Formula One News — September 2022

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Herta dream over as de Vries meets with Marko

Colton Herta's Formula 1 dream is over for now after Red Bull gave up its push to secure a mandatory super license for the American star of Indycar racing.

Teams to blame for Monza safety car fizzer

Formula 1 teams shouldn't be pointing the finger at the governing FIA for the way in which the recent Italian GP at Monza ended, according to Andreas Seidl.

Verstappen camp plays down sponsor scandal

A prominent and long-time personal sponsor of world champion Max Verstappen is at the centre of a major scandal in the Netherlands.

Mazepin will not renounce Russia for F1 return

Nikita Mazepin insists he will not return to Formula 1 if it means denouncing Russia.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Hulkenberg closes on Haas deal

Gene Haas’ dislike for having rookies driving for him is playing right into Nico Hulkenberg’s hands, according to Team Haas insiders.

Can Herta run in Asian Championship to secure super license?

Colton Herta may be heading to the Formula Regional Asian Championship at the start of 2023 in a bid to secure the necessary points to be eligible for a Super License. His chances of getting an exemption from the FIA and be granted a Formula One Super License seem dead in the water, after all teams, with the obvious exception of Red Bull, AlphaTauri and Alpine - who needs the American to get into AlphaTauri for Pierre Gasly to be released and join the Enstone-based team - making it very clear to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem that such a move would make the FIA ladder system redundant and would likely lead to their Young Drivers’ program to be disbanded quickly - with very negative consequences for the junior formulas.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

No special lightweight car for Red Bull in 2022

Red Bull will not be introducing a special lightweight chassis ahead of the final six grands prix of 2022.

Red Bull, Alpine not giving up on Herta saga

Red Bull and Alpine are not giving up on their plans surrounding Indycar star Colton Herta for the 2023 season.

Alesi backs Binotto to make Ferrari changes

Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi has backed Mattia Binotto to make changes to the fabled team in order to match Red Bull.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

F1 should bring Masi back after Monza fizzer

Formula 1 should consider reinstating its axed race director Michael Masi.

Alpine, Williams eyeing de Vries for 2023

Alpine may now be emerging as another potential full-time home for Formula 1's rookie-of-the-moment Nyck de Vries in 2023.

Italians slam Vettel for flyover controversy

Italian officials have slammed quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel for criticising an aircraft flyover ahead of Sunday's Italian GP.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

F1, Tifosi, up in arms over Monza GP anti-climax

The world in Formula 1 is up in arms about the manner in which Sunday's Italian GP at Monza ended.

Ocon calls for long-life engine rules re-think

Formula 1 should consider a major rule change to end the confusion about where drivers line up on the starting grid ahead of grands prix.

Haas boss Steiner plays down Ricciardo rumours

A cloud is continuing to hang over Mick Schumacher's future in Formula 1.

Bottas can't say anything about Audi rumours

Valtteri Bottas is keeping conspicuously quiet about rumbling speculation about his future as a works Audi driver in Formula 1.

Williams may not sign de Vries for 2023 says Lammers

Even his highly impressive Formula 1 debut at Monza may not guarantee Nyck de Vries a full-time race seat in 2023.

Options open for Alfa Romeo's post-F1 move

Alfa Romeo could turn its attention to America once it leaves Formula 1 at the end of next year.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Sunday Photos

Italian GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Italian GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Italian GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Italian GP - Race Results

FIA releases Italian GP starting grid

On Saturday evening, in light of all the potential grid penalties, the FIA releases the grid for Sunday’s race.

FIA will not bend rules for Colton Herta

Colton Herta's Formula 1 dream may have to wait for now.