F1 2022 Season Thread
 

The 2022 season is nearly upon us with changes to the FIA structure.

Michael Masi as expected has been sacked as Race Director and will be offered another roll in the FIA, maybe they will make him a car park attendant! :D

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/60418716

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He would still mess that up.

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Absolutely, let's hope for improvements from the 2 new Race Directors this season.

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Let's hope the FIA strip Max and return the title to Lewis.

I like many will not be watching F1 until this happens.

Even true Dutch F1 fans have said Leiws was robbed.

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It'll never happen Hom3r.

Personally I can't wait for the new season to start with the very different cars.

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I will only watch the British Gp, as I'm done with F1 after nearly 45 years.

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Lewis sounds ready to go.

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F1 testing starts today 23/02 in Barcelona.

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The Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix has been cancelled as a result of the invasion of Ukraine.


An F1 statement said it had been agreed at a meeting of stakeholders "that it is impossible to hold the Russian Grand Prix in the current circumstances".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/60523049

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Formula 1 terminates contract with Russian Grand Prix - will no longer be a race in St Petersburg in 2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/60601632

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I doubt that Mazepin will actually race, the FIA is under pressure to ban him


The FIA is affiliated to the IOC, which did a U-turn yesterday.


Plus, we have banned all Russian sports persons from the UK, so he won't be here.


He might even pull out himself?

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Apparently Nikita Mazepin has been dropped by Haas.

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There are conflicting stories, I read he might have to sign a document denouncing Putin's actions.


Also, even if he does stay, the rules would allow him to race at Silverstone despite the fact we have banned all Russians.

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Confirmed.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/60630464

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Well after listening to Karen Horner today, I definitely won't be watching F1 this season (I will watch the British).