Formula One News — February 2022

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Marko confirms Verstappen contract talks

Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that "talks" are underway to keep Max Verstappen at Red Bull.

New rules hurting slipstream effect says drivers

The all-new regulations for 2022 may actually have made overtaking more difficult, according to three prominent Formula 1 drivers.

Andretti F1 team would be powered by Renault

Michael Andretti's new Formula 1 entry for 2024 would be powered by customer Renault engines.

Alpha Tauri not noticing Honda's F1 exit

Honda's official departure from Formula 1 is yet to be felt by Alpha Tauri, the second Red Bull-owned team's boss Franz Tost has admitted.

Alpine plays down early struggles in 2022

Alpine's sporting boss Alan Permane has played down suggestions the Renault-owned team could be buried deep in the midfield when the new era in Formula 1 kicks off in March.

Ferrari has most powerful engine says Wolff

They may have gone head-to-head for the title in 2021, but Red Bull and Mercedes do not appear to be heading the field as the all-new regulations take effect for 2022.

Haas, Mazepin in doubt over Ukraine crisis

The effects of Russia's military actions in Ukraine have well and truly infiltrated the Formula 1 paddock.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Testing photos

Photos from the February Barcelona test

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

F1 calls off Russian GP

Formula One today issued the following statement regarding the Russian GP scheduled for September 25th.

F1 drivers call for Russian GP boycott

While still grappling with covid-related restrictions, Formula 1 is now facing down yet another crisis - the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Orange and red cars take early lead in 2022

Mercedes and Red Bull do not appear to be the early pacesetters as the Formula 1 teams begin testing their all-new cars for the radically different 2022 era.

McLaren would welcome Andretti to F1

McLaren boss Andreas Seidl has broken ranks to declare that he would welcome Andretti to Formula 1.

F1 wrong to scapegoat Masi says Perez

Formula 1 is struggling to turn the page in the wake of Michael Masi's controversial ousting as race director.

FIA, team bosses, play down Hamilton bias claims

As Lewis Hamilton launches new claims of F1 steward "bias", both Toto Wolff and Christian Horner agree that it's time to move on from the 2021 title controversy.

Vettel signs up familiar F1 physio

Kimi Raikkonen's long time fitness coach and physiotherapist has started work with another Formula 1 champion.

Mazepin plays down F1 impact of Russia-Ukraine crisis

Nikita Mazepin has played down the impact that the new Russia-Ukraine conflict could have on Formula 1.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Age a factor in next Hamilton-Verstappen battle

Lewis Hamilton says he is yet to bump into his championship nemesis Max Verstappen in 2022.

Andretti needs a billion for F1 entry says Wolff

A $200 million fee will not be enough to convince existing Formula 1 teams to open the door to an eleventh competitor like Andretti.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Brown hails Red Bull's mammoth F1 sponsorships

It is "great" that Red Bull is raking in the millions as a result of Max Verstappen winning the 2021 world championship.

Tsunoda admits to being lazy in 2021

Yuki Tsunoda admits his big lesson from his debut season in Formula 1 last year was to stop being so "lazy".

Alfa Romeo more independent under 2022 rules

Alfa Romeo is taking a "step by step" approach to take more control of its own destiny in Formula 1.

Ecclestone would have helped Verstappen says Tarquini

A Bernie Ecclestone-run Formula 1 would have seen Max Verstappen crowned champion "much earlier".

Alpine CEO defends ousting F1 legend Prost

Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has no regrets after F1 legend Alain Prost left his post as a key team advisor and executive.

Mercedes must calibrate new driver pairing

The jury is out as to how hard team newcomer George Russell will be able to push Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes this year.

F1 monitoring Russia-Ukraine war crisis

Formula 1 and the FIA are monitoring the escalating situation on the Russian-Ukrainian border, according to a source.