Barcelona Day 2 round-up: Leclerc tops charts for Ferrari
On the second day of F1 2022’s first pre-season test, Charles Leclerc set the fastest time, whilst Ferrari ran the most laps of any team
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Early feedback from Formula 1 drivers in Barcelona suggests that the 2022 rules have achieved their main aim of allowing cars to follow more closely. The new ground effect package…
Has Williams found a bargain in Alexander Albon? The Anglo-Thai driver will be aiming to prove it so on his F1 return
Teams have been caught off-guard by the bouncing caused by ground effect in this year’s F1 cars. Success beckons for those who find a solution fastest, says Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto
Formula 1’s new regulations have seen the revival of past concepts: as well as the return of ground effect from the 1980s, there is also pull-rod front suspension, from a…
Max Verstappen has heavily criticised the decision to sack Michael Masi as F1 race director
McLaren hit the top of the time sheets again with Ricciardo in Barcelona, whilst Perez stopped on track with a breakdown
Sebastian Vettel has said that he will not race at the Russian Grand Prix if it goes ahead this year, telling a Formula 1 press conference: “My decision is already…
Formula 1 has said that the Russian Grand Prix will remain on the calendar for now, despite the invasion of Ukraine. As new international sanctions were being imposed on Russia,…
On the second day of F1 2022’s first pre-season test, Charles Leclerc set the fastest time, whilst Ferrari ran the most laps of any team
Early feedback from Formula 1 drivers in Barcelona suggests that the 2022 rules have achieved their main aim of allowing cars to follow more closely. The new ground effect package…
Has Williams found a bargain in Alexander Albon? The Anglo-Thai driver will be aiming to prove it so on his F1 return
Teams have been caught off-guard by the bouncing caused by ground effect in this year’s F1 cars. Success beckons for those who find a solution fastest, says Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto
Formula 1’s new regulations have seen the revival of past concepts: as well as the return of ground effect from the 1980s, there is also pull-rod front suspension, from a…
Max Verstappen has heavily criticised the decision to sack Michael Masi as F1 race director
McLaren hit the top of the time sheets again with Ricciardo in Barcelona, whilst Perez stopped on track with a breakdown
Sebastian Vettel has said that he will not race at the Russian Grand Prix if it goes ahead this year, telling a Formula 1 press conference: “My decision is already…
Formula 1 has said that the Russian Grand Prix will remain on the calendar for now, despite the invasion of Ukraine. As new international sanctions were being imposed on Russia,…
When you’re falling behind, there’s less risk in trying something different. Which is why F1 drivers can ace grands prix and still get beaten by a slower team-mate — as Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton know too well
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
Charles Leclerc took a surprise pole for the 2025 Hungarian GP, but his chances of a race win went awry in the second half of the race
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Didier Pironi’s devil-may-care attitude brought tragedy and disaster to his short career. What could he have achieved in an alternate version of his story? asks Matt Bishop
Is Apple looking global as it bids for F1 broadcasting rights? Plus: Lots of love for Laurent Mekies, and James Vowles’ juggling act
A hard-earned grand prix career may have ended in tears, but there’s much more to this Belgian star than being just another F1 nearly-man. From single-seater success to tackling Le…
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