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F1 changes Safety Car rules to avoid Abu Dhabi unlapping repeat
Formula 1’s governing body the FIA has modified the Safety Car sporting regulations relating to lapped cars following the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix restart last year.
Ben Edwards on F1 2022: ‘I’m not counting Mercedes out just yet'
Episode 1 of Crash.net's new F1 podcast, featuring Ben Edwards, focuses on the hot topics from pre-season testing at Barcelona and Bahrain and looks ahead to the start of F1’s new era.
Ferrari still “outsiders” despite strong F1 tests, insists Mattia Binotto
Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto insists the team remain “outsiders” heading into the 2022 Formula 1 season despite enjoying a strong pre-season.
Mercedes’ ‘spaceship’ mirrors to face scrutiny at F1 rules meeting
Mercedes’ so-called ‘spaceship’ mirror design is set to be discussed by Formula 1 teams in a regulation meeting ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton says W13 F1 car could take at least four races to understand
Lewis Hamilton says everyone at Mercedes is “hyped” by the challenge of trying to get on top of the problems it is facing with its 2022 Formula 1 car ahead of the new season.
Lewis Hamilton changing name to include mother’s surname Larbalestier
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has announced he is in the process of changing his name to incorporate his mother’s surname, Larbalestier.
F1 pre-season testing in numbers: The key data from Barcelona and Bahrain
With pre-season testing for the 2022 Formula 1 world championship season complete, we take a look at some of the key data to see how each team fared across the six days of running.
Completing F1 race distance Bottas' "biggest concern" for Alfa Romeo
Valtteri Bottas is unsure Alfa Romeo will be able to complete a full grand prix distance after reliability plagued the team’s running in Formula 1 pre-season testing.
Norris bemoans ‘not ideal’ Bahrain F1 test after brake issues
Lando Norris has admitted that McLaren is ‘behind where it wants to be’ after brake issues curtailed its running at the second Formula 1 pre-season test in Bahrain.
Verstappen still not at “full beans” despite topping final day of F1 testing
Max Verstappen says he’s still not driving at “full beans” despite setting a blistering pace on the final day of Formula 1 testing in Bahrain.
Russell admits Mercedes 'a step behind rivals' as F1 testing ends
George Russell believes Mercedes is a ‘step behind its rivals’ after the conclusion of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.
McLaren hands Colton Herta F1 development drive for 2022
IndyCar race winner Colton Herta will drive McLaren's 2021 challenger as part of a Formula 1 test role with the team.
Max Verstappen lays down marker for Red Bull as F1 testing draws to a close
Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen set a blistering pace as Red Bull laid down the gauntlet to its rivals to round out pre-season testing fastest.
Alpine offers Piastri to McLaren if Ricciardo can't drive in F1 Bahrain GP
The Alpine Formula 1 team has announced that Oscar Piastri will be allowed to drive for McLaren at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix next weekend if Daniel Ricciardo doesn't recover from COVID-19.
McLaren has back ups but sure Daniel Ricciardo will be fit for F1 opener
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says he is confident Daniel Ricciardo will be fit enough to contest next weekend’s Formula 1 season-opener in Bahrain.
Mercedes not yet in a position to compete for F1 wins, admits Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has admitted Mercedes is currently not in a position to compete for wins at the start of the 2022 Formula 1 season but remains confident his team can overcome the troubles it is facing.
Sergio Perez quickest on final morning of F1 test as Red Bull lower pace
Sergio Perez finished comfortably clear at the top of the timesheets as Red Bull offered a glimpse of its potential on the final morning of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.
Red Bull debuts new sidepods and floor on final day of Bahrain F1 test
Red Bull has debuted an upgraded Formula 1 car for the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, with the RB18 sporting new sidepods and an updated floor.
Carlos Sainz dismisses ‘typical Mercedes’ games in F1 pre-season testing
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz believes Mercedes is playing “typical” games during Formula 1 pre-season testing by hyping up its rivals’ performance and downplaying its own prospects.
Ricciardo to miss final day in Bahrain after positive COVID-19 test
The McLaren Formula 1 team has announced that Daniel Ricciardo has tested positive for COVID-19, ruling him out of the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain.
Kevin Magnussen sets new benchmark during extra Haas F1 running
Kevin Magnussen set a new fastest time of Bahrain’s Formula 1 pre-season test during the extra hour of running Haas was permitted.
Hamilton: Ferrari would be 1-2 if F1 Bahrain GP was tomorrow
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari would finish 1-2 if the Bahrain Grand Prix was held tomorrow after it continued to show impressive speed in pre-season testing.
Carlos Sainz outpaces Max Verstappen on second day of Bahrain F1 test
Carlos Sainz moved Ferrari back to the top of the timesheets on the second day of Formula 1’s final pre-season test in Bahrain.
Red Bull boss Horner explains stance on the legality of Mercedes' F1 car
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has performed an apparent U-turn by saying Mercedes’ interpretation of Formula 1’s 2022 rules looks to "tick all the boxes.”