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Teams would be 'Short-sighted' not to Welcome Andretti Global in Formula 1 in 2024 - Zak Brown

By Paul Hensby

February 24, 2022

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Zak Brown believes Formula 1 bosses would be short-sighted not to welcome Michael Andretti’s Andretti Global team to Formula 1 amid fears to dilution to the grid.

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Toto Wolff, Christian Horner Question Andretti Global’s Worth to Formula 1

By Paul Hensby

February 24, 2022

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Michael Andretti and his Andretti Global team will need to show they will add value to Formula 1 if they are to join the grid, according to Mercedes’ Toto Wolff.

Verstappen Slams Decision by FIA to Remove Masi from Race Director Role

By Paul Hensby

February 24, 2022

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Max Verstappen has criticised the decision by the FIA to remove Michael Masi from his role of Race Director, feeling the Australian was more than capable of continuing in the job.

Vettel Would Skip Russian Grand Prix if F1 Opts Not to Drop Event on back of Ukraine Invasion

By Paul Hensby

February 24, 2022

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Sebastian Vettel says he will not race in September’s Russian Grand Prix following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia this week.

Toto Wolff, Christian Horner Looking to Move On From ‘Brutal’ 2021 Rivalry

By Paul Hensby

February 24, 2022

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Toto Wolff and Christian Horner have both agreed to put behind them the ‘brutal’ rivalry they had in 2021, instead putting their focus purely on the 2022 season.

McLaren completes productive first day of pre-season testing as Norris tops the timing board

By Ashley Cline

February 24, 2022

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Lando Norris and James Key share successes and takeaways from first day of pre-season testing in Barcelona

Charles Leclerc: “It was the first time that we could really push in our new car”

By Paul Hensby

February 23, 2022

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A productive day for Ferrari on Wednesday saw both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. finish inside the top three at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

"We had some issues that turned out to be pretty costly" - Valtteri Bottas

By Nick Golding

February 23, 2022

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Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN barely featured on track during the opening day of the official F1 shakedown test, after experiencing plenty of issues with the C42.

‘Surprisingly Straightforward’ Opening Testing Day for Mercedes in Spain – Shovlin

By Paul Hensby

February 23, 2022

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It was a trouble-free day for Mercedes on the opening day of testing on Wednesday with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton completing one hundred and thirty-seven laps between them.

"We've spent a long time preparing for this moment" - Fernando Alonso

By Nick Golding

February 23, 2022

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Fernando Alonso was the sole Alpine driver on the opening day of the official shakedown, completing an impressive 129 laps at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

"I'm really happy with my first proper session" - Alex Albon

By Nick Golding

February 23, 2022

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Williams Racing enjoyed a smooth opening day to pre-season testing, with both Nicholas Latifi and Alex Albon getting a run in the FW44.

Yuki Tsunoda: “It’s been a really productive day and a good start to testing”

By Paul Hensby

February 23, 2022

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Yuki Tsunoda was busy on Wednesday during pre-season testing, the AlphaTauri driver completing one hundred and twenty-one laps of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in his AT03.

Max Verstappen: “We wanted to get laps in today to get used to the car”

By Paul Hensby

February 23, 2022

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Max Verstappen was the busiest driver on day one, completing one hundred and forty-seven laps of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as the RB18 broke cover for the first time.

Cooling Leak, Damaged Floor Affect Haas on Opening Day of Testing

By Paul Hensby

February 23, 2022

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Just forty-three laps were possible for the Haas team on the opening day of pre-season testing in Spain, leaving the team already on the back foot heading into the rest of the test.

Lando Norris Fastest for McLaren on Opening Testing Day of 2022 in Spain

By Paul Hensby

February 23, 2022

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Lando Norris left it late in the day to top the opening day of pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the McLaren driver edging out morning pacesetter Charles Leclerc by almost six-tenths of a second.

Alpine’s Pat Fry: “It’s going to be interesting to see the ten different versions of the cars”

By Paul Hensby

February 22, 2022

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Speaking at the launch of Alpine’s A522, Pat Fry is excited to see how the teams interpreted the new aero rules ahead of the new Formula 1 season

Alpine’s Laurent Rossi: “Fifth is the minimum we need to target after last year’s performance”

By Paul Hensby

February 22, 2022

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Laurent Rossi says it is an important year for Alpine, both on and off the track, in the wake of the new regulations in Formula 1 in 2022.

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