Formula One News — August 2022

AUGUST 31, 2022

Alonso right to rebuke Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton's old rivalry with Fernando Alonso is back in the spotlight after the Belgian GP.

Red Bull not ruling out Gasly-Alpine move

Red Bull is not ruling out releasing Pierre Gasly from his contract at Alpha Tauri.

Audi facing uphill struggle in F1

Audi is facing an uphill struggle to produce an engine competitive enough to take on Formula 1's long-established main players.

Schumacher-Ferrari deal not axed yet

It is premature to report that Mick Schumacher is leaving Ferrari's driver development 'academy'.

AUGUST 30, 2022

Red Bull-Porsche deal could fall through?

Red Bull's highly anticipated works deal with Porsche for 2026 and beyond is at risk of falling through.

Alpine boss expects Piastri ruling soon

Daniel Ricciardo may struggle to find a seat on the Formula 1 grid for 2023.

Marko urges Perez to improve

Even at Formula 1's clearly dominant team, the pressure is still on.

Binotto, Steiner to sit down for Schumacher talks

Mattia Binotto isn't sure if Mick Schumacher will still be on the Formula 1 grid next year.

Spa now looking for long term F1 contract

Belgian GP promoter Vanessa Maes admits the new race contract with Formula 1 is for one year only.

AUGUST 29, 2022

Verstappen only needs two or three more wins says Marko

Mattia Binotto agrees with Charles Leclerc's assessment that winning the world championship for Ferrari this year has become "very difficult".

Ferrari plays down porpoising rule effect

Ferrari has played down claims that the FIA's new clampdown against so-called 'porpoising' has only blown out the gap to runaway championship leader Red Bull.

Ocon not opposed to Gasly at Alpine in 2023

Esteban Ocon says he and fellow Frenchman have enough "respect" to be able to thrive as Alpine teammates.

Binotto concerned about Red Bull's lightweight car

Mattia Binotto has expressed concerns about rumours at Spa-Francorchamps that Red Bull is intending to shortly debut a significantly lighter chassis.

Wolff, Horner back Alpine over Piastri saga

All eyes are turning to Geneva on Monday as the FIA's contract recognition board meets to discuss Oscar Piastri's next move in Formula 1.

AUGUST 28, 2022

Sunday Photos

Belgian GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Belgian GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Belgian GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Belgian GP - Race Results

F1 announces Belgium will be 2023 calendar

The Formula One organisation put out a release this morning that the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps will be on the 2023 F1 schedule next season.

Verstappen jokes porpoising rule very bad for Red Bull

Max Verstappen could only giggle when asked if the FIA's clampdown on 'porpoising' had hurt Red Bull.</p>

Bottas puts hand up for 2026 Audi seat

Valtteri Bottas is getting in early by putting his hand up for a works Audi race seat in 2026.

Ricciardo could be better than Schumacher says Steiner

Sunday might be Belgium GP day, but Monday's meeting of the contract recognition board in Geneva could be high octane fuel for the 2023 'silly season'.

AUGUST 27, 2022

Saturday Photos

Belgian GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Post-Qualifying Press Conference

Belgian GP - Saturday Post-Qualifying Press Conference