Thursday, June 30, 2022

What's changed with F1's new rear wing deflection tests - Motorsport.com

One of the most intriguing, that has been placed into the rules rather than fall under the remit of a technical directive, relates to rear wing flexibility tests.
As teams have begun to settle into F1's new regulations, and produce a steady stream of updates orientated towards reducing drag whilst maintaining downforce, it's interesting to see that changes have been made to the rear wing and ...Keep reading

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Alpine F1 team launches ambitious Race(H)er programme - Motorsport.com

On Thursday morning, the Enstone-based squad announced the launch of its Rac(H)er programme, which aims to open up more opportunities for women within its organisation.
It wants to make jobs in motorsport more appealing to young females, and will include programmes in schools and a proper path for them to carve a career at the F1 team.
Alpine is aiming to have 30 percent of its ...Keep reading

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Alpine couldn’t have fitted upgrades anywhere but Silverstone - PlanetF1

Only Silverstone's close proximity to Enstone has made it possible for Alpine to update the A522 for the British GP.

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Revealed: How Williams F1 update isn’t just a Red Bull clone - Motorsport.com

While it’s obvious that the changes will have an effect on the external airflow stream, there’s also a considerable amount of work that's gone on underneath the hood in order to accommodate them.
It’s clear that there’s heavy influence in design decisions from both Ferrari and Red Bull, with the sidepods completely altered to take onboard a mixture of the design features seen on the ...Keep reading

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Williams’ new Red Bull-esque sidepod design is a “much-needed upgrade” – Albon | 2022 British Grand Prix - RaceFans

Alexander Albon has high hopes for the improvement Williams will make from its first major upgrade of the season, but admits it may take a while to get the most out of.

Read more: Williams’ new Red Bull-esque sidepod design is a “much-needed upgrade” – Albon | 2022 British Grand Prix - RaceFans

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Ferrari Trento renews F1 podium celebration toast deal - Motorsport.com

The Italian company became the official supplier of the sparkling wine for the post-race celebrations during the early phase of the 2021 season, as part of a three-year deal.
However, following the success of the partnership for the company, which has benefitted from F1’s booming interest, Ferrari Trento announced at an event in London on Wednesday night that it was now committed for an extra ...Keep reading

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Lotterer gains points as Porsche succeed in overturning his Jakarta EPrix penalty | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Lotterer gains points as Porsche succeed in overturning his Jakarta EPrix penalty • No F3 at Macau Grand Prix again • No change to Silverstone DRS zones

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Norris wants to use home crowd as boost for the team - PlanetF1

Lando Norris is hoping to make the most of his home race.

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‘Teams trying to influence the FIA has been going on forever’ - PlanetF1

FIA lobbying? It's been happening for as long as F1 has been racing, according to Otmar Szafnauer.

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Formula One approves in-season changes to the sporting and technical rules - F1technical.net

The World Motor Sport Council convened today in Paris for the second meeting of 2022 to discuss a number of key matters regarding the FIA-governed racing series.

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Russell expects better ‘but Red Bull, Ferrari still ahead’ - PlanetF1

A better British GP but Red Bull and Ferrari "will be ahead" says George Russell.

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Gasly names AlphaTauri’s ‘friend, and our enemy’ - PlanetF1

Pierre Gasly says his AT03 enjoys slow corners, but "fast corners are our enemy"....

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Rosberg suspects politics at play over porpoising - PlanetF1

19 drivers complaining behind closed doors but not to the media is just F1 politics says Nico Rosberg.

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Sportword: Play daily F1 word game on Planet Sport - PlanetF1

We just had to make a Formula One version, didn't we?

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Alfa Romeo aim to start run of double points finishes at Silverstone | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Alfa Romeo aim to start double points run • Thermal management "critical" for FE teams in Morocco • F1 joins future technology presentation at UK parliament

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Ricciardo to exec produce new Disney-backed F1 TV series - PlanetF1

Hulu are looking to get in on the success enjoyed by Netflix with Drive to Survive.

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“Enough is enough”: Hamilton’s rivals speak out over Piquet’s racist comment | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Several of Lewis Hamilton's rivals have spoken up in support of him after his fellow Formula 1 champion Nelson Piquet referring to him using a racist expression.

Read more: “Enough is enough”: Hamilton’s rivals speak out over Piquet’s racist comment | 2022 F1 season - RaceFans

Haas braced for ‘very tough month’ ahead in Formula 1 - PlanetF1

The teams are being asked to compete in races in just five weekends.

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Villeneuve has no budget cap sympathy: ‘You signed it, stick to it’ - PlanetF1

Christian Horner has been the most vocal critic of the spending cap.

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Ecclestone: Ex-Merc employee joining FIA is ‘bloody dangerous’ - PlanetF1

Bernie Ecclestone is unimpressed by the appointment of a former Mercedes figure joining the FIA...

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Wolff slams 'pitiful' rival F1 bosses | Horner makes 'theatre' jibe - SkySports F1

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has accused his rivals of "disingenuous" and "pitiful" behaviour in F1's 'porpoising' row, though Red Bull's Christian Horner has hit back by claiming his counterpart is creating "theatre".

Read more: Wolff slams 'pitiful' rival F1 bosses | Horner makes 'theatre' jibe - SkySports F1

McLaren “need to up our game in all areas” after losses to Alpine | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: McLaren "need to up our game in all areas" after losses to Alpine • Ricciardo creating TV series set in F1 world • F1 brings back Thursday press conference

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British Grand Prix 2022: Time, TV channel, live stream, grid - PlanetF1

Formula 1 heads back to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix - the home race for several drivers, and most of the teams.

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Stroll has ‘lack of confidence’ in Aston Martin car - PlanetF1

Lance Stroll is 18th in the Drivers' Standings on just three points.

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Horner fears Championship could be decided in court - PlanetF1

Christian Horner hopes the title is decided on the track and not in the courts.

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Sunday, June 26, 2022

2022 British Grand Prix TV Times | 2022 British Grand Prix - RaceFans

It's race week! Formula 1 heads to Silverstone this weekend with a full roster of support races. Here's how to watch the British Grand Prix plus IndyCar's Mid-Ohio round.

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Ecclestone: Wolff is getting ‘a bit fed up’ with Hamilton - PlanetF1

Is Toto Wolff getting fed up with Lewis Hamilton? That's the opinion of former F1 boss, Bernie Ecclestone...

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British GP: Hamilton's renewed hope but can anyone stop Verstappen? - SkySports F1

Formula 1 is coming home this weekend with the famous British Grand Prix set to provide a sporting spectacle live on Sky Sports, as an in-form Max Verstappen, home favourites including Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, and a bumper crowd descend on Silverstone for more drama.

Read more: British GP: Hamilton's renewed hope but can anyone stop Verstappen? - SkySports F1

Silverstone ‘should suit Mercedes slightly more’ – Russell | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Silverstone 'should suit Mercedes slightly more' - Russell • Vettel 'not worried about anonymous online critics' • Hamilton 'not prepared to put the effort into winning that he did' - Ecclestone

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Perez feeling ‘comfortable’ immediately from FP1 in 2022 - PlanetF1

Unlike last year, Sergio Perez reckons he's making the most of each Grand Prix weekend.

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Steiner feels F1 can learn from America on salary caps - PlanetF1

Speculation has been rumbling on about a proposed salary cap for the drivers.

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Alfa Romeo see “great future in F1” for Zhou after best result so far | 2022 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Zhou Guanyu's Alfa Romeo team predicted a bright future for the rookie Formula 1 driver after he scored his best result of the season to date last weekend.

Read more: Alfa Romeo see “great future in F1” for Zhou after best result so far | 2022 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Marko: TD ‘backfired’ on Mercedes, must solve their own issues - PlanetF1

Helmut Marko also said a rule change should not be introduced halfway through a season.

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Saturday, June 25, 2022

Perez “definitely more comfortable” in this year’s Red Bull | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Perez "definitely more comfortable" in this year's Red Bull • Andretti would "super good" addition to F1 - Alonso • "Red Bull will continue to dominate" - Webber

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Ferrari complete 2023 tyre testing at Mugello - PlanetF1

The Ferrari drivers were testing wheels with a rounder profile than the 2022 edition.

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Zhou opens up on why Alonso is his favourite driver - PlanetF1

Zhou Guanyu has explained how he became a fan of Fernando Alonso, and had to adjust to being on the same grid as his hero.

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Caption Competition 188: He’s got a brand new combine harvester | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Valtteri Bottas has been driving a very different machine to his usual Alfa Romeo C42. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?

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Capito remains coy on Renault engine speculation - PlanetF1

"A lot of water will flow down the Rhine" before Williams decide on switching engine suppliers.

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Horner warns of ‘catastrophe’ over budget cap - PlanetF1

Christian Horner has warned of the potential for issues regarding the F1 budget cap to become "catastrophic".

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Friday, June 24, 2022

Sportword: Play daily F1 word game on Planet Sport - PlanetF1

We just had to make a Formula One version, didn't we?

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Ricciardo encouraged by “little breakthrough after Monaco” | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Ricciardo encouraged by "little breakthrough after Monaco" • Red Bull junior Edgar returns from illness • Verstappen's aggressive reputation "unjustified" - Newey

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Schumacher to receive prestigious honour in Germany - PlanetF1

Michael Schumacher is set to receive the highest civilian honour available from his home state in Germany.

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Hamilton’s Canada podium especially satisfying after run of “bad luck” – Wolff | 2022 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton's return to the podium in the Canadian Grand Prix was especially deserved after the misfortunes he suffered earlier in the season, says Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.

Read more: Hamilton’s Canada podium especially satisfying after run of “bad luck” – Wolff | 2022 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Mercedes given boost with extra wind tunnel allowance - PlanetF1

Mercedes are among the teams to get more of a chance to improve their car in the wind tunnel.

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Horner fears F1 title fight ending in court due to cost cap - SkySports F1

Red Bull boss Christian Horner fears F1's title fight could end up in court if the FIA does not increase the sport's yearly cost cap, which he says has also put hundreds of jobs at risk amid rising global inflation.

Read more: Horner fears F1 title fight ending in court due to cost cap - SkySports F1

Wrong to penalise Alonso for “good racing” with Bottas – Grosjean | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Wrong to penalise Alonso for "good racing" with Bottas - Grosjean • Piastri to make F1 practice debut soon • Bottas 'almost quit after second year alongside Hamilton'

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Rosberg gets back behind the wheel in Extreme E car - PlanetF1

Nico Rosberg back driving a racing car? We think it may just have been a one-off.

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Major shake-up to press conferences coming at Silverstone - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen was among the drivers who complained about "very long" Thursdays.

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More confident Sainz is now a contender for wins – Binotto | 2022 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says Carlos Sainz Jnr has tackled his confidence problem with the team's car and is ready to score his first win.

Read more: More confident Sainz is now a contender for wins – Binotto | 2022 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Palmer points to Hamilton damage after K-Mag’s forced pit stop - PlanetF1

Jolyon Palmer believes the FIA are clamping down on damaged cars on track more, citing the example of Lewis Hamilton at the 2021 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Bottas: I lost joy of F1 racing alongside Hamilton - PlanetF1

Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas said he almost walked away from Formula 1 after two years racing alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.

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Hamilton should retire to avoid “pain” of decline – Stewart | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Retiring would be "wiser" move for Hamilton - Stewart • Albon hoping for Silverstone upgrade • Mercedes "starting to make strides" with W13

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Nice street track could be future home of French GP - PlanetF1

The French GP could be heading to a much Nicer destination in future.

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McLaren ‘need to analyse’ Canada pit stop blunders - PlanetF1

McLaren will analyse what went wrong in their Canadian GP double stack.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Juri Vips: Red Bull suspend reserve driver over racist slur - BBC F1

Red Bull suspend their test and reserve driver Juri Vips after he used offensive language in an online gaming stream.

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Red Bull suspend Vips amid investigation into alleged racist slur - SkySports F1

Red Bull has suspended junior driver Juri Vips after an apparent incident of racist language on the gaming platform Twitch.

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Red Bull suspends F1 reserve driver Vips for using racial slur - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Vips was heard using racist language during a live stream of a video game on Tuesday, prompting Red Bull to take immediate action.
The Formula 1 team issued a statement confirming he had been suspended from its team activities ahead of a full investigation.
“Red Bull Racing has suspended junior driver Juri Vips from all team duties with immediate effect, pending a full investigation into ...Keep reading

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Red Bull suspend Juri Vips pending investigation - PlanetF1

Juri Vips was heard using a racist slur in footage which emerged on social media.

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F1 test driver Vips suspended as team investigates racial slur video | Formula 2 - RaceFans

Red Bull has suspended its Junior Team member Juri Vips after video emerged of him appearing to use a racial slur during a live stream.

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Monday, June 20, 2022

Sportword: Play daily F1 word game on Planet Sport - PlanetF1

We just had to make a Formula One version, didn't we?

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Gasly “very disappointed” as brake trouble spoils Canadian GP weekend | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Gasly "very disappointed" as brake trouble spoils Canadian GP weekend • Daruvala gets surprise McLaren test • Tsunoda 'pushed too much'

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Zhou feels pride of Chinese fans after Canada points - PlanetF1

Zhou Guanyu is pleased to have given Chinese F1 fans something to shout about after his result in Montreal.

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Marko praises ‘flawless’ Max performance - PlanetF1

Red Bull driver programme boss Helmut Marko hailed the Canadian GP performance of Max Verstappen as "flawless.

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10 things we learned from the 2022 F1 Canadian Grand Prix - Motorsport.com

While a safety car paved the way for a late-race crescendo in the Canadian Grand Prix last weekend, Max Verstappen again took charge to claim his sixth victory of the 2022 Formula 1 season and further strengthen his title defence.
Currently operating in white-hot form, Verstappen now sits some 46 points clear at the top of the standings over Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez, while Ferrari rival ...Keep reading

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Wolff not getting hopes up despite strong Canada showing - PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton scored his second podium finish of the season in Canada, while it was a fifth for Mercedes in 2022.

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10 things we learned from the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

While a safety car paved the way for a late-race crescendo in the Canadian Grand Prix last weekend, Max Verstappen again took charge to claim his sixth victory of the 2022 Formula 1 season and further strengthen his title defence.
Currently operating in white-hot form, Verstappen now sits some 46 points clear at the top of the standings over Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez, while Ferrari rival ...Keep reading

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10 things we learned from the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

While a safety car paved the way for a late-race crescendo in the Canadian Grand Prix last weekend, Max Verstappen again took charge to claim his sixth victory of the 2022 Formula 1 season and further strengthen his title defence.
Currently operating in white-hot form, Verstappen now sits some 46 points clear at the top of the standings over Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez, while Ferrari rival ...Keep reading

Read more: 10 things we learned from the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Ferrari unhappy with race director’s late decision to deploy Safety Car | 2022 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

F1's race director must take "sharper decisions" say Ferrari, who believe the Safety Car was deployed too late during the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Alonso: Canada F1 engine issue forced me to 'drive kamikaze' in corners - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alonso felt he had the pace to fend off the Mercedes drivers but ultimately he tumbled down to seventh from his second grid spot.
The Spaniard ran a very long opening stint from his second grid spot, but the strategy was compromised by a reduction in power and a first stop under green conditions, and he fell behind team mate Esteban Ocon.
Later he was able to make a second stop under a VSC ...Keep reading

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Engine issue forced Alonso to "drive kamikaze" in Canadian GP - Motorsport.com

Alonso felt he had the pace to fend off the Mercedes drivers but ultimately he tumbled down to seventh from his second grid spot.
Alonso is under investigation for doing more than one change of direction while defending from Valtteri Bottas in the final stages of the race.
The Spaniard ran a very long opening stint from his second grid spot, but the strategy was compromised by a reduction in ...Keep reading

Read more: Engine issue forced Alonso to "drive kamikaze" in Canadian GP - Motorsport.com

I need better reliability says Alonso after engine problem leads to “kamikaze” drive | 2022 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Fernando Alonso says Alpine need to improve the reliability of his car after suffering an engine problem in the Canadian Grand Prix which he says cost him a second per lap.

