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Norris: Heavier F1 2022 cars feel 'quite sluggish'
Auto Sport - 23 Feb 2022 21:04
The heavier cars for this year, rather than the shift to ground effect, has emerged as the biggest difference that drivers felt in their first day of testing the new F1 cars at Barcelona in Spain on Wednesday.As a result...
Sochi's F1 race at risk as Russia is hit with sanctions over Ukraine | RaceFans Round-up
F1 Fanatic - 23 Feb 2022 02:01
In the round-up: Doubt over Sochi's F1 race as Russia is hit with sanctions over Ukraine Tsunoda struggled to regain confidence after Imola crash Kush Maini joins MP in F3
'Most important thing is the car is fast', says happy Max
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 22:10
There were no complaints about his new company car from world champion Max Verstappen, who completed a whopping 147 laps of the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona on the first day of pre-season testing in 2022. The new Re...
No 'intended bias' from F1 stewards but clearer rules needed, says Horner | 2022 F1 season
F1 Fanatic - 23 Feb 2022 16:39
Christian Horner disagrees with Lewis Hamilton's suggestion some of Formula 1's stewards show bias towards certain drivers but agrees its rules must be made clearer.
Hughes impressed: 'One car is managing this extremely well'
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 20:50
The start of the first test days in Formula 1 also marks the beginning of a new era. With the introduction of the new regulations, much has changed about the cars. Mark Hughes gives his verdict after the first day. Journ...
Mooney VR46 ready to unwrap 2022 colours
Moto GP - 23 Feb 2022 11:59
MotoGP™'s Marini and Bezzecchi will be taking the covers off their Ducatis on the 24th of February, as will Moto2™'s Vietti and Antonelli
Power: IndyCar a better formula for fans than F1
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 05:40
Will Power. Picture: Chris Owens Team Penske star Will Power believes the IndyCar Series provides a better show for fans than Formula 1. The 40-year-old Australian readily admits F1 is the pinnacle as far as money and gl...
Mercedes boss says ‘Ferrari needs to be in the mix' as pre-season testing kicks off
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 02:10
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says he would like to see Ferrari back in the hunt for race wins in 2022 and that he has "missed" their presence at the pointy end of the field. Ferrari have not won a title since their...
Masi removal declared "devastating" as Horner denounces FIA pressure - GPFans F1 Recap
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 01:30
Motorsport Australia CEO Eugene Arocca has described the situation surrounding Michael Masi's removal as FIA race director as "disappointing and devastating".
AlphaTauri completes shakedown at Misano
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 00:20
Formula One's Faenza based outfit AlphaTauri has completed a successful shakedown of the all-new AT03 at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli with its drivers Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda getting behind the wheel o...
Why Mercedes were surprised by the first day of F1 testing
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 23:50
Mercedes admit the "straightforward" nature of Wednesday's opening test day in Barcelona was somewhat surprising, with no red flags recorded. More»
Analysis: The 2022 cars are slower, but at the same time, quicker
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 23:50
Formula 1 returned to action this week with the opening day of the unofficial pre-season test - the official pre-season test takes place in Bahrain, for some reason, and will be televised, unlike this week's track action...
Wolff warns Andretti F1 team will cost $1 billion
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 23:40
Michael Andretti (right) with Colton Herta While ready to welcome Michael Andretti into Formula 1, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has warned he'll need a hefty bankroll to make it happen. During the week, Mario Andretti took t...
Latifi aware of 'different philosophy' in Barcelona
Planet F1 - 23 Feb 2022 23:30
Williams' new FW44 feels every bit like a car with a "different philosophy" to what Nicholas Latifi had been used to driving. The post Latifi aware of ‘different philosophy’ in Barcelona appeared first on PlanetF1.
Haas reveal simulation worry as part of opening day pre-season problems
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 23:30
Nikita Mazepin has revealed to a simulation worry for Haas on the opening day of F1 pre-season testing that was plagued by issues. More»
Winners and losers after the first day of F1's Barcelona test
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 23:20
Article To news overview The opening day of Formula 1's new era is over as the sun sets on day one of pre-season testing in Barcelona. All 10 teams put their cars out on track for their rivals to see with 15 of the sport...
Ricciardo complains about visibility in new cars: 'It all gets in the way'
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 23:10
The new 2022 cars look great, but several Formula 1 drivers have expressed concerns about visibility in the cars. Daniel Ricciardo also gets involved in the conversation and confirms that visibility has indeed decreased....
Barcelona F1 Test Day 1: Norris fastest, Verstappen does most laps
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 23:10
Lando Norris set the pace for McLaren on the first day of Formula 1 pre-season testing, as the 2022 cars designed under the biggest rules overhaul in decades hit the track to mark the start of a new era for the sport. No...
Mercedes make "good progress" as championship defence begins
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 23:00
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin believes the Silver Arrows made made "good progress" on the first day of pre-season testing in Spain. More»
Exclusive: New Red Bull sees Newey explore a very different design path
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 22:50
Analysis To news overview © RN365/Michael Potts There was huge expectation on Wednesday morning at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the debut of the RB18, as Red Bull couldn't keep their real 2022 Formula 1 car hi...
'No nasties' for Max in 'positive first morning'
Planet F1 - 23 Feb 2022 22:45
Smooth sailing with no unwanted surprises for Max Verstappen on day one in Spain. The post ‘No nasties’ for Max in ‘positive first morning’ appeared first on PlanetF1.
Russell enjoyed good first day at Mercedes: "A lot to learn"
Total F1 - 23 Feb 2022 22:40
George Russell will be learning a lot in the coming time. The Brit is starting his first season with the Mercedes team and drove his first kilometers today during the test days in Barcelona. Russell experienced a relaxed...