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Podcast: Has Williams gone too far with its 2022 F1 design?
Anderson asks whether Williams has gone too far with this approach, as well as taking a look at the other key design elements of the car – or at least, what we’ve seen of the car so far.
The Race.
15 Feb 2022, 22:32
Gary Anderson and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to take a close look at the car, in particular its abrupt sidepod design.
This podcast is the sixth in our 2022 F1 car reveal series, with one episode focused on each team.
‘Gone TOO Far’, ‘Abrupt Sidepod Design’;
https://the-race.com/formula-1/podca...022-f1-design/
Williams duo warn 2022 F1 car visibility "worse in some corners"
F1
Lewis Larkam
16 Feb 2022
Williams drivers Nicholas Latifi and Alex Albon have highlighted concerns over visibility in Formula 1’s new 2022 cars following a shakedown at Silverstone.
Having had their first opportunity to sample a 2022 car for real in wet conditions, both Latifi and Albon reported that visibility has noticeably reduced due to the new 18-inch wheels and deflectors.
Their comments follow a warning from reigning world Max Verstappen that F1’s new taller 2022 tyres will restrict drivers’ views more than before.
‘Concerns Over Visibility’;
https://www.crash.net/f1/news/996504...e-some-corners
What sets the Williams FW44 apart from its F1 2022 rivals so far
Another car appears, another different approach emerges: This time it’s the Williams FW44, and while we’re short on images from the shakedown that the team conducted with its 2022 challenger at Silverstone, some details are clear to analyse.
By: Matt Somerfield
Feb 16, 2022, 8:51 AM
The one area of the cars that have really captured everyone’s imagination this year is how each team has come up with a different solution regarding sidepod design.
In Williams’s case this seems quite dramatic as it appears to have added more of the cooling to the centreline of the car, which is evidenced by the much bigger, rectangular airbox and large engine cover aft of it.
‘Williams FW44 different approach’;
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/n...ivals/8203505/
Williams debuts real FW44 at Silverstone
F1 TECHNICAL.
By Steven De Groote on 16 Feb 2022, 00:57
On the wet Silverstone track, the car revealed some of its design details, including a front push rod and rear pull-rod suspension design, just like on its predecessor. The FW44 features a very rounded nose cone profile with all front wing profiles attached to it, though with the lower element reaching out ahead of the tip of the nose.
The mid section of the car appears to follow the design direction that the team had taken in previous years, leaning close to what Red Bull Racing are aiming for with sloping down sidepods and the minimisation of surface area.
Notable is also a fairly large DRS actuation pod, positioned on a single central pillar to support the rear wing.
‘Notable Design Details’;
https://www.f1technical.net/news/23618
WILLIAMS GIVE FW44 A SHAKEDOWN
Editor
16 February, 2022
Williams did not waste any time putting their 2022 Formula 1 car through its paces, as they had a shakedown for the FW44 shortly after its launch.
The team revealed that: “Whilst thousands of you were busy tuning into the official Williams Racing livery reveal, our team were hard at work in the garages of the Northamptonshire circuit getting the FW44 ready to hit the asphalt.”
‘Putting the FW44 through its paces’;
https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/02...4-a-shakedown/
Albon: Williams are as “driven to show what they can do” as I am
2022 F1 season
Posted on
16th February 2022, 8:14 | Written by Keith Collantine
“They’re a great bunch of people,” he said in a response to a question from RaceFans. “I feel like they’re very motivated, very driven to show what they can do and that falls in line very much with me as well.”
Albon credited Williams CEO Jost Capito, and Red Bull’s Christian Horner and Helmut Marko for securing his return to F1. “That’s a big thank you to Christian and Dr Marko but also Jost and everyone at Williams and we got we got it to happen. And that was it.”
‘Driven’;
https://www.racefans.net/2022/02/16/...an-do-as-i-am/
Williams to drop Ayrton Senna ‘S’ logo from car - without consulting Brazilian's family
The logo has featured on every Williams challenger since Senna's death 28 years ago, but the team have said they wanted to 'move on'
ByTom Cary, SENIOR SPORTS CORRESPONDENT
15 February 2022 • 6:01pm
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/formula-...ng-brazilians/
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Sainz: The F1-75 is innovative to the max, different.
Carlos Sainz said that Ferrari’s 2022 Formula 1 car the F1-75, set to be revealed on February 17 is innovative to the max, but different.
Editor 14 February, 2022
“Until last year we drove the best cars in the history of F1, well balanced but spiteful, if you lost control for a moment, you would crash,” the 27-year-old went on the explain. “This Ferrari seems to me even more responsive, the suspension is stiffer, we will have to get used to handling it.”
Sainz then discussed how he expected the new car to be developed up to speed :”If it’s easy to drive, everything emerges faster, the lap times almost come on their own. Then you have to compare the data with others.
“I don’t think the first test in Barcelona will be enough, but in Bahrain we’ll have some certain information,” he admitted.
