Formula One News — February 2022
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Gasly ready for next step in F1 says Red Bull
Pierre Gasly is "ready" for the "next step" in his Formula 1 career.
Alfa Romeo denies 2022 car running late
Alfa Romeo has played down fears its 2022 car is running late.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Difficulties possible over Russian livery says Steiner
Team boss Gunther Steiner has admitted he may face "difficulties" for once again agreeing to a Russian flag-inspired livery for Haas in 2022.
More intensity makes Verstappen's career limited
Lewis Hamilton has all but confirmed his intention to race in 2022 with a social media post declaring that he is "back" after a long period of radio silence.
Sprint race format for 2022 still unclear
Gunther Steiner admits he isn't sure if Formula 1's 'sprint qualifying' trial has failed.
Launched 2022 Haas car not up-to-date
Gunther Steiner admits the published images of Haas' all-new car for 2022 are already outdated.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
No special details revealed at car launch says Marko
Red Bull won't be putting "any special details" of its all-new car for 2022 on display when it is launched next Wednesday.
Top teams say no to more sprint races in 2022
Formula 1's plan to expand the new 'sprint qualifying' format to as many as seven grand prix weekends in 2022 is in tatters.
Title controversy not good for F1 says MotoGP boss
The "controversy" surrounding the end of the ultra-intense 2021 world championship is not a good thing.
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Hamilton using his power for F1 change
Lewis Hamilton has the personal "power" to force change in Formula 1.
2022 car rules hard to understand says Piero Ferrari
Piero Ferrari, the living son of team founder Enzo Ferrari, admits he must put his faith in the fabled Maranello marque to ace the all-new regulations for 2022.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Ricciardo jealous of Verstappen-Hamilton duel
Max Verstappen has "something in common" with notorious Formula 1 greats Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher.
Red Bull also denies failing crash test
Red Bull has also pushed back at claims it failed one of the FIA's stricter new mandatory crash-test rules ahead of the all-new regulations era beginning in 2022.
Leclerc not Ferrari's number 1 driver says Capelli
Charles Leclerc has not managed to establish himself as Ferrari's clear number 1 driver.
Schumacher ready for new Ferrari role in 2022
Mick Schumacher has set his sights on regular appearances in Q2 this year as he prepares for his second season in Formula 1.
Mercedes denies failing 2022 crash test
Mercedes has denied reports that its all-new W13 car for the 2022 regulations recently failed a mandatory FIA crash test.
Important Hamilton feels comfortable says F1 CEO
F1's CEO hopes Lewis Hamilton is back in action in 2022.
Schumacher ready for Ferrari seat says Domenicali
Mick Schumacher is "ready" to step up to a full race seat at Ferrari.
Marko hails Liberty for budget cap, Netflix
Dr Helmut Marko has offered rare praise for the current commercial rights holders of Formula 1 - Liberty Media.
F1 confirms mandatory vaccination for 2022
Formula 1 has confirmed reports that all drivers, travelling team staff and other personnel in the F1 paddock must be vaccinated against covid-19 from 2022.
No truth to Hamilton quit threats says Marko
Lewis Hamilton's post-defeat "silence" was all "part of the drama" of the incredible and intense 2021 world championship climax, finale and aftermath.
Vandoorne admits F1 career probably over
Former McLaren driver Stoffel Vandoorne admits he is unlikely to ever return to Formula 1.
Giovinazzi not giving up on 2023 return
Antonio Giovinazzi insists he has not given up on Formula 1.
New race director likely in 2022 says FIA
F1's governing body has admitted that under-fire race director Michael Masi's job is set to change in 2022.
Capito open to F1 talks with Volkswagen
Jost Capito is refusing to deny that he would be interested in a chat with Volkswagen executives.