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.