Carlos Sainz Jnr headed Max Verstappen in the opening practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring.
Sebastian Vettel articles archive
‘It hurts me people like Charles and Max don’t have freedoms I had’: Vettel explains F1 exit
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onAs he prepares to leave Formula 1, Sebastian Vettel says he intends to focus his energies on “the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced.”
Hamilton ‘sad to lose an ally on the grid’ with Vettel retirement
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he will regret “losing an ally” on the grid when Sebastian Vettel retires at the end of this season.
Doubt over whether to continue in F1 has been a distraction, Vettel admits
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel says he confirmed his retirement plans to his Aston Martin team yesterday but began considering them years ago.
First pictures from the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring.
Alonso prioritises new Alpine deal over replacing Vettel at Aston Martin
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says he is more interested in extending his stay at his current team next year than taking Sebastian Vettel’s place at Aston Martin.
The five teams of number five: Vettel’s F1 career history in pictures
F1 history
Posted onSebastian Vettel, who will retire from Formula 1 at the end of the year, won four world championships and 53 races in a career spanning five different teams.
Vettel announces he will retire from Formula 1 at the end of 2022
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onFour-times Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has announced he will retire from Formula 1 at the end of the 2022 season.
Sausage kerbs removed at Paul Ricard “shouldn’t ever come back” – Vettel
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Sausage kerbs removed at Paul Ricard “shouldn’t ever come back” – Vettel • F1 tests 39 sustainable fuel blends • Goethe replaces injured Yeany in F3
2022 French Grand Prix driver ratings
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onThe heat of southern France saw some prosper and others wilt around Paul Ricard. Here are RaceFans driver ratings for the French Grand Prix.
Verstappen takes huge lead as Leclerc’s crash halts Ferrari’s fightback before it begins
2022 French Grand Prix review
Posted onFerrari’s French Grand Prix was all going according to plan until Charles Leclerc’s mistake handed victory and even more vital points to Max Verstappen.
Vote for your 2022 French Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2022 French Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
2022 French Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc’s crash ended his victory hopes and triggered a Safety Car period which created a strategic headache for his team mate.
Verstappen grabs win and points boost after Leclerc crashes out of the lead
2022 French Grand Prix summary
Posted onMax Verstappen won the French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard after Charles Leclerc spun out and crashed while leading the race.
2022 French Grand Prix championship points
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen leads the drivers championship by 66 points from Charles Leclerc after the French Grand Prix.
2022 French Grand Prix race result
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has won the French Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
2022 French Grand Prix in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onThe 2022 French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard in pictures.
F1 “slow” to adopt sustainable fuel says Vettel after latest demo run
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel believes his demonstration runs in cars using sustainable fuel show Formula 1 is being too slow to adopt a technology which is ready for introduction.
Sainz can’t help Leclerc on race day but have Ferrari given him a tyre advantage?
2022 French Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onAfter successfully executing phase one of their plan in qualifying, how can Ferrari and Charles Leclerc ensure they do not get outfoxed on race day?
2022 French Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2022 French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard.