Mercedes have revealed that they will introduce their 2022 challenger to the world on 18 February. The Brackley-based team won the 2021 Constructors’ Championship, beating Red Bull to the crown in the final round in Abu Dhabi. The Silver Arrows have now claimed all of the last eighth Constructors’ Championships, which is a record in
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The world of Formula 1 is often at the forefront of technology evolution. The cars and engineering required to put on spectacular races always push the boundaries and seek ways to innovate and develop. Whether it is within the field of aerodynamics, mechanics or even driver fitness, there’s an expectation that each season brings evolution
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Former Formula 1 driver Mario Andretti believes that Sir Lewis Hamilton should have all the motivation he needs to return in 2022 following his heart-breaking defeat to Max Verstappen in 2021. The seven-time champion was denied his record eighth title following a highly contentious late Safety Car restart in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has criticised Sir Lewis Hamilton for boycotting the FIA Prize-Giving Gala last month, indicating that it was disrespectful to Max Verstappen. Verstappen beat the 37-year-old to the championship last year after an extremely controversial season finale in Abu Dhabi, which itself was preceded by a contentious year of racing.
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A poll by Formula1News.co.uk asking readers if they believe Max Verstappen deserved to win the 2021 Drivers’ Championship was fairly evenly split, but the majority of participants voted “no.” Specifically, 56.1 percent of participants think the Dutchman didn’t deserve to beat Sir Lewis Hamilton to the 2021 F1 crown. 3,361 votes were cast in the
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Former Formula 1 driver Perry McCarthy has labelled the controversial end to the 2021 championship “a joke,” and said race director Michael Masi “got it wrong.” Sir Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen entered the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last month level on points following a thrilling season of racing, meaning they each needed to
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Alpine driver Fernando Alonso has revealed that he has had fresh surgery on his jaw and is now recovering following a cycling accident last year. Alonso returned to Formula 1 last season with the Alpine team following a two-year hiatus after his departure from McLaren in 2018. The Spaniard is, however, no stranger to early
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Ferrari will unveil their 2022 car, which they hope will allow them to close the gap to Mercedes and Red Bull, on 17 February. The Scuderia’s 2022 challenger will therefore be unveiled less than a week before pre-season testing, which will get underway on 23 February. The oldest and most successful team in Formula 1
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Cyril Abiteboul is reportedly set to join Red Bull following the Frenchman’s absence from Formula 1 in 2021. Abiteboul left his position as managing director of Renault ahead of the 2021 season, having led the team since 2016. He replaced Frederic Vasseur part-way through what was a disappointing season for the team – they managed
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The Mercedes F1 Team has seemingly hinted that Sir Lewis Hamilton won’t be retiring ahead of the 2022 season. Hamilton was cruelly defeated by Max Verstappen at the season-ending 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in highly controversial circumstances. There have been calls for race director Michael Masi, who made the controversial decision to only allow
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