Read more: I need better reliability says Alonso after engine problem leads to “kamikaze” drive | 2022 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

F1 Grand Prix race results: Verstappen wins Canadian GP - Motorsport.com

Verstappen led for the majority of the race, which was interrupted twice for virtual safety cars which played a big role in strategy.
But it was a full safety car that played into Sainz’s hands near the end, allowing him to attack Verstappen in the closing stages, but he just couldn’t find a way past.
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Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen holds off Carlos Sainz to extend championship lead - BBC F1

Red Bull's Max Verstappen holds off a late challenge from Ferrari's Carlos Sainz to win the Canadian Grand Prix.

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‘Ecstatic’ Hamilton says podium feels as good as a win - PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton stepped onto the podium for the first time since the opening race in Bahrain.

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Saturday, June 18, 2022

Canadian GP: Get ready for a later start on Sky Sports! - SkySports F1

All the details for how you can watch the Canadian Grand Prix, live on Sky Sports.

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Szafnauer: ‘Alonso’s experience and skill shone through’ - PlanetF1

Otmar Szafnauer said the result showed that sometimes experience wins over youth.

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Ted's Quali Notebook: Canadian GP - SkySports F1

Sky F1's Ted Kravitz looks back at a dramatic qualifying session ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Hamilton: "Awesome" Canadian GP qualifying felt like my F1 debut - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Hamilton achieved the best Saturday result of his troubled 2022 season after what he called a “disastrous” Friday when his Mercedes team tried a revised floor in FP1, which was quickly discarded.
It also came after he had just a few days to recover from the battering that his back took in the Azerbaijan GP, when he struggled to get out of the car at the end of the race.
"I can't tell you ...Keep reading

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Verstappen grabs pole as Alonso stuns with second in wet qualifying | 2022 Canadian Grand Prix qualifying - RaceFans

Max Verstappen will start the Canadian Grand Prix from pole position, but team mate Sergio Perez is mired in the midfield after crashing in Q2.

Read more: Verstappen grabs pole as Alonso stuns with second in wet qualifying | 2022 Canadian Grand Prix qualifying - RaceFans

Friday, June 17, 2022

FP2: Verstappen sets blistering pace ahead of Leclerc and Sainz - F1technical.net

Red Bull's Max Verstappen dominated the second practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, beating the Ferrari duo of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. The Anglo-Austrian squad's Mexican driver Sergio Perez struggled for one-lap pace and ended up only 11th fastest.

Read more: FP2: Verstappen sets blistering pace ahead of Leclerc and Sainz - F1technical.net

FIA should black-flag cars if their porpoising endangers drivers’ safety – Horner | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says the FIA should not change Formula 1's rules during the season in response to concerns over porpoising.

Read more: FIA should black-flag cars if their porpoising endangers drivers’ safety – Horner | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Verstappen: Wrong for FIA to change F1 rules mid-season over porpoising - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ahead of this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, the FIA issued a technical directive stating that it would look to curb the porpoising phenomenon that has hit a number of teams under the new 2022 regulations.
This will result in a data-gathering exercise taking place in Montreal to gauge how much the cars are moving up and down before potentially setting limits over the permitted movement that may ...Keep reading

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Verstappen: Wrong for FIA to change F1 rules mid-season over porpoising - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ahead of this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, the FIA issued a technical directive stating that it would look to curb the porpoising phenomenon that has hit a number of teams under the new 2022 regulations.
This will result in a data-gathering exercise taking place in Montreal to gauge how much the cars are moving up and down before potentially setting limits over the permitted movement that may ...Keep reading

Read more: Verstappen: Wrong for FIA to change F1 rules mid-season over porpoising - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Tsunoda gets grid penalty, Leclerc avoids one…for now - PlanetF1

A grid penalty for Yuki Tsunoda in Montreal but no news yet about Charles Leclerc meeting a similar fate.

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Horner and Wolff agree FIA F1 porpoising clampdown hard to police - Motorsport.com

On Thursday the FIA issued a technical directive indicating that there will be a clampdown on porpoising and bouncing on safety grounds.
After gathering data in Montreal this weekend the governing body will find a way to introduce a metric that will be “based on the car’s vertical acceleration, that will give a quantitative limit for acceptable level of vertical oscillations.”
Teams ...Keep reading

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Horner and Wolff agree FIA porpoising clampdown hard to police - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

On Thursday the FIA issued a technical directive indicating that there will be a clampdown on porpoising and bouncing on safety grounds.
After gathering data in Montreal this weekend the governing body will find a way to introduce a metric that will be “based on the car’s vertical acceleration, that will give a quantitative limit for acceptable level of vertical oscillations.”
Teams ...Keep reading

Read more: Horner and Wolff agree FIA porpoising clampdown hard to police - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Thursday, June 16, 2022

AlphaTauri have modified rear wing to solve Baku DRS problem – Tsunoda | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: AlphaTauri have modified rear wing to solve Baku DRS problem - Tsunoda • Steiner welcomes F1's bid for African round • Hamilton didn't exaggerate Baku pain - Ricciardo

Read more: AlphaTauri have modified rear wing to solve Baku DRS problem – Tsunoda | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Australian GP set to get occasional season opener status - PlanetF1

Melbourne will get to host the F1 season opener on a few occasions during its new 10 year contract extension.

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Ted on FIA bouncing intervention: Very negative for Merc | Advantage Red Bull over Ferrari - SkySports F1

Following the FIA’s introduction of new rules in an attempt to combat the bouncing of Formula One cars, Sky Sports F1's Ted Kravitz explains how the changes could impact the rest of the 2022 season.

