In the round-up: Aston Martin to shake down new AMR22 today • Sainz impressed by Hamilton’s composure in Abu Dhabi • Stroll eager for Canadian GP return
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F1 race director Masi ‘did a very good job and I hope he sticks around’ – Vettel
2022 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel hopes FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi will continue in his role in 2022 despite coming under heavy criticism over his handling of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the end of last year.
F1’s axed We Race As One grid moment was ‘too strong for the business side’ – Vettel
2022 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel suspects Formula 1’s decision to cease the ‘We Race As One’ observance before races in 2022 was motivated by “business” considerations.
Vettel – 2022 season will be a “true test” for Aston Martin
2022 f1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel says the upcoming Formula 1 season will be a “true test” of Aston Martin’s abilities as the team revealed its new AMR22, built to F1’s radical new regulations for 2022.
Stroll’s Aston Martin masterplan is on course as team readies 2022 car
2022 F1 season preview
Posted onAston Martin are a team undergoing a major metamorphosis. Where do they stand ahead of year two of their owner’s five year plan for success?
Now Red Bull will find out if Verstappen’s title came at a cost to their 2022 chances
2022 season preview
Posted onTomorrow Red Bull will present the car Max Verstappen will use to defend his world championship title. But did its successful campaign last year impose compromises on its 2022 efforts?
Title win not overshadowed by long-running Abu Dhabi inquiry – Verstappen
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Title win not overshadowed by long-running Abu Dhabi inquiry – Verstappen • Race director needs more support – Horner • Palou targets better qualifying
Loeb beats Vettel to be crowned ROC Champion of Champions
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Loeb beats Vettel to ROC crown • Leclerc wins to extend FRAC championship lead • Fangio’s personal 300 SL up for auction
Poll – Which F1 team has the best driver line-up for 2022?
Debates and polls
Posted onWhich of the ten Formula 1 teams has the strongest combined driver lineup for 2022? Compare them all and then vote which you think is the best.
New ethanol fuel requirement causing power unit challenges, Mercedes admit
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe shift to a 10% ethanol fuel requirement for 2022 has affected the performance of Mercedes’ power unit, the team have admitted.
Solbergs beat Herta, Johnson to ROC Nations Cup crown
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: IndyCar drivers miss out on ROC Nations Cup • Leclerc extends FRAC championship lead • Spa safety revisions shown off
“Now I’m back” – Hamilton breaks social media silence
2022 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton has given his first indication that he will continue to race in Formula 1 this year after breaking his social media silence following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Caption Competition 177: Block party
Caption Competition
Posted onSebastian Vettel and Mick Schumacher joined forces for the Race of Champions, but it wasn’t the first activity the pair have enjoyed together. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Steiner – Three sprint races in 2022 more likely than six
2022 F1 season
Posted onHaas team principal Guenther Steiner says he believes that the 2022 season is more likely to feature three sprint races than the originally proposed six.
Steiner prepared to deal with possible impact of Ukraine crisis on team
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Haas ‘will deal with’ any impacts of Russia sanctions • Ben Sulayem hails “new era” for FIA • “Anonymous philanthropist” aids IndyCar team
Williams sign Zak O’Sullivan to driver academy as he steps up to F3
Formula 3
Posted onWilliams have signed 2021 GB3 champion Zak O’Sullivan to their driver academy and confirmed he will contest in this year’s FIA Formula 3 championship.
Bottas pulls out of Race of Champions, replaced by Kimilainen
2022 F1 season
Posted onValtteri Bottas will not participate in this weekend’s Race of Champions in Sweden, after it was announced the Alfa Romeo driver was unable to take part in the event.
Haas is first F1 team to reveal look of new car for 2022
2022 F1 season
Posted onHaas have revealed the first images of the design of its VF-22 chassis for the 2022 Formula 1 season.
Ferrari’s F1-75 fired into life for first time in Maranello
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari fire up F1-75 for first time • Colapinto named Van Amersfoort F3 driver • Race winning 1969 Brabham BT26A on sale
Aramco becomes joint title sponsor of Aston Martin’s F1 team
2022 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin have announced a multi-year deal with the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Aramco, which has become a joint title sponsor of the team.