2022 F1

First Pictures: 2022 F1 AlphaTauri’s AT03 track debut at Misano

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6 months ago

February 22, 2022

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Italian F1 squad Alpha Tauri made track debut of its 2022 F1 challenger AT03 last week at Misano, Circuit with race drivers Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda.

“The new car is really different,” said Gasly, “and I have to say the first feeling driving it was quite good, even if the track was wet and therefore slippery. I really hope this new generation of car will improve the racing, which is what makes it exciting for all of us drivers. This is a brand-new car, with lots still to be discovered. So, we start now in Barcelona, where we will have a lot of work to do to maximize the six days of testing available to us before we get to the first race in Bahrain.”

“At a filming day the kilometres in the car are very limited,” Tsunoda added, “but from what I’ve discovered so far, I’m feeling positive about the AT03. Now I want to use the next days of testing to build my confidence in this new car, learn as much as I can and provide the engineers with my best possible feedback, to be ready for the start of the season with the race in Bahrain.”

: Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia AlphaTauri performs during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Scuderia AlphaTauri performs during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

: Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia AlphaTauri seen during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

: Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia AlphaTauri seen during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

: Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia AlphaTauri performs during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

: Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia AlphaTauri performs during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

: Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia AlphaTauri performs during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

: Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia AlphaTauri performs during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

: Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia AlphaTauri performs during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

: Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia AlphaTauri performs during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

: Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia AlphaTauri performs during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Scuderia AlphaTauri performs during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Scuderia AlphaTauri seen during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

: Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia AlphaTauri performs during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

: Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia AlphaTauri performs during the filming day in Misano, Italy on February 15, 2022

“I think it’s fair to say that the technical changes made for this upcoming season are the largest made in Formula 1 for a very long time,” said technical director, Jody Egginton.

“so it’s a big difference this year. Firstly, it’s good to see the car running and it’s great to see all the hard work come together in that first run, but this is just the first step in a long journey to understanding the car and continuing to develop it. There’s constant optimisation, using what we’ve learnt from previous cars and re-evaluating everything to get the best package possible heading into pre-season testing and then the first race.”

“The first impression of the AT03 is very positive,” concluded Franz Tost.

“Hopefully the on-track battles will be much closer, for Formula 1 – as for any kind of sport – it’s very important that many competitors are able to win races and I think F1 is going into the right direction with the new regulations and the cost cap. I think we have a promising package but now we have to wait and see how we compare once all cars take to the track at pre-season testing.”

2022 F1

Toto playing that mental game – Rosberg

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4 months ago

April 24, 2022

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Former F1 world champion and Former Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has rejected Toto Wolff’s claims to Lewis Hamilton that the Mercedes car is ‘undriveable’, pointing to George Russell’s remarkable performance, because different story for Hamilton’s teammate Russell, who managed to climb from 11th to fourth.

Hamilton finished outside the points for the first time this season at the Emilia Romagna GP. The Brit was made only 14th position in the qualifying and unable to lift his race position, he struggled too much behind the midfield field drivers.

“Lewis, sorry for what you needed to drive today. I know this is undriveable and not what we deserved to score as a result. We will move on from there, but this was a terrible race,” Wolff said on team radio after the chequered flag.

Hamilton replied: “No worries, Toto. Let’s keep working hard,” to which the Mercedes chief added: “We will.”

Rosberg has highlighted Russell’s performance, having climbed from 12th on the grid to finish 4th. “Toto is playing that mental game, which is very smart from him, taking the blame themselves and really trying to support Lewis mentally, lifting him up and saying ‘Lewis, it’s really on us’. Rosberg said.

“That’s very smart because it’s not quite the truth. Remember, Russell is fourth with the same car, so Lewis definitely had a big role to play in that poor weekend. Russell still managed to get fourth out of it, so there was more in that car. The Germen added.

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Wolff apologizes to Hamilton for ‘undrivable’ Mercedes

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4 months ago

April 24, 2022

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Reigning constructors F1 champion Mercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff apologizes for a “terrible race” and an “undrivable” car as Lewis Hamilton finishes P14 at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Hamilton start race from 14th position on the grid for Imola race, he was unable to lift the position and unlucky pit-stop incidents also demote him better position in the Sunday race. The Brit encountering a disappointing afternoon and finding himself at the back of a DRS line, unable to make the move on those ahead of them.

“Lewis, sorry for what you needed to drive today. I know this is undriveable and not what we deserved to score as a result. We will move on from there but this was a terrible race,” Wolff said on team radio after the chequered flag.

Hamilton replied: “No worries Toto. Let’s keep working hard,” to which the Mercedes chief added: “We will.”

Totally different story for Hamilton’s teammate George Russell, who managed to climb from 11th to fourth. Hamilton started 14th before finding himself stuck in the lower midfield and unable to find a way out.

When the media asked if pitting earlier could have helped, a dejected Hamilton wonder about: “I really don’t know to be honest. I don’t think it would have made much of a difference. A weekend to forget, that’s for sure.”

“I am out of the championship, for sure, there’s no question about that, but I will still keep working as hard as I can and try and somehow put it back together.” Hamilton added

2022 F1

F1 Championship Points Standing – After Imola GP

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4 months ago

April 24, 2022

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2022 F1 Drivers Championship Standing after F1 Emilia Romagna GP

Pos	Driver	Team	Points
1	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	86
2	Max Verstappen	Red Bull	59
3	Sergio Perez	Red Bull	54
4	George Russell	Williams	49
5	Carlos Sainz	Ferrari	38
6	Lando Norris	McLaren	35
7	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	28
8	Valtteri Bottas	Mercedes	24
9	Esteban Ocon	Alpine	20
10	Kevin Magnussen	Haas	15
11	Daniel Ricciardo	McLaren	11
12	Yuki Tsunoda	AlphaTauri	10
13	Pierre Gasly	AlphaTauri	6
14	Fernando Alonso	Alpine	2
15	Zhou Guanyu	Alfa Romeo	1
16	Alex Albon	Williams	1
17	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	1
18	Mick Schumacher	Haas	0
19	Sebastian Vettel	Aston Martin	0
20	Nicholas Latifi	Williams	0