Formula One News — July 2022

JULY 9, 2022

Practice 2 Results

Austrian GP - Practice 2 Results

Hamilton vs Verstappen war of words rages on

The needle between 2021 title enemies Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen continues to race on.

Wolff fought hard in F1 budget cap meeting

Toto Wolff admits he "fought hard" during Friday's meeting of the F1 Commission in Austria.

Vettel could retire because of slow car says Marko

Retirement could be just around the corner for quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel.

No talks yet for new two-year F1 deal says Alonso

Fernando Alonso says he won't "put a gun" to the heads of Alpine's F1 team bosses as he pushes for a new two-year contract with the Renault owned team.

Red Bull accepted Leclerc errors with thanks

Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull has "thankfully accepted" the poor five-race run endured by championship charger Charles Leclerc and his Ferrari team.

Bottas admits he couldn't beat Hamilton

Valtteri Bottas says he is enjoying his "completely different role" at Alfa Romeo in 2022.

Powerful Honda delegation at Red Bull Ring

A week ago at Silverstone, Christian Horner denied that Red Bull has held talks with Honda about the Japanese manufacturer's potential official return to Formula 1.

Schumacher needs pressure and criticism says Marko

Red Bull is keeping an eye on Mick Schumacher's progress, Dr Helmut Marko has admitted.

JULY 8, 2022

Friday Photos

Austrian GP - Friday Photos

Friday Team Quotes

Austrian GP - Friday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Austrian GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 1 Results

Austrian GP - Practice 1 Results

Leclerc insists Ferrari not a divided team

Charles Leclerc has hit back at claims of deep divisions within the Ferrari team.

Porsche heading for Autumn announcement says Marko

Red Bull and Porsche are not yet ready to announce their likely works Formula 1 collaboration for 2026.

Spa boss plays down Belgian GP axe reports

Belgian GP boss Vanessa Maes has played down claims Spa-Francorchamps is definitely missing from the provisional Formula 1 calendar for 2023.

JULY 7, 2022

Thursday Press Conference

Austrian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Binotto, Leclerc meet for clear-the-air dinner

Charles Leclerc on Wednesday met for dinner at Monaco's famous Hotel de Paris with his Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto.

Still no news about new Schumacher contract

Gunther Steiner says both the Mick Schumacher camp and the media should keep their celebrations muted after the struggling German driver ended his points drought at the British GP.

Red Bull to keep supporting axed Vips

Juri Vips has been thrown a career lifeline, even though Red Bull officially "suspended" its reserve driver after a racial incident.

Covid rules could derail African GP

South Africa's Formula 1 aspirations have hit a snag in the shape of ongoing covid restrictions.

JULY 6, 2022

Team physio says Zhou fit to race in Austria

Alfa Romeo's team physio Josef Leberer is confident Guanyu Zhou will be fit and on the grid this weekend in Austria.

Vettel talks nonsense in F1 paddock says Stuck

Sebastian Vettel should stay in Formula 1 but stop talking "nonsense" in the paddock when not driving the car.

Marko predicts bouncing trouble for F1 rivals

Dr Helmut Marko thinks the 'porpoising' and bouncing problems suffered mainly by rival Formula 1 teams this year hand Red Bull a clear home advantage this weekend.

JULY 4, 2022

Leclerc, Binotto deny tension after British GP

Charles Leclerc denies he was rebuked and gagged by Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto immediately after the chequered flag at Sunday's British GP.