Daniel Ricciardo is eagerly anticipating the month-long break between the Hungarian and Belgian grands prix after a disappointing start to his second season at McLaren.
2022 f1 season articles archive
Sargeant to make F1 practice debut in home round at COTA
2022 United States Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams junior driver Logan Sargeant will make his debut in an official Formula 1 practice session at his home round of the championship, the United States Grand Prix.
Piastri’s F1 promotion in 2023 seems assured, but not necessarily at Alpine
2022 F1 season
Posted onHas Fernando Alonso’s exit from Alpine opened the door for Oscar Piastri, or will the team continue to explore other options for their junior driver?
After 300 grands prix, Hamilton may surprise himself by racing on into his forties
News Focus
Posted onLewis Hamilton made his 300th Formula 1 start last weekend and indicated he’s keen to race on – perhaps longer than he originally expected to.
W Series swaps Suzuka round for Singapore
W Series
Posted onW Series has changed the venue of the seventh round on its 2022 calendar due to what it says are “unforeseeable operational challenges”.
‘After his crash, Zhou asked the team for the spare car. Chapeau, monsieur!’
News Focus
Posted onZhou Guanyu’s huge Silverstone crash made headlines, but his creditable start to life as an F1 driver deserves greater appreciation.
Why F1’s new, no-nonsense approach to track limits is only a partial success
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s new race control team has made a point of clearing up the sport’s messy track limits rules. Half a season in, how successful have they been?
Tougher tests for F1 roll hoops in 2023 after Zhou’s Silverstone crash
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA plans to introduce “more stringent measures” for testing roll hoops on Formula 1 cars following Zhou Guanyu’s shocking British Grand Prix crash.
FIA proposes 2023 rules changes to address “significant safety matter” of porpoising
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA is pressing ahead with plans to address the ‘porpoising’ phenomenon some cars have experienced this year, despite some teams claiming it is no longer a problem.
Another fan’s experience of harassment last weekend – and why F1 must act
News Focus
Posted onAnother female fan who suffered harassment during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend gave her account to RaceFans. The sport must make it clear such behaviour is never acceptable.
Ricciardo rejects speculation over early departure from F1
2022 F1 Season
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo has insisted he will see out his McLaren contract, which runs until the end of the 2023 season, in Formula 1.
Ecclestone apologises for expressing support for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormer Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone has apologised for comments he made last week supporting Russian president Vladimir Putin’s decision to send troops into Ukraine.
Perez is perfect team mate for Verstappen because he “doesn’t try to fight” – Marko
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull’s motorsport consultant Helmut Marko explains why Sergio Perez is the “perfect” team mate for Max Verstappen, and why Carlos Sainz Jnr was dropped.
Drivers back Hamilton’s call for teams to sign up to diversity charter
2022 F1 season
Posted onSeveral Formula 1 drivers backed Lewis Hamilton’s call for teams to support a charter to encourage greater diversity and inclusion of people from under-represented backgrounds in the sport.
FIA to set limit on ‘porpoising’ from French Grand Prix using new metric
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has determined the metric it will use to measure and restrict the severity of porpoising on Formula 1 cars from the French Grand Prix.
FIA tweaks 2022 F1 technical rules and sets target for deal on 2026 power unit
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has approved a series of changes to F1’s technical regulations and set a target for agreement of its new engine rules for 2026.
“Enough is enough”: Hamilton’s rivals speak out over Piquet’s racist comment
2022 F1 season
Posted onSeveral of Lewis Hamilton’s rivals have spoken up in support of him after his fellow Formula 1 champion Nelson Piquet referring to him using a racist expression.
Red Bull announce plans for 1,100bhp hypercar with £5 million price tag
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull has announced plans to develop and build its first production car. The RB17, which uses the same nomenclature as its Formula 1 cars, is due to arrive in 2025.
Silverstone upgrade vital after Aston Martin’s poor pace in Barcelona – Krack
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe upgrade Aston Martin will bring to its home race this weekend is vital to ensure the team will remain competitive at the similar venues which follow, says team principal Mike Krack.
F1 reveals new branding to promote 2030 “net zero” carbon target
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 has revealed new branding it will introduce at this weekend’s British Grand Prix promoting its goal of becoming a “net zero” emitter of carbon by 2030.