Mercedes are reported to have made a significant update to their 2022 car that involves a complete lack of any sidepods. The teams are trying to figure out the best and most efficient way of extracting maximum performance from the cars under the new technical regulations this season as a ground effect-led aerodynamic concept is
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Former Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin and his father Dmitry have been added to the list of people sanctioned by the European Union following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of their neighbouring country late last month, prompting widespread condemnation from world leaders and the imposition of fresh waves of
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Uralkali have asked Haas to repay the money that they have already given them for the 2022 season after they were dropped as a name partner. The Russia-based firm is part owned by Dmitry Mazepin, and the sponsorship deal funded his son Nikita’s seat in Formula 1 in 2021. The partnership was set to continue
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Former Formula 1 driver Anthony Davidson reckons that Sir Lewis Hamilton is ready to tear down the competition to claim his record eighth championship this year. The Briton was controversially denied the title on the very last lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2021, as a bizarre Safety Car restart by then race
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Nikita Mazepin feels let down by Haas after their decision to terminate his contract amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. As part of a deal between Haas and Uralkali last year, Mazepin had his seat paid for by his father Dmitry, who part owns the Russian firm. The 23-year-old had looked set to
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Haas have confirmed that they will miss half a day of the pre-season test in Bahrain this week after cargo issues set them back. Their cars and other essential equipment was stranded in Doncaster after the cargo plane that was supposed to transfer them to Bahrain broke down in Istanbul. It was then reported that
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AlphaTauri technical director Jody Egginton has been assessing the team’s progress ahead of the 2022 season, noting that have had to work harder than ever to meet their targets over the winter. Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda managed 308 laps between them during the first three days of pre-season testing in Barcelona, with the Frenchman
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Sir Lewis Hamilton cannot predict what Mercedes’ relative performance will be in 2022, adding that most cars will likely be overweight heading into the new season. Formula 1’s technical regulations have changed astronomically ahead of 2022, with a ground effect-led aerodynamic concept introduced in an attempt to promote better and closer racing. The tyres have
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said that Mercedes bullied Michael Masi out of his position as race director, insisting that the Australian’s decisions did not heavily impact the outcome of last year’s championship. Sir Lewis Hamilton had looked set to claim his record eighth world championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix before
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Gene Haas, owner of the Haas team, has said that he and his team are in the process of evaluating who would the best fit for their vacant seat now that Nikita Mazepin has left the sport. The Banbury-based team took the decision to drop Uralkali after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine put a heavy strain
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