2022 Formula 1 Season thread

[CWallace]

And the FIA has hauled Lewis in for a talk about his nose piercing again.

So the official ruling is that the Stewards accepted Lewis' explanation that he kept the piercing in on the advice of his physician (to prevent a reoccurrence of a previous infection), but handed the Mercedes team a €25,000 fine for submitting a scrutineering form that declared Hamilton was not wearing jewelry.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

So the official ruling is that the Stewards accepted Lewis' explanation that he kept the piercing in on the advice of his physician (to prevent a reoccurrence of a previous infection), but handed the Mercedes team a €25,000 fine for submitting a scrutineering form that declared Hamilton was not wearing jewelry.

By the sounds of it the FIA’s rule about metal near the body fell apart when Lewis pointed out the zips on their Nomex race suits are made of metal, along with the chin buckle on the helmets and wires linking them to the car.

 

[CWallace]

I think it's a dumb rule, but then this is the FIA, so "dumb rule" goes kind of hand-in-hand.

 

[ericwn]

 

[Apple fanboy]

Sounds like the price cap rule violation was a storm in a teacup. No major infringements or penalties.

 

[Pezimak]

Red Bull’s audit report will come out on Monday, and if the report finds no breach of rules, Red Bull are ‘seriously’ considering taking legal action against Mercedes and possibly Ferrari for false accusations.

Their is also this story, which carries some truth to it I‘ve been told, it is not good for F1 to start smear campaigns by FIA insiders batting for the other teams.

'Toto Wolff insider' accused of being FIA 'mole' that leaked Red Bull'

Red Bull have been accused of breaching F1's budget cap rules last season and could face strict penalties.

www.express.co.uk

Will be interesting to see what happens on Monday.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Red Bull’s audit report will come out on Monday, and if the report finds no breach of rules, Red Bull are ‘seriously’ considering taking legal action against Mercedes and possibly Ferrari for false accusations.

Their is also this story, which carries some truth to it I‘ve been told, it is not good for F1 to start smear campaigns by FIA insiders batting for the other teams.

'Toto Wolff insider' accused of being FIA 'mole' that leaked Red Bull'

Red Bull have been accused of breaching F1's budget cap rules last season and could face strict penalties.

www.express.co.uk

Will be interesting to see what happens on Monday.

I think if Red Bull take legal action against other teams for asking leading questions in the press, it’ll be the end of personnel within F1 giving opinions on other teams. Horner needs to review all his comments for the past 15 years due to counter lawsuits too. Those in glass houses they say.

 

[Pezimak]

I think if Red Bull take legal action against other teams for asking leading questions in the press, it’ll be the end of personnel within F1 giving opinions on other teams. Horner needs to review all his comments for the past 15 years due to counter lawsuits too. Those in glass houses they say.

If you look into this story you’ll see it’s very different to before.

 

[CWallace]

So with Porsche now out of the picture, RBR and Honda have strengthened their existing ties and will support each other through the end of the 2025 season (as the new engine rules take effect in 2026).

Honda strengthens Red Bull ties ahead of home GP

Honda has strengthened its partnership with Red Bull and AlphaTauri ahead of its home race at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Japanese power unit manufacturer officially pulled out of Formula 1 at the…

racer.com

 

[CWallace]

Japan FP1 and FP2 very damp so not much to show in terms of times, but looks like it could very well be a wet race based on the forecast.

Mick binned his HAAS on the in-lap at the end of FP1 so nice to see him helping to create an open seat on the team for someone else.

 

[pachyderm]

Japan FP1 and FP2 very damp so not much to show in terms of times, but looks like it could very well be a wet race based on the forecast.

Mick binned his HAAS on the in-lap at the end of FP1 so nice to see him helping to create an open seat on the team for someone else.

Can't wait for him to be bounced out of F1 ...

Probably won't happen for a while though, will it?

 

[cyb3rdud3]

Sounds like the price cap rule violation was a storm in a teacup. No major infringements or penalties.

Strictly speaking we don't know yet, only the FIA knows for certain, and the teams with have their own individual view....

