Motorsport News
O'Ward given title target to make F1 dream come true
Planet F1 - 2 Feb 2022 11:00
Pato O'Ward has been set a challenge by Zak Brown to try and realise his dream of getting into F1. The post O’Ward given title target to make F1 dream come true appeared first on PlanetF1.
McLaren target 'late and lean' MCL36 delivery
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 16:00
McLaren Operations Director Piers Thynne has explained the team's 'late and lean' approach to its MCL36 with upgrades targeted for the Bahrain season-opener in March. More»
Ferrari announces name of 2022 F1 contender
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 02:40
Ferrari has dubbed its 2022 car the F1-75 Ferrari has announced the name of its 2022 Formula 1 challenger. This year's car will be known as the F1-75 in deference to the company's first production car, the 125 S, which w...
F1 decision to 'influence' Porsche's Formula E future
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 01:10
Thomas Laudenbach, vice-president of motorsport with Porsche, has confirmed their decision to remain involved in Formula E beyond next season will be influenced by what happens with the company's recent links to F1. Volk...
Vandoorne blames McLaren 'politics' for short F1 career
Planet F1 - 2 Feb 2022 00:00
Stoffel Vandoorne has again hinted behind-the-scenes politics during his time at McLaren cost him his Formula 1 career. The post Vandoorne blames McLaren ‘politics’ for short F1 career appeared first on PlanetF1.
Fittipaldi backs Ferrari to ‘surprise' in 2022
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 23:10
Red Bull and Mercedes' 2021 championship battle could cost them in the early part of this season, with Emerson Fittipaldi backing Ferrari to 'surprise'. Last year, Red Bull and Mercedes went at it all the way through to ...
Fittipaldi backs Ferrari to 'surprise' in 2022
Planet F1 - 2 Feb 2022 23:00
Emerson Fittipaldi reckons Ferrari could be fastest at the start of this season, with Mercedes and Red Bull paying a price for their 2021 title fight. The post Fittipaldi backs Ferrari to ‘surprise’ in 2022 appeared ...
Mercedes comes out with teaser video and shows work in factory
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 22:30
Mercedes is eager to show the new W13 to the public, but the team doesn't have the official unveiling until February 18. Until then, the team keeps coming up with some teasers of the new car and the work being done on it...
Alpine wants to compete for championships in three years with help from Renault
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 22:20
Alpine is working hard to get to the top in Formula 1. CEO Laurent Rossi believes that with the help of Renault, the next step forward can be taken. Alpine has the goal of competing at the head of the Formula 1 field wit...
McLaren to deliver upgrades for 2022 season opener
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 22:10
McLaren have indicated they will already have upgrades to their new MCL36 available at the first race of the 2022 season in Bahrain. Teams are now approaching the finishing line in terms of getting their new cars prepare...
McLaren to deliver upgrades for 2022 season opener
Planet F1 - 2 Feb 2022 22:00
McLaren's MCL36 for the opening Bahrain Grand Prix will already have been upgraded from the version in pre-season running. The post McLaren to deliver upgrades for 2022 season opener appeared first on PlanetF1.
Alpine expects to close gap to top with help from Renault Group
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 22:00
Alpine is working hard to get to the top in Formula 1. CEO Laurent Rossi believes that with the help of Renault, the next step forward can be taken. Alpine has the goal of competing at the head of the Formula 1 field wit...
Ferrari CEO: 'We see encouraging signs since then'
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 21:30
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna sees a bright future for Ferrari. The team had a strong end to 2021 securing third position among the constructors. Because of the rule changes in 2022, Vigna thinks Ferrari can make another s...
Red Bull wary of Ferrari as ‘possibly the big threat' in 2022
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 21:10
Red Bull's sporting director Jonathan Wheatley is the latest to put forward Ferrari as a potential favourite, at least for the early part of the 2022 season. With Red Bull and Mercedes having invested a lot of time and e...
Fellow Canadians Wilkins and Wickens prove an ideal partnership
Racer - 2 Feb 2022 21:01
When Robert Wickens tested a Bryan Herta Autosport Hyundai at Mid-Ohio last year, many wondered if it would lead to a full-time program for (...)
Verstappen honored with nomination: "We fought for it for many years"
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 21:00
On Wednesday it was announced that Max Verstappen has a chance to win the prestigious Laureus award for Sportsman of the Year 2021. The brand new world champion has since responded to the nomination. Verstappen, who was ...
Red Bull has to pay substantially more entry fee to FIA compared to 2021
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 21:00
Red Bull Racing will have to pay nearly a million and a half dollars more in entry fees to the FIA for next season than it did in 2021, according to the list of entry fee amounts that Speedcafe.com has published. Mercede...
Red Bull wary of Ferrari as 'possibly the big threat' in 2022
Planet F1 - 2 Feb 2022 21:00
Red Bull's Jonathan Wheatley wants a "bare-knuckle boxing fight" for this year's titles with at least eight drivers fighting for wins. The post Red Bull wary of Ferrari as ‘possibly the big threat’ in 2022 appeared f...
Verstappen honored with nomination: "Great after this intense season"
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 20:50
On Wednesday it was announced that Max Verstappen has a chance to win the prestigious Laureus award for Sportsman of the Year 2021. The brand new world champion has since responded to the nomination. Verstappen, who was ...
Marko: Verstappen shares one big quality with Senna and Schumacher
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 20:30
Red Bull motorsport boss Helmut Marko says reigning world champion Max Verstappen shares one outstanding common trait with F1 legends Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher. Verstappen conquered his maiden F1 world crown la...
F1 calls new rear wing 'game-changer': this should make overtaking easier
Total F1 - 2 Feb 2022 20:20
The main objective of the new aero regulations is to make the air flow in such a way that it does not interfere with the car behind it. The newly designed rear wing plays an important role in this, as well as in creating...
W Series tryouts aim to put women back in Formula One driver's seat
ESPN - 2 Feb 2022 20:15
The all-female W Series circuit is seeking talent in its quest to end a 46-year drought of female drivers competing in open-wheel racing's highest echelon.