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First Free Practice Results 2022 French F1 Grand Prix

Event: French F1 Grand Prix Track: Paul Ricard Circuit Weather: dry  29.5-29.1°C Tarmac: dry  54.8-59.3°C Humidity : 46-52% Wind : 1.7-2.2 m/s SE Pressure: 968.7 bar The first..

July 22, 2022 with 0 Comments

Verstappen claims Ferrari F1 team is 'more dominant' this year

Jul.22 - Max Verstappen is not taking the 2022 world championship for granted, insisting he still feels as though he is "chasing" Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. In reality, the..

July 22, 2022 with 0 Comments

Sainz is still charging for number 1 status at Ferrari

Jul.22 - Carlos Sainz insists he is still charging for number 1 status at Ferrari. Unofficially, most regard the Spaniard as subordinate to Charles Leclerc, with many calling on..

July 22, 2022 with 0 Comments

French F1 Grand Prix is 'not dead' yet according track director

Jul.22 - The French GP is "not dead", the Paul Ricard race's director Eric Boullier has insisted. As Formula 1 gathered at the venue in Le Castellet on Thursday, most drivers were..

July 22, 2022 with 2 Comments

Vettel reveals new F1 contract talks for next year started 'now'

Jul.22 - Sebastian Vettel says talks with Aston Martin about a new contract for 2023 will kick off "now". The Silverstone based team has made clear it wants to keep the quadruple..

July 22, 2022 with 1 Comment

F1 teams and drivers divided over new era of political activism

Jul.22 - The Formula 1 paddock is becoming divided over the topic of how politically active the teams and drivers should be. The big issue at present is working on measures to..

July 22, 2022 with 0 Comments

Alfa Romeo team boss eyes 'solution' for Pourchaire dilemma

Jul.22 - Alfa Romeo is still looking for an opportunity to give highly-rated development driver Theo Pourchaire a run in the 2022 car. Many were surprised when it was announced..

July 22, 2022 with 0 Comments

Press Conference 2022 French F1 Grand Prix

DRIVER GROUP 1: Zhou GUANYU (Alfa Romeo), Nicholas Latifi (Williams), Lando Norris (McLaren), Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin), Q: Sebastian, very warm..

July 22, 2022 with 0 Comments

Everything you need to know about the coming 2022 French Grand Prix

The 2022 Formula 1 World Championship season arrives in France for the 12th race of the campaign. Ferrari is coming off consecutive wins at Britain and Austria, but the team still..

July 21, 2022 with 4 Comments

2022 rules mean upgrades are no longer very powerful?

Jul.21 - Formula 1's new regulations are succeeding in helping the smaller teams to fight their most powerful rivals. That is the view of Gunther Steiner, boss of the small..

July 21, 2022 with 0 Comments

Ocon hopes French F1 Grand Prix can continue

Jul.21 - Esteban Ocon hopes a solution can be found so that this weekend is not his last home grand prix in Formula 1. The sport is at Paul Ricard this weekend, but most paddock..

July 21, 2022 with 3 Comments

Michael Schumacher receives award in home country

Jul.21 - Mick Schumacher on Wednesday did not accompany his family as the Haas driver's legendary father Michael was honoured in his native Germany. Corinna, who is Mick's mother..

July 21, 2022 with 0 Comments

Marko claims Ricciardo 'kept his distance' from Verstappen

Jul.21 - Daniel Ricciardo's Formula 1 career hangs in the balance because he wanted to "keep his distance" from young charger Max Verstappen. That is the forthright view of Dr..

July 21, 2022 with 0 Comments

Ocon insists being 'completely dedicated' to Alpine F1 team

Jul.21 - Esteban Ocon insists he is "completely dedicated to Alpine" - but the same may not be true of his famous teammate. "We have a long-term project," Frenchman Ocon, 25, told..

July 21, 2022 with 0 Comments

Top Russian official slams 'dishonourable' FIA

Jul.21 - Russia's top motor racing official has slammed the "dishonourable" FIA for kicking the country out of Formula 1. Not only was F1's contract for its annual race at Sochi..

July 21, 2022 with 2 Comments

Wurz thinks it's unfair to 'blame' new race director Wittich

Jul.21 - Alex Wurz admits it's not fair to blame one of Formula 1's new race directors for unrest in the driver camp at present. The former F1 driver now represents the entire..

July 21, 2022 with 0 Comments

Press Conference Schedule 2022 French F1 Grand Prix

THURSDAY, 21 JULY Press Conference:  1500hrs Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo) Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) Lando Norris (McLaren) Nicholas Latifi (Williams)..