Read more: Ted on FIA bouncing intervention: Very negative for Merc | Advantage Red Bull over Ferrari - SkySports F1

Ted's verdict on FIA rule change: This could hurt Mercedes - SkySports F1

Sky F1's Ted Kravitz explains why the FIA's rule changes designed to combat purpoising could potentially work against Mercedes.

Read more: Ted's verdict on FIA rule change: This could hurt Mercedes - SkySports F1

Canadian Grand Prix: Pundits' preview - SkySports F1

Simon Lazenby is joined by Martin Brundle to look ahead to the Canadian GP from Montreal.

Read more: Canadian Grand Prix: Pundits' preview - SkySports F1

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Australian GP to stay on F1 calendar until 2035, adds F2 & F3 - Motorsport.com

The current deal runs for three more years until 2025, and the 10-year extension is the latest in a series of announcements as established venues rush to secure long-term contracts in the face of stiff competition for a place on the sport’s calendar.
A third US race in Las Vegas has already been confirmed for November 2023, while F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali visited Johannesburg between Baku and ...Keep reading

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Australian GP to stay on F1 calendar until 2035 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The current deal runs for three more years until 2025, and the 10-year extension is the latest in a series of announcements as established venues rush to secure long-term contracts in the face of stiff competition for a place on the sport’s calendar.
A third US race in Las Vegas has already been confirmed for November 2023, while F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali visited Johannesburg between Baku and ...Keep reading

Read more: Australian GP to stay on F1 calendar until 2035 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Melbourne Grand Prix: Australian race on calendar until 2035 - BBC F1

Formula 1 has struck a new contract to race at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne until 2035.

Read more: Melbourne Grand Prix: Australian race on calendar until 2035 - BBC F1

Webber: ‘You can never underestimate Mercedes’ - PlanetF1

Mark Webber warns that it is not wise to underestimate the Mercedes team.

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Leclerc was heading to a ‘comfortable win’ before retirement – Ferrari | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Ferrari's head of strategy believes Charles Leclerc was heading to a comfortable win in Azerbaijan before his power unit failed.

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Binotto: ‘Often Ferrari have been disadvantaged by decisions’ - PlanetF1

Mattia Binotto also said he believed that the "guys need some more experience."

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Verstappen’s 80-point swing against Leclerc in five races fires him into title lead | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix stats and facts - RaceFans

Charles Leclerc's head must be spinning at the speed with which his championship fortunes have reversed in the space of just seven weeks.

Read more: Verstappen’s 80-point swing against Leclerc in five races fires him into title lead | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix stats and facts - RaceFans

Watson thinks Hamilton should stop ‘pantomime dame’ act - PlanetF1

John Watson said Lewis Hamilton should spend "less time in the air and more time in the gym."

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Latifi insists he’ll “be driving for the rest of the year” amid Piastri speculation | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Latifi insists he will finish 2022 F1 season • Midfield teams' next upgrades crucial - Gasly • Drugovich prepared to play it safe in title bid

Read more: Latifi insists he’ll “be driving for the rest of the year” amid Piastri speculation | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Leclerc will be ‘feeling pretty defeated at this point’ - PlanetF1

Charles Leclerc has now gone five races without a win.

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Ferrari find 'short-term fix' for hydraulics problem - SkySports F1

Ferrari will have a "short-term fix" in Canada this weekend for the hydraulics problem that forced Carlos Sainz out of last Sunday's race in Azerbaijan.

Read more: Ferrari find 'short-term fix' for hydraulics problem - SkySports F1

‘Cheeky’ Alonso ‘up to his old tricks’ in Baku, says Hill - PlanetF1

Alex Albon was not happy with Fernando Alonso during qualifying in Baku.

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Monday, June 13, 2022

Hamilton wouldn’t miss Canada "for the world" despite back struggles - Motorsport.com

Mercedes driver Hamilton was one of the worst-hit drivers by the porpoising issue throughout the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, struggling with the bouncing that blighted his car at the end of the long straight.
Hamilton reported during the race that his back was in pain due to the issue, and said afterwards that he was “holding and biting down on my teeth” to get through the race as he ...Keep reading

Read more: Hamilton wouldn’t miss Canada "for the world" despite back struggles - Motorsport.com

Canadian Grand Prix 2022: Time, TV, live stream - PlanetF1

The Canadian Grand Prix returns after a two-season hiatus. Here are all the details you need.

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Hakkinen: ‘Every Ferrari mistake will be punished by Red Bull’ - PlanetF1

Ferrari picked up their first double mechanical DNF in 9,100 days in Baku.

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Patrick: Dejected Leclerc facing uphill battle against Vertstappen - SkySports F1

Former IndyCar driver Danica Patrick thought Ferrari's Charles Leclerc looked despondent as his title hopes took another hit with his latest retirement in Azerbaijan.

Read more: Patrick: Dejected Leclerc facing uphill battle against Vertstappen - SkySports F1

Jos declares a ‘challenged Max is an even better Max’ - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen responded to his P3 finish in Monaco with a storming Baku victory.

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Sunday, June 12, 2022

McLaren placed ‘trust’ in drivers during team orders - PlanetF1

Andreas Seidl knows he can trust his McLaren drivers, even if they moaned a bit on the radio.

