Red Bull’s RB18 finally emerged from the shadows in Barcelona today following the team’s cloak and dagger car launch approach and the subsequent shakedown at Silverstone, where we only got a handful of very low-quality videos captured by those at trackside.
Testing is underway ahead of the 2022 season and we have a huge collection of technical images to share with you from the pitlane and trackside courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.
Lando Norris put McLaren on top at Barcelona with a pair of fastest times in the final hour of running on day one at Formula 1's first 2022 pre-season test.
Charles Leclerc thinks all Formula 1 teams are currently hiding their true potential, as Ferrari got its 2022 pre-season testing programme off to an encouraging start in Barcelona on Wednesday.
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How the new F1 cars look from the Barcelona trackside
OPINION: It's still very early days as the all-new 2022 Formula 1 cars get accustomed to the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona for testing, but already some interesting deductions can be made from watching trackside. Here's what Motorsport.com discovered from the first morning observing F1's brave new era
The secrets revealed in Red Bull's belated RB18 unveiling
Red Bull was the first Formula 1 team to launch its 2022 season, but is the last to actually show off its new car. Finally unveiling its RB18 to the world on the first day of pre-season testing in Barcelona, here's what can be seen from the radical new challenger Max Verstappen will defend his 2021 title with
What we learned from the first day of F1 2022 pre-season testing
The 2022 Formula 1 pre-season tests got underway on Wednesday at Barcelona, where Lando Norris set the pace for McLaren. There's intense interest because of the rules overhaul for this year - so here are the standout lessons we picked up from the paddock...
Heavier F1 2022 cars feel ‘quite sluggish’, says Norris
Formula 1’s increased car weight for 2022 has made the new generation of cars feel ‘more sluggish’, says Lando Norris.
NASCAR issues penalties for Daytona 500 wheel failures
NASCAR has issued penalties to two race teams for wheel failures during the Daytona 500.
Bottas: Alfa Romeo understands issues that limited F1 test mileage
Valtteri Bottas says his Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team understands the issues it had in the first day of 2022 pre-season testing in Barcelona that limited its mileage on Wednesday.
Wolff says Andretti will need to prove worth to join F1
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Andretti Global will need to show it has the resources to join Formula 1, saying a new team would require $1bn in order to run competitively in the sport.
NASCAR Cup Series Fontana schedule, entry list and how to watch
Following a thrilling Daytona 500, NASCAR heads west for three weeks as the 2022 season gets fully underway.
Hyundai: Sweden WRC podium "achievable" after Monte bug fixes
Hyundai believes a podium finish at Rally Sweden is “achievable" after working flat out to fix the reliability issues that plagued it during the Monte Carlo World Rally Championship season-opener.
Barcelona F1 testing as it happened
The 2022 Formula 1 pre-season kicks off at the Barcelona circuit in Spain. Follow the action as it happens with our live coverage.
Wolff, Horner agree to bury hatchet over "brutal" 2021 F1 rivalry
Team bosses Christian Horner and Toto Wolff think they must move on from their "brutal" rivalry, after suggesting Formula 1 was damaged by the way last year’s title battle ended.
Japan's Noda among drivers announced for W Series Barcelona test
Juju Noda, the daughter of 1990s Formula 1 driver Hideki Noda, is among the drivers to have been announced for W Series’ three-day on-track test in Barcelona next week.
Red Bull's radical new RB18 breaks cover in Barcelona F1 test
Red Bull’s radical new 2022 Formula 1 car has appeared in public for the first time, as pre-season testing got underway at Barcelona in Spain on Wednesday.
Chadwick's U-turn poses big questions for W Series
With two W Series titles under her belt, Jamie Chadwick appears to be the perfect candidate to break into FIA Formula 3. But a shock return to the series in 2022 appears a curious move – not just for her, but for the all-female series too
The mentality shift key to Lappi’s shot at WRC redemption
He appeared poised to become the World Rally Championship’s new bright young star five years ago, but Esapekka Lappi's fortunes since his 2017 breakthrough win offer a cautionary tale of how the tables can turn. Now having rebuilt his career, the Finn is determined to make the most of his second shot at the big time with Toyota.
Hamilton: F1 needs non-biased stewards
Lewis Hamilton has called on the FIA to ensure Formula 1 has unbiased stewards officiating races, believing there are some who “take more of a keen liking” to particular drivers.
2022 F1 Barcelona test: Leclerc tops first morning session
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped the first test session of the 2022 Formula 1 pre-season as the new era of ground-effect cars hit the track at Barcelona.
