Archives of Month:  April 2022 - Page 6

VW close to approve F1 deals for McLaren & Red Bull

Apr.7 - Formula 1 is now tantalisingly close to officially welcoming Volkswagen - the world's second largest carmaker - to the grid for 2026....

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7 Apr 2022

F1 Nation: 2022 Australian F1 GP Preview podcast

New challengers, new corners -a lot has changed since F1 last raced in Australia in 2019. Melbourne’s Albert Park racetrack is faster than before,...

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6 Apr 2022

Nigel Mansell 2022 Beyond the Grid podcast interview

‘I risked a lot more than people know’. In 1992, Nigel Mansell – a three-time runner-up – finally achieved his lifelong ambition. To win...

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6 Apr 2022

Sainz Pre Season Training | Don't blink EP3 S3

The best way to end the pre-season training a few months ago: a high-intensity squash match and a F1-specific gym session. 💪🏻

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6 Apr 2022

Australian GP Race Preview with Hamilton & Russell

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell take us through the new track updates and what they will be focusing on as they head down under...

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6 Apr 2022

F1 2022 Race Weekend Changes Explained by Mercedes

It's not just the cars that have changed this year... there are also quite a few modifications to the race weekends, too! 👀 So,...

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6 Apr 2022

All info you like to see before the 2022 Australian Grand Prix starts

The Australian Grand Prix is back to the Formula 1 circus after two seasons missing from the calendar, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The...

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6 Apr 2022

Era of non-political F1 pilots 'gone' now says Wurz

Apr.6 - The days are over when Formula 1 drivers could stay out of political matters. That is the view of Alex Wurz, a...

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6 Apr 2022

Budget cap 'gamble' paid off for Alfa Romeo team

Apr.6 - Sauber-run Alfa Romeo appears to have benefited in more ways than one by taking more control of its Swiss-based Formula 1 team....

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6 Apr 2022

F1 looking for 'better TV deal' in USA now

Apr.6 - Formula 1 is now turning its focus to a more lucrative television rights deal in the United States. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali...

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6 Apr 2022

Are there more talented drivers in FE than F1?

Apr.6 - Former F1 driver Andre Lotterer says Red Bull boss Christian Horner's criticism of Formula E is actually a "compliment". Horner said recently...

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6 Apr 2022

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

Apr.6 - Nikolas Tombazis admits that Formula 1 is not ready to dump the controversial 'DRS' system despite the apparent success of the new...

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6 Apr 2022

Budget cap hardest on Swiss Alfa Romeo F1 team

Apr.5 - Formula 1's budget cap is harder on Swiss-based Alfa Romeo. That is the view of the Sauber-run team's technical boss Jan Monchaux,...

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5 Apr 2022

Hamilton open to working with Will Smith

Apr.5 - Lewis Hamilton says he would like to work with Hollywood actor and producer Will Smith. Smith is all over the headlines at...

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5 Apr 2022

Lance Stroll attends grandfather's funeral

Apr.5 - Lance Stroll attended the funeral of his grandfather before flying to Australia for this weekend's grand prix. The Aston Martin driver was...

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5 Apr 2022

Magnussen needs 3 months to return to F1 fitness level

Apr.5 - It will take "three months" before Kevin Magnussen is match-fit for Formula 1. After losing his Haas seat, the Dane spent a...

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5 Apr 2022

Albert Park track gets four DRS zones this weekend?

Apr.5 - There will be no fewer than 4 separate DRS zones on the Albert Park layout this weekend as Formula 1 finally returns...

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5 Apr 2022

F1 shouldn't 'write off' Ricciardo according Marko

Apr.5 - Formula 1 should not "write off" Daniel Ricciardo, according to Red Bull driver mogul Dr Helmut Marko. This week, as the sport...

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5 Apr 2022

Alpine denies their new engine 'concept' is wrong

Apr.5 - Fernando Alonso is "already on the edge" with his engine allocation for 2022, according to Russian Formula 1 commentator Alexey Popov. Alpine...

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5 Apr 2022

Hamilton Answers F1 Questions from School Kids: Part 2

You saw part 1 last week… now here’s part 2! 👀 Students from the Mulberry Schools Trust group of schools grill Lewis on the...

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4 Apr 2022

F1 experts more critical of Lance Stroll this season

Apr.4 - Lance Stroll is not enjoying a sunny start to his 2022 campaign in Formula 1. His billionaire father Lawrence is being criticised...

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4 Apr 2022

Perez not yet thinking about deal for next season

Apr.4 - Sergio Perez denies he is already champing at the bit to sign a third Red Bull contract for 2023. Last week, the...

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4 Apr 2022

McLaren set to sign EUR 650m Audi F1 deal?

Apr.4 - McLaren's Formula 1 team is tipped to sign an incredible EUR 650 million deal with Audi. Following reports the Volkwagen-owned brand was...

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4 Apr 2022

Ferrari denies getting early start with this year's design

Apr.4 - Ferrari has hit back at claims its early 2022 advantage is due to getting a 'head start' with the all-new regulations. The...

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4 Apr 2022

This is the 'probationary year' for Mick Schumacher

Apr.4 - Mick Schumacher's qualifying crash in Saudi Arabia could be a big setback for the young German in a "probationary" year for him...

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4 Apr 2022

Marko says he has no problem with F1 'morality'

Apr.4 - Formula 1 should be grateful for its new and lucrative markets, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko. While the F1 drivers...

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4 Apr 2022

Verstappen vs Leclerc 'won't go wrong' according Doornbos

Apr.4 - Max Verstappen's new title head-to-head will not echo the ultra intense rivalry he had in 2021 with Lewis Hamilton. That is the...

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4 Apr 2022

F1 teams removing paint now to save more weight

Apr.4 - The carbon fibre look is very much in style in Formula 1. But it's not for aesthetics. Auto Motor und Sport reports...

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4 Apr 2022

Hamilton Answers F1 Questions from School Kids: Part 1

Alternative career paths, diversity in motorsport, favourite travel destinations… students from the Mulberry Schools Trust group of schools asked Lewis some great questions! 👏...

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2 Apr 2022

Mercedes' porpoising problem explained by Peter Wright

Can Mercedes solve their chronic problems with porpoising (or bouncing) without dialling-back their current, prodigious downforce levels? That is the big question the F1...

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1 Apr 2022