‘Ferrari F1-75 innovative to the MAX’;
https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/02...max-different/
Sainz expects ‘big jump’ in 2022 development
Date published: February 13 2022 - Jon Wilde
Ferrari will present the F1-75, which is their car for the much-changed regulations, on Thursday February 17, six days before Sainz and his team-mate Charles Leclerc begin a three-day track session in Barcelona where they will get used to driving it.
Carlos Sainz thinks some “big jumps” will occur in the forthcoming season as teams work out how to make their all-new cars faster. “But I think the progress will be super-fast and at some point, the cars will become so fast that it will be a big jump.”
‘Ferrari F1-75 Big Jump’;
https://www.planetf1.com/news/carlos...p-development/
Sainz: Every mechanic in Ferrari talks about Michael
Jad Mallak
12 February, 2022
Ferrari have won only one F1 Drivers’ Title after the German Legend left the team at the end of the 2006 F1 season, courtesy of Kimi Raikkonen in 2007, they missed out on it in 2008 as Lewis Hamilton beat Felipe Massa by one point on the last lap of the last race in Brazil that year.
“Since I’ve been at Ferrari I’ve been listening to a lot of stories about Michael Schumacher,” he said. “He is a man I would have liked to know, to have as a companion, to understand how he managed to be so special.”
“Every mechanic talks about him and it’s great to hear how he was able to win over an entire group, to drag them along, surrounded by esteem and affection,” Sainz explained.
‘EVERY mechanic in Ferrari talks about Michael’;
https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/02...about-michael/
Sainz: World title with Ferrari is my ‘highest ambition’
Date published: February 11 2022 - Ben Johnston
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz says becoming World Champion with the Italian team in Formula 1 is his “highest ambition”.
“As [Mattia] Binotto said, we are both satisfied, we intend to continue together and this winter is an opportunity to find an agreement. We are trying. Becoming a World Champion with Ferrari is my highest ambition. I would like to renew as soon as possible,” Sainz was quoted as saying by Corriere.it.
‘Highest Ambition’;
https://www.planetf1.com/news/carlos...hest-ambition/
Sainz: New Ferrari even more reactive than 'nasty' 2021 car
Michael Delaney11/02/2022 at 17:33
Carlos Sainz has only sampled a virtual version of Ferrari's new F1-75, but the Spaniard says his new mount feels even more reactive than last year's unforgiving car.
"Up until last year we drove the best cars in F1 history, well balanced but unforgiving," he said. "If you lost control for an instant, you would crash.
"This Ferrari seems even more reactive to me, the suspensions are more rigid, we will have to get used to managing it."
‘Unforgiving’;
https://f1i.com/news/431741-sainz-ne...-2021-car.html
‘They do not know F1’ – Sainz fires back at fans who do not rate him
Carlos Sainz finished fifth in the Drivers' Standings in an impressive debut season with Ferrari.
by Rob Kershaw
13 February 2022
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz is not at all bothered by fans who do not value his talent in Formula 1, and stressed that his team principal Mattia Binotto is aware of his abilities as a racing driver.
The Spaniard, however, does not pay attention to those who undervalue him in the outer extremities of racing, and knows that it is the opinion of his boss and his team that counts.
“When Mattia Binotto signed me to Ferrari he knew I could do a good job, which I know is very fast.”
Sainz has perhaps gone slightly under the radar in F1 since his arrival into the sport in 2015 with Toro Rosso and, despite six podiums with a combination of McLaren and his current team, is not perennially regarded in the conversation over the best drivers in the business.
‘UNDER the RADAR’;
https://formula1news.co.uk/they-do-n...-not-rate-him/
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F1’s new era is Ferrari’s best chance in years to return to the top.
Will 2022 finally be Ferrari’s year at long last? At this stage, it’s impossible to say. But this year of all years, it doesn’t look like any of their rivals have a better chance.
Posted on
16th February 2022, 12:44
Written by Will Wood
Ever since Fernando Alonso narrowly missed out on his third world championship title to Sebastian Vettel in the final race of the 2012 season, Ferrari have not been able to mount a true championship challenge capable of preventing Mercedes or Red Bull from holding a duopoly over both Formula 1 titles.
While no one in Maranello – not the drivers, not the team principals, nor anyone on the technical side of the team – has committed the PR gaffe of declaring they would win the title in an upcoming season, that hasn’t stopped them being satirised as the team which eternally believes, or at least hopes, that ‘this year is our year’.
For all that, heading into the most anticipated Formula 1 season in recent memory, it’s hard to ignore the signs that, yes, this honestly, genuinely, truly could be Scuderia Ferrari’s most promising prospect of fighting for a world championship in a decade.
‘NO PR gaffe’, ‘Most Promising Prospect’;
https://www.racefans.net/2022/02/16/...rn-to-the-top/
Leaked photo emerges of the Ferrari F1-75
Date published: February 16 2022 - Jon Wilde
A day before Ferrari are due to launch the F1-75, a leaked image has appeared of, at the very least, the car’s livery.
On a more official level, the Scuderia have released a video of their own which shows Leclerc and Sainz – dressed in that red and black team gear – giving their reaction to the sight of the F1-75, which inevitably remains out of camera shot.