Hawkey remains with T3 Lamborghini for second DTM season
Esmee Hawkey will continue racing in the DTM in 2022 after signing a new deal with Lamborghini outfit T3 Motorsport.
Bottas "secretly dreaming" of Alfa Romeo F1 podium
Valtteri Bottas has admitted consistently scoring points "would be a big achievement" for his Alfa Romeo F1 team but says he's secretly dreaming of a podium.
MotoGP legend Rainey to ride 500cc bike for first time since crash
Three-time world champion Wayne Rainey will ride his 1992 title-winning 500cc bike at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which will be modified to be controlled by hand.
Suzuki hires ex-Honda boss Suppo as MotoGP team manager
Suzuki has announced it has signed ex-Honda MotoGP boss Livio Suppo as its new team manager for the 2022 season.
Who’s driving on day 1 of F1 testing in Barcelona?
The new generation of Formula 1 cars will enjoy their first extended run-out at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Wednesday as pre-season testing gets underway.
Development application submitted for $35 million Aussie circuit
A development application has been formally lodged for a new $35 million motor racing facility in Western Australia.
Super Formula “more like a proper championship” with extra races
Super Formula expanding its 2022 schedule to 10 races this year means it is “more like a proper championship”, according to some of the series’ leading drivers.
Fullwood continues in NAPA Academy role
Supercars driver Bryce Fullwood will continue to head up the NAPA Know How Motorsport Academy for a second year.
The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car
NASCAR’s new stock car generation is encouraging an influx of fresh blood into its top tier. But there are concerns that parts are in short supply as the entire paddock tries to build up stocks at the same time
How Ducati has formed its 2022 MotoGP super team
Ducati came close to its first MotoGP world championship since the heady days of Casey Stoner in 2021. And it did so with a line-up born out of a risky philosophy change that has ultimately allowed Ducati mould a MotoGP super team that goes into the 2022 season as an expected favourite
Why new Alpine F1 2022 design promises there’s more to come
Alpine is the last team to break cover in 2022 – albeit not the last car we’ve seen – as it unveiled the much-anticipated A522 on Monday.
What’s behind Mercedes' new wavy-edged F1 design
Having sealed an eighth Formula 1 Constructors’ title in a row, Mercedes has somewhat of a target on its back. There was huge anticipation to see what the W13 has to offer, as rivals seek to overturn its dominance with the new rules package.
Revealed: Ferrari’s radical 2022 F1 nose idea
Ferrari has implemented a radical nose idea on its 2022 Formula 1 car that could give it the edge in being able to rapidly develop its challenger this season.
The early F1 2022 trends that have eased fears over identical cars
Formula 1's new rules era has arrived with the regulations being much tighter than they were in the past for teams.
Key to improving motorsport engagement is fan access, says Carlo Boutagy
Carlo Boutagy is the Promoter of the Diriyah E-Prix, the opening round of the Formula E season as well as the Extreme E season-opener in Saudi Arabia. He created the official F1 Fan Zones 12 years ago and is a pioneer of fan engagement in motorsport. This weekend sees the fourth running of the Diriyah ePrix - it was first held as part of the 2018/19 season and was the first Formula E race to be held in the Middle East.
Motorsport cannot go electric only, says WRC title winner Robert Reid
Robert Reid won the 2001 World Rally Championship for Subaru as co-driver to Richard Burns, the 20th anniversary was celebrated last week. The Scot has since gone on to a career in the sport’s governance on several FIA commissions including Safety. He’s running in the FIA elections in three weeks for the role of Deputy President for Sport under Mohammed ben Sulayem. Victory would see him as “co-driver” to the most powerful role in motorsport, FIA President.
Motorsport is very bankable, says Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen
Tom Kristensen is the most successful driver in the history of Le Mans 24 hours with nine outright victories. Since retiring from racing, he's been President of the FIA Drivers Commission. From that platform, he's running for the role of FIA Deputy President for Sport in December's election, alongside the current holder of that role, Graham Stoker, who's bidding to become President.
Staging an F1 race is like a Coldplay concert says Mexican GP promoter
As the world emerges from the pandemic and people value going out and enjoying live experiences once again, it seems that Formula 1 is at the top of the wishlist. The US Grand Prix weekend at Austin had a record 400,000 spectators and this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix is also a sell-out, boosted by local hero Sergio Perez (known as Checo) now an established Grand Prix winner in a competitive car.
