Formula One News — February 2022

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Alonso hints at new F1 contract for 2023

Fernando Alonso thinks he might stay in Formula 1 at least for another couple of years.

Title finale drama not Max's fault says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says he has no hard feelings after his intense 2021 title battle ended in controversy and acrimony.

Nothing bad about 2021 finale says Alonso

Fernando Alonso has played down the ongoing drama surrounding the way last year's championship finale played out.

Ten teams enough for F1 says Wolff

Toto Wolff sounds reluctant to open the door to Formula 1 to budding new applicant Michael Andretti.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

FIA plays down Andretti's F1 entry plan for 2024

The sport's governing body has played down reports that Michael Andretti is still pushing to put together a Formula 1 team.

Mercedes did not force Masi out says Wolff

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes did not use threats to see Michael Masi removed as Formula 1 race director.

Alpine CEO not ruling out white F1 livery

The tantalising prospect of a white 2022 livery is not being ruled out by Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi.

Ferrari prepared to copy other teams in 2022

Mattia Binotto is not ruling out Ferrari deciding to "copy" certain technical innovations once the full field of all-new cars for 2022 gets up and racing.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Mercedes reveals W13

Mercedes unveiled its new 2022 challenger the W13 today.

No double diffuser loopholes with new cars

Formula 1 has avoided a new 'double diffuser' situation with its new 2022 regulations, according to the FIA.

Covid still endangering Japanese GP?

We reported this week that Melbourne, Montreal and Sochi may all be in doubt due to respective covid, political and conflict-related issues - and now Suzuka may also be in trouble.

Masi axe a gift on Mercedes launch day

Mattia Binotto has backed the FIA's decision to axe under-fire Formula 1 race director Michael Masi.

Talks underway as radical Ferrari revealed

Talks between Carlos Sainz and Ferrari are already underway.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Drivers hope F1's covid era now ending

Two Formula 1 drivers are hoping the race calendar goes off without a hitch in 2022.

Alesi excited about very slim 2022 Ferrari

F1 legend Jean Alesi says he got the world's first look at the all-new 2022 Ferrari.

Everyone talking about Miami GP says Grosjean

Miami is buzzing with anticipation ahead of the Floridian metropolis' inaugural Formula 1 street race.

Latifi confirms F1 visibility issue for 2022

Nicholas Latifi has confirmed that driver visibility has taken a step backwards for 2022.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Tensions ease between top F1 team bosses

Tensions between Red Bull and Mercedes appear to have cooled in the wake of the ultra intense 2021 world championship finale.

Latifi upped security after death threats

Nicholas Latifi has beefed up his personal security in the wake of the highly contentious 2021 world championship finale in Abu Dhabi.

Sainz hints at innovative 2022 Ferrari

Ferrari's unseen 2022 car is "innovative to the maximum".

F1 calendar should not be too long says Tost

Formula 1 risks diluting its product by continuing to expand the annual race calendar.

Driver visibility an issue in 2022 says Norris

Driver visibility could be a problem in Formula 1 this year, Lando Norris has warned.

Williams drops Senna logo from F1 car

Williams has controversially dropped the iconic and traditional 'Senna S' logo from its Formula 1 car.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Norris not number one McLaren driver says Seidl

McLaren boss Andreas Seidl has denied that a long and lucrative new contract means Lando Norris has leapt into 'number 1 driver' status.

F1's treatment of Masi unfair says Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo has called for calmer heads as Formula 1 delays revealing the fate of the sport's under-fire race director Michael Masi.