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Sainz Hopes Younger Generation Continue to Battle Fairly Even if Stakes Are Higher

By Paul Hensby
December 28, 2021
1 Mins read

Carlos Sainz Jr. hopes the close battles he has had with the younger drivers on the grid to remain fair, even if race wins and podiums are on the line.

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Formula 1

Vettel Hails Schumacher’s ‘Great Effort’ in 2021 Despite Poor Haas Car

By Paul Hensby
December 28, 2021
2 Mins read
Mick Schumacher’s performances in 2021 to get into Q2 twice would have given the Haas team a huge lift, according to Sebastian Vettel.
Formula 1

Capito Praises ‘Polished Diamond’ Russell Following Williams Departure

By Paul Hensby
December 28, 2021
1 Mins read
Mercedes-bound George Russell has been praised by Jost Capito after his three-year run with Williams came to an end after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Albon and Latifi to Have Equal Status at Williams in 2022 – Jost Capito

By Paul Hensby
December 28, 2021
2 Mins read
Both Alexander Albon and Nicholas Latifi will be treated as equals by the Williams team during the 2022 Formula 1 season.
Formula 1

Bottas Feels 2022 Cars are ‘Not Crazy Different’ to 2021 Machines After Simulator Sessions

By Paul Hensby
December 28, 2021
1 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas says the 2022 cars do not feel so different to drive than the 2021 cars in the simulator, even if the downforce levels are a little bit lower on next seasons cars.
Formula 1

New Aston Martin Car for 2022 ‘Feels Very, Very Good’ – Nick Yelloly

By Paul Hensby
December 27, 2021
1 Mins read
Nick Yelloly, the test and development driver for Aston Martin, says the 2022 car feels very good in the simulator, and he cannot wait to see the real thing hit the track in February for pre-season testing.
Formula 1

Williams’ 2021 Points and Constructors' Position ‘Exceeded the Expectations’ – Jost Capito

By Paul Hensby
December 27, 2021
1 Mins read
Jost Capito says Williams’ eighth place in the Constructors’ Championship and their points haul both exceeded the Teams’ expectations of the 2021 season.
Formula 1

Vasseur Would Have Opened Räikkönen Contract Talks Had Finn Not Opted for Retirement

By Paul Hensby
December 27, 2021
1 Mins read
Frédéric Vasseur says he would have been open to talking with Kimi Räikkönen about a new contract for 2022 had the Finn not announced his retirement from Formula 1.
Formula 1

‘Fire is Still Burning’ for Vettel But Retirement Thoughts Have Crossed His Mind

By Paul Hensby
December 27, 2021
1 Mins read
Sebastian Vettel says he will leave Formula 1 when his time is up, and won’t hang around just to make money and deny a young driver a seat on the grid.
Formula 1

Gasly Looking to Ensure He is the ‘Obvious Choice’ Should Top Seat Become Available

By Paul Hensby
December 27, 2021
1 Mins read
Pierre Gasly wants to ensure teams are looking at him as the main option to race for them should a place within a top team become available.
Formula 1Season Review

Season Review: The Checkered Flag’s Top Ten Formula 1 Drivers of 2021

By Paul Hensby
December 27, 2021
9 Mins read
The Checkered Flag takes a look back at the 2021 Formula 1 season and ranks the top ten drivers of the year.
Formula 1

Aston Martin Lost Significant Performance Thanks to Pre-2021 Rule Change – Szafnauer

By Paul Hensby
December 27, 2021
1 Mins read
Aston Martin lost more than seven-tenths of a second per lap thanks to the rule change surrounding downforce ahead of the 2021 season, according to Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer.
Formula 1

Pérez Praises ‘Complete’ Verstappen: “He's really at one with the car”

By Paul Hensby
December 27, 2021
1 Mins read
Sergio Pérez says Max Verstappen has been a ‘fantastic’ team-mate to him since he joined Red Bull, and he thinks he has already become a legend in Formula 1 thanks to the level of his driving in 2021.
Formula 1

“Having Max as a team-mate it really pushes you to new levels” – Sergio Pérez

By Paul Hensby
December 27, 2021
1 Mins read
Sergio Pérez says being team-mates to Max Verstappen at Red Bull has forced him to raise his game as he comes off what he felt was an ‘intense’ first season with the team.
Formula 1

Ferrari Announces Schumacher, Giovinazzi as 2022 Reserve Drivers

By Paul Hensby
December 22, 2021
1 Mins read
Ferrari have confirmed that Mick Schumacher and Antonio Giovinazzi will act as their reserve drivers for the 2022 Formula 1 season.
Formula 1

Daniel Ricciardo: “It’s been a good day of testing to close out the 2021 season”

By Paul Hensby
December 18, 2021
2 Mins read
Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris ended their 2021 season with a day each behind the wheel of McLaren’s mule car testing Pirelli’s 2022 tyres.
Formula 1

Jüri Vips: “It took my brain some time to get used to the speed of the RB16B”

By Paul Hensby
December 18, 2021
1 Mins read
Jüri Vips participated in the young drivers’ test in Abu Dhabi with Red Bull, with the Estonian getting behind the wheel of the car that took Max Verstappen to the Drivers’ Championship.
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