Formula One News — April 2022

APRIL 9, 2022

Red Bull the new benchmark in F1 says Wolff

Toto Wolff thinks Red Bull and Max Verstappen are "the benchmark" in Formula 1 now.

No pressure despite Alonso-Piastri dilemma

Alpine is under "no pressure" to put reigning Formula 2 champion Oscar Piastri in a race seat for 2023.

F1 drivers worried about losing iconic races

Formula 1 drivers are worried that the sport's expansion into new and lucrative markets will result in some of the most historic venues falling off the calendar.

Qualifying Results

Australian GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Results

Australian GP - Practice 3 Results

APRIL 8, 2022

Friday Photos

Australian GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Australian GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Australian GP - Friday Team Quotes

Volkswagen to F1 in 2026 confirmed

Volkswagen has officially "confirmed" its intention to see the Audi and Porsche brands on the Formula 1 grid in 2026.

F1 should brace for more freight chaos

Freight chaos could become commonplace in Formula 1 this year, according to Gunther Steiner.

No spare chassis for Haas in Melbourne

Mick Schumacher is reporting "no after-effects" of his recent high-speed qualifying crash in Saudi Arabia.

Ferrari must bring back team orders says Irvine

Former 'number 2' Ferrari driver Eddie Irvine thinks the Maranello team needs to revive a clear policy of team orders in 2022.

Norris denies making wrong contract decision

Lando Norris has hit back at claims that extending his McLaren contract for so long may have been a grave mistake.

Practice 2 Results

Australian GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Results

Australian GP - Practice 1 Results

APRIL 7, 2022

Mazepin says he's victim of cancel culture

Nikita Mazepin says he is a victim of "cancel culture".

Red Bull set to race much lighter car

Red Bull's already-competitive 2022 car has been on a serious weight-loss diet, according to Dutch insider and racing driver Tom Coronel.

F1's close call with Melbourne sea freight delay

Formula 1 team's crucial sea freight almost didn't arrive on time for the Australian GP this weekend.

Canal Plus agrees to pay more for F1 deal

Formula 1 has improved the terms of its broadcasting deal with French television channel Canal Plus.

VW to approve F1 deals for McLaren, Red Bull

Formula 1 is now tantalisingly close to officially welcoming Volkswagen - the world's second largest carmaker - to the grid for 2026.

APRIL 6, 2022

Budget cap gamble paid off for Alfa Romeo

Sauber-run Alfa Romeo appears to have benefitted in more ways than one by taking more control of its Swiss-based Formula 1 team.

Era of non-political F1 drivers gone says Wurz

The days are over when Formula 1 drivers could stay out of political matters.

F1 looking for better TV deal in USA

Formula 1 is now turning its focus to a more lucrative television rights deal in the United States.

Too soon for F1 to scrap DRS says FIA's Tombazis

Nikolas Tombazis admits that Formula 1 is not ready to dump the controversial 'DRS' system despite the apparent success of the new aerodynamic rules.

More talented drivers in Formula E than F1

Former F1 driver Andre Lotterer says Red Bull boss Christian Horner's criticism of Formula E is actually a "compliment".