Heroes: Schumacher vs Coulthard collision - 1998 Belgian GP
Excerpt from Motorsport Network's feature film Heroes, by Manish Pandey. This clip features classic F1 footage from the 1998 Belgian GP in which Michael Schumacher hit David Coulthard on the straight before 'bus-stop'. Watch the full Heroes movie on Motor
Heroes: Mika Hakkinen's accident - 1995 Australian GP
Excerpt from Motorsport Network's feature film Heroes, by Manish Pandey. This clip features classic F1 footage from the 1995 Australian GP in which Mika Hakkinen recalls the most serious accident in his career. Watch the full Heroes movie on Motorsport.tv
Heroes: 7th F1 World Championship of Michael Schumacher
Excerpt from Motorsport Network's feature film Heroes, by Manish Pandey. This clip features classic F1 footage from the 2004 Belgian GP in which Michael Schumacher won his 7th world title, a record that is still not beaten. Watch the full Heroes movie on
Heroes: The greatest F1 overtake: Michael Schumacher vs Mika Hakkinen
Excerpt from Motorsport Network's feature film Heroes, by Manish Pandey. This clip features classic F1 footage from the 2000 Belgian GP in which Mika Hakkinen completed what's widely considered the best overtake in the history of the sport. Watch the full
Pre-season schedule
- Formula 1
- MotoGP
- WEC
Team | Date |
Barcelona February Testing | 23 Feb - 25 Feb |
Bahrain March Testing | 10 Mar - 12 Mar |
Sepang February Testing | 5 Feb - 6 Feb |
Mandalika February Testing | 11 Feb - 13 Feb |
Sebring Testing | 11 Mar - 13 Mar |
Race hub
- Formula 1
- MotoGP
- NASCAR Cup
- Formula E
- IndyCar
- IMSA
- WEC
- Super Formula
Session | Date | Your time Local time | Content |
FP1 | Fri, Mar 18 Fri, Mar 18 | 15:00 15:00 | |
FP2 | Fri, Mar 18 Fri, Mar 18 | 18:00 18:00 | |
FP3 | Sat, Mar 19 Sat, Mar 19 | 15:00 15:00 | |
QU | Sat, Mar 19 Sat, Mar 19 | 18:00 18:00 | |
Race | Sun, Mar 20 Sun, Mar 20 | 18:00 18:00 | |
Schedule
- Formula 1
- MotoGP
- NASCAR Cup
- Formula E
- IndyCar
- WEC
- Supercars
Results
- NASCAR Cup
- Formula E
- IMSA
Chadwick's U-turn poses big questions for W Series
With two W Series titles under her belt, Jamie Chadwick appears to be the perfect candidate to break into FIA Formula 3. But a shock return to the series in 2022 appears a curious move – not just for her, but for the all-female series too
The mentality shift key to Lappi’s shot at WRC redemption
He appeared poised to become the World Rally Championship’s new bright young star five years ago, but Esapekka Lappi's fortunes since his 2017 breakthrough win offer a cautionary tale of how the tables can turn. Now having rebuilt his career, the Finn is determined to make the most of his second shot at the big time with Toyota.
The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car
NASCAR’s new stock car generation is encouraging an influx of fresh blood into its top tier. But there are concerns that parts are in short supply as the entire paddock tries to build up stocks at the same time
How Ducati has formed its 2022 MotoGP super team
Ducati came close to its first MotoGP world championship since the heady days of Casey Stoner in 2021. And it did so with a line-up born out of a risky philosophy change that has ultimately allowed Ducati mould a MotoGP super team that goes into the 2022 season as an expected favourite
The reality behind Hamilton’s punchy vows for F1 2022
With a controversial 2021 Formula 1 season finale behind him, Lewis Hamilton is heading into this year in fighting spirit. Despite having the challenges of the series' new era to tackle, the seven-time world champion's determination could see him reach previously unscaled heights of driving feats
How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style
After holding his nerve and hip-checking his teammate on the run to the line, Austin Cindric made a perfect start to life as a full-timer in the NASCAR Cup Series by winning the Daytona 500. Here's how the Penske Ford man emerged first across the line in the first points-scoring race for the much-anticipated Next Generation cars
How a much-needed 'revolution' is key to Isle of Man TT's future
OPINION: The Isle of Man TT is one of motorsport’s oldest events and one of its most revered. After a COVID-enforced two-year hiatus, the TT is back in 2022 and for the first time will be broadcast live, a much-needed move that will help to address some of the fundamental problems it faces.
Karun Chandhok's 10 big questions facing F1 2022
Formula 1's rules shakeup mean the start of a new era and plenty of unknowns heading into the 2022 season. Among other things, Sky pundit Karun Chandhok gives his views on the revamped technical regulations, the new face looking to assert himself at Mercedes, and the FIA's ongoing attempts to restore credibility after Abu Dhabi...