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JANUARY 19, 2022

Teams want covid-era tyre rule in 2022 says Isola

Formula 1 teams do not want control over their allocation of tyre compounds at grands prix, according to Pirelli's F1 chief Mario Isola.

Melbourne GP boss says F1 drivers must vaccinate

Every Formula 1 driver and team member will be "compliant" with border rules when they enter Australia for the first time since 2020 this April.

JANUARY 18, 2022

Prost ousted, Alpine to turn pink in 2022

Otmar Szafnauer is expected to become Alpine's new team boss - and he is reportedly bringing a major sponsor to the Renault-owned team with him.

Smart Red Bull to be fast in 2022 says Albon

Red Bull should still be a frontrunner in 2022, according to departing team reserve Alex Albon.

Indycar star slams ridiculous F1 license

A top Indycar star has slammed Formula 1's "ridiculous" super license points system.

JANUARY 17, 2022

F1 makes covid vaccination mandatory in 2022

Formula 1 personnel, including the drivers, must have received covid-19 vaccines in order to race and work at the circuits in 2022.

No taste of 2022 car until first test says Schumacher

Mick Schumacher says he will not get a first taste of his 2022-spec car until he drives the real thing in winter testing.

Wolff to meet with Hamilton in February

Toto Wolff has warned that the saga surrounding Lewis Hamilton's potential shock retirement from Formula 1 will race ahead for now.

F1 risks extinction within a decade says Vettel

Formula 1 is at risk of going extinct with a decade.

Albon hails Verstappen's amazing mental strength

Max Verstappen's big strength is his mental toughness, according to his Red Bull stablemate Alex Albon.

Abiteboul linked with F1 return for Red Bull

One F1 boss has gone on gardening leave, another is set for a return to the sport, while a third is preparing for a top job after serving at Porsche and BMW.

Hopeful Alonso recovering from mouth surgery

Fernando Alonso expects his preparation for the 2022 season to be smooth, as he recovers from surgery to remove titanium plates from his mouth.

JANUARY 14, 2022

Experts agree Hamilton could quit F1

Lewis Hamilton could be poised to stun the world of Formula 1, motor racing and world sport - by sensationally quitting.

Vettel named as potential Hamilton successor

Sebastian Vettel has been named as a potential last-minute replacement in the event that Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton suddenly quits Formula 1.

Masi, Tombazis set to lose top FIA jobs

Michael Masi's controversial decisions in the final moments of the 2021 championship battle appear to have cost him his job.

F1 eyeing mandatory covid vaccination

Formula 1 looks set to mandate covid-19 vaccination for all drivers and personnel ahead of the 2022 season.

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.