2022 F1 Thread

[Flashback]

The circus sets off again!

To start off this season we've got.......

• Masi out the door
• Russian F1 GP under threat
• Haas with some possible funding issues

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Merge with 2022 F1 season

 

[Flashback]

The change in name makes me feel very anxious

 

[JessicaTam]

Merge with 2022 F1 season

Done!

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Mercedes, Red Bull back on top in testing

Formula One has debuted its new generation of cars in pre-season testing in Barcelona this week - but in the end, it was still Mercedes and Red Bull dominating.Lewis Hamilton set the fastest overall time with Mercedes at the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit on Friday, ahead of teammate George Russell...

au.yahoo.com

One more set of pre-season testing to come 10-12 March, then season opener - both in Bahrain

 

[kelvedon]

The Ukraine fallout continues with UK Motorsport banning all Russian and Belarusian drivers from competeting in any Motorsport in the UK.
This means Mazepin will not be allowed to race in the British GP even if he is able to keep his seat at Haas. Furthermore……… “ no Russian/Belarusian national symbols, colours, flags (on uniform, equipment and car) to be displayed at Motorsport UK-permitted events”

Russian drivers in Formula 1 banned from competing in UK

Russian drivers have been banned from competing in the UK by the national motorsport authority, Motorsport UK.

www.bbc.com

 

[kookaburra75]

One way to support Dan

McLaren Racing and the LEGO Group reveal first-ever LEGO® Technic™ McLaren Formula 1 Race Car

McLaren Racing and the LEGO Group reveal first-ever LEGO® Technic™ McLaren Formula 1 Race Car

www.mclaren.com

Plus, since Ukraine is in the news, the Lego Foundation is pledging their support for children and families

donation to support Ukrainian children and families - About Us - LEGO.com

The LEGO Foundation, Ole Kirk’s Fond and the LEGO Group have announced an emergency donation of DKK 110 million (approx. USD 16.5 million) to support the people of Ukraine - including children and their families - affected by the devastating invasion in Ukraine, thousands of whom are fleeing to...

www.lego.com

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Haas part ways with Nikita Mazepin ‘with immediate effect’ | Formula 1®

The Haas Formula 1 Team say they have terminated Nikita Mazepin’s contract and their title partnership with Uralkali with immediate effect.

www.formula1.com

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

JOLYON PALMER: My verdict on all 10 teams’ pre-season performances so far ahead of Bahrain testing | Formula 1®

Pre-season running at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya gave us our first chance to see all 10 of the new-for-2022 Formula 1 cars out on track together. Former Renault F1 racer Jolyon Palmer was keeping his expert eye on proceedings from trackside. Here, he gives his verdict on the performance...

www.formula1.com

 

[kookaburra75]

Haas part ways with Nikita Mazepin ‘with immediate effect’ | Formula 1®

The Haas Formula 1 Team say they have terminated Nikita Mazepin’s contract and their title partnership with Uralkali with immediate effect.

www.formula1.com

I wonder if this will create a seat for Oscar Piastri?

 

[Carrots]

I wonder if this will create a seat for Oscar Piastri?

If only. Although he might be better off as a reserve for a year rather than in a Haas.

Likely it'll be Fittipaldi who's their reserve.

 

[kelvedon]

If only. Although he might be better off as a reserve for a year rather than in a Haas.

Guenther Steiner said earlier this week that Fittipaldi would be first in line to replace Mazepin, but money talks loud at the back of the grid so Antonio Giovinazzi Is a possibility given he is a Ferrari Academy driver, which may sweeten the price of engines for Haas.
Piastri I fear is third in line for promotion, but his time will come.

 

[Carrots]

Guenther Steiner said earlier this week that Fittipaldi would be first in line to replace Mazepin, but money talks loud at the back of the grid so Antonio Giovinazzi Is a possibility given he is a Ferrari Academy driver, which may sweeten the price of engines for Haas.
Piastri I fear is third in line for promotion, but his time will come.

Agree Gio. Can't see Piastri being given a leave pass by Renault, but I don't think that'll matter as his pockets are deep enough I suspect.

 

[kookaburra75]

Guenther Steiner said earlier this week that Fittipaldi would be first in line to replace Mazepin, but money talks loud at the back of the grid so Antonio Giovinazzi Is a possibility given he is a Ferrari Academy driver, which may sweeten the price of engines for Haas.
Piastri I fear is third in line for promotion, but his time will come.

Agree Gio. Can't see Piastri being given a leave pass by Renault, but I don't think that'll matter as his pockets are deep enough I suspect.

Thinking back on it, Oscar would be better off at Renault. He can pick Alonso's brain and benefit from his experience, which would be more than he can get at Haas.

 

[kelvedon]

Thinking back on it, Oscar would be better off at Renault. He can pick Alonso's brain and benefit from his experience, which would be more than he can get at Haas.

And the winner is……. Kevin Magnussen. He will take Mazepin‘s seat at Haas.

Kevin Magnussen: Dane replaces Nikita Mazepin at Haas

Dane Kevin Magnussen makes a comeback to Formula 1 as the replacement for Nikita Mazepin at the US-based Haas team.

www.bbc.com

 

[docjames]

KMag an interesting choice but a good yardstick to compare Mick Schumacher - if he doesn't get on top of KMag then his odds longer term of a top level drive will go down....

 

[Buzzard]

F1 Drive to Survive S4 (2021) is now on Netflix.

 

[snabbu]

Yup that's my binge session tonight and this weekend
It getting close! Bahrain testing this week, D2S S04 today and Round 1 Next weekend.
Bring it on!

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/formula-one/unreal-australian-driver-oscar-piastri-one-step-closer-to-dream-formula-1-debut/news-story/d1a10126dfc2c1d082d6a64433b25d76

 

[serfty]

RIC has tested postive to COVID - Will mis this week's but hopes to be right for GP on 20th.

'Better this week than next': Daniel Ricciardo tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of F1 start

Australia's Daniel Ricciardo confirms he has tested positive to COVID a week out from the opening race of the 2022 Formula 1 season in Bahrain.

www.abc.net.au