The drivers are greeted by Ferrari racing director Laurent Mekies and are seen examining the car at close quarters, speaking in Italian with Leclerc exclaiming: “Mamma mia!”
‘Mamma Mia Ferrari F1-75’;
https://www.planetf1.com/news/ferrar...photo-emerges/
Carlos Sainz shares insight on Ferrari mood ahead of 2022
By George Dagless
Published: 16 Feb 2022, 13:38
Speaking to Corriere.it, Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz says the mood at Maranello is a hugely positive one and that the team is looking forward to the upcoming Formula 1 season.
Sainz said: “[The team is] full of energy and positivity. I think last year’s experience did us all good. In the corridors, I meet smiling and confident people. I don’t see stress, I see the desire to do well.”
‘Ferrari F1-75 Confidence’;
https://www.givemesport.com/87973551...-ahead-of-2022
Ferrari show off new look ahead of 2022 season
Ferrari have teased a new look ahead of their 2022 car launch, with race drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc wearing the team's new t-shirts.
09 February 13:40
Author Thomas Maher
Ferrari have offered the clearest hint yet that they could be running a tweaked livery this year, just days ahead of the team's 2022 car launch.
In a post to social media, Ferrari showed off a picture of race drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc wearing their 2022 t-shirts with the caption: "A new era and a new look for 2022. Looking incredible, boys!"
‘Ferrari F1-75 Tweaked Livery’;
https://racingnews365.com/ferrari-sh...of-2022-season
Ferrari F1-75 - has image of Scuderia's "very, very slim" new car been leaked?
GPFans Staff
Wednesday 16 February 2022 15:40
A private pre-show was held at Maranello on Wednesday for friends and close members of Ferrari ahead of the launch on Thursday, February 17.
Speaking on Canal+, former Ferrari race winner Jean Alesi revealed he had attended the event and had seen the car, describing it as "very, very thin".
"I saw the Ferrari earlier. It is a real marvel, very, very slim, with a bit of a sophisticated nose. "The car is already impressive and I hope it will go as fast to join the two teams we had [out front] last year in Mercedes and Red Bull."
‘Ferrari F1-75 Marvel’;
https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/75...r-been-leaked/
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Brand new high resolution leaked ‘aggressive’ Ferrari 2022 F1 car.
All aspects have been applied to a car with a long gestation, and the numbers rumoured to be verified on the highly advanced Maranello simulator say this could be a title challenger for F1 2022 season.
February 16, 2022 · by thejudge13
The official launch of the car will be tomorrow (17th Feb 2022), but today a private launch for VIP’s and guests of Ferrari attended by Jean Alesi amongst others. Alesi confirmed that “When we get to see the Ferrari, it will be a shock!”.
Alesi added: “Formula 1 is changing almost 100% of its technical regulations, so the cars are going to be quite impressive. “I saw the Ferrari earlier. It is a real marvel, very, very slim, with a bit of a sophisticated nose.
“The car is already impressive and I hope it will go as fast to join the two teams we had [out front] last year in Mercedes and Red Bull.”
‘Aggressive Ferrari F-75’, ‘Ferrari F-75 Shock’, ‘Ferrari F-75 Marvel’;
https://thejudge13.com/2022/02/16/br...i-2022-f1-car/
Alleged leaked picture of Ferrari F1-75 goes viral
Michael Delaney16/02/2022 at 17:37
As a reminder, Ferrari will pull the covers off its F1-75 during on Thursday at 14:00 CET (13:00 GMT).
A picture of Ferrari's all-new 2022 contender has popped up on the internet and at first glance the photo appears to depict the Scuderia's legitimate F1-75.
‘Ferrari F-75 Viral Picture Launch’;
https://f1i.com/news/432092-alleged-...oes-viral.html
Alesi excited about ‘very slim’ 2022 Ferrari
ANDREW MAITLAND
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
“I saw the Ferrari earlier,” he (Jean Alesi) said. “It is a real gem. Very, very slim with quite a sophisticated nose.
“The car is already impressive and I hope it will also be fast enough to join Mercedes and Red Bull out the front.”
Alesi, 57, also revealed that Ferrari will reveal a ‘real car’ on Thursday, as opposed to the cheap show cars in 2022 colours as per Red Bull and Williams’ recent strategy.
‘Ferrari F-75 Real Gem’, ‘Ferrari F-75 Sophisticated Nose’;
https://grandpx.news/alesi-excited-a...-2022-ferrari/
‘Unusual’ and ‘original’ Ferrari F1-75 aero design teased
Date published: February 17 2022 - Jamie Woodhouse
Ferrari reportedly have followed a unique path with the F1-75, pushed towards the “extreme” through recent struggles. The F1-75 will be unveiled on February 17, which will reportedly be an “authentic first viewing”, rather than a livery reveal or show car which has been utilised by several teams now in order to shield innovations ahead of the new campaign.
And according to Corriere Della Sera, Ferrari have been creative with their F1-75 in a bid to make sure their goals are realised. F1-75, the shape is “surprising”, thus “indicating an aerodynamic design that is as unusual as it is original, both in terms of its lines and its proportions”.
