2022 Formula 1 Season

[Jantriis02]

This season should prove to be very interesting. I hope to god that there is more even car performance, however I do not think this will happen. I think the VER-HAM rivalry will come back in force, and I think it will be interesting to see how Checo steps up at redbull, how russel shows up at merc, and how ferrari shows up to these new regs.

Bold prediction time:
I predict that Alpine and/or Ferrari will come out of the gate firing, and pick up podiums/ wins in the early stages, with both spaniards performing well in their second years with their respective teams

 

[3rdOne]

I did watch it, but I can't fault him for racing in karts as a driver from Luxembourg vs Germany. Its not just the path of least resistance/competition, it was also a financial benefit to him. Yes his parents owned a go kart track, but he didn't come from money. His point was as a German driver, you pay for qualifying races to make it to the world championships, potentially not qualify, be out the money AND no chance competing at the world championships. As a Luxembourg driver, he was the only driver from that country and would guarantee qualifying for the WC. He still had to beat the same drivers whether he was driver for Germany vs Lux, just less risk and money out of pocket. Ahem, where do I sign up?

There are plenty of things he's done on track that I don't agree with. He clearly had issues where he absolutely did not think he was in the wrong. Jerez 1997, turning into Villeneuve and then not believing he did until Brawn showed him the replay; or Spa 1998 driving into the back of Coulthard and not thinking he was in the wrong what so ever.

Coulthard: Surely you must be wrong sometimes?

pause..

Schumacher: Not that I remember.

Regardless if anyone agrees of his moves, he's still one of the best to ever do it and will always be ones of the GOATs in F1.

That being said, Aston Martins AMR22 launches today and they have a filming/shakedown day tomorrow.

Agreed, one of the best for sure. Just prefer somebody else on top of the DWC leader board.

 

[g-magoo]

 

[torga]

The MCL36 is here. Very Gulf with the new blue.

First pictures: McLaren reveals its genuine 2022 F1 car in a new livery · RaceFans

 

[torga]

Updates to the Sprint points awarding. Top 8 drivers will now score points instead of top 3.

F1's sprint race winners to score eight points in 2022 · RaceFans

 

[dtfd]

The MCL36 is here. Very Gulf with the new blue.

First pictures: McLaren reveals its genuine 2022 F1 car in a new livery · RaceFans

my favorite detail on the new cars

 

[Saabingti]

my favorite detail on the new cars

The camera pods?

 

[g-magoo]

Alpha Tauri AT03

Williams FW44 - Livery reveal (supposedly a real car will be on track today)

Alfa Romeo C42 - Using some filming time for some shakedown work

 

[torga]

Williams' FW44 is one of my favorites so far. Here are more photos of it.

First pictures: Williams's new car sports revised livery for 2022 · RaceFans


And here it is on track.

First pictures: New Williams FW44 makes its debut on track · RaceFans

 

[g-magoo]

Williams FW44 - Livery reveal (supposedly a real car will be on track today)

Interesting to see the subtle differences between the FIA model and what the teams actual roll out with. Not sure how I feel about the squared off intake though.

 

[vbrad26]

Front wings look so high off the ground.

 

[g-magoo]

Definitely getting 2007-2008 vibe from the new front wing height vs last years.

 

[JC_451]

I think the micro fenders look pretty silly but overall the cars look super cool.

 

[g-magoo]

Speaking of Ferrari, leaked....?

 

[torga]

Oh my god, SEXY. These cars are looking more and more like 90s cars. I'm loving how they're using the black of the floor to shape how we perceive the sidepods.

Plus, with black front/rear wings.... I see what Ferrari are going for this year.... and it's WORKING
Looking like the early 90s 641/2/3 cars. LOVELY!

Edit: and no more vomit-green! Hooray!