Formula 1

2022-08-02 18:35:29 Formula 1 News
Alpine boss Szafnauer says Aston Martin press release was 'first confirmation' he had of Alonso's shock switch
Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed he only learned that his driver Fernando Alonso would be departing the team at the end of the season when he saw Aston Martin’s press release announcing the move on Monday morning. Open / Comment

2022-08-02 17:35:22 Formula 1 News
Sainz says P4 in Budapest is 'where we deserved to be' as he defends Ferrari strategy
Carlos Sainz took the chequered flag in fourth place at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, and the disappointed Spaniard called on his Ferrari team to understand the issues that cost them any chance of victory in Budapest – although he defended the team's strategy during the race. Open / Comment

2022-08-02 17:15:18 Formula 1 News
F2 racer Logan Sargeant to make FP1 debut for Williams at the US Grand Prix
Williams have announced that their academy driver Logan Sargeant will make his Formula 1 race weekend debut at this year's United States Grand Prix, with the Formula 2 racer set to drive in the first practice session at the Circuit of The Americas. Open / Comment

2022-08-02 16:47:19 Formula 1 – The Race
Williams gives its wildcard F1 2023 contender an FP1 debut
Williams has announced that 21-year-old American Logan Sargeant will make his Formula 1 weekend debut in its car in free practice at the United States Grand Prix in October [...]

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2022-08-02 16:17:49 Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories
Sargeant to make Williams FP1 debut at F1 US GP
The FIA Formula 2 driver, who currently sits third in the standings with Carlin, will take part in the practice session at the Circuit of the Americas, Austin, on 21 October.
Sargeant joined the Williams Academy in October, with the news confirmed at last year’s US GP, before taking part in the F1 post-season test in Abu Dhabi just over a week later.
Sargeant will take over ...Keep reading Open / Comment

2022-08-02 16:15:10 Formula 1 News
TECH TUESDAY: Could this 2022 F1 design trend explain those strange spins for Leclerc and Verstappen?
Could the renewed trend under the 2022 regulations be a contributory reason for the spins of Charles Leclerc in France and Max Verstappen in Hungary? F1.com technical expert Mark Hughes investigates... Open / Comment

2022-08-02 15:07:02 Formula 1 – The Race
Piastri is Alpine’s 2023 pick but his camp ‘considering options’
Oscar Piastri is Alpine's favoured choice to replace Fernando Alonso, but the F1 team has hinted at potential complications as the F2 champion's management team "are considering their options" [...]

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2022-08-02 14:37:33 Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories
Honda to continue Red Bull F1 technical support until 2025
Following Honda’s decision to leave F1 at the end of last season, the Japanese manufacturer agreed to help manufacture and run its power units despite Red Bull being leased the IP.
That was originally intended to be for this season, with Red Bull then anticipated to take over the operation and run it from its own powertrains division.
But with Red Bull’s focus at Milton Keynes being very ...Keep reading Open / Comment

2022-08-02 14:34:54 Formula 1 News
Honda and Red Bull extend power unit support deal until 2025
Honda will continue their support of Red Bull Powertrains after signing an extension that runs to the end of 2025. Open / Comment

2022-08-02 14:17:30 Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories
Alpine says contract terms won't allow Piastri to join McLaren F1
Piastri and his manager Mark Webber are understood to have agreed a deal to go to McLaren when it appeared that Alpine’s only choice was to place the youngster at Williams for a year.
Alpine’s plan had been to keep Fernando Alonso on board for one more season before taking Piastri, but the Spaniard’s unexpected departure has moved the goalposts and the Alpine seat is available after ...Keep reading Open / Comment