“Those who have seen it say it has a rampant look, with a few “nocturnal” touches, especially on the wings,” the piece adds. Those who designed it are aware that they have chosen an aggressive philosophy. The fact that they have come through a long critical period seems to have generated a push towards the extreme.”
‘Ferrari F-75 Unique’, ‘Ferrari F-75 Rampant Look’, ‘Ferrari F-75 Extreme’;
https://www.planetf1.com/news/ferrar...engine-report/
Scarlet Red Ferrari F1-75 leaked; watch launch of 2022 F1 challenger here
Published by Alex Shahini on February 17, 2022
The most successful team to compete in Formula 1 has experienced a 14 year long slump with only glimmers of hope fueling the famous tifosi in these dark years when Sebastian Vettel came close to toppling Mercedes dominance in 2018, but it wasn’t meant to be. The regulation change for 2022 which is set to even the playing field and make for better wheel-to-wheel racing has the Maranello based outfit in for a shout by pundits in what many hope will be another season between the Prancing Horse and McLaren.
‘Ferrari F1-75 LAUNCH’;
https://www.carmag.co.za/speed/formu...aked/undefined
Enzo Ferrari movie gets ready for starting grid
Adam Driver of ‘Star Wars’ fame to play role of Italian motoring mogul
17 FEBRUARY 2022 - 05:05 DENIS DROPPA
The movie, which has been in development for a number of years, is set in 1957 which was a crisis year for the house of the prancing horse, with the 10-year-old company facing bankruptcy and Enzo and Laura experiencing a tempestuous marriage.
Enzo decides to counter his losses by rolling the dice on one race — 1,600km across Italy, the iconic Mille Miglia.
‘Ferrari’, ‘Ferrari’, ‘Scuderia Ferrari’;
https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/li...starting-grid/
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Ferrari F1-75 breaks cover with Tifosi hopes sky high.
Ferrari’s F1-75, the most anticipated Formula 1 car ahead of the 2022 season, broke cover today with its red and black livery reminiscent of the team’s F1 challengers of the late 1980’s, early 1990’s.
Editor
17 February, 2022
Ferrari Chairman John Elkann said after the launch: “Ferrari is the only team to have competed in every season of the Formula 1 Championship and has been at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of innovation in the pursuit of speed for over 90 years in motorsport.
Elkann did not forget the faithful Tifosi and addressed them saying: ” Your passion and commitment fuels our performance as it always has.
“This year we look forward to rewarding your loyalty and returning to our winning ways,” Elkann concluded.
The stakes couldn’t have been higher at Ferrari for Binotto and the team to deliver on the promises of bringing the Scuderia back to the forefront of F1.
‘Tifosi passion’, ‘Tifosi commitment’, ‘Tifosi fuels performance’, ‘Tifosi loyalty’, ‘Tifosi Scuderia’;
https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/02...opes-sky-high/
Ferrari reveals F1-75 at Maranello ahead of 2022 F1 season
Ferrari has unveiled its new 2022 Formula 1 car - the F1-75 and a return to black and red livery
F1
February 17th 2022
Author Jake Williams-Smith
The team opted to reveal its car rather than a show version or digital rendering evident by the louvres on the engine cover and the DRS activator on the rear wing.
Unveiled via a live stream the new livery features a return of Santander as a sponsor as well as several interesting features.
‘Ferrari F1-75 unveil at Maranello’;
https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/a...022-f1-season#
Sainz and Leclerc excited by ‘radical, extreme’ Ferrari F1-75
17 February 2022
The Ferrari F1-75 sent hearts fluttering across the world when it was unveiled on Thursday, and the team's drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were clearly enamoured by the brand-new Scuderia machine – remarking on how bold the design is.
Sainz’s team mate Leclerc was clearly pleased with the traditional elements in the new car’s design.
“Yes, I do [like the livery]. I think it fits perfectly. It’s a bit of a dark red, looks a bit more aggressive but for a car like this, I think it fits perfectly. We have the 75-year anniversary logo which I think fits well with the colour scheme, we are trying to represent the old days of Ferrari, you know, and I think this colour is a mix of what we had last year at the front, with what we had at the back,” he said.
‘Ferrari F1-75 radical’, ‘Ferrari F1-75 extreme’;
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...2GhSp4z5h.html
In photos: Every angle of the new Ferrari F1-75 F1 car
Ferrari have shown off their new-look 2022 F1 car, the F1-75. Here's every angle of the brand new Ferrari F1 car.
17th Feb 2022, 13:10
Author Thomas Maher
The F1-75 features a new-look livery for this year. While still undeniably traditional, it features swatches of black – confirming the hints the team have released via social media teasers over recent weeks.
Video: Ferrari present their new F1 car!
Check out Ferrari's new F1 challenger, the F1-75, which was presented to the world during a special launch ceremony on Thursday.
