In the round-up: Montezemolo admits Ferrari concerns after Binotto’s exit • FE adds Portland race • Barnard gets F3 drive • Ugochukwu joins Prema in F4
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2022 F1 driver rankings #20: Nicholas Latifi
2022 F1 driver rankings
Posted onThe first of RaceFans’ driver rankings articles for the 2022 season sees the driver deemed the worst performer of the season. No surprises for guessing who occupies the bottom sport.
The case for changing F1’s penalty points system as Gasly nears ban
2022 F1 season
Posted onPierre Gasly is pushing for Formula 1 to change its penalty points rules as he is at risk of a ban. Should the FIA reconsider its system?
Ricciardo “went and did something stupid” when he left Red Bull – Horner
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ricciardo “went and did something stupid” when he left Red Bull – Horner • PHM moves into another series • Australian GP to sell out
Ricciardo grins and bears it through grim final season alongside Norris
2022 F1 team mate battles: Norris vs Ricciardo
Posted onWhen was the last time a driver rated as highly as Daniel Ricciardo joined a team and under-performed as unexpectedly as he did?
Ocon pips Alonso in close fight swung by Alpine unreliability
2022 F1 team mate battles: Ocon vs Alonso
Posted onThere was little to separate the Alpine pair again in 2022, but one driver suffered more from unreliability than the other.
F1 should only replace Chinese GP if it finds the “right race” – Brown
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 should not replace next year’s cancelled Chinese Grand Prix if it does not find a suitable replacement, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown believes
New grandstand overlooking La Source under construction at Spa
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: New grandstand overlooking La Source under construction at Spa • Magnussen receives Bandini trophy • Aston Martin F1 test for Browning
Horner “not really” surprised by Binotto’s departure from Ferrari
2022 F1 season
Posted onFerrari team principal Mattia Binotto’s departure following their championship defeat comes as no surprise to Red Bull’s Christian Horner.
Stroll falls further behind Vettel in their second and last year together
2022 F1 team mate battles: Stroll vs Vettel
Posted onIn his second year as Sebastian Vettel’s team mate, Lance Stroll contributed a smaller share of his team’s points.
Give up a place or take a penalty: Why did F1 handle these incidents differently?
2022 F1 season
Posted onPierre Gasly felt wronged when he was not told to give back an illegally-gained position in Mexico? How did the FIA handle similar incidents this season?
Verstappen’s impressive fightback ensures Perez’s early promise is short-lived
2022 F1 team mate battles: Verstappen vs Perez
Posted onSergio Perez looked a bigger challenger to Max Verstappen over the opening races of the season – but then the world champion clicked with Red Bull’s latest chassis.
F1 needs Ferrari to remain competitive after “big recovery” – Domenicali
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: F1 ‘needs competitive Ferrari’ – Domenicali • Albon never at 100% after surgery • Algarve in talks to replace China
Two-time grand prix winner Tambay dies aged 73
2022 F1 season
Posted onTwo-time grand prix winner Patrick Tambay, who raced for Ferrari in the early Eighties, has died aged 73, his family announced on Sunday.
Schumacher fails to distinguish himself after unexpected change of team mate
2022 F1 team mate battles
Posted onDo Mick Schumacher’s performance alongside his team mate show Haas were right to replace him at the end of 2022?
Mercedes had to overcome “tension” during 2022 recovery – Russell
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes overcame “tension” during 2022 – Russell • Verstappen finishes fourth in Le Mans Virtual race • German F4 will not run in 2023
Tsunoda fares better against departing Gasly in second season of F1
2022 F1 team mate battles: Gasly vs Tsunoda
Posted onYuki Tsunoda was closer to Pierre Gasly’s pace this year than in his debut season, but also compromised his team mate more than once.
Billionaire businessman Lo seeks to enter new F1 team in 2026
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Canadian billionaire explores viability of new team • FREC calendar announced • Fisichella makes single-seater return
Bottas is team’s top scorer but Zhou makes case for a second season
2022 F1 team mate battles: Bottas vs Zhou
Posted onZhou Guanyu was out-scored by team mate Valtteri Bottas but his form over the season showed why Alfa Romeo kept him on for another year.
Where could F1 race if it replaces the cancelled Chinese Grand Prix?
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 has several possible options to replace its cancelled Chinese Grand Prix, but it may not choose any of them.