For the first time since the Japanese Grand Prix of 2012, Mercedes failed to make it into the third and final qualifying session on Friday, leading to speculation as to the nature of a discussion between Toto Wolff and Sir Lewis Hamilton. The Briton was leaving the Mercedes garage having realised there was no chance
MoreMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has affirmed that there was no “falling out” with seven-time world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton after he was eliminated from qualifying at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Hamilton was seen having an enigmatic conversation with the Austrian after he clambered out of his Mercedes car during a red flag period
MoreGeorge Russell has issued a warning to his Mercedes team ahead of the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The Briton managed his first Mercedes podium in Australia having achieved fourth in the Bahrain and fifth in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix during which he comprehensively out-performed team-mate Sir Lewis Hamilton. He surmised that the start
MoreMick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel shared a wholesome moment in the media pen after the sprint race for the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Vettel holds the distinction of being the first Aston Martin driver this season to make it into the third qualifying session after qualifying ninth on Friday, while Schumacher was unable to
MoreSir Lewis Hamilton has no doubts as to his team’s experience and subsequent resolve in times of adversity as Mercedes walked away from the Imola sprint with no points. Having qualified in 13th ahead of the sprint for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Hamilton ended the 21-lap race in 14th behind the Aston Martin of Sebastian Vettel
MoreCharles Leclerc is remaining optimistic that Ferrari can compete for the win at the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after Max Verstappen won the sprint race, but he is concerned by their heavy tyre wear. Leclerc got an exceptional launch at the start of the race to get ahead of Verstappen after qualifying behind him
MoreMax Verstappen had a sarcastic comment for Red Bull after his start for the sprint race at the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which saw him fall behind Charles Leclerc. Having taken pole by seven tenths of a second in incredibly tricky conditions, Leclerc launched excellently at the beginning of the 21-lap dash in Bologna,
MoreFormula 1 fans on social media have been praising the “GOATed” performance from Sebastian Vettel in qualifying ahead of the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, as he managed ninth in the tricky conditions. After a dismal Australian Grand Prix weekend for Aston Martin, Vettel became the first Aston Martin driver this year to make it
MoreCarlos Sainz was amused when he heard the rumours that he was at an impasse with Ferrari regarding his new contract, as he had already agreed a new deal when they surfaced. Following an impressive debut season with the Scuderia in 2021, team principal Mattia Binotto affirmed that he wanted to sit down with the
MoreWilliams have diagnosed the cause of the fire that put a spectacular end to Alex Albon’s qualifying at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Having headed out onto the track at the start of Q1, Albon quickly began slowing down when a fire appeared in the right rear corner of his Williams, forcing him to slowly
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