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F1 teams already rejected rules tweak to eradicate porpoising - Motorsport.com

A growing annoyance about the physical impact and risks of the ongoing bouncing has become a big talking point over the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend as the matter was brought up in the F1 drivers’ briefing.
Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) director George Russell is understood to have directly asked the FIA to look into the matter, as he is now openly concerned about the safety ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 teams already rejected rules tweak to eradicate porpoising - Motorsport.com

Gasly expected strong Baku race, but not Hamilton battle - PlanetF1

Battling Lewis Hamilton in Baku was a welcome surprise for Pierre Gasly, even though he did not emerge the victor.

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Vote for your 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Who was the best driver during the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.

Read more: Vote for your 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Would Charles Leclerc have been able to keep Max Verstappen behind if he hadn't retired? Here's all the interactive data from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Read more: 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Russell warns Mercedes cannot rely on others’ misfortune - PlanetF1

George Russell hopes Mercedes can earn podiums on merit rather than fortune.

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Newgarden grabs million-dollar prize bonus as title contenders hit trouble | IndyCar - RaceFans

Josef Newgarden's victory brings him within 32 points of new championship leader Marcus Ericsson, while Will Power, Álex Palou, and Pato O'Ward lost ground.

Read more: Newgarden grabs million-dollar prize bonus as title contenders hit trouble | IndyCar - RaceFans

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Lewis Hamilton defended by Toto Wolff after Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying - BBC F1

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has defends Lewis Hamilton after the seven-time champion was out-qualified by team-mate George Russell for the third consecutive race.

Read more: Lewis Hamilton defended by Toto Wolff after Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying - BBC F1

Sainz says running without a tow was his mistake after falling from first to fourth | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Carlos Sainz Jnr said it was his decision to do his final lap of qualifying without a tow after missing out on pole position in Baku.

Read more: Sainz says running without a tow was his mistake after falling from first to fourth | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Sainz admits: I overstepped it in final part of qualifying - PlanetF1

Carlos Sainz said he knew that he had pushed too hard on the final run in Q3, costing himself a possible front-row start.

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Russell: ‘Major incident’ inevitable if bouncing continues - PlanetF1

Although a change to the regulations would likely hurt Mercedes, George Russell says the cars cannot continue to bounce like they are doing.

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Why Hamilton and Norris escaped penalties over “necessary” qualifying slow-down | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix stewards cleared both Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris for driving "unnecessarily slowly" during a peculiar incident in Q2.

Read more: Why Hamilton and Norris escaped penalties over “necessary” qualifying slow-down | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - RaceFans

Friday, June 10, 2022

Don’t put an age limit on talent say F1 drivers as 16-year-old enters Le Mans | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Verstappen and Ocon see no problem with teenage at Le Mans • Leclerc "forgot" to switch engine mode • Kyalami tipped for F1 return

Read more: Don’t put an age limit on talent say F1 drivers as 16-year-old enters Le Mans | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Hamilton reacts to receiving honorary Brazilian citizenship - PlanetF1

The bill was passed by the lower house of parliament on Thursday, giving Lewis Hamilton citizenship in Brazil.

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Extreme Baku track is proving a tougher challenge than usual for many drivers | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Friday practice analysis - RaceFans

The combination of very high speeds, bumps and Formula 1's latest generation of cars has made Baku especially tough for some drivers.

Read more: Extreme Baku track is proving a tougher challenge than usual for many drivers | 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Friday practice analysis - RaceFans

‘Optimistic’ Gasly thinks AlphaTauri are ‘in the mix’ in Baku - PlanetF1

Pierre Gasly finished ninth in FP1 before improving on that for a P6 finish in FP2.

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Hamilton losing most of 1.6 seconds down Baku straight - PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton trailed Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 1.6 seconds come the end of FP2.

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Ferrari power unit reliability concerns “a little bit bigger” after Monaco – Steiner | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Ferrari power unit reliability concerns "a little bigger" - Steiner • Staying in midfield "not a bad thing" - Tsunoda • Hamilton made citizen of Brazil

Read more: Ferrari power unit reliability concerns “a little bit bigger” after Monaco – Steiner | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Baku: F1 qualifying/Le Mans start clash no concern - Motorsport.com

The later than standard timetable for the Baku weekend means that the 6pm slot for Saturday's F1 qualifying session coincides with the 4pm French start time for the Le Mans 24 Hours race.
But although that means motorsport fans will have a choice to make between watching F1 or the start of sportscars' most famous race, Arif Rahimov, the executive director of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, thinks ...Keep reading

Read more: Baku: F1 qualifying/Le Mans start clash no concern - Motorsport.com

Williams: US sponsors have doubled in F1 boom - PlanetF1

Williams believe there's more money coming into F1 from America than ever.

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix: How to follow the Formula 1 season on BBC radio and online - BBC F1

The 2022 Formula 1 season continues with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - listen to BBC radio commentary and follow live text updates.

Read more: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: How to follow the Formula 1 season on BBC radio and online - BBC F1

Di Resta: Mercedes could be a contender in Baku - PlanetF1

Paul di Resta has put Mercedes in the mix this weekend - but only if they can control their porpoising.

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2022 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix session timings and preview - Motorsport.com

Max Verstappen leads the drivers' championship heading to Baku with a margin of nine points over Charles Leclerc, while Red Bull is 36 points clear of Ferrari in the constructors' standings.
Sergio Perez won last year's Azerbaijan GP following a spectacular tyre failure for his Red Bull teammate Verstappen while leading the race.
Ahead of the weekend, Red Bull said Baku will be the ultimate ...Keep reading

Read more: 2022 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix session timings and preview - Motorsport.com

Magnussen suffered nerve pain as a result of porpoising - PlanetF1

The porpoising effect has proved to be particularly brutal for the drivers, especially Kevin Magnussen.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Could F1’s budget cap impasse tip the balance in the title fight? | News Focus - RaceFans

Formula 1 teams are deadlocked over whether the sport should ease the budget cap due to rocketing costs. Could it impact the championship contest?

