2022 F1 news/rumours

[scudieros]

Russian GP cancelled

https://twitter.com/F1/status/149718...8hrVibs4eSR4hw

[wisepie]

He is proud of the car and the team, and that pretty much says it all really.

But I do think Binotto should be more combative when dealing with Mercedes. Mercedes is maybe in trouble, but he should still hype them up and turn all the spotlights on them.

I'd be surprised if Merc was really in trouble, the usual sandbagging probably, I'll never under-estimate Merc, Red Bull or Mclaren to spring a surprise come Bahrain. Meanwhile, Ferrari are doing pretty well and not shouting too much about it.

[jgonzalesm6]

Russian GP cancelled

https://twitter.com/F1/status/149718...8hrVibs4eSR4hw

According to race promoter Rosgonki, the race has been suspended due to "Force majeure events" and that it is possible the race will take place as scheduled.

[Nick Singer]

According to race promoter Rosgonki, the race has been suspended due to "Force majeure events" and that it is possible the race will take place as scheduled.

Unlikely, I hope!

Short of military intervention - a non-starter; far, far too massive a risk of massive escalation! - Puketin, Russia and Russians (those who leave the Sov.. sorry, almost said 'Soviet Union' - Russia.. - for business, cultural events or sport) should face the toughest possible sanctions across the world.

Sadly, certain countries (cough, cough..) are not as steadfast as others..

Probs get deleted for being 'political'..

[jgonzalesm6]

Unlikely, I hope!

Short of military intervention - a non-starter; far, far too massive a risk of massive escalation! - Puketin, Russia and Russians (those who leave the Sov.. sorry, almost said 'Soviet Union' - Russia.. - for business, cultural events or sport) should face the toughest possible sanctions across the world.

Sadly, certain countries (cough, cough..) are not as steadfast as others..

Probs get deleted for being 'political'..

Great time for Andretti to step in and takeover HAAS due to the Uralkali sponsorship and quite possibly Nikita Mazepin's seat.

Andretti might not have the funds at this time due to up-and-coming events.

It would be a "cheaper" way for him to get into F1 rather than starting a new team from scratch.

[Toothlessrage*]

Great time for Andretti to step in and takeover HAAS due to the Uralkali sponsorship and quite possibly Nikita Mazepin's seat.

Andretti might not have the funds at this time due to up-and-coming events.

It would be a "cheaper" way for him to get into F1 rather than starting a new team from scratch.

Having 2 American teams would be nice!

[tpe]

Nothing political here.
But if US companies don't help HAAS, it will be a shame for them...
In my eyes, it's already but that's another story

[paneristi]

https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/02...-is-not-right/

[SS454]

https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/02...-is-not-right/

It's too bad that wasn't news. Latifi also received death threats. We all know how big of a story it would be if it was Lewis that got threats.

[Brembo]

May he never win another race ever again. But don’t worry, if we get lucky and Merc isn’t competitive this season, he will start crying again that the rules were changed just to stop him from winning.

Well a few rule changes with Masi's help worked for the last WDC ! He wound up staying @ 7 WDCs. $$$$ from sponsors & attendance for2022!! 23 races !! F-1 I hope will never be boring .

[jgonzalesm6]

last car launch


ALFA ROMEO | FORMULA ONE 2022 CAR LAUNCH | C42

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atDg2JFWBfE

[Nick Singer]

last car launch


ALFA ROMEO | FORMULA ONE 2022 CAR LAUNCH | C42

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atDg2JFWBfE

Not sure what that is.. but the Sky Sports YouTube short video is OK.

Anyway, I think it looks great.

[paneristi]

It's too bad that wasn't news. Latifi also received death threats. We all know how big of a story it would be if it was Lewis that got threats.

P R E C I S E L Y

[stefa]

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[stefa]

Alfa Romeo is first team that has done something with ugly 2022 rims!

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[wisepie]

Alfa Romeo is first team that has done something with ugly 2022 rims!

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Maybe we'll get the gold Ferrari rims back or at least gold covers with a swivelling prancing horse!

[PURE PASSION]

Alfa Romeo is first team that has done something with ugly 2022 rims!

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Ι have the fealling that all team will do something with their rims . They just didnt bother in the tests

[stefa]

Maybe we'll get the gold Ferrari rims back or at least gold covers with a swivelling prancing horse!

