Formula One News — July 2022

JULY 23, 2022

Saturday Team Quotes

French GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

French GP - Qualifying Results

Saturday Press Conference

French GP - Saturday Press Conference

Practice 3 Results

French GP - Practice 3 Results

Seidl rules out McLaren switch for Vettel

Andreas Seidl has dismissed speculation Sebastian Vettel may make a shock switch to McLaren for 2023.

Six teams reject porpoising rule changes

Up to six teams are resisting efforts for permanent rule changes next year to stamp out 'porpoising'.

Ferrari, Red Bull on equal footing says Marko

Mattia Binotto thinks the battle at Paul Ricard "will be about fractions of a second again", even if Ferrari appeared to have its nose ahead in French GP practice.

JULY 22, 2022

Friday Photos

French GP - Friday Photos

Friday Team Quotes

French GP - Friday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

French GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Results

French GP - Practice 1 Results

Ferrari more dominant in 2022 says Verstappen

Max Verstappen is not taking the 2022 world championship for granted, insisting he still feels as though he is "chasing" Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

F1 divided over new era of political activism

The Formula 1 paddock is becoming divided over the topic of how politically active the teams and drivers should be.

French GP not dead yet says Boullier

The French GP is "not dead", the Paul Ricard race's director Eric Boullier has insisted.

Sainz still charging for number 1 status

Carlos Sainz insists he is still charging for number 1 status at Ferrari.

Vasseur eyes solution to Pourchaire dilemma

Alfa Romeo is still looking for an opportunity to give highly-rated development driver Theo Pourchaire a run in the 2022 car.

Vettel's contract talks have begun now

Sebastian Vettel says talks with Aston Martin about a new contract for 2023 will kick off "now".

Thursday Press Conference

French GP - Thursday Press Conference

JULY 21, 2022

2022 rules mean upgrades no longer so powerful

Formula 1's new regulations are succeeding in helping the smaller teams to fight their most powerful rivals.

Top Russian official slams dishonourable FIA

Russia's top motor racing official has slammed the "dishonourable" FIA for kicking the country out of Formula 1.

Ricciardo kept his distance from Verstappen says Marko

Daniel Ricciardo's Formula 1 career hangs in the balance because he wanted to "keep his distance" from young charger Max Verstappen.

Ocon hopes French GP can be saved

Esteban Ocon hopes a solution can be found so that this weekend is not his last home grand prix in Formula 1.

One Alpine driver completely dedicated to team

Esteban Ocon insists he is "completely dedicated to Alpine" - but the same may not be true of his famous teammate.

Mick Schumacher unwell for father's award tribute

Mick Schumacher on Wednesday did not accompany his family as the Haas driver's legendary father Michael was honoured in his native Germany.

Wurz says it's unfair to blame race director Wittich

Alex Wurz admits it's not fair to blame one of Formula 1's new race directors for unrest in the driver camp at present.