Pirelli’s Mario Isola says it is “not an issue” if F1’s new tyres for 2022 lead to more one-stop races, as long as drivers can race.
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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.
Cordeel steps up from F3 to complete Van Amersfoort’s F2 line-up
Formula Two
Posted onAmaury Cordeel will enter this year’s Formula 2 championship as a rookie for series newcomers Van Amersfoort Racing.
FIA’s IndyCar superlicence weighting “ridiculous” – O’Ward
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: FIA undervalues IndyCar for F1 superlicence – O’Ward • Formula E plan India round • F1 test dates confirmed
Masi made “right decision” with Abu Dhabi restart call – Grosjean
2021 F1 season
Posted onIndyCar driver Romain Grosjean says FIA race director Michael Masi “made the right decision” to restart the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with one lap remaining.
Analysis: Did Hamilton or Verstappen have the quickest car for their title fight?
F1 statistics
Posted onMax Verstappen and Red Bull won more races and scored more pole positions in 2021, but did Mercedes have the fastest package overall?
Four F1 juniors among 28 drivers confirmed for Formula Regional Asian Championship
Other motorsport
Posted onFour F1 junior drivers have been confirmed on the grid for this weekend’s opening round of the Formula Regional Asian Championship (FRAC).
Russell completes first simulator day as Mercedes race driver
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Russell spends first day at Mercedes’ factory • Redline win both classes in Le Mans sim race • Button’s vintage Bronco for sale
Poll – Has Lewis Hamilton won his final world championship?
Debates and Polls
Posted onAs Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 future remains uncertain, will the sport’s most successful driver’s seventh world title be his final one?
Verstappen crashes out of 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual while leading
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen crashes out of Le Mans sim race • Alonso undergoes jaw surgery • Grosjean “praying” for future Le Mans chance
The fan footage which captured the most dramatic moments of 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onFans returned to the grandstands in 2021 – and so too did fan footage. Here are the best trackside videos from the last year.
Caption Competition 174: Raikkonen on the mic
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat was Kimi Raikkonen’s final message during his farewell send off? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
BBS named official F1 wheel supplier for 2022
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: BBS named sole F1 wheel supplier • Honda combine motorsports efforts under HRC banner • Correa returns for second F3 season
Wickens to return to racing using modified Hyundai touring car
IndyCar
Posted onFormer IndyCar driver Robert Wickens will make his racing return in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC), driving a Hyundai Elantra for Bryan Herta Autosport.
Mike Krack named new Aston Martin F1 team principal
2022 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin have announced the arrival of former BMW head of motorsport Mike Krack as their new F1 team principal.
Hauger, Lawson, Daruvala, Vips and Iwasa confirm F2 seats for 2022
Formula 2
Posted onThe makeup of the 2022 Formula 2 grid is beginning to take shape with five Red Bull junior drivers all being confirmed for the new season.
Aston Martin to launch AMR22 on February 10
2022 F1 season
Posted onAston Martin have become the first Formula 1 team to announce a launch date for their 2022 car, the AMR22.
Analysis: FIA’s investigation into Abu Dhabi restart row puts spotlight on Bayer
News Focus
Posted onThe FIA’s secretary general for motorsport Peter Bayer will propose a review of its Formula 1 structure in light of the controversial end to last season.
Synthetic fuels are a “Plan B” solution for sustainability – Agag
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Synthetic fuels are a “Plan B” solution for sustainability – Agag • Mercedes junior Aron joins Formula Regional Asia Series • Hamilton fans should “get over” title loss – Hill
FIA to reveal findings of inquiry into Abu Dhabi restart row in February
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA will present the findings of the investigation into the final laps of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to the F1 Commission in February.
Alpine announce Budkowski’s departure as executive director
2022 F1 season
Posted onAlpine have announced that the team have parted ways with executive director Marcin Budkowski.