'A step into the unknown' | Sky F1's ultimate preview for 2022
The new Formula 1 2022 season is upon us, and there are countless talking points with new rules, new cars, new driver pairings and potentially a new championship battle.
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Bottas hails 'clear step' from Alfa Romeo but concerned over reliability
Valtteri Bottas admits completing a full race distance is his “biggest concern” ahead of this weekend’s season opener in Bahrain, after reliability troubles plagued Alfa Romeo in Formula 1 pre-season testing.
Bottas encountered ‘quite a few issues’ in testing
Valtteri Bottas says the main priority for Alfa Romeo heading into the first race is to put a stop to their reliability issues.
Formula 1 2022 season - Lewis Hamilton v Max Verstappen, Mercedes v Red Bull, rules, full 23 race schedule
Red Bull’s Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen returns for his maiden title defence in 2022. Lewis Hamilton has swallowed his disappointment to get back behind the wheel with Mercedes, and many expect him to be the Dutchman’s main rival for the coming campaign.
Valtteri Bottas gives positive Alfa Romeo update following Barcelona struggles
Valtteri Bottas has cut a positive figure in Bahrain over the course of the second and final Formula 1 winter test with him saying that the issues Alfa Romeo faced at the first test in Barcelona are now behind them.
F1 testing: Esteban Ocon fastest on Day 2's first session, Charles Leclerc impresses again and Max Verstappen third
Alpine’s Esteban Ocon set the fastest time in the first session of testing on Day 2 in Bahrain. Friday saw the teams back in action with a full complement after US team Haas were ready to take part in the full day’s testing, and would also be afforded four more hours to test over the remaining two days after finally receiving all the equipment their team needed.
2022 Bahrain F1 test: Ocon tops second morning by 0.1s over Leclerc
In strong sunshine but with fierce winds blowing throughout the session, Lando Norris set the initial first place benchmark time when the running commenced at 10am local time – the Briton continuing behind the wheel for a second day at McLaren as team-mate Daniel Ricciardo continues to feel unwell.