Formula One News — June 2022

JUNE 24, 2022

Gasly stays with AlphaTauri in 2023

Scuderia AlphaTauri announced this morning that Pierre Gasly's contract has been extended for the 2023 season.

Honda could return to F1 in 2026?

Formula 1 and Volkswagen are getting nervous about delays in the finalisation of the engine rules for 2026.

Schumacher's father would stop criticism says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone has leapt to the defence of struggling Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher, insisting Haas should "help" rather than "criticise" him.

Netflix cameras creating drama in F1 says Szafnauer

It is clear that an explosive meeting of team bosses in Montreal will be featured in the next official Netflix series about Formula 1.

Mazepin not interested in Indycar switch

Nikita Mazepin insists he is "not interested" in switching his focus from Formula 1 to Indycar.

Racing driver says suspended Juri Vips not racist

British-Pakistani racing driver Enaam Ahmed has leapt to the defence of suspended Red Bull junior Juri Vips.

JUNE 23, 2022

Growing camp tells F1 drivers to toughen up

A camp is forming in the Formula 1 paddock among those who think the sport's drivers should toughen up about 'porpoising'.

Ocon influenced FIA in Montreal says Magnussen

F1 drivers can "effortlessly" influence the FIA during grands prix, according to Haas' Kevin Magnussen.

Melbourne happy with later calendar date

Australian GP chief Andrew Westacott says he knows Melbourne will no longer always be the season-opening grand prix.

Ocon happy if Alonso stays at Alpine

Esteban Ocon has indicated he would be happy if Alpine extends its contract with Formula 1 legend Fernando Alonso.

Locals opposed to proposed F1 race in Nice

Proposed plans to take Formula 1 to Nice, France, are hitting an early roadblock.

Spa-Francorchamps open to F1's American way

Race official Stijn de Boever admits legendary Spa-Francorchamps needs to adopt "the American way" if it wants to stay on the Formula 1 calendar.

JUNE 22, 2022

Ferrari, Leclerc will not win title says Ecclestone

Max Verstappen is having an "easy time" en route to his second consecutive drivers' world championship, according to former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

F1 refunded Russian GP race fee says Mazepin

Nikita Mazepin says he thinks the former promoter of the Russian GP has now received a refund from Formula 1.

JUNE 21, 2022

Sauber, Audi hiding 2026 F1 buyout?

Sauber and Audi are "hiding" the fact that they will team up in a works collaboration in Formula 1 from 2026.

F1 teams revolt over porpoising clampdown

Formula 1 team bosses are revolting against the FIA's technical directive against the 'porpoising' phenomenon in 2022.

2022 title outcome already clear

The outcome of the 2022 world championship is already "clear", according to a well-known Formula 1 pundit.

F1 set to drop legendary Spa-Francorchamps race

The legendary Formula 1 circuit at Spa-Francorchamps is tipped to be missing from the 2023 calendar.

Axed Mazepin suing Haas over unpaid wages

Nikita Mazepin has confirmed that he is proceeding with legal action against Haas.

JUNE 20, 2022

Red Bull car can get even faster says Marko

As Max Verstappen continues to build his world championship lead, boss Christian Horner warned on Sunday that Red Bull must not become complacent.

Wolff slammed rival bosses in Montreal meeting

Toto Wolff went "full Abu Dhabi-spec" as he lost his temper with fellow Formula 1 team bosses during a meeting in Montreal.

Vettel goes quiet after dropping climate helmet

Sebastian Vettel on Sunday was in no mood for questions about his suddenly-missing "climate crime" helmet.

JUNE 19, 2022

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