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Why Guanyu Zhou was the 'right choice' for Alfa Romeo in F1 2022
Alfa Romeo team boss Frederic Vasseur has explained the reasons for signing Guanyu Zhou over Antonio Giovinazzi for the 2022 Formula 1 season.

The hot topic facing Michael Masi in Qatar GP F1 drivers’ briefing
FIA race director Michael Masi appears set to face questions from Formula 1 drivers over racing standards after Mercedes’ request to review Max Verstappen’s driving in Brazil was thrown out.

Mercedes denies Red Bull’s claim of rear wing score marks on F1 car
Mercedes has denied Red Bull’s claim over its Formula 1 rear wing having score marks as questions over its impressive straight-line speed continue at this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix.

‘I respect Toto but don’t need to kiss his arse’ - Horner on rising F1 tension
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says there is mutual respect but “no relationship” between himself and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff amid their ongoing Formula 1 feud.

Mercedes right of review wasn’t to get Verstappen penalised - Wolff
Toto Wolff has insisted that Mercedes' request for FIA to review Max Verstappen’s defensive manoeuvre in Brazil wasn’t in hope of the Red Bull driver receiving a penalty but wanting clarity over driving standards in Formula 1.

Lewis Hamilton baffled by ‘slow’ start in F1 practice at Qatar GP
Lewis Hamilton says he needs to “figure out” the reasons behind his lack of pace after admitting he made a slow start to Formula 1’s inaugural Qatar Grand Prix weekend.

F1 Qatar GP: Valtteri Bottas puts Mercedes on top under the lights in FP2
Valtteri Bottas set the pace for Mercedes during second practice at Formula 1’s inaugural Qatar Grand Prix.

Red Bull threatens to protest Mercedes F1 rear wing at Qatar GP
Red Bull has warned Mercedes it is ready to protest the rear wing design on its Formula 1 rival’s car at this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix.

Mazepin to miss Qatar FP2 due to F1 chassis change
Nikita Mazepin will not take part in second Formula 1 practice for the Qatar Grand Prix after sustaining damage in FP1.

The F1 stewards’ full verdict on Mercedes’ rejected review request
The full FIA statement after the F1 stewards declined Mercedes’ request to review Max Verstappen’s defensive driving at Turn 4 when battling Lewis Hamilton during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

F1 stewards deny Mercedes’ review request for Verstappen-Hamilton clash
Formula 1’s stewards have rejected Mercedes’ request to review the incident involving title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton wears rainbow-coloured F1 helmet for Qatar GP
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is running a special helmet design featuring a rainbow livery at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Qatar GP: Verstappen heads Gasly in first practice as F1 debuts at Qatar
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen led the way in opening practice at the Qatar Grand Prix as Formula 1 drivers got their first taste of the Losail International Circuit.

Hamilton ‘loves’ Wolff’s “fighting spirit” in intense F1 title fight
Lewis Hamilton says he loves seeing his Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff’s “fighting spirit” and “fire” as the 2021 Formula 1 title fight with Red Bull continues to intensify.

Bottas was updated but not involved in Alfa Romeo F1 teammate call
Valtteri Bottas has revealed that he was informed of Alfa Romeo’s decision to sign Guanyu Zhou for the 2022 Formula 1 season but had no say on who would be his teammate.

‘We’re not in kindergarten’ - Verstappen on ‘hard racing’ with Hamilton
Max Verstappen thinks Formula 1 championship rival Lewis Hamilton would have defended against him in the same manner had their positions been reversed in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Mercedes’ F1 review request decision delayed until Friday
A verdict on whether the incident involving F1 title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix should be reviewed will not be made until Friday.

Leclerc will adapt driving if Verstappen F1 move goes unpunished
Charles Leclerc says Formula 1 drivers will adjust how they drive if Max Verstappen goes unpunished for his defensive manoeuvre on Lewis Hamilton at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Hamilton: F1 “duty-bound” to raise awareness of issues in countries it visits
Lewis Hamilton believes Formula 1 is “duty-bound” to raise awareness of human rights issues in countries like Qatar ahead of its inaugural grand prix.

“Pretty stupid” to bet against Hamilton & Mercedes in F1 title race - Russell
George Russell says Lewis Hamilton’s “exceptional” performance at Interlagos shows why it would be “pretty stupid” to bet against him and Mercedes from coming out on top in this year’s Formula 1 title race.

Hamilton ‘not giving any energy’ to Verstappen F1 incident ahead of Qatar
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton says he’s focused on delivering at this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix rather than dwelling on his incident with title rival Max Verstappen.

Giovinazzi "absolutely" deserves another shot in F1, says teammate Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen believes current Alfa Romeo teammate Antonio Giovinazzi deserves another shot to prove himself in Formula 1.

Max Verstappen “not surprised” by Mercedes’ request to review F1 clash
Max Verstappen says he is “not surprised” by Mercedes’ request to review his incident with Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Alonso thinks FIA won’t change opinion on Verstappen-Hamilton incident
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso doesn’t believe the stewards will change their opinion on the controversial incident between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.