The new technical regulations, which placed an emphasis on downforce generated through the floor, were put in place to make it easier for cars to stay in the wake of the car in front through corners thanks to a reduction in turbulent air.While several drivers are reporting after last weekend’s season opening Bahrain Grand Prix that following others has been made easier, Alonso thinks the jury …Keep reading
McLaren entered the 2022 season looking to build on a strong campaign last year, highlighted by its first win for almost nine years at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.But the team endured a difficult race in Bahrain as its cars finished 14th and 15th, with Daniel Ricciardo leading home Norris.After qualifying 13th, Norris fell backwards during the race, slipping all the way to last …Keep reading
The Monegasque driver fended off multiple attacks from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, including a late safety car restart to recover Pierre Gasly’s blazing AlphaTauri, to clinch victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix and the bonus point for fastest lap.Following Red Bull’s double disaster late in the race, as both Verstappen and Sergio Perez failed to finish, Carlos Sainz Jr completed a Ferrari 1-2 …Keep reading
Neither McLaren driver made it through to Q3 in Bahrain, with Lando Norris qualifying 13th and Daniel Ricciardo down in 18th as they both struggled for a lack of grip around the Sakhir track.The team’s performance has been a surprise following a hugely encouraging first pre-season test in Barcelona , where it appeared that the squad could be on a par with Ferrari.Technical director James …Keep reading
Red Bull and Ferrari came away from testing in the strongest shape, but neither team is convinced that Mercedes is truly in trouble despite Lewis Hamilton’s fears it may not be able to win a race at present.Everyone will start from zero in Bahrain, making it the perfect time to make some predictions ahead of the new year. We asked fans on Twitter and Instagram to pick out their final …Keep reading
While some of the changes seen have been quite dramatic, like the Mercedes sidepods, other modifications have been more subtle and offer us some insight in to how teams feel their 2022 cars are performing.Ferrari made a small change to its front wing arrangement between the first and second test, as it appears that the team feels that just adjusting the flap angle wouldn’t be enough to …Keep reading
F1 will begin its new technical era this weekend as the Bahrain Grand Prix offers the first chance for teams to race their overhauled cars.A concerted effort has been made by F1’s rulemakers to reduce the technical freedoms available to teams, pushing to create closer competition while retaining the goal of making it easier for cars to follow so on-track battles are improved.There were …Keep reading
In the wake of the controversial finish to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hamilton disappeared from the public spotlight and went silent on social media for several months.Amid talk from his Mercedes team that Hamilton was ‘disillusioned’ with F1 and was pondering his future, there was widespread speculation that Hamilton could even elect to not come back.But while the doubts about …Keep reading
Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine following its invasion by Russia, the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association came together in Bahrain ahead of pre-season testing for an event on the grid, wearing t-shirts and holding a banner with the ‘No War’ message.For the test running in Bahrain, Vettel unveiled a helmet carrying same message and the Ukrainian flag, as well as a dove holding an olive …Keep reading
Herta races for Andretti Autosport in IndyCar, and became the youngest winner in the series’ history back in 2019.The American was in line to land an F1 drive at the Alfa Romeo team for 2022 if Andretti completed its plans to acquire a majority stake, only for plans to fall through at the 11th hour.In a statement issued by McLaren on Saturday, it was confirmed that Herta will drive a …Keep reading