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Oscar Piastri, Alpine, F1, McLaren, Daniel Ricciardo

Piastri on offer by Alpine to McLaren if Ricciardo doesn’t makes it

Alpine has offered Oscar Piastri to McLaren if Daniel Ricciardo is unable to compete in F1 Bahrain GP after his positive COVID-19 test. With Ricciardo down due to COVID-19, Alpine has offered its reserve driver...
Sebastian Vettel, FIA, Cyprus

Vettel forced to remove flag from ‘No War’ helmet after protest from Cyprus

Sebastian Vettel has been forced to remove few flags from his 'No War' special helmet after statement from Cyprus Automobile Association. Ahead of the Bahrain F1 Test, apart from drivers sending a message for 'No...
Kevin Magnussen, Guenther Steiner, Haas, F1

Magnussen, Steiner expand on decision to return/rehire, quick deal & more

Kevin Magnussen expands on the decision to make his F1 return which he had stopped thinking about, as Guenther Steiner adds on taking him. Magnussen was in a “happy place” after leaving Formula 1 at...
Daniel Ricciardo, F1, McLaren

Ricciardo tests COVID-19 positive but set to be cleared for Bahrain GP

Daniel Ricciardo has tested COVID-19 positive which has forced him to miss the three days of Bahrain F1 Test, but he is set to be cleared for Bahrain GP. Having missed the first two days...
F1, F1 2022, Bahrain Test

F1 2022, Bahrain Test: Sainz leads Verstappen on Day 2; Williams on fire

Carlos Sainz led the way on Day 2 of the F1 Bahrain Test from Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll, with Kevin Magnussen getting an extra hour. The penultimate day of F1 Bahrain Test saw troubles...
Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren, Lando Norris, Williams

Ricciardo still recovering as McLaren face no ‘easy fix’ issues in Bahrain

Daniel Ricciardo is still recovering from illness as he misses second day of Bahrain F1 Test, but McLaren are facing larger issues with its brakes. After Ricciardo missed Day 1 running due to an undisclosed...
Haas, Guenther Steiner, F1

Steiner reckons it is not fair on Haas mechanics to work longer

Guenther Steiner is not pleased with the decision by the FIA and F1 teams to not allow them run on Sunday, but on other days. Amid the Uralkali situation and the dropping of Nikita Mazepin,...
F1 2022, Bahrain, F1

F1 2022, Bahrain Test: Gasly fastest on Day 1 as Mercedes show new car

Pierre Gasly ended up fastest on Day 1 of F1 Bahrain Test from Ferrari pair of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. The first day of Bahrain F1 Test saw teams get some running under floodlights...
F1, Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton feature documentary in works for Apple TV+

A new feature documentary on Lewis Hamilton is in works which will be aired on Apple TV+ streaming service where Box to Box Films are involved too. Motorsport films seem to be all the rage...

F1 2022, Bahrain Test: Driver line-up, running schedule & other details

FormulaRapida.net has compiled a full list of F1 Bahrain Test line-up, with TV coverage available this time. Formula 1 is back on track this week for their second three days of official running in 2022,...
Kevin Magnussen, F1, Haas

Magnussen signs multi-year F1 deal with Haas to replace Mazepin

Kevin Magnussen has made a shock return to F1 with Haas in a new multi-year deal from 2022 to partner Mick Schumacher. After Danish media broke the news of Magnussen in consideration for the Haas...
Alpine, F1, Netflix

Alpine reveals names of five affiliate juniors; Netflix releases full DTS trailer

Alpine F1 Team has revealed a new junior programme to run in tandem with its existing Academy, also announcing its first five drivers. Hadrien David, Abbi Pulling, Nikola Tsolov, Kean Nakamura and Matheus Ferreira are...
Haas, F1, Uralkali

Uralkali seeks refund from Haas; will use funds for We Compete As One

Uralkali seeks reimbursement from Haas for the money already transferred for 2022 F1 season, as they will use it to fund 'We Compete As One' foundation. Following the contract termination by Haas and also Hitech...
Pietro Fittipaldi, F1, Haas

Haas aims to start Bahrain Test in afternoon of Day 1 with Fittipaldi

Haas aims to start the Bahrain F1 Test in the afternoon of Day 1 with Pietro Fittipaldi driving the VF-22. Following the departure of Nikita Mazepin, Haas readily had Fittipaldi available for the Bahrain F1...
Daniel Ricciardo, F1, USA

Ricciardo talks of getting recognised in US; happy to see wider audience

Daniel Ricciardo speaks on F1 growing in the United States of America with multiple races and him being recognised more than before on the streets. F1 in the United States is witnessing rapid growth in...
Ferrari, F1, Sauber

