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  • 2022 F1 rules articles articles archive

    Articles on rules changes for the 2022 Formula 1 season.

    The hidden challenges of F1’s biggest change to its power unit rules since 2014

    The hidden challenges of F1’s biggest change to its power unit rules since 2014

    News Focus

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    16th February 2022, 7:1517th February 2022, 9:15 | Written by Hazel Southwell

    Formula 1’s switch to 10% ethanol ‘E10’ fuel for 2022 presents an added headache for engineers in a year of upheaval in the regulations.

    FIA increases minimum weight of new F1 cars for 2022 again

    FIA increases minimum weight of new F1 cars for 2022 again

    2022 F1 season

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    21st December 2021, 12:1021st December 2021, 12:12 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Formula 1’s new cars for 2022 will weigh at least 795 kilograms, the largest year-on-year rise in the minimum weight limit since the V6 hybrid turbo power units were introduced.

    F1 set for season-opening sprint race in 2022 with more points on offer

    F1 set for season-opening sprint race in 2022 with more points on offer

    2022 F1 season

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    4th December 2021, 17:10 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Will Wood

    The 2022 Formula 1 season will open with the first of six sprint events, which are expected to reward more drivers with points.

    Q3 rule which gives top teams “even more of an advantage” may be dropped

    Q3 rule which gives top teams “even more of an advantage” may be dropped

    2021 F1 season

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    1st November 2021, 17:243rd November 2021, 9:33 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Formula 1 could drop its ‘Q3 tyre rule’, eight years after it was introduced, because it hands an advantage to the quickest cars.

    Six sprint qualifying races and testing changes agreed by F1 Commission for 2022

    Six sprint qualifying races and testing changes agreed by F1 Commission for 2022

    2021 F1 Season

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    13th October 2021, 15:5413th October 2021, 15:59 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Hazel Southwell

    An increase in the number of sprint qualifying events and revised testing rules were agreed by the F1 Commission today, RaceFans understands.

    Ferrari expect “surprises from midfield teams” under 2022 rules

    Ferrari expect “surprises from midfield teams” under 2022 rules

    2021 Hungarian Grand Prix

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    29th July 2021, 7:1829th July 2021, 0:34 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Hazel Southwell

    Ferrari’s racing director Laurent Mekies says F1’s radical rules changes for 2022 have the potential to change the grid order.

    2022 F1 car looks ‘cool but retro like a 1990s Indycar’ – Horner

    2022 F1 car looks ‘cool but retro like a 1990s Indycar’ – Horner

    2021 British Grand Prix

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    16th July 2021, 16:4716th July 2021, 16:48 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Next year’s Formula 1 cars will look like IndyCar machines from the nineties, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said.

    “Very heavily regulated” 2022 F1 cars will differ little from presentation model

    “Very heavily regulated” 2022 F1 cars will differ little from presentation model

    2021 British Grand Prix

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    16th July 2021, 8:1816th July 2021, 16:48 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Tighter technical rules mean teams’ new cars for the 2022 F1 season are expected to closely resemble an example design revealed by the series yesterday.

    F1’s heavy cars at odds with sustainability push – Hamilton

    F1’s heavy cars at odds with sustainability push – Hamilton

    2021 F1 Season

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    10th June 2021, 8:1510th June 2021, 14:09 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Hazel Southwell

    Lewis Hamilton has said the 2022 weight increase for Formula One cars seems at odds with sustainability and sporting aims.

    Engine freeze agreed unanimously, sprint race plan yet to be finalised

    Engine freeze agreed unanimously, sprint race plan yet to be finalised

    2021 F1 season

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    11th February 2021, 15:0511th February 2021, 21:10 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Formula 1 has agreed a plan to freeze engine specifications. A proposal to introduce sprint races has not yet been agreed but remains under discussion.

    F1 to discuss dropping FIA-specified components from technical rules

    F1 to discuss dropping FIA-specified components from technical rules

    2022 F1 season

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    10th February 2021, 7:189th February 2021, 23:52 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    The F1 Commission will discuss whether to scrap rules which allow the FIA to specify the design of certain car parts at its meeting tomorrow.

    F1’s ‘aero handicap’ rules will get much tougher in second year

    F1’s ‘aero handicap’ rules will get much tougher in second year

    2021 F1 season

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    27th May 2020, 7:209th February 2021, 22:26 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Proposed new F1 rules which will set different restrictions on how much aerodynamic development each team can do will become tougher in the year after they are introduced.

    F1 budget cap to fall again in 2022 and 2023

    F1 budget cap to fall again in 2022 and 2023

    2021 F1 season

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    6th May 2020, 8:139th February 2021, 22:40 | Written by Keith Collantine and Dieter Rencken

    A reduction in the Formula 1 budget cap for 2021 will be just the first step in an incremental fall in spending levels over at least the next three seasons.

    Pirelli change test plans as 18-inch tyres are delayed to 2022

    Pirelli change test plans as 18-inch tyres are delayed to 2022

    2022 F1 season

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    25th March 2020, 17:169th February 2021, 22:26 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Formula 1’s official tyre supplier Pirelli is changing the development plan for its new 18-inch tyres after the sport delayed their introduction by a year.

    Unanimous agreement to postpone new F1 cars for 2021 – but not budget cap

    Unanimous agreement to postpone new F1 cars for 2021 – but not budget cap

    2021 F1 season

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    19th March 2020, 16:099th February 2021, 22:38 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    The FIA, Formula 1 and teams have unanimously agreed to delay part of Formula 1’s radical new rules package which was due for introduction next year.

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