‘Every angle of the Ferrari F1-75’;
https://racingnews365.com/in-photos-...i-f1-75-f1-car
Sainz aiming to take Ferrari to a ‘different level’
Date published: February 17 2022 - Jamie Woodhouse
Carlos Sainz is ready to take Ferrari to “a different level” in 2022 and chase the success which he and the team craves.
The aim for the F1-75 is to take Ferrari back to winning ways in Formula 1 this season, hopefully also mounting a title challenge.
“Now it’s time to take the team to a different level, to another step. As drivers and the team together we want more things and more success in 2022, so let’s go and get it.”
‘Now it’s time… … Ferrari F1-75 title challenge’
https://www.planetf1.com/news/carlos...ri-2022-goals/
Ferrari target return to the top as it unveils car for 2022 Formula 1 season
By Matt Majendie
17 Feb 2022, 13:46
Ferrari have unveiled the car they hope will challenge for the world title for the first time since 2008.
But team principal Mattia Binotto said on Thursday he was hopeful the F1-75 will return one of the most successful teams in the sport’s history to former glories.
“The results have not lived up to what is expected of the Ferrari name,” said Binotto, adding that the latest creation would mean “fans can once again be proud of Ferrari”.
‘Ferrari F1-75 to the TOP’;
https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/for...1-b983126.html
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F1-75 a result of Ferrari ‘thinking out of the box’
“This is what I would call a brave Ferrari because we have interpreted the rules thinking out of the box,” said Binotto during the launch of a car named to reflect the 75th anniversary of the 125 S, Ferrari’s first race car.
Date published: February 17 2022 - Jon Wilde
Binotto, who said the car will have its shakedown at Fiorano on Friday, continued: “Now it’s time to go up against the opposition. That is the best challenge and it’s what makes our work so enthralling.
“I’d like the F1-75 to be up for the fight on track at every grand prix, to go toe-to-toe with our rivals, aiming to be the very best.”
“We have a responsibility to our company and to our partners. But most of all, I’d like this car to perform in such a way that our fans can again be proud of Ferrari.”
‘Ferrari F1-75 thinking out of the box’’, ‘Ferrari F1-75 for the pride of the Tifosi’;
https://www.planetf1.com/news/ferrar...tive-thinking/
Out-of-the-box thinking led to ‘brave’ Ferrari 2022 F1 car design
F1
Lewis Larkam
17 Feb 2022
“We have tackled the challenge of this project with an innovative approach,” Binotto said at the launch of the F1-75.
“Because apart from the requirements of the completely new technical regulations we believe that we had to take on this exercise with an open mind.”
“It called on all our know-how our creativity and above all our commitment. This is what I would call a brave Ferrari because we have interpreted the rules thinking outside the box.”
‘Brave Ferrari F1-75’;
https://www.crash.net/f1/news/996594...-f1-car-design
‘Unusual’ and ‘original’ Ferrari F1-75 aero design teased
Date published: February 17 2022 - Jamie Woodhouse
Ferrari reportedly have followed a unique path with the F1-75, pushed towards the “extreme” through recent struggles. Their report states that according to those that have laid eyes on the F1-75, the shape is “surprising”, thus “indicating an aerodynamic design that is as unusual as it is original, both in terms of its lines and its proportions”.
Fortunately for Ferrari, Corriere Della Sera state that the team have gone brave with the F1-75 “with the certainty of having found the power needed to push on from the very first chapters of the season”.
In fact, having reportedly made “plenty” of progress in this department, Ferrari are apparently taking a risk on the reliability front for the start of the season with their new power unit.
‘Ferrari F1-75 to risk new power unit’;
https://www.planetf1.com/news/ferrar...engine-report/
Sainz and Leclerc excited to get going with F1-75
Andrew Lewin17/02/2022 at 14:37
Team principal Mattia Binotto told media attending the launch event that “personally, I'm excited about it" and pointed out the innovation surrounding the new loo front wing and nose. His optimism was echoed by his drivers.
"Yes, I'm more than ready for this season," said Sainz. who joined Ferrari from McLaren at the start of the 2021 season and went on to finish ahead of Leclerc in the final points standings.
Leclerc was also rather taken by the new car's visual panache, but was more concerned by how it would perform on the track when pre-season testing gets underway next week in Barcelona. "I really, really like it. I think I'll love it even more if it's fast on track!" said the Monegasque. "But I absolutely love the look.”
‘Ready for the Ferrari F1-75’;
https://f1i.com/news/432176-sainz-an...ith-f1-75.html
A closer look at the new Ferrari F1-75
Date published: February 17 2022 - Jamie Woodhouse
We can also see just how sculptured the side’s of the F1-75 are, detailing which differs greatly to the 2022 challengers revealed so far elsewhere on the grid.
We see that like Aston Martin, Ferrari have gone for the cooling grooves down the sidepods, but have taken it to a new level with the detailing in the shaping of the F1-75.
As important as the bodywork of the F1-75 is, Ferrari it is believed are also very optimistic about the new power unit within it, an area where they appeared to make great gains in the latter stages of 2021. Both power unit and chassis will need to combine perfectly to trigger a Ferrari title challenge.
