Ferrari went quickest in both practice sessions on Friday, but it was their long run pace that left Max Verstappen hoping for rain.
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Verstappen prefers title fight against Leclerc after Hamilton rivalry
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen “really respects” Leclerc and Ferrari • AlphaTauri confused by poor pace • Powell takes W Series pole in Hungary
Norris “not expecting to fight for pole” despite strong start to weekend
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris doesn’t expect he will be a contender for pole position this weekend despite ending Friday practice second behind Charles Leclerc.
Leclerc fastest in second Hungaroring practice as Norris splits Ferraris
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix second practice
Posted onCharles Leclerc ended Friday as the quickest driver around the Hungaroring but the closest threat to Ferrari did not come from Red Bull or Mercedes.
Sainz leads Verstappen in opening practice session at Hungaroring
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr headed Max Verstappen in the opening practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring.
“You won’t hear someone speaking bad about Seb”: Vettel’s rivals praise retiring champion
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Drivers speak of respect for Vettel • Verstappen wants 16-race season on “good tracks” • Ilott signs extension with Juncos Hollinger
Hamilton ‘sad to lose an ally on the grid’ with Vettel retirement
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he will regret “losing an ally” on the grid when Sebastian Vettel retires at the end of this season.
Showers on Saturday could shake up qualifying in Hungary
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix weather
Posted onStormy weather could shape this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix as qualifying at the Hungaroring looks likely to be affected by rain.
The five teams of number five: Vettel’s F1 career history in pictures
F1 history
Posted onSebastian Vettel, who will retire from Formula 1 at the end of the year, won four world championships and 53 races in a career spanning five different teams.
The tough lesson of 2019 behind Haas’s cautious development of its best car in years
2022 F1 season
Posted onAs Haas finally bring their first major development of 2022, team principal Guenther Steiner explains their desire to avoid a repeat of the “upgrade that never worked”.
Leclerc needs luck to go against Verstappen again – Six Hungarian GP talking points
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onThe championship battle is becoming more one-sided, but the midfield is hotting up before the summer break. Here are the talking points for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
2022 French Grand Prix driver ratings
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onThe heat of southern France saw some prosper and others wilt around Paul Ricard. Here are RaceFans driver ratings for the French Grand Prix.
Verstappen takes huge lead as Leclerc’s crash halts Ferrari’s fightback before it begins
2022 French Grand Prix review
Posted onFerrari’s French Grand Prix was all going according to plan until Charles Leclerc’s mistake handed victory and even more vital points to Max Verstappen.
Ferrari defend “proper and right” decision to pit Sainz after he passed Perez
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Mattia Binotto is sure the team made the correct decision to pit Carlos Sainz Jnr in the closing stages of the French Grand Prix, even though he had just moved into third place.
Verstappen grabs win and points boost after Leclerc crashes out of the lead
2022 French Grand Prix summary
Posted onMax Verstappen won the French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard after Charles Leclerc spun out and crashed while leading the race.
Sainz can’t help Leclerc on race day but have Ferrari given him a tyre advantage?
2022 French Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onAfter successfully executing phase one of their plan in qualifying, how can Ferrari and Charles Leclerc ensure they do not get outfoxed on race day?
Perez relieved to take third on grid after “worst weekend” of practice
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Perez pleased with third on the grid after “worst weekend” • Vettel’s floor “broke up” in practice • Nice ‘drops bid for French Grand Prix’
Successful tow tactics answer ‘unfair criticism’ of Ferrari’s strategies – Sainz
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says Ferrari’s successful slipstream strategy in qualifying shows they deserve more credit for their team tactics.
Leclerc claims French Grand Prix pole position with a little help from Sainz
2022 French Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onCharles Leclerc took pole position for the French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard after team mate Carlos Sainz Jnr set him up with a slipstream in the final sector.
Sargeant “deserves” Williams practice run, Piastri loan an option for 2023 – Capito
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onAmerican Formula 2 racer and Logan Sargeant deserves a chance to drive in a Formula 1 practice session, says Williams CEO Jost Capito, who is also considering Oscar Piastri as a future hire.