F1: Pre-Season Podcast

Backseat Drivers F1

Show Notes
F1 Pre-Season Podcast - Feb 7, 2022
So much to discuss ahead of the 2022 Season - from Max and Lewis news to massive changes in cars and rules, launches and testing and contracts oh my!
And our new segment of Helmut and Bernie interviews called “Hashtag No Filter”! Join us as we dive in here on Backseat Drivers F1!
Lewis Hamilton
Is he back or isn’t he? Just in case he’s not…5 Drivers who could replace Hamilton
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/24/five-f1-drivers-mercedes-could-replace-lewis-hamilton-with-in-case-of-2022-no-show-15977009/
Dividing tasks of Race Director
https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12527527/michael-masi-could-be-replaced-as-f1-race-director-hints-fias-peter-bayer
Our new “Hashtag No Filter” segment
Marko on Bottas, Russell, & Leclerc
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZWuTLzN_X_/
Design trends to watch for after Haas 3D render
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/the-design-trends-to-watch-at-the-2022-f1-car-launches/7957648/
Mercedes talks Car Changes
https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12472/12524832/mercedes-explain-f1-2022-car-landmines-and-predict-painful-seasons-as-new-season-approaches
Launch dates
Red Bull: Feb 9
Aston Martin: February 10
McLaren: February 11
AlphaTauri: February 14
Ferrari: February 17
Mercedes: February 18
Alpine: February 21
Alfa Romeo: February 27
Haas: TBA
Williams: TBA
Testing Dates
https://twitter.com/f1/status/1486280505901334539
Singapore Contract Extended!
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.formula-1-announces-seven-year-singapore-grand-prix-extension.rhAyCx0iHLvIIWaC7F7Iz.html
COVID Vaccines now Mandatory
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/60195524
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