‘Ferrari F1-75 looked at closely’;
https://www.planetf1.com/news/ferrari-f1-75-gallery/
Title contender: Radical new Ferrari car explained
February 17, 2022 · by thejudge13
Yesterday’s leaks from the internet already announced that the new Ferrari Formula 1 car will be revolutionary; and today’s presentation of the F1-75 driven by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz confirms that the team from Maranello pinned all its hopes on the new 2022 regulations having stopped its development early on last year.
“This season will be a very important season for the team, but also for us drivers,” says Leclerc. “And it’s a good chance. Everyone’s expectations are very high. We want to make sure we can translate everyone’s hard work into results this season.”
“I am more than ready for this season,” Sainz is also fired up for the start. “Now it’s time to take the next step with the team. We drivers and the team want to achieve more successes in 2022,” the Spaniard clearly indicates the expectations.
‘Ferrari F1-75 TITLE CONTENDER’;
https://thejudge13.com/2022/02/17/ti...car-explained/
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Russell on Mercedes’ F1 2022 car: “Huge amount of improvement to be made”
Mercedes will unveil the all-new W13 to the world on February 18 as it looks to win an unprecedented ninth consecutive constructors’ championship in 2022.
F1
Connor McDonagh
12 Feb 2022
In an interview on Mercedes’ website, Russell spoke about the new challenges the teams face amid the new regulations for this year.
“First impressions of W13 have been interesting,” Russell said. It’s a very different car to the previous era and the characteristic of how the downforce is produced is completely different so we’re still learning as we’re going.
‘W13 Improvement’;
https://www.crash.net/f1/news/996369...vement-be-made
What time is Mercedes 2022 F1 car launch and how can I watch it?
The W13 will be unveiled on Friday 18 February
Sports Staff
Mercedes will launch their new F1 car for 2022, the W13, at a launch event on Friday.
The Brackley-based squad have won eight consecutive constructors’ championships and will be hoping their new challenger is the class of the field once again as Formula 1 enters a new era.
‘W13 Launch Time’;
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...-b2017276.html
Big Moments for Mercedes F1: George Russell’s Seat Fit, Lewis Hamilton to Return
17 Feb 2022, 11:02 UTC ·
by Monica Coman
The new Formula One season is close, and all teams are getting ready for it. Be it the car reveal or the new driver, Mercedes-AMG Petronas has a big season ahead.
George Russell will be replacing Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas, who drove alongside Hamilton from 2017 to 2021. In the 2022 season, Bottas will be racing for Alfa Romeo.
‘W13 Big Season Ahead’;
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/b...rn-181897.html
Formula One chief Ross Brawn fears speed of Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes 'could be impacted' by the bitter title tussle with Red Bull last season and that the seven-time champion's team may start the new season off the pace
• Mercedes and Red Bull fought bitterly until the end for the F1 titles last season
• But Ross Brawn fears it may impact both heading into the 2022 campaign
By Philip Duncan, Press Association
Published: 08:34, 17 February 2022
'Mercedes and Red Bull could be impacted,' said Brawn. 'Last year, human resources were devoted to fighting a very intense world championship. Some of the teams further back didn't have that consideration.
'If I had been Ferrari or McLaren in the very early part of last year, I would have put everything into the 2022 car.
'That is what happened in 2009. The year before there was a big battle between Ferrari and McLaren and they fell flat on their faces. I don't think it will be that severe but is a good point.
‘W13 could be impacted by 2021’;
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...edes-2022.html
Mercedes and Red Bull "could be impacted" by brutal F1 title fight - Brawn
Ian Parkes
Thursday 17 February 2022 00:01
Mercedes and Red Bull could be forced to play catch up at the start of the new F1 season following their brutal title battle that unfolded throughout last year.
That is the verdict of F1 managing director motorsports Ross Brawn who would not be surprised if the fight to the wire that culminated in a controversial ending in Abu Dhabi ultimately took its toll on the title protagonists with regard to the development of this year's cars.
‘W13 catch up’;
https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/75...e-fight-brawn/
MERCEDES ON THE HUNT FOR THE NEXT LEWIS HAMILTON
Abby Bathurst
16/02/2022, 08:56
Mercedes have announced the line-up for their junior drivers for the 2022 season as the hunt for the next Lewis Hamilton continues.
With seven junior drivers in the programme, Mercedes have a a strong team for the future. But will one of them become the next Lewis Hamilton?
“The Mercedes young drivers of today, will hopefully be our champions of tomorrow”
The hunt is on’;
https://www.formulanerds.com/news/me...ewis-hamilton/
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Abu Dhabi GP - 108 million viewers
Super Bowl - 101 million viewers
This is why the Liberty media purchased the rights to F1. Higher ceiling.
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Gary Anderson: Disappointing Ferrari F1-75 feels disjointed.
What is clear is that Ferrari has headed down a different avenue to the rest. The key question is whether that avenue leads to where it wants to get to.
By Gary Anderson
17 Feb 2022, 19:08
This is very different from the Aston Martin or the McLaren approach, both of which have a continuous slot gap between the first and second elements. Ferrari does not.