July 21, 2022 with 0 Comments

F1 floor dramas: Scarbs analysis with Peter Windsor

Craig Scarborough talks to Peter Windsor about the new FIA Technical Directives relating to floor stiffness and (for 2023) ride heights, Venturi shapes and floor edges. With the..

July 20, 2022 with 0 Comments

F1 World Champion Max Verstappen talks to DC on the Thames

Reigning F1 world champion Max Verstappen looks back on his incredible final lap victory in 2021, talks about his great start to the 2022 campaign and discusses his rivalries with..

July 20, 2022 with 0 Comments

Kevin Magnussen answers questions from F1 fans

Haas asked their fans to send in their questions on social media for Danish Formula 1 star Kevin Magnussen. Here are his

July 20, 2022 with 1 Comment

Behind the Visor S2 | E8 - Being a Mechanic

They normally talk about what it's like driving an F1 car, but this time we got Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda to tell us what kind of mechanic they'd be if they were a part of our..

July 20, 2022 with 0 Comments

Marc Surer 2022 Beyond the Grid podcast interview

When Marc Surer reached Formula 1 in 1979, he was a rising star: the reigning Formula 2 champion from the mountains of Switzerland, surely destined for the summit of F1 success...

July 20, 2022 with 0 Comments

Haas team boss confirms Magnussen will keep F1 seat in 2023

Jul.20 - While Mick Schumacher's seat is not yet safe for 2023, the same uncertainty does not exist for his experienced teammate Kevin Magnussen. Magnussen, 29, was ousted by Haas..

July 20, 2022 with 6 Comments

Suzuka circuit boss confident Japanese GP will be held this year

Jul.20 - Circuit boss Kaoru Tanaka says he is confident the Japanese Grand Prix will go ahead this year after a two-season absence from the Formula 1 calendar. Harsh covid..

July 20, 2022 with 1 Comment

Zhou 3D Crash Animation during the 2022 British F1 Grand Prix

A 3D recreation of Zhou Guanyu's lap 1 crash at the start of the 2022 Formula 1 British Grand Prix. After careful analysis of the footage and overlaying it on the 3D scene, we can..

July 19, 2022 with 0 Comments

Police finally tracked down the thieves of Leclerc's precious watch

Jul.19 - The perpetrators who stole Charles Leclerc's EUR 2 million watch from his wrist have been tracked down. Between the races in Melbourne and Imola, the Ferrari driver was..

July 19, 2022 with 2 Comments

VW brands getting nervous about latest regulation F1 delays

Jul.19 - Porsche, Audi and Formula 1 are reportedly getting nervous that the Volkswagen Group's plans to enter the sport in 2026 may be thwarted. Behind the scenes, pressure is..

July 19, 2022 with 5 Comments

No retirement plans yet for 79-year-old Red Bull boss

Jul.19 - Dr Helmut Marko insists he is nowhere near the finish-line in Formula 1. The former racing driver, who lost an eye in the 1972 French GP, will turn 80 next year but he..

July 19, 2022 with 2 Comments

Old manager asks Schumacher family to finally share 'the truth'

Jul.19 - Michael Schumacher's former manager is calling on the family of the F1 legend to finally tell "the truth" about his physical health condition. It is approaching a full..

July 19, 2022 with 1 Comment

Marko clarifies Vips is not receiving any support from Red Bull

Jul.19 - Juri Vips is not receiving "any support" from Red Bull following a racially-linked incident. That is the insistence of Dr Helmut Marko, after the energy drink company..

July 19, 2022 with 4 Comments

F1 Nation: 2022 French F1 Grand Prix Preview Podcast

11 races down, 11 to go. F1 2022 Part 2 starts this weekend at the Circuit Paul Ricard. Ferrari have momentum and are looking for a third consecutive win, but will this..

July 19, 2022 with 0 Comments

Aston Martin would like Vettel to share his activism with team

Jul.19 - Aston Martin wants Sebastian Vettel to consult with the team prior to launching surprise environmental campaigns at Formula 1 races. The quadruple world champion has been..

July 19, 2022 with 3 Comments

Verstappen thinks Mercedes F1 team is getting closer to race wins

Jul.18 - World champion and 2022 championship leader Max Verstappen thinks Mercedes could soon be back in the fight for victories. The Red Bull driver admits his rivalry with the..

