Formula One News — September 2022

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Verstappen's father en route to Zandvoort

Max Verstappen's father is en route to Zandvoort to watch his son race away from pole position at their home Dutch GP.

Alonso eyes three more years on F1 grid

Fernando Alonso is hoping for "at least" another two or three years on the Formula 1 grid.

Porsche deal could oust Horner as F1 boss says Mol

Christian Horner is reportedly worried Porsche's plans for the rumoured Red Bull buyout could cost him his job as team principal.

Herta plays down Alpha Tauri speculation

Colton Herta has fended off speculation that he is on the cusp of a Formula 1 adventure.

Piastri making enemies before F1 debut says Button

A bitter aftertaste is now lingering in the Formula 1 paddock at the conclusion of the Oscar Piastri saga.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Saturday Photos

Dutch GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

Dutch GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Dutch GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Dutch GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Results

Dutch GP - Practice 3 Results

Magnussen unsure Ricciardo would make Haas better

Kevin Magnussen says he isn't sure whether Haas should oust Mick Schumacher and instead sign axed McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo for 2023.

Hamilton not worried about Dutch GP abuse

Lewis Hamilton says he isn't worried about misbehaving Dutch fans this weekend at Zandvoort.

Red Bull doesn't need Porsche in 2026 says Horner

Red Bull will go it alone if a highly expected works deal with Porsche is not finalised.

Mere Dutch GP podium fine for Verstappen says Marko

If all Max Verstappen can manage this weekend at Zandvoort is a podium, Dr Helmut Marko thinks that would be "fine".

Marko cool on Schumacher replacing Gasly

The 'silly season' will step into an even higher gear now that Oscar Piastri is definitely confirmed to make his Formula 1 debut with McLaren next year.

McLaren not surprised about Piastri saga outcome

Andreas Seidl says he isn't surprised that the FIA's contract recognition board (CEB) sided with McLaren over the Oscar Piastri affair.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Friday Photos

Dutch GP - Friday Photos

Friday Team Quotes

Dutch GP - Friday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

Dutch GP - Practice 2 Results

Alpine looks to sign Gasly

Following the decision by the Contract Recognition Board, which allowed McLaren to sign Oscar Piastri to drive alongside Lando Norris next season, the Alpine Formula One team is expected not to dispute the decision in court, but will instead sign Frenchman Pierre Gasly to the team next week, immediately following the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Piastri joins McLaren alongside Norris for 2023

Following the decision of the Contract Recognition Board, in which it made a unanimous decision that "the only Contract to be recognised by the Board is the Contract between McLaren Racing Limited and Mr Piastri dated 4 July 2022. Mr Piastri is entitled to drive for McLaren Racing Limited for the 2023 and 2024 seasons."

Practice 1 Results

Dutch GP - Practice 1 Results

Alonso, Hamilton put Spa crash saga behind them

Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton have ended their latest on and off-track spat with a friendly get-together in the Mercedes motorhome at Zandvoort.

Leclerc not angry about Verstappen tear-off incident

Charles Leclerc thinks Formula 1 needs to re-think the way drivers simply throw unwanted helmet visor strips out of the cockpit during grands prix.

Sick Jos Verstappen to miss Dutch GP

Max Verstappen will be without the support of his famous Dutch father at their home grand prix at Zandvoort this weekend.