Formula 1: Charles Leclerc taking a corner in 2019 at 300kph while holding his car together
In preparation for the 2022 Formula 1 season – which starts in Bahrain on the 20th March – the teams have been launching their cars and liveries.
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'Brave' new Ferrari F1 car must propel Italian team into championship contention - Binotto
• Ferrari unveiled their new Formula 1 and admits there is high hopes for 2022.
'I never said I was going to quit F1': Lewis Hamilton
The British driver, 37, was speaking for the first time since he lost the championship in controversial circumstances to Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi on December 12. "I never ever said I was going to stop," said seven-time champion Hamilton at the launch of the 2022 Mercedes car. "I love doing what I do, and it is such a privilege working with this large group of people and you feel like you are part of a family. There is nothing quite like it." Reflecting on the moments after the Yas Marina race, Hamilton, who appeared alongside new team-mate George Russell and team boss Toto Wolff, added: "It was a difficult time for me and a time where I needed to take a step back and focus on the present. "I had my family all around me and creating great memories.
Karun Chandhok says Abu Dhabi result must stand after Michael Masi removal
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky pundit Karun Chandhok has said that the result in Abu Dhabi last year that saw Max Verstappen win the world title on the final lap must stand, even if Michael Masi has now been removed as Race Director.
Lewis Hamilton issues fired up 2022 F1 statement
Lewis Hamilton has said his best levels are yet to come in 2022 and admits that Thursday’s removal of Michael Masi as Race Director is the first step towards him rebuilding trust in the FIA and the system around the sport.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff backs FIA's Formula One overhaul and Michael Masi firing
London — Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said the governing FIA had taken the "right steps" in its response to the controversial season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which included replacing Michael Masi as Formula One race director.
Toto Wolff delivers honest insight on Lewis Hamilton retirement fears
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has said that he was never worried Lewis Hamilton would retire from Formula 1 ahead of the coming season, though he appreciated his driver was disillusioned after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.