Latest Formula One News

JANUARY 14, 2022

VW set to take Formula 1 entry decision

Audi is keeping quiet about its rumoured plan to enter Formula 1 in 2026.

2022 cars pretty damn fast says Hulkenberg

Fans don't have to worry that Formula 1 is set to become a lot slower in 2022.

F1 teams kick off 2022 with new bosses

Two Formula 1 teams are kicking off 2022 with major top management changes.

Maserati not ruling out F1 return

Another iconic carmaker brand is reportedly eyeing a Formula 1 foray.

JANUARY 13, 2022

Budkowski leaves Alpine

It was announced today that Marcin Budkowski, Executive Director of the Alpine F1 Team, is leaving the team, effective immediately.

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Seidl say it is painful to lose P3 but we can be proud

There’s no doubt McLaren had its most positive season since 2012, winning one Grand Prix on merit, scoring the first pole position in nine years and being, regularly, the most competitive team behind Red Bull and Mercedes, but a drop in form on the last part of the season saw Ferrari get the better of the British team and secure third place in the Constructors’ Championship.

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Todt doesn't rule out Ferrari role

When rumours refuse to go away and even the interested party don’t shut them down quickly, it’s clear there’s something going on, more than just speculation.

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Shwartzman looking to busy f1 schedule

Robert Shwartzman will not just be sitting by the sidelines in 2022, having decided to quit Formula 2 after being runner-up in two consecutive seasons, first to Mick Schumacher and now to Oscar Piastri. The young Russian will take part in two FP1 sessions with Ferrari next year, as all teams will have to twice put a rookie in their cars for one practice session from 2022, but is also hoping to get another two FP1 sessions with Haas, after testing for the American team in Abu Dhabi, impressing everyone with his pace and consistency.

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Hospitality crews celebrate season end together

It has now become a tradition that every team, Pirelli, the FIA and the Formula One Group get their entire crews together for an end of the season photo, all done with Formula One precision, under the orders of their respective official photographer and under the direction of the team’s Head of Communications, telling who sits where, distributing chairs with names on it, so everyone knows their place and all done to the schedule. On Sunday morning you had to be careful walking the Yas Marina Circuit paddock, because most teams were carrying dozens of chairs from their hospitality areas, through the garages into the pit lane, for their end of the season photos.

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Mercedes pushes with innovative wheelgun

Mercedes is hoping to get one step ahead of the competition in the pit stops next year if the development of a new cordless wheel gun goes to plan.

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Russell could make winning 2022 title easier says Marko

Mercedes' driver lineup change for 2022 may actually make it easier for Max Verstappen to win back-to-back titles.

Schumacher promoted to Ferrari reserve role

Mick Schumacher is still in the running for a future in red - even as early as 2022.

Ferrari set to extend Sainz deal until 2024

Rumours that Carlos Sainz is poised to add two more seasons to his existing Ferrari contract are continuing to harden.

Domenicali sure Hamilton will return in 2022

F1's CEO is "sure" Lewis Hamilton will return to his Mercedes cockpit in 2022.

Letter shows Audi likely to enter F1

Audi is edging ever closer to announcing that the Volkswagen-owned German luxury carmaker will enter Formula 1 in 2026.

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Todt careful not to inflate Ferrari rumours

Jean Todt admits he will do "something new" now that he has been succeeded as long-time FIA president.

Schumacher crowned crash world champion of 2021

Mick Schumacher racked up the highest repair bill for his team than any other driver on the 2021 grid.

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Next moves in 2021 controversy up to new FIA president

The first act of the newly-elected FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, is to warn that Lewis Hamilton faces sanction for boycotting the end-of-season FIA prize gala last week.

F1 pundit very afraid' of 2022 super dominance

A popular Formula 1 commentator admits he is "very afraid" as the sport enters its all-new era in 2022.

Mazepin out of his league in F1 says Ralf

Ralf Schumacher thinks it is clear that Nikita Mazepin does not belong in Formula 1.

German legend slams FIA, Latifi, Verstappen

German racing legend Walter Rohrl has slammed Formula 1, the FIA, new world champion Max Verstappen and even Nicholas Latifi in the wake of the controversial 2021 title finale.

Todt refuses to rule out Ferrari advisory role

Jean Todt has joined Mattia Binotto in refusing to rule out the prospect of an advisory role for the famous Frenchman at Ferrari.

Perez awesome but not number 2 driver says Verstappen

Sergio Perez is not the 'number 2' at Red Bull, according to his teammate and new world champion Max Verstappen.

DECEMBER 17, 2021

FIA to rise above calls for Hamilton snub penalty says Todt

Jean Todt rolled his eyes at those calling for Lewis Hamilton to be fined for snubbing Thursday's official FIA prize-giving gala event in Paris.