2022 F1 Thread

The circus sets off again!

To start off this season we've got.......
  • Masi out the door
  • Russian F1 GP under threat
  • Haas with some possible funding issues
 
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Mercedes, Red Bull back on top in testing

Formula One has debuted its new generation of cars in pre-season testing in Barcelona this week - but in the end, it was still Mercedes and Red Bull dominating.Lewis Hamilton set the fastest overall time with Mercedes at the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit on Friday, ahead of teammate George Russell...
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One more set of pre-season testing to come 10-12 March, then season opener - both in Bahrain
 
The Ukraine fallout continues with UK Motorsport banning all Russian and Belarusian drivers from competeting in any Motorsport in the UK.
This means Mazepin will not be allowed to race in the British GP even if he is able to keep his seat at Haas. Furthermore……… “ no Russian/Belarusian national symbols, colours, flags (on uniform, equipment and car) to be displayed at Motorsport UK-permitted events”


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Russian drivers in Formula 1 banned from competing in UK

Russian drivers have been banned from competing in the UK by the national motorsport authority, Motorsport UK.
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One way to support Dan
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McLaren Racing and the LEGO Group reveal first-ever LEGO® Technic™ McLaren Formula 1 Race Car

McLaren Racing and the LEGO Group reveal first-ever LEGO® Technic™ McLaren Formula 1 Race Car
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Plus, since Ukraine is in the news, the Lego Foundation is pledging their support for children and families
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donation to support Ukrainian children and families - About Us - LEGO.com

The LEGO Foundation, Ole Kirk’s Fond and the LEGO Group have announced an emergency donation of DKK 110 million (approx. USD 16.5 million) to support the people of Ukraine - including children and their families - affected by the devastating invasion in Ukraine, thousands of whom are fleeing to...
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Carrots said:
If only. Although he might be better off as a reserve for a year rather than in a Haas.
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Guenther Steiner said earlier this week that Fittipaldi would be first in line to replace Mazepin, but money talks loud at the back of the grid so Antonio Giovinazzi Is a possibility given he is a Ferrari Academy driver, which may sweeten the price of engines for Haas.
Piastri I fear is third in line for promotion, but his time will come.
 
kelvedon said:
Guenther Steiner said earlier this week that Fittipaldi would be first in line to replace Mazepin, but money talks loud at the back of the grid so Antonio Giovinazzi Is a possibility given he is a Ferrari Academy driver, which may sweeten the price of engines for Haas.
Piastri I fear is third in line for promotion, but his time will come.
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Agree Gio. Can't see Piastri being given a leave pass by Renault, but I don't think that'll matter as his pockets are deep enough I suspect.
 
kelvedon said:
Guenther Steiner said earlier this week that Fittipaldi would be first in line to replace Mazepin, but money talks loud at the back of the grid so Antonio Giovinazzi Is a possibility given he is a Ferrari Academy driver, which may sweeten the price of engines for Haas.
Piastri I fear is third in line for promotion, but his time will come.

Carrots said:
Agree Gio. Can't see Piastri being given a leave pass by Renault, but I don't think that'll matter as his pockets are deep enough I suspect.
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Thinking back on it, Oscar would be better off at Renault. He can pick Alonso's brain and benefit from his experience, which would be more than he can get at Haas.
 
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kookaburra75 said:
Thinking back on it, Oscar would be better off at Renault. He can pick Alonso's brain and benefit from his experience, which would be more than he can get at Haas.
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And the winner is……. Kevin Magnussen. He will take Mazepin‘s seat at Haas.

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Kevin Magnussen: Dane replaces Nikita Mazepin at Haas

Dane Kevin Magnussen makes a comeback to Formula 1 as the replacement for Nikita Mazepin at the US-based Haas team.
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KMag an interesting choice but a good yardstick to compare Mick Schumacher - if he doesn't get on top of KMag then his odds longer term of a top level drive will go down....
 
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