Formula One News — August 2022

AUGUST 25, 2022

Loud Andretti may not provide value

Formula 1 is still reluctant to open the sport's paddock gates to a new American team headed by Michael Andretti.

Russell wants Mercedes seat for ten years

George Russell is in for the long haul at Mercedes, as he played down his disappointment at not immediately having a race or title-winning car after switching from Williams.

Domenicali hopes for German F1 revival

Stefano Domenicali is not giving up on reviving Germany's place in Formula 1.

Thursday Press Conference

Belgian GP - Thursday Press Conference

AUGUST 24, 2022

Ricciardo and McLaren part ways

Today it was announced by McLaren Racing that they have agreed terms that Daniel Ricciardo will leave the team at the end of the 2022 season.

F1 cars significantly faster in 2023 says Isola

Pirelli will implement only minor tweaks to its new 18-inch tyre design ahead of the 2023 season.

Tsunoda heading for 2023 contract extension

It appears that Yuki Tsunoda has no reason to worry about his 2023 race seat at Alpha Tauri.

Williams not ruling out Latifi for 2023

Williams is not ruling out keeping Nicholas Latifi for 2023.

Haas slammed for Giovinazzi move

Norbert Haug has slammed Haas for further destabilising its relationship with Mick Schumacher by giving Antonio Giovinazzi Friday practice outings at forthcoming grands prix.

Piastri could still drive Alpine in 2022

Alpine is not ruling out running Oscar Piastri in a Friday practice session this season - despite threatening to demand compensation for his likely 2023 departure.

Audi set to confirm F1 plans at Belgian GP

Spa-Francorchamps this weekend could be the scene of Audi's confirmation that the VW-owned German luxury carmaker is indeed entering Formula 1 in 2026.

AUGUST 23, 2022

Candidate emerges for Schumacher's Haas seat

A new candidate has leapt into pole position to potentially replace Mick Schumacher at Haas next year.

Accountants playing major F1 role says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko says accountants have become bigger players at the top of the Formula 1 world as Red Bull defends its championship under the budget cap.

Official slams F1's anti-Russian scam

A Russian government official has scoffed at Formula 1's claim that the sport will never race again in the country over the Ukraine conflict.

Penalties to feature in 2022 title finale

Engine penalties look set to play a major part in the decisive second half of the world championship battle between Red Bull and Ferrari.

Latifi wants to keep Williams seat

Nicholas Latifi thinks he deserves more time to prove he belongs in Formula 1.

AUGUST 22, 2022

Red Bull to crash-test lighter 2022 car

Red Bull will need to take a lighter 2022 car through renewed FIA crash testing, it has emerged.

Ricciardo likely to leave F1 says Ralf

Daniel Ricciardo could very well be left without a Formula 1 seat in 2023, according to former driver Ralf Schumacher.

Alpine CEO eyes Mick Schumacher for 2023

Mick Schumacher may be inching towards a plum Alpine race cockpit for 2023.

Haas to run Giovinazzi in FP1 sessions

The Haas F1 team has announced that it will run Italian driver Antonio Giovinazzi in the FP1 sessions at the Italian Grand Prix and the United States Grand Prix in Austin.

VW brands still not confirming 2026 plans

Porsche and Audi are still not ready to confirm their intention to enter Formula 1 for 2026.

Gasly free to leave Red Bull after 2023

Pierre Gasly will be "free" to leave Red Bull after 2023, Dr Helmut Marko has revealed.

Marko blames English press for Vips axe

Dr Helmut Marko has blamed "the English press" for Red Bull's decision to axe promising young junior driver Juri Vips.

F1 will never return to Russia says Domenicali

Formula 1 will never return to Russia, the sport's CEO Stefano Domenicali has sensationally revealed.

No more big upgrades for 2022 Aston Martin

Aston Martin is unlikely to keep developing the 2022 car, team performance director Tom McCullough has admitted.