![]() ![]() The 2022 F1 rule changes are focused on the return to a ground-effect formula, with the aerodynamic rule alterations aimed to make cars easier to follow and therefore produce closer and more exciting racing. What are the F1 car rule changes for 2022? Its relatively central location for all F1 teams with easy transport access to Barcelona airport also allows F1 teams to fly in new parts or late developments during the test compared to long haul journeys to venues like Bahrain.īahrain will host the second pre-season test as it is also an ideal test venue due to weather and track characteristics, while the Bahrain International Circuit is also hosting the 2022 opening race meaning it is easier logistically for teams to remain at the track with one week between the test and the race. Given the better ambient temperatures and weather conditions in Barcelona at this time of year and track characteristics providing a variety of high, medium and low speed corners, the circuit has been the traditional venue for pre-season testing in recent years. Why is testing being split between two tracks this year? The decision to not live broadcast the first pre-season test in Barcelona, and the event being run behind closed doors without access for fans, came from a decision prompted by teams to change the wider plan for pre-season testing for 2022. will also be running live text coverage on the entire test. The Bahrain F1 test will have live TV coverage and live timing, similar to the broadcast set-up to a traditional grand prix event, with details on the TV coverage to be confirmed at a later date. will be running live text coverage on the Barcelona F1 test across all three days. A final timing classification will be released at the end of the day, with highlights and a round-up. The Barcelona F1 test will not have live TV coverage or live timing, having been classified as a shakedown for teams to get up to speed with the new 2022 cars and technical regulations. ![]() How can I follow the first pre-season test? Nicholas Latifi (AM)/Alexander Albon (PM)Īlexander Albon (AM)/Nicholas Latifi (PM) Nikita Mazepin (AM)/ Mick Schumacher (PM) The list will be updated with further announcements. Here’s the current list of what drivers are in action for each team for the Barcelona F1 test on the 23-25 February. Given the new cars specifications and likely handling characteristic changes, it is expected that the vast majority of the tests will be completed by the 2022 race drivers to provide them with the maximum track time to adapt to the new cars. This is also a cost-preventing method while also stops bigger teams from out-developing rivals simply by being able to run two or more cars. F1 rules mean each team can only run one car during the test (except for mule cars permitted for tyre testing at the request of Pirelli), meaning the teams have split the driving responsibility between each of its drivers plus any reserve or test drivers. ![]()
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