Read more: Could F1’s budget cap impasse tip the balance in the title fight? | News Focus - RaceFans

Hill teases Webber-Vettel-esque friction between Max, Perez - PlanetF1

Remember when Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber were at each other's throats at Red Bull? Damon Hill can see a recreation with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.

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Andretti hits out at ‘very disrespectful’ Wolff criticism - PlanetF1

Toto Wolff has rubbed Mario Andretti up the wrong way with his comments regarding the prospective Andretti Global entry.

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Fittipaldi swaps Baku reserve duties for Le Mans bow - PlanetF1

Haas will be without their usual reserve driver in Azerbaijan as Pietro Fittipaldi has a date in an even more famous race.

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Di Resta, Vergne confirmed for new Peugeot WEC tilt - PlanetF1

Peugeot has slotted its six drivers into place for their World Endurance Championship Hypercar entry.

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Mercedes F1 potential is “dangerous” admits Red Bull’s Marko - Motorsport.com

Although Mercedes – eight-time consecutive constructors’ champions – is currently 101 points behind leaders Red Bull after seven races, Marko still regards it as “dangerous” due to the quick lap times its cars have occasionally been able to unleash.
Red Bull’s points leader Max Verstappen is 41 points clear of the top Mercedes driver, George Russell, and 75 ahead of Lewis Hamilton ...Keep reading

Read more: Mercedes F1 potential is “dangerous” admits Red Bull’s Marko - Motorsport.com

Did Ferrari take the right path with Mick Schumacher? - PlanetF1

Mick Schumacher is faltering in Formula 1, but the finger can also be pointed at Ferrari.

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Hill: Ricciardo has been ended by Norris at McLaren - PlanetF1

Damon Hill, the 1996 Formula 1 World Champion, has compared Daniel Ricciardo's underperformance to his own 1999 season.

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Button: ‘Maybe Hamilton thinks his career is over’ - PlanetF1

Jenson Button questions whether the mental wounds of 2022 are pushing Lewis Hamilton towards retirement?

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Hughes: Perez causing Red Bull headache - SkySports F1

Sergio Perez scored his first Red Bull victory a year ago at the Baku circuit which he will be revisiting this weekend, fresh off his second Red Bull win at Monaco two weeks ago.

Read more: Hughes: Perez causing Red Bull headache - SkySports F1

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto explains five-year journey back to top end of F1 - BBC F1

Ferrari have endured a bumpy recent ride in F1 - including their worst season in 40 years. Team principal Mattia Binotto tells BBC Sport's Andrew Benson how they have made it back to the top.

Read more: Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto explains five-year journey back to top end of F1 - BBC F1

Williams: Albon more than making up for Russell’s exit - PlanetF1

Williams' Dave Robson says the results being achieved by Alex Albon are "at least as good" as George Russell was capable of.

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Hamilton quells retirement talk: ‘Why should I stop?’ - PlanetF1

That day when he becomes "tired" of F1 has not yet arrived for Lewis Hamilton.

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How F1’s driver salary cap discussions are progressing - PlanetF1

The possibility of drivers having their salaries capped under a broadening of the Formula 1 financial regulations is up for discussion.

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Monday, June 6, 2022

‘If Vettel thinks he’s an environmental sinner, he has to stop’ - PlanetF1

Any moral dilemma for Sebastian Vettel about racing in F1 ought to make him consider retiring, says Walter Rohrl.

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Hamilton's frustrating 2022: Bad luck, or is Russell just faster? - SkySports F1

With just one podium in seven races and concerning points deficits to his young Mercedes team-mate and the championship leader, Lewis Hamilton is enduring his worst start to a Formula 1 season in over a decade.

Read more: Hamilton's frustrating 2022: Bad luck, or is Russell just faster? - SkySports F1

Ocon disappointed to see French GP in danger - PlanetF1

Alpine's Esteban Ocon says F1 "needs to" race in certain countries such as France, as Paul Ricard is in danger of losing its grand prix.

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Rahal highlights three IndyCar talents worthy of F1 - PlanetF1

Two of these IndyCar stars have already been linked with McLaren.

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Budget cap delaying Ferrari upgrades until British GP - PlanetF1

Mattia Binotto said Ferrari will have a package coming at Silverstone, rather than any time sooner.

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Mick could become a victim of ‘brutal and cold’ F1 - PlanetF1

Rally legend Walter Röhrl worries about the future of Mick Schumacher if things do not improve.

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Sunday, June 5, 2022

Wolff wants compromise on smaller teams’ ‘stubborn position’ - PlanetF1

Toto Wolff wants a solution that will enable Mercedes to give their staff a pay rise.

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Perez now an F1 title contender as Ferrari mistakes cost Leclerc - SkySports F1

From the twists of Monaco, to the speed of Baku - it's time for another F1 street fight, and Red Bull insist the title battle is now a triple-threat as Sergio Perez joins Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc at the front.

Read more: Perez now an F1 title contender as Ferrari mistakes cost Leclerc - SkySports F1

Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022: Time, TV, live stream, grid - PlanetF1

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Andretti eyeing ‘legitimate’ path to F1 for US drivers - PlanetF1

Creating a route into F1 for American hopefuls is what Michael Andretti is keen to achieve if his new team gets the go-ahead.

