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APRIL 7, 2022

Mazepin says he's victim of cancel culture

Nikita Mazepin says he is a victim of "cancel culture".

Red Bull set to race much lighter car

Red Bull's already-competitive 2022 car has been on a serious weight-loss diet, according to Dutch insider and racing driver Tom Coronel.

F1's close call with Melbourne sea freight delay

Formula 1 team's crucial sea freight almost didn't arrive on time for the Australian GP this weekend.

Canal Plus agrees to pay more for F1 deal

Formula 1 has improved the terms of its broadcasting deal with French television channel Canal Plus.

VW to approve F1 deals for McLaren, Red Bull

Formula 1 is now tantalisingly close to officially welcoming Volkswagen - the world's second largest carmaker - to the grid for 2026.

APRIL 6, 2022

Budget cap gamble paid off for Alfa Romeo

Sauber-run Alfa Romeo appears to have benefitted in more ways than one by taking more control of its Swiss-based Formula 1 team.

Era of non-political F1 drivers gone says Wurz

The days are over when Formula 1 drivers could stay out of political matters.

F1 looking for better TV deal in USA

Formula 1 is now turning its focus to a more lucrative television rights deal in the United States.

Too soon for F1 to scrap DRS says FIA's Tombazis

Nikolas Tombazis admits that Formula 1 is not ready to dump the controversial 'DRS' system despite the apparent success of the new aerodynamic rules.

More talented drivers in Formula E than F1

Former F1 driver Andre Lotterer says Red Bull boss Christian Horner's criticism of Formula E is actually a "compliment".

APRIL 5, 2022

Alpine denies 2022 engine concept wrong

Fernando Alonso is "already on the edge" with his engine allocation for 2022, according to Russian Formula 1 commentator Alexey Popov.

Hamilton open to working with Will Smith

Lewis Hamilton says he would like to work with Hollywood actor and producer Will Smith.

Budget cap hardest on Alfa Romeo says Monchaux

Formula 1's budget cap is harder on Swiss-based Alfa Romeo.

Three months until Magnussen fit for F1

It will take "three months" before Kevin Magnussen is match-fit for Formula 1.

F1 shouldn't write off Ricciardo says Marko

Formula 1 should not "write off" Daniel Ricciardo, according to Red Bull driver mogul Dr Helmut Marko.

DRS still helping F1 show says Wolff

There will be no fewer than 4 separate DRS zones on the Albert Park layout this weekend as Formula 1 finally returns to Australia.

Lance Stroll attends grandfather's funeral

Lance Stroll attended the funeral of his grandfather before flying to Australia for this weekend's grand prix.

APRIL 4, 2022

F1 teams removing paint to save weight

The carbon fibre look is very much in style in Formula 1.

McLaren set to sign EUR 650m Audi F1 deal

McLaren's Formula 1 team is tipped to sign an incredible EUR 650 million deal with Audi.

Ferrari denies getting early start with 2022 car

Ferrari has hit back at claims its early 2022 advantage is due to getting a 'head start' with the all-new regulations.

Marko has no problem with F1 morality

Formula 1 should be grateful for its new and lucrative markets, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko.

2022 a probationary year for Mick Schumacher

Mick Schumacher's qualifying crash in Saudi Arabia could be a big setback for the young German in a "probationary" year for him in Formula 1.

Verstappen vs Leclerc won't go wrong says Doornbos

Max Verstappen's new title head-to-head will not echo the ultra intense rivalry he had in 2021 with Lewis Hamilton.

Perez not yet thinking about 2023 contract

Sergio Perez denies he is already champing at the bit to sign a third Red Bull contract for 2023.