The FIA revealed it is studying whether it can improve visibility in wet F1 races by introducing mandatory “wheel arches” for cars.
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F1 will trial rules change to increase use of DRS during sprint races in 2023
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Posted onFormula 1 will trial a change to its rules next year which will allow drivers to activate DRS earlier than usual during sprint races.
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice in pictures
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Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina.
Red Bull quicker in Abu Dhabi but Mercedes are “right there” – Hamilton
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Posted onLewis Hamilton says Mercedes face stronger competition from Red Bull in Abu Dhabi than they did in Brazil, but believes they can compete with their rivals.
“Danke Seb”: F1 drivers’ special helmets for the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
2022 Abu Dhabi GP F1 drivers' helmets
Posted onThere’s one last change of helmet design for Sebastian Vettel in his final grand prix, while two of his rivals have produced copies of his style.
Verstappen returns to head second practice from Russell and Leclerc
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix second practice
Posted onMax Verstappen more than made up for missing out on first practice by going quickest by three tenths of a second in the second session at Yas Marina.
Ricciardo will return to Red Bull as ‘third driver’ next year, says Marko
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Posted onDaniel Ricciardo will rejoin Red Bull next year as a third driver, the team’s motorsport consultant Helmut Marko has said.
Live: 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix second practice
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F1 announces new all-female series “F1 Academy” to start in 2023
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Posted onFormula 1 is launching a new all-female racing series to begin in 2023 which is intended to help promote women racers.
Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two as practice begins in Abu Dhabi
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix first practice
Posted onLewis Hamilton set the pace in the opening practice session of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend ahead of team mate George Russell.
Live: 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix first practice
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Leclerc says ‘stability is paying off’ after Ferrari dismiss rumours over Binotto’s future
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Posted onCharles Leclerc says Ferrari is benefitting from internal stability after it rejected reports claiming team principal Mattia Binotto’s job was at risk.
Verstappen to hand car over to Lawson for first practice session
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Posted onRed Bull has confirmed Liam Lawson will drive Max Verstappen’s car during the first practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tomorrow.
First pictures from the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend
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Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina.
AlphaTauri made too little progress with “massively overweight” chassis – Gasly
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Posted onPierre Gasly says AlphaTauri’s car has been up to 13 kilograms overweight for most of the season which is “like running with a backpack.”
Perez insists his Monaco qualifying crash was not deliberate
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Posted onSergio Perez has insisted he did not deliberately crash his car during qualifying at Monaco after last week’s race prompted speculation over the incident.
Schumacher feels he “extracted the maximum” after losing Haas drive
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Posted onMick Schumacher reacted to the news of his impending departure from Haas with disappointment, saying he extracted the “maximum” from his car this season.
Deliberate crashes “not regular” but F1 needs new rule to stop them – Sainz
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says Formula 1 should change its rules to prevent drivers benefiting from crashes in qualifying.
Verstappen attacks “disgusting” reaction to Brazil team orders row
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Posted onMax Verstappen says the reaction from some fans and certain people “in the paddock” to last week’s fall-out over team orders at Red Bull was unacceptable.
Steiner approached Ricciardo over Haas seat for 2023
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Posted onHaas team principal Guenther Steiner revealed he made an approach to Daniel Ricciardo about a drive next year.