Ferrari donates to help Ukrainians; Sauber names new Managing Director

Ferrari has donated towards Red Cross and UNHCR which will be used to help Ukrainians, while Sauber Group has announced a new Managing Director. Ferrari is to donate 1 million euros to the Red Cross...
Mercedes, Aston Martin, F1

Mercedes, Aston Martin will continue sharing Safety/Medical car in F1

Mercedes and Aston Martin will continue sharing the Safety Car and Medical car during 2022 F1 season after doing so in 2021. Like seen during the 2021 F1 season, Mercedes and Aston Martin will continue...
Aston Martin, Mike Krack, F1, Sebastian Vettel

Krack speaks on joining Aston Martin from BMW, reuniting with Vettel

Mike Krack talks about how and why he joined Aston Martin as he returns to F1, while adds on reuniting with Sebastian Vettel. Krack is making his F1 return for the first time since 2009...
Nicholas Latifi, F1, Williams

Williams shares helmet-cam view as Latifi expands on driving style, wind

Williams has shared a fascinating ‘helmet-cam’ video of a reconnaissance lap of Nicholas Latifi’s from Barcelona in the new FW44, in which viewers get a unique insight into a drivers’ actions and thought processes...
F1, Imola

F1 extends deal with Imola until 2025 season for Emilia Romagna GP

F1 has signed a new deal with Imola which will keep the Emilia Romagna GP on the calendar until the 2025 season. F1 has announced a contract extension with Imola which will keep the Emilia...
Pirelli, F1, F1 Manager

Pirelli shares compounds for first 3 2022 events; F1 Manager’s details out

Pirelli Motorsport has shared compounds for the first three events of the 2022 F1 season, as details of 'F1 Manager 2022' game is released. As Pirelli enters in the new era with the 18-inch wheels/tyres,...
Gene Haas, Haas, F1

Haas says Uralkali needed to be dropped; Fittipaldi set for Bahrain test

Gene Haas has opened up about dropping Uralkali as its F1 title sponsor, while almost confirming Pietro Fitttipaldi for Bahrain test. Since dropping Uralkali and Nikita Mazepin from his team, G Haas has shared his...
Lewis Hamilton, F1, Mercedes

Hamilton opens up on much needed family time after hectic F1 2021

Lewis Hamilton speaks on going away from F1 after the hectic 2021 season and spending time with his family, while not speaking to anyone. The 2021 F1 season was a 'so near and yet so...
Alexander Albon, Williams, F1

Albon speaks on Williams/Red Bull working style; his F1 experience

Former Red Bull driver Alexander Albon believes that the Williams team works in a “very similar way” to Red Bull, but still feels he is ultimately playing catch up to team mate Nicholas Latifi,...
Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin, F1

Vettel tried different driving styles in Barcelona to adapt to 2022 F1 cars

Sebastian Vettel speaks on trying different driving styles during Barcelona F1 Test, as he adds on the surprise seeing different designs by teams. For Aston Martin's Vettel, he has seen it all in his career...
Nikita Mazepin, F1, Haas

Mazepin disappointed with termination; was willing to sign FIA declaration

Niktia Mazepin says he is disappointed with his F1 contract termination, especially when he was willing to sign the FIA declaration. After Haas announced its decision to terminate the contract with Uralkali and Mazepin, the...
Nikita Mazepin, Haas, Uralkali

Haas terminates sponsorship with Uralkali and Mazepin’s driver contract

Haas has confirmed the termination of its sponsorship deal with Uralkali and subsequently Nikita Mazepin's F1 driver contract. Following this week's crucial meet to discuss the sponsorship of Uralkali and also the driver contract of...
F1, Pirelli

F1 drivers share initial feelings of 18-inch tyres in actual 2022 car

F1 drivers share their thoughts on trying the new 18-inches Pirelli tyres in the actual 2022 car which was a positive experience, but compounds difference surprising. Pirelli’s brand new tyres have received varied responses from...
FIA, WMSC, Russia, Belarus

FIA shares further details including ‘driver commitment’ declaration to race

The FIA has released further details regarding its decision of not allowing Russian and Belarus drivers and officials in racing events. Following the announcement from FIA World Motor Sport Council regarding the decision to limit...
Mike Elliott, Red Bull, Mercedes, F1

Elliott speaks differing sidepod designs in 2022, Red Bull’s is interesting

Mike Elliott speaks on the changes seen in F1 2022, as he adds more on the different sidepods designs seen while stressing on Red Bull's. Last week's testing in Barcelona ended with a Mercedes 1–2...