Pirelli has largely finalised the construction of its new 18-inch tyres for the 2022 F1 season and is starting work on developing compounds at this week’s test.
2022 f1 season articles archive
Hamilton says plan to keep racing in 2022 was behind decision to test 18-inch tyres
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton revealed he volunteered to test Pirelli’s new 18-inch tyres for 2022 because he is planning to keep racing in F1 next year.
F1 extends deal for Japanese Grand Prix to continue at Suzuka until 2024
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe Japanese Grand Prix will remain at Suzuka until at least the 2024 season after the circuit agreed a new deal with Formula 1.
Video: First onboard lap simulation of Miami’s new track for 2022 F1 season
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe promoters of the Miami Grand Prix, which will hold its first F1 race in 2022, have revealed a simulated onboard lap of the new Hard Rock Stadium circuit.
Russell admits Bottas was “probably not” at fault for crash
2021 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says CCTV footage of his collision with Valtteri Bottas makes the incident look “very different”, and accepts his rival was “probably not” to blame.
F1 to keep 23-race schedule in 2022 after addition of Miami
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe addition of the Miami Grand Prix to the 2022 Formula 1 calendar will not expand the schedule beyond its current record 23 races.
Sainz sure he can match Leclerc despite being “all over the place” in qualifying
2021 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr failed to reach Q3 at Imola, but believes he had the pace to match Ferrari team mate Charles Leclerc in fourth.
Latifi’s instant pace at Imola ‘disturbed Russell a little bit’
2021 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams’ head of vehicle performance Dave Robson says George Russell may have been unsettled by Nicholas Latifi being fast “out of the blocks” at Imola
Ocon achieved “the maximum” for Alpine, Alonso “was not fast”
2021 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon believes he maximised the potential of his Alpine in qualifying for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix by taking ninth place.
“It was a scrappy lap and I haven’t had that in a long time” – Verstappen
2021 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull’s Max Verstappen says the “scrappy lap” that cost him Emilia-Romagna GP pole was a rare moment for him in F1
Third place in the championship is “realistic” for Ferrari – Leclerc
2021 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc says third place in the 2021 constructors’ championship is a “realistic goal” for Ferrari, who finished sixth last year.
Breakthrough expected in bid for F1’s first Miami Grand Prix
2022 F1 season
Posted onLiberty Media’s long-held dreams of bringing Formula 1 to Miami may finally be realised in 2022 after a key local figure backed the plan.
Bahrain Grand Prix night race to be solar-powered from 2022
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe Bahrain Grand Prix promoters have announced the night race will be solar-powered from the 2022 Formula 1 season.
Three days won’t be enough to test new 2022 cars, say teams
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 must hold more than three days of pre-season testing next year when it introduces new technical regulations, team bosses say.
Pirelli confirms all teams bar Williams will participate in 18-inch tyre tests
2021 F1 season
Posted onNine F1 teams will participate in tests at nine different circuits to evaluate Pirelli’s new, 18-inch wheels for the 2022 Formula 1 season.
2023 is “more likely” date for return of South African Grand Prix at Kyalami
2022 F1 season
Posted onA revival of the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami is more likely to happen in 2023 than next season, according to the CEO of SAGP, which is looking to run the event.
F1 teams have informal agreement to ensure all engines are competitive – Horner
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 teams have an informal agreement to ensure no power unit manufacturer is disadvantaged by the incoming freeze on development, according to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
New F1 power units planned for 2025, engine freeze agreed for 2022
2022 F1 season
Posted onF1 power units will be frozen at the start of 2022, with no performance balancing mechanism, and new regulations are planned to arrive in 2025.
F1 to discuss dropping FIA-specified components from technical rules
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe F1 Commission will discuss whether to scrap rules which allow the FIA to specify the design of certain car parts at its meeting tomorrow.
Red Bull’s Honda engine plan rests on rules freeze vote next week
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull’s hopes of continuing to use Honda power units after the 2021 F1 season rest on a crucial vote next week on changes to the engine regulations.