Ι have the fealling that all team will do something with their rims . They just didnt bother in the tests

I surely hope so!

[Gilles]

Did you see that !?!? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/simul...-david-penner/
Incredible 2022 Williams CFD analysis job !!

[jgonzalesm6]

Did you see that !?!? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/simul...-david-penner/
Incredible 2022 Williams CFD analysis job !!

ummmm, the analysis is of the 2021 car.

[SS454]

Did you see that !?!? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/simul...-david-penner/
Incredible 2022 Williams CFD analysis job !!

As jgonzalesm6 pointed out, 2021 car. Unbelievably detailed report though. Some very interesting take-aways too.

The louvers on the body work causing a huge disruption of the boundary layer. This supports concerns of what Ferrari's sidepods might be doing, and may prove that Ferrari have a genius solution to work around that on the F1-75

The exhaust flow has such a big impact on rear wing downforce. Not terribly surprising, but it shows it's quite significant. Gives an idea of just how powerful the exhaust blown diffusers were.

[Gilles]

ummmm, the analysis is of the 2021 car.

Oops, y're right
A bit less accurate, of course, even if deserve a look (never seen that)

[jgonzalesm6]

Oops, y're right
A bit less accurate, of course, even if deserve a look (never seen that)

[jgonzalesm6]

Telegraaf reports that Max Verstappen and Red Bull agree on a mega contract renewal. Max is set for a four/five year contract deal that would earn him around 50mio per year!

https://twitter.com/ErikvHaren/statu...788864/photo/1

https://twitter.com/ErikvHaren/statu...788864/photo/2

[SS454]

Telegraaf reports that Max Verstappen and Red Bull agree on a mega contract renewal. Max is set for a four/five year contract deal that would earn him around 50mio per year!

https://twitter.com/ErikvHaren/statu...788864/photo/1

https://twitter.com/ErikvHaren/statu...788864/photo/2

I still think that driver salary should be part of the budget cap. At least to some degree.

[Greig]

I still think that driver salary should be part of the budget cap. At least to some degree.

And turn F1 into pay per drive? no thanks.

[Nick Singer]

And turn F1 into pay per drive? no thanks.

Indeed.

Maz.. [cough, cough..] epin!

BTW, given UKR sit. Neither Mazepin, Uralkali nor any other Russian entity should be anywhere near F1 or any other sport, IMAAHO..

[SS454]

And turn F1 into pay per drive? no thanks.

There would still have to be a figure that hits against the salary cap. Kind of like in big sports, a players salary doesn't always represent the hit on the cap.

There would have to be a structure in place, otherwise half the grid could be drivers buying their way in.

The way it is now, teams like Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull just saved like 200-300 million dollars with the salary cap, so they can afford to throw all the money they want at drivers, while the small teams will still struggle to keep talent.

[jgonzalesm6]

Indeed.

Maz.. [cough, cough..] epin!

BTW, given UKR sit. Neither Mazepin, Uralkali nor any other Russian entity should be anywhere near F1 or any other sport, IMAAHO..

Well, the UK is banning anyone with a Russian license or Belarusian license, to include teams, from racing in the UK.

The FIA just had a meeting yesterday regarding the Russion-Ukraine issue.

There would still have to be a figure that hits against the salary cap. Kind of like in big sports, a players salary doesn't always represent the hit on the cap.

There would have to be a structure in place, otherwise half the grid could be drivers buying their way in.

The way it is now, teams like Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull just saved like 200-300 million dollars with the salary cap, so they can afford to throw all the money they want at drivers, while the small teams will still struggle to keep talent.

I like the current pay structure with regards to the drivers--> "the cream rises to the top"....unless your dad is super rich, then you're just taking up space on the F1 grid. i.e. Stroll, Latifi, and Mazepin.

Most F1 drivers(not all) start on the lower teams....and then prove themselves to the top teams like Schumacher, Alonso and Vettel.

[Greig]

There would still have to be a figure that hits against the salary cap. Kind of like in big sports, a players salary doesn't always represent the hit on the cap.

There would have to be a structure in place, otherwise half the grid could be drivers buying their way in.

The way it is now, teams like Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull just saved like 200-300 million dollars with the salary cap, so they can afford to throw all the money they want at drivers, while the small teams will still struggle to keep talent.

Why would talent not want to move to top teams? budget cap won't stop that.