Red Bull’s audit report will come out on Monday, and if the report finds no breach of rules, Red Bull are ‘seriously’ considering taking legal action against Mercedes and possibly Ferrari for false accusations.

Their is also this story, which carries some truth to it I‘ve been told, it is not good for F1 to start smear campaigns by FIA insiders batting for the other teams.

'Toto Wolff insider' accused of being FIA 'mole' that leaked Red Bull'

Red Bull have been accused of breaching F1's budget cap rules last season and could face strict penalties.

www.express.co.uk

Will be interesting to see what happens on Monday.

I agree, a potentially very very serious matter if someone inside the FIA is leaking information, rumours etc No matter how small or vague or detailed, that is potentially a very serious matter with severe consequences. And requires full investigation.

It feels to me more like a smear campaign to redirect media attention...

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Interesting news I thought. Is Gasly bound for Alpine as many of us predicted? I think that is the only option at this point.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Sounds like the price cap rule violation was a storm in a teacup. No major infringements or penalties.

The rumours at the moment suggest Aston Martin exceeded the cap by £4m and Red Bull £12m, but with clever accounting the money can be linked with power train development which was outside of the cost cap apparently. I’m sure we’ll find out the real story very soon.

 

[cyb3rdud3]

Interesting news I thought. Is Gasly bound for Alpine as many of us predicted? I think that is the only option at this point.

Yup was already confirmed.

 

[cyb3rdud3]

The rumours at the moment suggest Aston Martin exceeded the cap by £4m and Red Bull £12m, but with clever accounting the money can be linked with power train development which was outside of the cost cap apparently. I’m sure we’ll find out the real story very soon.

How about when the actual reports get published opposed to feeding repeating rumours that shouldn’t be there in the first place.

 

[pachyderm]

While we slept...

 

[Pezimak]

While we slept...

Where did Alpine come from? Interesting. Wonder if Alonso will be upsetting the qualifying again?

 

[Pezimak]

So with Porsche now out of the picture, RBR and Honda have strengthened their existing ties and will support each other through the end of the 2025 season (as the new engine rules take effect in 2026).

Honda strengthens Red Bull ties ahead of home GP

Honda has strengthened its partnership with Red Bull and AlphaTauri ahead of its home race at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Japanese power unit manufacturer officially pulled out of Formula 1 at the…

racer.com

RB were in talks with Audi and we’re going for an engine deal, but apparently Audi wanted half of Red Bull too and not just the F1 team, so naturally they told Audi where to go. Hence the move back to Honda, although RB are deep in development of their own engine built at their plant in Milton Keynes.

 

[pachyderm]

Where did Alpine come from? Interesting. Wonder if Alonso will be upsetting the qualifying again?

That is qualifying... so yes?

 

[cyb3rdud3]

While we slept...

I was up and watching this morning with the family. It is all very close. Could be anyones races tomorrow...

 

[cyb3rdud3]

RB were in talks with Audi and we’re going for an engine deal, but apparently Audi wanted half of Red Bull too and not just the F1 team, so naturally they told Audi where to go. Hence the move back to Honda, although RB are deep in development of their own engine built at their plant in Milton Keynes.

And they are on a big recruitment drive; not just engines but also gearboxes etc...

 

[Apple fanboy]

I was up and watching this morning with the family. It is all very close. Could be anyones races tomorrow...

Due to rain. So that will suit Max. If it’s dry that will suit Max.
Ferrari will put new slicks on the lap before it starts to rain.
Latifi will find something to drive into.
Alonso v Hamilton at the start could be fun!

 

[Glideslope]

Congratulations to Honda and the RBRE RBPTTH001. On Pole in Japan. 👍

 

[CWallace]

Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed he will not be seeking an F1 drive in 2023 (since his only possible options are HAAS and Williams) and will instead look for opportunities in 2024.

Daniel Ricciardo Concedes 2023 F1 Hopes, Turns Focus to '24

McLaren Formula 1 driver is being released from contract at season's end and replaced by F2 champion Oscar Piastri.

www.autoweek.com