July 18, 2022 with 1 Comment

Leclerc should be number 1 at Ferrari now according Scalabroni

Jul.18 - Ferrari's former technical chief is urging the Maranello team to nominate a clear number 1 driver for the championship battle with Max Verstappen. Enrico Scalabroni, a..

July 18, 2022 with 2 Comments

Haas team boss in no rush to replace axed title sponsor

Jul.18 - Gunther Steiner is still not sure Haas will have a new title sponsor in place by the end of the 2022 season. The small American team has had a bad run with major backers..

July 18, 2022 with 2 Comments

Track limits debate now bit of a 'joke' says Verstappen

Jul.18 - Max Verstappen says the debate in Formula 1 about so-called track limits has become a "joke". His Red Bull boss, Christian Horner, has tipped the issue to become even..

July 18, 2022 with 8 Comments

Vettel's climate crusade is 'authentic' according Rosberg

Jul.18 - Sebastian Vettel's environmental crusading is "commendable", according to fellow Formula 1 world champion and German Nico Rosberg. Quadruple title winner Vettel has been..

July 18, 2022 with 0 Comments

New two-year deal not guaranteed for successful Dutch F1 GP?

Jul.18 - It is not certain that the Dutch F1 GP will become a permanent fixture on the Formula 1 calendar. The race at Zandvoort has become an instant favourite, in large part due..

July 18, 2022 with 0 Comments

Williams: Off Grid | Austrian GP | Williams Racing

The latest episode of Off Grid is brought to you from the hills of Spielberg for the Austrian Grand Prix. Nicholas Latifi raced for the 50th time in Formula One (all for..

July 17, 2022 with 0 Comments

Mercedes 2022 Austrian Grand Prix F1 Race Debrief

It's time for our Akkodis Race Debrief for the Austrian GP! Mike talks qualifying crashes, car repairs, race pace and

July 15, 2022 with 0 Comments

McLaren Unboxed | A Spielberg Film | Austrian GP

Whether it's the mountain-lined backdrop, the overtaking opportunities, the absolute army of you that always show up, or the double-points, Spielberg is one of those places we..

July 15, 2022 with 0 Comments

SF Full Access - 2022 Austrian GP | Victorious again

Charles Leclerc is back in the winner’s circle after the Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg, to give our fourth win of the season, the second in a row, after Carlos Sainz finished..

July 15, 2022 with 0 Comments

Why is Hamilton having such a tough 2022 season?

In a Channel 4 exclusive interview, the seven time Formula 1 World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, discusses the reasons behind his tough start to the 2022 F1 season, his memories of..

July 15, 2022 with 11 Comments

Alpine team boss says they are not failing Alonso

Jul.15 - Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi says he wants "two drivers" rather than one to be regularly scoring points for the Renault-owned Formula 1 team. The comments come amid..

July 15, 2022 with 0 Comments

Mazepin reveals he is suing Haas in Swiss court

Jul.15 - Nikita Mazepin says he has filed suit against Haas for unpaid wages in a Swiss court. We reported about the axed Russian driver's decision to pursue legal action last..

July 15, 2022 with 4 Comments

Belgian governments helping to keep embattled GP on F1 calendar

Jul.15 - Belgian governments are throwing their weight behind efforts to save the embattled Belgian GP. It is now largely accepted in the paddock that the fabled Spa-Francorchamps..

July 15, 2022 with 12 Comments

Schumacher not yet ready for F1 top team according Rosberg

Jul.15 - Mick Schumacher is not ready for a move into a top Formula 1 team, according to 2016 world champion and fellow German Nico Rosberg. Schumacher, the 23-year-old son of..

July 15, 2022 with 4 Comments

Boss admits Tsunoda might not keep seat at AlphaTauri team next year

Jul.15 - Yuki Tsunoda's career in Formula 1 is hanging in the balance, his boss has admitted. Recently, Red Bull confirmed that Pierre Gasly will remain with its second team..

July 15, 2022 with 8 Comments

Ricciardo speaks out amid crazy new rumours about his 2023 seat

Jul.14 - Daniel Ricciardo has taken to social media to calm raging new speculation that his McLaren seat for 2023 will be snatched by another driver. Even before this week's..

July 14, 2022 with 11 Comments

Gasly claims AlphaTauri STR03 now is the slowest car in F1

Jul.14 - Pierre Gasly has denounced his 2022 car as "the slowest" in Formula 1. Recently, and despite pushing for a move to a more competitive team, the 26-year-old Frenchman had..

July 14, 2022 with 7 Comments

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