As 2022 takes the chequered flag and a brand new yr begins, there’s no higher time to look again on the yr that was on RaceFans.
From the largest tales of the yr to all of RaceFans’ unique interviews and our driver rankings listing for System 1, F2, F3, System E and IndyCar, there’s is a lot to look again on as 2022 involves an finish.
The largest tales of 2022
This yr was a memorable one for main tales in System 1. From Haas dropping their sponsor and driver because of the invasion of Ukraine and hiring again Kevin Magnussen to Sebastian Vettel’s shock retirement and Purple Bull being punished for breaching the 2021 finances cap, there have been many memorable tales that broke this yr. Listed here are the largest tales.
Aston Martin pronounces departure of CEO Otmar Szafnauer
Mike Krack named new Aston Martin F1 staff principal
Norris indicators new McLaren deal extending his contract to 2025
Bahrain Grand Prix extends F1 contract to 2036
Szafnauer named Alpine staff principal in administration shake-up
Haas to take away Russian colors and Uralkali branding from automobile
System 1 terminates Russian Grand Prix contract
Mazepin loses F1 seat as Haas affirm termination of Uralkali sponsorship deal
F1 extends deal to race at Imola till 2025
Haas announce Magnussen as second race driver for 2022
F1 confirms new Saturday night time race in Las Vegas from 2023
Ericsson repels last-lap assault from O’Ward to win Indianapolis 500
Vettel pronounces he’ll retire from System 1 on the finish of 2022
Alonso to hitch Aston Martin in 2023 on “multi-year” deal
Alpine affirm Piastri to make F1 race debut in 2023
Piastri makes shock announcement he is not going to debut in F1 with Alpine subsequent yr
McLaren affirm early exit for Ricciardo at finish of season
Audi confirms 2026 F1 entry as engine producer
Drugovich topped F2 champion regardless of dash race retirement as Vips wins
Energy clinches second IndyCar title as Palou takes dominant Laguna Seca win
Sky extends deal to broadcast F1 stay in UK till 2029
Verstappen clinches world championship in rain-shortened Japanese Grand Prix
Sargeant to drive for Williams in 2023 if he will get superlicence – Capito
Purple Bull clinch their first constructors’ championship since 2013
Purple Bull fined $7 million and lose growth time for 2021 finances cap breach
Binotto resigns as Ferrari staff principal after staff falls quick in title battle
System 1 cancels Chinese language Grand Prix for fourth yr attributable to Covid
Zandvoort extends deal to host Dutch Grand Prix till 2025
Williams staff principal Capito and technical director Demaison step down
Seidl leaves McLaren for Sauber, Stella takes his place
Vasseur confirmed as Binotto’s substitute at Ferrari
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RaceFans unique interviews
With skilled journalist Claire Cottingham becoming a member of RaceFans for 2022, there have been many alternatives to talk one-on-one with the drivers via the season.
From world champion Max Verstappen to Lando Norris, Valtteri Bottas and extra, listed below are all of the RaceFans unique interviews from this season…
Unique: The modifications Pirelli noticed in Bahrain which promise extra shut racing in 2022
‘I belong with Verstappen, Leclerc, Russell and Norris’ – Pierre Gasly unique interview
Unique: Albon on his profitable return at Williams and studying to be “extra egocentric”
Unique: Lando Norris on working to win with McLaren in 2024
Interview: Magnussen on comeback nerves and being a distinct form of F1 father
Unique: How Verstappen’s “totally different mindset” unlocked his title-winning potential
Unique: Verstappen on rising up in a racing household and galvanizing a nation of followers
Unique: Verstappen on racing outdoors F1, ‘the present’ – and win a championship
“I used to be so exhausting on myself… it was troublesome to cope with”: Bottas speaks to RaceFans
Unique: Zhou on closing the hole to Bottas and coming again stronger in 2023
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2022 F1 race evaluations
After each grand prix, RaceFans’ race evaluations inform an in depth story of how every race was gained – or misplaced. Recap how every of the 22 rounds of this yr performed out with our full listing of race evaluations for the 2022 season.
Bahrain – Leclerc places Ferrari again on prime as Verstappen’s title defence begins badly
Saudi Arabia – Verstappen’s racing savvy and Purple Bull’s technique deny Leclerc a second win
Australia – Leclerc emulates Schumacher with Melbourne grand slam as Verstappen lucks out once more
Emilia-Romagna – Verstappen takes most benefit as Leclerc makes first main error of title battle
Miami – Verstappen takes one other win away from Leclerc to attract inside hanging distance
Spanish – Leclerc’s automobile hassle and two assists from Perez put Verstappen again on prime
Monaco – Perez exhibits he’s no quantity two by mastering treacherous Monaco
Azerbaijan – Verstappen picks up the items in Baku as reliability paradigm shifts for Ferrari
Canada – Title battle is popping right into a Purple Bull rout as Verstappen resists Sainz for one more win
Nice Britain – Sainz seizes his likelihood for first win as rivals luck out on day of drama
Austria – Leclerc exhibits he was proper to inform Ferrari ‘we are able to get them’ with win in Purple Bull’s yard
France – Verstappen takes enormous lead as Leclerc’s crash halts Ferrari’s fightback earlier than it begins
Hungary – Verstappen and Purple Bull’s tactical masterclass humiliates Ferrari in Hungary
Belgium – Verstappen awaits coronation as crushing Spa win makes second title a formality
Netherlands – Dutch delight for champion-in-waiting as Purple Bull see off their new primary menace
Italy – Verstappen grabs fifth straight win as Ferrari discover beating him “not possible” at residence
Singapore – Cool-headed Perez overcomes Leclerc – and the stewards – for Singapore win
Japan – Verstappen is champion once more with elegant drive in anti-climactic decider
USA – Verstappen brings pleasure to bereft Purple Bull staff by delivering constructors’ title
Mexico – How Mercedes didn’t make Verstappen battle for his file 14th win
Brazil – Russell banishes reminiscence of misplaced Sakhir win with breakthrough triumph in Brazil
Abu Dhabi – Verstappen smokes his rivals one final time as Vettel goes out combating
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F1 driver rankings
For a second consecutive yr, Max Verstappen topped RaceFans’ driver rankings for the 2022 season. Take a look at the total grid rating for the season from 20 all the way in which to the world champion at primary.
2022 F1 driver rankings #20: Nicholas Latifi2022 F1 driver rankings #19: Daniel Ricciardo2022 F1 driver rankings #18: Mick Schumacher2022 F1 driver rankings #17: Yuki Tsunoda2022 F1 driver rankings #16: Zhou Guanyu2022 F1 driver rankings #15: Lance Stroll2022 F1 driver rankings #14: Pierre Gasly2022 F1 driver rankings #13: Alexander Albon2022 F1 driver rankings #12: Kevin Magnussen2022 F1 driver rankings #11: Valtteri Bottas2022 F1 driver rankings #10: Carlos Sainz Jnr2022 F1 driver rankings #9: Sergio Perez2022 F1 driver rankings #8: Esteban Ocon2022 F1 driver rankings #7: Sebastian Vettel2022 F1 driver rankings #6: Lewis Hamilton2022 F1 driver rankings #5: George Russell2022 F1 driver rankings #4: Fernando Alonso2022 F1 driver rankings #3: Charles Leclerc2022 F1 driver rankings #2: Lando Norris2022 F1 driver rankings #1: Max Verstappen
