Formula E
Podcast: How Rowland’s big Formula E move is going
New Mahindra signing Oliver Rowland joins Sam Smith and Andrew van de Burgt for the latest episode of The Race Formula E podcast
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Formula 1
How F1’s weekend schedules are changing for 2022
Changes to the weekend schedule may not be Formula 1’s biggest overhaul ahead of the 2022 season, but there are still some significant timetable and format adjustments
Formula 1
Why COVID is a bigger threat than ever for drivers
COVID-19 precautions are beginning to be rolled back worldwide, including in F1 – but as Sebastian Vettel’s absence from the Bahrain GP shows, the virus’s presence is still having an effect
Formula 1
Leclerc: Ferrari knows its 2022 F1 car better than any team
Ferrari’s strategy of running a little-changed car across all of 2022 Formula 1 pre-season testing gives it a key advantage over its rivals, reckons Charles Leclerc
Formula 1
Our verdict on Hulkenberg’s latest F1 return
Is Nico Hulkenberg the right choice as Sebastian Vettel’s Aston Martin stand-in? Should Formula 1 have never let him go in the first place? Can he master the 2022 F1 cars fast enough? Our writers give their takes on Hulkenberg’s Bahrain Grand Prix chance
MotoGP
‘I don’t want this reputation’ – MotoGP’s doubted rookie
Darryn Binder exceeded expectations on his first MotoGP start, but he also played up to his reputation as a wild rider. He still needs to prove he merits a place in the premier class, but his pace, openness, and desire to change his perceptions indicate he can be an asset.
Formula 1
Bring Back V10s: Mansell at Benetton + more listener questions
What might have happened if Nigel Mansell had landed at Benetton? Is Juan Pablo Montoya underappreciated? Who were the best Japanese drivers of the era? Your questions on these topics and more are answered on the latest Bring Back V10s podcast
Formula 1
Vettel to miss Bahrain GP with COVID, Hulkenberg in for Aston
Reserved driver Nico Hulkenberg will contest the Bahrain Grand Prix for Aston Martin in place of Sebastian Vettel, who has COVID and will miss the 2022 Formula 1 season opener
MotoGP
Mandalika MotoGP surface updates only a stopgap solution
The Mandalika circuit’s track updates are only a stopgap measure, and the venue will still need a full resurfacing once this weekend’s MotoGP round is complete to be at the promised standard
Formula 1
‘Now I do have a reference’ – Schumacher on Magnussen return
Mick Schumacher had Nikita Mazepin covered all throughout 2021 – but his new F1 intra-team duel with Kevin Magnussen will be more informative
Formula 1
Ferrari – F1 2022 ‘outsider’ or genuine title threat?
Ferrari has been keen to talk down its performance in F1 testing, but what does the data say of the F1-75 relative to its rivals?
MotoGP
Fight for a 2023 Honda MotoGP seat just got more complicated
The second works Honda MotoGP seat looks the most appealing it has in years. Two champions have reason to glance that way, and its current occupier looks pretty good too. The 2023 rider market hinges on what happens next