To reduce the area of stagnation where the airflow hits the front of the nose and doesn’t know where to go, Ferrari has gone for a pointy design. The front element has a large spoon section in the middle, which is quite wide and also lower.
This is about trying to make this spoon area work to produce front downforce. The front two elements mount the front wing to the nose and the third and fourth elements run into the sides of the nose.
‘Disappointing Ferrari F1-75’, ‘Ferrari F1-75 feels disjointed’;
https://the-race.com/formula-1/gary-...ls-disjointed/
The key technical decisions behind Ferrari’s unconventional F1-75 design
2022 F1 season
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17th February 2022, 19:1117th February 2022, 19:11 | Written by Will Wood
Ferrari’s unconventional design for its new F1-75 was born out of a “creative” mindset across all areas of car design, say the team’s technical leaders. Ferrari’s head of chassis project development, Fabio Montecchi, says that the new chassis had a far longer lead time in design compared to a typical new car.
“The first key factor for the design of a car that is so different from its predecessors is time management,” Montecchi explains. “We allowed much more time than usual for the design phase, examining in depth all the rule changes in order to squeeze out every ounce of performance, exploring a large number of solutions through studies, simulations and bench tests.
Montecchi says Ferrari embraced “the involvement and empowerment of each individual designer,” during the car’s development, so that “everyone feels the excitement and uniqueness of the challenge posed by these massive changes.”
“With no reference points available from previous seasons what makes the difference is the creativity and talent of each designer, the excellence of our analysis tools, the lucidity and courage to choose the most promising solution, even if it is not the most conventional one and in this, we believe we have done a good job.”
‘Ferrari F1-75’ Empowerment, ‘Ferrari F1-75’ Creativity, ‘Ferrari F1-75’ Lucidity and Courage, ‘Ferrari F1-75 Squeezing out every ounce of Performance’;
https://www.racefans.net/2022/02/17/...-f1-75-design/
Where Ferrari’s radical F1 design embraces the unconventional
The unveiling of Ferrari’s latest challenger is always one of the most anticipated events in Formula 1 and there was plenty to see when the covers came off its radical design for the F1-75.
By: Matt Somerfield
Feb 17, 2022, 9:15 PM
It’s also clear that the Ferrari F1-75 is the most complete car we’ve seen so far, but even given the team's openness during the launch there’s bound to be aspects of the car it has attempted to conceal and which will be revealed over the course of the next two tests.
The overall design philosophy used by Ferrari is probably best summed up by Fabio Montecchi, Head of chassis project engineering: “With no reference points available from previous seasons, what makes the difference is the creativity and talent of each designer, the excellence of our analysis tools, the lucidity and courage to choose the most promising solution, even if it’s not the most conventional.”
‘Ferrari’s radical F1-75 design’;
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f...n-new/8262554/
'Brave' Ferrari are riding high on confidence as they hunt for championships
Senior writer
Lawrence Barretto
17 Feb 2022, 19:15
Ferrari exist to go racing and win world championships. That lofty ambition has been a step too far in the last decade or so, but the Prancing Horse’s loyal fanbase can be buoyed by the confidence sweeping through the team, which launched their interpretation of the 2022 regulations with the F1-75…
Ferrari, it seems, have been ambitious and not played it safe, knowing that if they have got the new car – built to new rules – right, this is a cracking chance to catch Mercedes and Red Bull and fight at the front once more, ending years of hurt in the process.
“That’s the best challenge and it’s what makes our best work so enthralling. I’d like the F1-75 to be up for the fight on track at every Grand Prix, to go toe-to-toe with our rivals, aiming to be the very best. We have a responsibility to our company and to our partners. But most of all, I’d like this car to perform in such a way that our fans can once again be proud of Ferrari.”
‘Proud FerrariF1-75’;
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...be8cexlL9.html
FERRARI FORCED INTO ‘DARING DESIGN SOLUTIONS’ WITH F1 ENGINE
By Edd Straw
Formula 1’s imminent engine freeze forced Ferrari to produce some “daring design solutions” for its 2022 power unit, according to its head of power unit Enrico Gualtieri. Gualtieri describes the 2022-spec Ferrari power unit as “an unconventional project, extreme in terms of vehicle installation, layout and many of the internal parts”.
During 2022, the power units will be homologated and frozen in specification until the end of 2025 ahead of the anticipated introduction of the next-generation engines the following year. Gualtieri was asked about the effect of these looming deadlines had on the design process…
“It has certainly made an impact,” said Gualtieri. “Let us say that, compared with past years, it has stimulated, even forced us, to go for even more daring design solutions, given the significant time limits, in particular the coming freeze. We have had to take all our programmes to the absolute limit. We have had to keep the door open for all possible evolutions, right until the last moment.”
Ferrari F1-75 Engine Development’;
https://the-race.com/formula-1/ferra...ith-f1-engine/
LECLERC: EXPECTATIONS ARE HIGH BECAUSE WE ARE FERRARI
Paul Velasco
17 February, 2022
Charles Leclerc is aware of the burden of expectation on Ferrari where serial winning is expected and is fully motivated to turn things around in 2022.
