A deal has been agreed to relax Formula 1’s budget cap due to soaring inflation levels, though not all teams were in favour of the move.
2022 f1 rules articles archive
FIA’s new porpoising restrictions delayed by a month
2022 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA has agreed to delay the introduction of new limits on Formula 1 cars ‘porpoising’ by more than a month.
FIA tweaks 2022 F1 technical rules and sets target for deal on 2026 power unit
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has approved a series of changes to F1’s technical regulations and set a target for agreement of its new engine rules for 2026.
Wolff condemns rivals for ‘disingenuous’ and ‘pitiful’ response to porpoising safety concerns
2022 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff said Red Bull driver Sergio Perez’s comments prove porpoising is not only a safety concern for his team.
Montreal is “going to hurt” in stiff 2022 cars say drivers hoping for bouncing fix
2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onF1 drivers whose cars aren’t affected by porpoising have warned they are suffering from poor ride quality, but don’t expect a quick fix.
F1 drivers “optimistic” rules changes will aid overtaking on eve of new season
2022 F1 Season
Posted onFormula 1 drivers say the series’ drastic aerodynamic changes for 2022 have made it easier for cars to follow each other closely and should improve overtaking.
Porpoising problems will be gone “in two or three races” – Alfa Romeo
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: F1 teams will resolve porpoising problems “completely” • Formula 2 testing ended early by sandstorm • Crypto sponsors for two W Series teams
From back to front? How Alfa Romeo, Haas and Williams tackled the new 2022 rules
F1 Technology
Posted onF1’s rules gave Alfa Romeo, Haas and Williams more development time than their rivals last year. Is that reflected in the new cars they produced for 2022?
Ferrari could be “several months ahead” with their 2022 car – Hamilton
2022 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton expects Ferrari has taken advantage of the opportunity to make more progress early on with the development of their new car for 2022 than Mercedes did.
‘I’ll get a cushion to sit higher’: F1 drivers adapt to new cars’ reduced visibility
2022 F1 season
Posted onSergio Perez, Daniel Ricciardo and Lewis Hamilton explained the challenges Formula 1 drivers are facing from reduced visibility in their new cars for 2022.
The hidden challenges of F1’s biggest change to its power unit rules since 2014
News Focus
Posted onFormula 1’s switch to 10% ethanol ‘E10’ fuel for 2022 presents an added headache for engineers in a year of upheaval in the regulations.
F1 could drop DRS “in medium term” if 2022 regulations succeed – Seidl
2022 F1 Season
Posted onMcLaren’s Andreas Seidl has “a lot of hope” Formula 1 will eventually be able to get rid of DRS if next season’s technical regulations produce closer racing.
Drivers back plan to ditch Q3 tyre rule which ‘means the rich get richer’
2021 F1 season
Posted onGeorge Russell and Pierre Gasly backed proposals to drop Formula 1’s Q3 tyre rule, saying it hands an advantage to the quickest cars.
Ferrari expect “surprises from midfield teams” under 2022 rules
2021 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari’s racing director Laurent Mekies says F1’s radical rules changes for 2022 have the potential to change the grid order.
F1’s heavy cars at odds with sustainability push – Hamilton
2021 F1 Season
Posted onLewis Hamilton has said the 2022 weight increase for Formula One cars seems at odds with sustainability and sporting aims.
F1 to discuss dropping FIA-specified components from technical rules
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe F1 Commission will discuss whether to scrap rules which allow the FIA to specify the design of certain car parts at its meeting tomorrow.