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Red Bull had ‘wobbles’, but they’re there when it counts - PlanetF1

Mark Webber has praised Red Bull's performances, despite their early-season issues.

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Saturday, June 4, 2022

Rosberg to raffle off Tesla to support Ukraine - PlanetF1

A Tesla Model Y is up for grabs for a year through Nico Rosberg's raffle.

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K-Mag has shed the ‘fear’ of losing his F1 place - PlanetF1

Kevin Magnussen is racing like a man with no pressure on his shoulders, says Guenther Steiner.

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AlphaTauri protected from Aston-style concept change - PlanetF1

AlphaTauri should be able to make changes within their current bodywork, rather than a big overhaul.

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Formula E: Mitch Evans wins inaugural Jakarta E-Prix - F1technical.net

Jaguar Racing’s Mitch Evans managed to fend off the attacks from Jean-Eric Vergne and Edoardo Mortara to claim his third victory of the season in the searing heat of Jakarta. Championship leader Stoffel Vandoorne ended up fifth which was enough for him to hold on to the championship lead. F1Technical's Balázs Szabó reports on Round 9 of the 2021/2022 Formula E season.

Read more: Formula E: Mitch Evans wins inaugural Jakarta E-Prix - F1technical.net

Massa says Ricciardo talk ‘small’ compared to his ability - PlanetF1

Felipe Massa says Daniel Ricciardo needs to rediscover his smile if he wants to get his form back.

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How Ferrari, Mercedes’ initial absence helped make Drive to Survive a hit - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Drive to Survive has bucked the trend of most series by enjoying a steady rise in its viewership instead of tailing off season-on-season. Season three, filmed during the COVID-hit 2020 season, enjoyed a bigger viewership than season one and season two, while that benchmark has since been surpassed by season four that came out earlier this year.
It is little surprise that Netflix has ...Keep reading

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How Ferrari, Mercedes’ initial absence helped make Drive to Survive a hit - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Drive to Survive has bucked the trend of most series by enjoying a steady rise in its viewership instead of tailing off season-on-season. Season three, filmed during the COVID-hit 2020 season, enjoyed a bigger viewership than season one and season two, while that benchmark has since been surpassed by season four that came out earlier this year.
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Hamilton: Mercedes can’t shift focus to 2023 car - PlanetF1

Focusing on 2023 now could mean more of the same problems, Lewis Hamilton fears.

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Friday, June 3, 2022

Ferrari explain two timing errors which cost Leclerc Monaco win | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Two timing errors cost Leclerc in Monaco, say Ferrari • Aron sets pace in FREC test • De Vries insists focus is on Formula E over F1

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Pirelli chief responds to Vettel’s tyre criticism - PlanetF1

Sebastian Vettel said 'it's just a bad tyre' when talking about Pirelli's wet wheel.

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Binotto offers Leclerc-Gilles Villeneuve comparison - PlanetF1

Mattia Binotto explained how Charles Leclerc and Gilles Villenueve are comparable via a special Ferrari characteristic.

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Wolff expects Monaco Grand Prix will get new deal to stay on F1 calendar | 2022 Monaco Grand Prix - RaceFans

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is confident Formula 1 will agree terms with the Monaco Grand Prix promoter to keep the race on the calendar.

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Binotto admits power unit issues ‘worrying’ for Ferrari - PlanetF1

Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto has said that reliability issues for the Ferrari power unit have been "worrying" for Maranello.

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Jones can’t see Ricciardo continuing ‘much longer’ with McLaren - PlanetF1

1980 F1 World Champion Alan Jones reckons Daniel Ricciardo's time at McLaren is drawing to a close, unless he improves rapidly.

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Ricciardo’s simulator work aimed at narrowing deficit to Norris – Seidl | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Ricciardo's simulator work aimed at narrowing deficit to Norris - Seidl • Late Indy 500 red flag the "right call" - Kanaan • Official BTCC game delayed until 2024

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All we can do with Ricciardo is keep working hard, says Seidl - PlanetF1

Daniel Ricciardo's immediate future at McLaren has come under question.

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Horner backs region-inspired calendar approach - PlanetF1

The teams have already travelled over 28,000 miles this season from just race to race.

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Brundle: Leclerc and Ferrari relationship being ‘severely tested’ - PlanetF1

Sky F1 broadcaster Martin Brundle believes the relationship between Ferrari and Charles Leclerc is being "severely tested" after recent disappointments.

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Palmer: Ferrari wanted to also butcher Sainz’s race - PlanetF1

Ferrari would have "butchered" Carlos Sainz's Monaco GP had the Spaniard listened to the team.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

EJ: ‘Russell has knocked Hamilton off his perch’ - PlanetF1

George Russell is the only driver to finish within the top five of every race so far this season.

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Sportword: Play daily F1 word game on Planet Sport - PlanetF1

We just had to make a Formula One version, didn't we?

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Latifi on ‘very strange’ crash behind Safety Car - PlanetF1

Nicholas Latifi became the first driver to hit the wall during the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Norris would have passed Russell with one more lap - PlanetF1

The race lap time was cut from 78 to 64 after a rain-delayed start.

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Schumacher’s chassis-splitting crash shows effects of rising car weight – Alonso | 2022 Monaco Grand Prix - RaceFans

Formula 1 drivers expect the sport to learn from Mick Schumacher's heavy Monaco Grand Prix crash which split the rear from his Haas car.

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FIA made ‘scandalous’ decision to reject Ferrari protests - PlanetF1

Two protests were lodged by Ferrari against Red Bull in Monaco, neither succeeded.

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