Leclerc said on the occasion of the F1-75 launch at Maranello: “Of course expectations are high because we are Ferrari, we are the team that is expected to win all the time.”
“What makes me confident about this year’s car is the work that I’ve seen in the past few months. It’s never easy to know until you’re really on track for the first qualifying of the year and see the final picture. But the feeling is good,” added Leclerc.
‘FerrariF1-75 expected to win all the time!’;
https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/02...e-are-ferrari/
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Mercedes-Benz AMG reveals W13 race car for 2022 F1 season.
The W13 might not be as dominant as some of its recent predecessors, however.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran February 18, 2022
Mercedes-Benz AMG on Friday unveiled its new W13 E Performance race car set to compete in the 2022 Formula One World Championship.
Powering the W13 is Mercedes' own power unit, which the team also supplies to Aston Martin, McLaren and Williams. F1 power units consist of a 1.6-liter turbocharged V-6 and two motor-generators, one on the driveline and another integrated with the turbocharger.
Teams will get their first taste of how their new designs perform during the first of F1's two pre-season tests, scheduled for February 23-25 at Spain's Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The first race of the season is the Bahrain Grand Prix, which is scheduled for March 20 at the Bahrain International Circuit.
‘W13 might not be as dominant’;
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...2022-f1-season
Mercedes reveal more shots of the silver W13
Date published: February 18 2022 - Mark Scott
Mercedes have officially taken the covers off their new car for the 2022 season – the W13 – at a special launch event at Silverstone.
Mercedes have revealed in their initial technical specification of the W13 that the front suspension is made up of a carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers. The rear suspension is pullrod-activated.
‘W13 Silverstone Special Launch’;
https://www.planetf1.com/news/mercedes-w13-gallery/
First picture: New Mercedes W13 makes track debut at windy Silverstone
2022 F1 season
Posted on
18th February 2022, 13:37 | Written by Keith Collantine
Mercedes’s new W13 has run on track for the first time ahead of the 2022 F1 season.
Despite heavy winds from storm Eunice battering much of Britain, the team took advantage of the opportunity to hold a filming day at Silverstone, where the new car was presented for the first time earlier today.
‘W13 shake down’;
https://www.racefans.net/2022/02/18/...y-silverstone/
Mercedes reveal sheer magnitude of 2022 changes
Date published: February 18 2022 - Mark Scott
Mercedes have revealed they have changed more parts of the power unit for this year than in any other season since 2014.
“For 2022, it has been a wide and deep project, and we have changed more parts of the PU for this year than in any season since 2014,” Hywel Thomas, head of the Mercedes engine programme, said at the W13 launch.
“Because it’s been such a significant change, we modified our overall approach to design and development. We started earlier and had more points along the journey, where we could experiment with some of our technologies.”
“And it wasn’t a case of spreading the same amount of effort over a longer period, it was about having a very high level of activity over a longer period.”
‘W13 Modifications’;
https://www.planetf1.com/news/merced...-2022-changes/
Russell: 'Incredible' to finally get to see W13 rolled out
Andrew Lewin18/02/2022 at 13:31
New Mercedes driver George Russell was thrilled to finally get to see the team's 2022 car unveiled before the world media this week, and gave it an enthusiastic thumbs-up. "It feels incredible," he beamed.
“We’ve seen all the drawings, we’ve had so many meetings and presentations about it. But suddenly seeing it all come together, seeing all of the men and women who have put so much hard work and grit into making this, and coming together here, I think it looks incredible."
‘Incredible W13’;
https://f1i.com/news/432295-russell-...olled-out.html
Mercedes has made biggest change to F1 engine since 2014
The Race.
18 Feb 2022, 10:22
Hywel Thomas, head of the team’s powertrain programme, said that while the 2022 engine “builds on the generation of championship-winning power units” and involved the usual work on “finding more performance, more reliability and taking the overall package of the power unit further”, F1’s major chassis rules changes also meant substantial changes in packaging demands.
“We have some very good simulation tools and of course we use those to make estimates of where the chassis will end up, but we don’t know for sure. And that means we won’t really know precisely how the PU will need to be used and the way it needs to react while out on track, until we are running on the circuit.”
“We have to cover quite a lot of possibilities to make sure that PU is ready for whatever turns up at the end of the experience.”
W13 PU BIG changes;
https://the-race.com/formula-1/merce...ne-since-2014/
Hamilton sends warning: ‘Wait until you see me this year’
by Fergal Walsh
“If you think that what you saw at the end of last year was my best, wait until you see this year.”
“I always feel like through these sort of experiences you can turn that emotions into strength and into power, and that’s what I’m doing. “I’m putting that into my training. I’m putting that into the work I have with the men and women in this team.”
Hamilton sampled Mercedes’ W13 car for the first time on Friday at a Silverstone shakedown, hours after it was publicly launched.
‘W13 Launch’, ‘Wait until you see me this year’;
https://www.motorsportweek.com/2022/...-me-this-year/
