Williams’ head of vehicle performance Dave Robson explains how Alex Albon is providing the leadership the team hoped for in 2022.
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Articles on the 2022 Formula 1 season.
The familiar problem which is putting Ricciardo’s McLaren future in doubt
News Focus
Posted onAmid growing speculation over his future, Daniel Ricciardo explained why he is finding it difficult to match his team mate’s speed in his second season at McLaren.
Perez signs new, two-year Red Bull deal
2022 F1 season
Posted onSergio Perez will remain at Red Bull for at least two more years, the team has confirmed, after they agreed a new contract.
€25,000 fine heightens Ferrari’s frustration over backmarkers who ‘cost us the race’
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari’s frustration at the time their drivers lost lapping the Williams cars was heightened by the €25,000 fine they received for impeding in practice.
“This shouldn’t be allowed” Verstappen tells team after Perez’s crash ends Q3
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen was left fuming after his team mate’s crash at the end of Q3 prevented him from improving his qualifying time.
Red Bull’s warning F1 teams may miss races due to cost cap “exaggerated”, say rivals
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner warned seven teams may miss four races due to rising costs, but rival bosses cast doubt on his claims.
Leclerc loses turbo and MGU-H after Barcelona retirement, Ferrari confirm
2022 Formula 1 season
Posted onCharles Leclerc has lost the use of a turbocharger and an MGU-H unit for the rest of the 2022 season following his retirement from the Spanish Grand Prix.
‘It’s totally ridiculous’ not to follow FIA’s safety rules on underwear and jewellery
Interview
Posted onKris Nissen suffered burns to 35% of his body in a fiery 1988 sportscar crash. He told RaceFans F1 drivers should obey the FIA’s rules on underwear and jewellery.
How the Grand Prix Trust is reaching out to F1 team staff seeking support
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe Grand Prix Trust, which helps those who have worked in F1 who are suffering financial hardship, held a reunion lunch on Monday.
The unshakeable self-belief driving Alonso’s 16-year pursuit of a third world title
News Focus
Posted onThe 2022 season hasn’t gone according to ‘El Plan’ for Fernando Alonso so far. But the two-times world champion doesn’t look ready to hang up his helmet yet.
F1 said it would be easy to replace the Russian Grand Prix, so why didn’t they?
News Focus
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said replacing the Russian Grand Prix would be “no problem”. So why did they decide not to?
F1 scraps plan to replace cancelled Russian Grand Prix
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe 2022 Formula 1 calendar has been reduced to 22 rounds as the series has decided not to replace the cancelled Russian Grand Prix.
“We’re right on the on the cusp of a big result”: Q&A with Williams junior Logan Sargeant
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams junior Logan Sargeant is the closest of any US driver to an F1 seat, racing in F2 this year. RaceFans asked him about his progress to the top.
FIA’s hold-up on approving more sprint races “surprised” teams
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA did not initially back Formula 1’s proposal to increase the number of sprint races to six next year, but teams believe it is inevitable.
FIA seeking third race director for F1, “might use” Masi in a role
2022 F1 season
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi could return to the sport in future.
“A very good start”: How F1’s new race director has tightened up its racing rules
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s new race director has won praise for the new discipline he’s brought to the series in a role he will share during 2022.
Vettel doubts he’ll race at home again before his F1 career is over
2022 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel does not expect that he will race in Germany in Formula 1 again in his career despite rumours the event could return to the calendar.
Alfa Romeo making “rapid progress” with simulator – Bottas
2022 F1 season
Posted onValtteri Bottas says that Alfa Romeo have improved their driver-in-the-loop simulator at a “rapid” pace since he joined at the end of last season.
De Vries to run first practice for Williams in Spain
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFormula E world champion Nyck de Vries will drive in Friday’s first practice session for Williams when he steps in for Alex Albon in Barcelona.
Why Liberty believe Ecclestone’s ‘old rich white guy’ economic model was holding F1 back
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 is enjoying rapid growth in popularity because it has moved away from an economic model which targeted older, wealthier fans, according to the president of its owner, Liberty Media.