Formula 1’s attempt to make overtaking easier in 2022 is showing early signs of success, according to two drivers.
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First team to solve ‘porpoising’ problems will have early advantage – Binotto
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 teams underestimated the difficulties they would encounter with their new cars ‘porpoising’, Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has said.
F1 teams will meet tonight to discuss future of Russian GP after Ukraine invasion
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 teams will meet this evening to discuss whether September’s Russian Grand Prix should go ahead following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ousted F1 race director Masi was “thrown under the bus”, says Verstappen
2022 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen has spoken against the FIA’s decision to remove Michael Masi as Formula 1 race director, saying he was “thrown under the bus”.
Vettel will boycott Russian GP: “It’s wrong to race in that country”
2022 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel has challenged Formula 1 bosses not to go ahead with this year’s Russian Grand Prix, saying he will not take part in the race following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Hamilton backs F1’s decision to end We Race As One grid moment
2022 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton has backed Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali’s decision to end the series’ pre-race We Race As One grid moments.
Andretti must show his team would add value to F1, current bosses say
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 is like the Champions League, says Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, and a new entrant like Michael Andretti must show he can add value to it.
Floor damage a problem for all teams says Schumacher after just 23 laps for Haas
2022 F1 season
Posted onMick Schumacher believes that all F1 teams will have to deal with potential floor damage issues with 2022’s ground effect cars this season.
Ferrari could be “several months ahead” with their 2022 car – Hamilton
2022 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton expects Ferrari has taken advantage of the opportunity to make more progress early on with the development of their new car for 2022 than Mercedes did.
No ‘intended bias’ from F1 stewards but clearer rules needed, says Horner
2022 F1 season
Posted onChristian Horner disagrees with Lewis Hamilton’s suggestion some of Formula 1’s stewards show bias towards certain drivers but agrees its rules must be made clearer.
‘I’ll get a cushion to sit higher’: F1 drivers adapt to new cars’ reduced visibility
2022 F1 season
Posted onSergio Perez, Daniel Ricciardo and Lewis Hamilton explained the challenges Formula 1 drivers are facing from reduced visibility in their new cars for 2022.
Hamilton calls for less bias and more diversity among F1’s stewards
2022 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton believes some Formula 1 stewards show too much bias towards particular drivers they are more friendly with.