sargeant in Formula 1 seat for 2023

Sargeant, 21, will become the first American to race in F1 since Alexander Rossi made five starts at the end of the 2015 season, and the first full-time American since Scott Speed in 2007.
Sargeant finished fourth in this year’s F2 standings and has been part of Williams’ young driver programme for just over one year. He featured in four FP1 sessions with the team this year, helping him get …Keep reading
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Hulkenberg contacted Haas in summer after F1 interest ‘crept back’

Haas announced last Thursday that it had signed Hulkenberg for next year as Kevin Magnussen’s team-mate, replacing Mick Schumacher after two seasons.
It marks Hulkenberg’s full-time return to F1 after three years away, the German having only made five stand-in appearances at races since losing his Renault seat at the end of 2019. He spent 2022 working as Aston Martin’s reserve driver …Keep reading
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Who is driving in F1’s post-season Abu Dhabi test?

The final test of the year may mark a last outing for the 2022 cars, but it will provide useful preparation for 2023 as a number of drivers including Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri prepare to debut with their new teams.
The test is an important opportunity for newcomers to get a first read of their new teams, completing initial seat fittings and learning how the systems all work. Teams can …Keep reading
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Teams set for crucial 2023 tyre test as Pirelli introduces new compound

The session will also be the first proper test of a new hard compound that falls between the current C1 and C2.
All 10 teams are running two cars apiece, with one for race drivers, and one reserved for rookie drivers who have made fewer than two starts.
Only the 2023 tyres will be used, which means the youngsters – some of whom graduate to race seats themselves next season – will be …Keep reading
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