Formula One News — March 2022

MARCH 14, 2022

Alfa Romeo approves of last-minute weight increase

Alfa Romeo has given a thumbs-up to yet another car weight increase just days ahead of the 2022 season.

Steiner sorry about ousting Mazepin

Gunther Steiner admits he is "sorry" he had to oust Russian driver Nikita Mazepin from the Haas team.

Krack not first choice as Aston Martin boss

Mike Krack wasn't the only candidate to become the new team boss at Aston Martin for 2022.

F1 should respond to inflation crisis says Horner

A global inflation crisis that has been worsened by the Russia-Ukraine conflict is expected to have an impact on Formula 1.

MARCH 13, 2022

Lewis Hamilton documentary coming to Apple TV

It was announced that a new feature documentary about the life and racing career of seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton will be coming to the Apple TV+ streaming service.

MARCH 12, 2022

Bahrain testing photos Saturday

Bahrain testing photos, Saturday

Ricciardo tests positive for Covid-19

After feeling unwell since Wednesday, McLaren announced that Daniel Ricciardo today received a positive PCR test for Covid-19, and will now isolate in accordance with local regulations.

MARCH 11, 2022

Bahrain testing photos Friday

Bahrain testing photos, Friday

Red Bull hits reverse on illegal car claims

Red Bull has hit reverse gear after boss Christian Horner suggested Mercedes' no-sidepod innovation revealed in Bahrain on Thursday is illegal.

Nervous Spa waits for new multi-year F1 contract

With Imola securing a new Formula 1 race deal through 2025, Belgium's fabled Spa-Francorchamps is hoping for a similar breakthrough.

New Magnussen contract is for several years

Kevin Magnussen admits it is pure luck and good will that means he'll be returning to the Formula 1 grid next weekend.

Teams say no to extra test day for Haas

Amid the saga about Mercedes' 'no-sidepods' 2022 car innovation, teams were also squabbling over a request by the small American team Haas.

Verstappen again snubs 'fake' F1 Netflix series

Fans of world champion Max Verstappen will be disappointed to discover he plays no active role in the latest edition of the official Formula 1 series on Netflix.

F1's politicised Russian TV axe slammed

Russian fans of Formula 1 are today hearing the news that they are not welcome to watch either live or televised coverage of their favourite sport.

MARCH 10, 2022

Bahrain testing photos Thursday

Bahrain testing photos, Thursday

Furious Mazepin, sponsor, exploring legal action

Former team driver Kevin Magnussen is returning to Formula 1 to replace the axed and furious Russian Nikita Mazepin, whose sponsor Uralkali is not ruling out legal action.

No driver likes 2022 F1 cars says Alonso

Fernando Alonso has blown the lid off Formula 1's exciting new era by insisting that "none" of the drivers on the 2022 grid "like" the all-new cars.

Boss admits lightweight 2022 Alfa extreme

Aspects of Alfa Romeo's car design for 2022 are "extreme", technical boss Jan Monchaux has admitted.

Kevin Magnussen to drive alongside Schumacher at Haas

The Haas F1 Team announced today that former Haas driver Kevin Magnussen has signed a multi-year deal to drive for the team once again, in the seat vacated by Russian driver Nikita Mazepin, and he will partner Mick Schumacher.

MARCH 9, 2022

Mercedes set for revolutionary 2022 car upgrade

Mercedes could be preparing to unleash the most radical technical innovation seen so far on any of the ten all-new Formula 1 cars for 2022.

Schumacher wants strong teammate for nephew Mick

Ralf Schumacher thinks it's unlikely one popular former Formula 1 racer will be called up to replace axed Haas driver Nikita Mazepin in 2022.

Briatore set for Formula 1 return?

Recent rumours that Flavio Briatore could be returning to Formula 1 appear to have been accurate.

MARCH 8, 2022

Wolff critiques Netflix for bending F1 truth

Mere days before the fourth series hits Netflix, Toto Wolff has added one more unflattering endorsement for the official Formula 1 documentary Drive to Survive.

Haas plays down crisis as test delay looms

Haas' pre-season problems continue to mount, as it emerges that a cargo plane breakdown means the American team is likely to miss the start of the final test in Bahrain.

Gasly not ruling out leaving Red Bull

Pierre Gasly says 2023 could be his last chance to return to the front of the grid with Red Bull.