After issuing warnings to the Haas drivers, Formula 1 stewards said they are preparing to take a tougher line on drivers who lap too slowly during qualifying.
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Vettel hoped for Q3 shot before double Q1 exit for Aston Martin
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel was surprised to be eliminated in Q1 in an upgraded Aston Martin which is “basically a new car”.
Both Haas drivers under investigation for driving unnecessarily slowly
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onThe strong qualifying positions achieved by the Haas drivers are in jeopardy as the pair are under investigation by the stewards.
Perez says missing first practice was “very costly” after qualifying fifth
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez says not participating in the first practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix left him on the back foot this weekend.
Hamilton encouraged by Mercedes upgrade but “still struggling” with rear balance
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton praised the improvement Mercedes has made to its car at the Spanish Grand Prix but admitted he is still not satisfied with the rear end balance in his W13.
Alonso expects another point-less race after “misunderstanding” causes Q1 exit
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso fears his point-less run will continue in tomorrow’s Spanish Grand Prix after a misunderstanding with his team on the radio led to his elimination in the first round of qualifying.
2022 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
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Posted onPictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2022 Spanish Grand Prix.
DRS problem cost Verstappen his last chance to take pole position in Spain
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen missed out on pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix after his DRS did not open as he began his final lap.
2022 Spanish Grand Prix grid
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc has taken provisional pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Live: 2022 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying
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Mercedes gained “a chunk of downforce” from Spanish GP update
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes say their Spanish Grand Prix update has clearly improved their W13, but the team is not yet sure whether it will stick with its current car concept.
Live: 2022 Spanish Grand Prix third practice
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“I wish I could have done a push lap” says Vips after Red Bull practice debut
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onJuri Vips was left wanting more after making his Formula 1 practice session debut for Red Bull but ending the hour at the bottom of the times sheets.
Red Bull plan internal investigation over whether information leaked to Aston Martin
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner is planning an internal investigation to discover whether Aston Martin received information on the design of the RB18.
Delighted Hamilton says Mercedes upgrade has brought rivals within range
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton is hopeful Mercedes can get within range of Ferrari and Red Bull after their new aerodynamic package gave promising results in practice for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Make your 2022 Spanish Grand Prix predictions
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Stewards reprimand Alonso and Vips for impeding rivals in practice
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso and Juri Vips have been given reprimands for getting in the way of other drivers during first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Live: 2022 Spanish Grand Prix second practice
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2022 Spanish Grand Prix practice in pictures
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Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2022 Spanish Grand Prix.
FIA confirm Aston Martin complied with rules after Horner raises “copying” concern
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA says it has no legality concerns over the upgrade Aston Martin has introduced to its car for this weekend’s race.