How F1 drivers keep cool in sweltering GP heat
Despite scorching heat at the French Grand Prix, F1 drivers are still expected to race in layers of clothing with millimetre precision. How do they keep cool?
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Charles Leclerc secured pole position for the 2022 French Grand Prix, with help from team-mate Carlos Sainz, who will start at the back of the grid with engine penalties
Ferrari F300 chassis No187, in which Michael Schumacher won the four 1998 F1 races he entered it with, is going up for auction
Several F1 teams tested upgrades in Friday practice for the 2022 French Grand Prix, but it was the same names at the front with Ferrari going fastest in both sessions following a close fight with Max Verstappen
As Mercedes brings another upgrade package to Paul Ricard, George Russell says that the team finally understands the car and he’s confident of fighting Ferrari and Red Bull for victories soon this season
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Watch the 2022 French Grand Prix live on free-to-view TV or stream it: all the timings for this weekend’s practice, qualifying and race sessions from Paul Ricard
Bob Sheppey had a friend working for TV-am at the 1988 Monaco GP who got him tickets, allowing him full access during practice. That was the year of Ayrton Senna’s…
Despite scorching heat at the French Grand Prix, F1 drivers are still expected to race in layers of clothing with millimetre precision. How do they keep cool?
Charles Leclerc secured pole position for the 2022 French Grand Prix, with help from team-mate Carlos Sainz, who will start at the back of the grid with engine penalties
Ferrari F300 chassis No187, in which Michael Schumacher won the four 1998 F1 races he entered it with, is going up for auction
Several F1 teams tested upgrades in Friday practice for the 2022 French Grand Prix, but it was the same names at the front with Ferrari going fastest in both sessions following a close fight with Max Verstappen
As Mercedes brings another upgrade package to Paul Ricard, George Russell says that the team finally understands the car and he’s confident of fighting Ferrari and Red Bull for victories soon this season
Circuit Dijon-Prenois only held seven GPs and was criticised by some, but still managed to produce some famous moments in F1 history
Sebastian Vettel sparked intrigue when he was asked about a potential move to McLaren next year. The 2323 silly season is well underway — and could be complex, writes Mark Hughes
Watch the 2022 French Grand Prix live on free-to-view TV or stream it: all the timings for this weekend’s practice, qualifying and race sessions from Paul Ricard
Bob Sheppey had a friend working for TV-am at the 1988 Monaco GP who got him tickets, allowing him full access during practice. That was the year of Ayrton Senna’s…
As F1 power unit manufacturers fail to agree on rule changes, so the threat of Max Verstappen quitting the series becomes more real, writes Mark Hughes
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