In the round-up: Vettel impressed by Schumacher’s work ethic • Car crashes on resurfaced section of Albert Park track • Explosion at Dakar rally in Jeddah
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Will has been a RaceFans contributor since 2012 during which time he has covered F1 test sessions, launch events and interviewed drivers. He mainly contributes to Formula One race weekend and pre-season test coverage, and also has the enviable job of reviewing the official Formula One game and other motor sport titles to the test.
The upcoming motorsport games we’re most eager to play in 2022
Gaming
Posted onWith the return of blockbuster franchises and newcomers hitting the racing game market, here’s what RaceFans is anticipating most in 2022.
Brown hopes “three or four” teams fight for titles in 2022
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Multiple teams fighting for titles is “ultimate goal” of 2022 rules, says Brown • Dakar Rally begins in Jeddah
Mercedes tease their new car for F1’s radical 2022 rules
2022 F1 season
Posted onMercedes have become the first Formula 1 team to reveal an image indicating how their new challenger for the 2022 season could look.
Caption Competition 172: Sainz’s words of wisdom
Caption competition
Posted onWhat wisdom does Carlos Sainz Jnr have to impart onto Yuki Tsunoda heading into 2022? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
What’s new for 2022? Your guide to the F1 season ahead
2022 F1 season
Posted onMajor aero changes, an all-new Alfa Romeo line up, the return of old races and a brand new one for F1’s longest ever season. Here’s what’s new for 2022.
Pirelli expect one-stop strategies at “most races” in 2022
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Pirelli expect one-stop races to become norm in 2022 • Mazepin ‘never watched a race’ back on TV’ during rookie year
Perez knew “very early on” Red Bull would retain him for 2022
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Perez always believed Red Bull would retain him • Seidl looks for pitstop improvements • Isola clarifies filming day tyre rules
Masi had ‘referee’s right’ to make restart call – Marko
2021 F1 season
Posted onHelmut Marko says FIA race director Micheal Masi had every right to restart the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the final lap.
RaceFans favourite F1 driver helmet designs of 2021
2021 F1 season review
Posted onLook back at the very best of the special edition helmet designs seen on the grid during the 2021 Formula 1 season.
From super-sub to superfluous: Giovinazzi’s development not enough to save F1 career
2021 F1 season review
Posted onAntonio Giovinazzi made steady progress over three years as a full-time F1 driver with Alfa Romeo – but it was not enough to keep his spot on the grid.
Ferrari’s 2021 recovery puts team on path to “final objective” – Binotto
2022 F1 season
Posted onFerrari team principal Mattia Binotto says the team’s recovery in the 2021 season provides a solid foundation to chase their “final objective” of a world championship.
Caption Competition 171: Alonso takes his shot
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat has Fernando Alonso got in his sights with his camera? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Ricciardo’s Monza victory softens his decisive defeat by Norris
2021 team mate battles: Norris vs Ricciardo
Posted onLando Norris comfortably beat team mate Daniel Ricciardo over the 2021 season but the newcomer Ricciardo scored the team’s best result of the year.
Improving Sainz pips Leclerc at end of first season together at Ferrari
2021 team mate battles: Leclerc vs Sainz Jnr
Posted onCharles Leclerc was the more consistent Ferrari driver in 2021, but Carlos Sainz Jnr proved he was more than a match for his new team mate.
Mercedes become first team to fire up 2022 F1 car
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes fire up W13 for first time • Haas 2022 car passes crash test • Verstappen wins Dutch ‘sportsman of the year’
New Spa photos show gravel replacing asphalt run-offs
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps has shared new images of extensive work being done to run-off areas and spectator grandstands.
Alonso narrowly beats Ocon in the closest team mate duel of the year
2021 team mate battles: Ocon vs Alonso
Posted onFernando Alonso outscored team mate Esteban Ocon in his return to F1 – but it was a closer battle than many predicted.
Experienced Vettel inflicts Stroll’s fourth defeat by team mate in five years
2021 team mate battles: Stroll vs Vettel
Posted onLance Stroll welcomed new team mate Sebastian Vettel to the rebranded Aston Martin team in 2021, as the pair’s form varied throughout the year.
Bottas concludes his Mercedes chapter in Hamilton’s shadow
2021 team mate battles: Hamilton vs Bottas
Posted onValtteri Bottas’s final season with Mercedes proved to be his worst in comparison to Lewis Hamilton. But it was enough to take the constructors’ title.