2022 F1 testing: Barcelona and Bahrain times and dates
When and where is Formula 1 testing happening and how does it work?
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When and where is Formula 1 testing happening and how does it work?
Good month Zak Attack McLaren boss Zak Brown pulled no punches in his latest parish newsletter, saying quite specifically what he thinks about the self-interest of other teams. It was…
Although Tyrrell eventually expanded into newer, larger premises adjacent to its original shed, the latter remained critical to the team’s race preparations for several years. “I joined the team as…
More than 20 years have passed since its name last appeared on a grand prix entry list – and almost 40 since its most recent victory. For many, the Tyrrell…
Is there a British bias in Formula 1? In the aftermath of the Abu Dhabi debacle the topic has boiled over in some corners of the internet. The media outrage…
The new season will begin with new team principals at two of the major teams. Aston Martin and Otmar Szafnauer have parted, as have Alpine and Marcin Budkowski. In both…
One of the most intriguing aspects of the 2022 F1 season will be the ongoing presence of Honda at Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri, despite the manufacturer’s official withdrawal from…
Formula 1 regulation resets don’t often work out as intended, but this time bringing back ground-effect aerodynamics has been brewing for a long time. I remember saying it’s the answer…
As F1 prepares to embark upon a brave new era in which the cars are specifically regulated to provide closer wheel-to-wheel racing, Pat Symonds, the man in charge of formulating…
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