Trackside view: May 2022
Ferrari off to a flyer, Red Bull in a mire and Mercedes made to perspire: Formula 1’s bold new era began with a bang (or two) in Bahrain...
Race report
Leclerc grabs the glory as Red Bull implodes in a dramatic season-opener at Sakhir
Word on the beat
A possible F1 return to Las Vegas and Ralf Schumacher on Lance Stroll’s qualifying
Tactical analysis
How Hamilton and Russell found themselves in an off-the-pace no-man’s land
News in brief
F1’s viking returns, Aston goes missing, driver bobbleheads and the FIA’s swift turn
Tech insight
Why Mercedes is so keen on its slimline sidepod concept, despite a dodgy start
Johnny Herbert
It’s been a while since Leclerc could truly show Verstappen that he can race hard, too”