Formula One News — February 2022

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

New Aston boss doubts BMW to enter F1

Mike Krack, the outgoing boss of BMW's motor racing division, has played down suggestions the German manufacturer could be eyeing Formula 1.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Hamilton has not quit Formula 1

It's now official - Lewis Hamilton has not quit Formula 1.

Two F1 teams eyeing future engine switch

Both Aston Martin and McLaren are not ruling out splitting from their customer engine partner Mercedes.

Masi should not be F1 scapegoat says Marko

Michael Masi looks set to keep a prominent role at the top of Formula 1 - but clear changes are incoming for 2022.

Vettel admits environmental hypocrisy

Outspoken environmentalist Sebastian Vettel has acknowledged the "extreme dichotomy" of wearing the name of the world's biggest oil company on his chest and Formula 1 car in 2022.

Ricciardo not worried about Norris rise

Daniel Ricciardo says he isn't worried that history is now repeating for him at McLaren.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

McLaren launches 2022 challenger

In an event held at McLaren's Woking factory last night, the team unveiled it's 2022 challenger the MCL36.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Vettel fends off F1 retirement talk

Sebastian Vettel has fended off suggestions 2022 could be his last season in Formula 1.

Hamilton in trouble after title loss says Sainz

Lewis Hamilton was "in trouble" in the moments immediately after losing the 2021 world championship.

Aston Martin reveals first real 2022 car

Aston Martin has become the first Formula 1 team to unveil a "real" car for the all-new 2022 regulations.

Sainz eyes new Ferrari contract

Carlos Sainz sounds confident he will extend his deal and keep racing for Ferrari beyond 2022.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Red Bull launch purely marketing says Marko

Red Bull's official presentation of its 2022 car was actually just a "marketing campaign" because key technical details were not on display.

Norris becomes F1's third-highest earner

With Red Bull revealing a reportedly $500 million new title sponsorship deal, McLaren driver Lando Norris is also counting his millions this week.

Hamilton in form of his life in 2021

Dr Helmut Marko is welcoming Lewis Hamilton back to Formula 1 after the seven time world champion's controversial title loss of 2021.

Zhou not bothered by pay driver jibe

Guanyu Zhou is confident he belongs in Formula 1.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

F1 title rivals need a year off says Webber

Max Verstappen has questioned how upset his 2021 title nemesis should be about missing out on his eighth world championship.

No more F1 kneeling ceremony sayys Domenicali

Formula 1 has called an end to the pre-race 'kneeling' ceremony that became commonplace during the covid-marred era of the past two seasons.

Vettel asks for rallying career chance

Sebastian Vettel is not ruling out taking a closer look at the world of rallying.

Ferrari's tobacco sponsorship definitely over

The departure of tobacco giant Philip Morris from Formula 1 appears to be complete.

Horner's Mercedes factory tour unlikely

An epic troll carried out by Red Bull boss Christian Horner appears to have hit a snag.

Doubts about Ferrari aerodynamics?

There are signs of early trouble with Ferrari's all-new car for the radical 2022 regulations.

F1 team bosses admit Masi role-change likely

Two Formula 1 team bosses are hinting that changes to race director Michael Masi's role are likely for 2022.

Patient McLaren plays down 2022 title hopes

McLaren is not yet ready to take on the very top teams in Formula 1.

Father hits back at Max is Belgian narrative

World champion Max Verstappen's father has hit back at attempts within Belgium to claim the now world-famous 24-year-old Dutchman as their own.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

German circuits not giving up on F1

Germany's famous two Formula 1 circuits are not giving up on hosting grands prix.