Hamilton, who has won 74 races with Mercedes, said earning an eighth title “is the ultimate dream, but I don’t think it will be the deciding factor as to whether I stay or keep going.” Since joining Mercedes for the 2013 season, Hamilton has won six world titles – moving him level with Schumacher with a record seven for his career.Ī SEASON OF UNKNOWNS?: Lewis Hamilton says ‘yes’
Meanwhile, Mercedes will be chasing an eighth drivers’ and constructors’ double. The 36-year-old Hamilton, who signed a one-year contract extension last month, is bidding to move one title clear of Michael Schumacher. The Mercedes W12 car, presented Tuesday, retains the black introduced last year as part of the team’s campaign against racism and discrimination, and adds a touch of its more traditional silver.Īlpine Racing revealed a new livery of blue, white and red matching the colors of the French flag instead of last year’s yellow and black. It’s a completely new set of regulations and this season we’ve brought in a new team to manage the creation of the VF-22.Mercedes has unveiled the livery Lewis Hamilton will drive this season while trying to win an unprecedented eighth Formula 1 title as the rebranded Alpine team also presented its new Formula 1 car on Tuesday. Resta said: “This is probably the most complex project the Uralkali Haas F1 Team has dealt with to-date for many reasons. Last season was a long one but I’m confident that 2022 will see us back in the mix with the VF-22.” “It’s been a tremendous effort by everyone involved and now comes the fun part of getting the new car to the circuit and dialling in all the elements. READ MORE: 10 things you need to know about the all-new 2022 F1 car Team Principal Guenther Steiner added: “We all know what the team is capable of, we’ve proved that in the past, and with this new car – born out of a completely new set of regulations and with our new design team in place – I’m confident we can showcase once again that we can compete on weekends. Hopefully that decision bears fruit and we return to challenging for points and taking something from the weekends.” “We made the decision back in 2020 to really channel time and resources into the VF-22, foregoing anything track-related for 2021 – which wasn’t easy to watch. “It’s that time of year where you’re naturally optimistic that the hard work and effort of everyone will translate to a competitive entry on track,” said owner Gene Haas. READ MORE: Haas Technical Director Resta calls 2022 car build 'most complex in the last 20 years'
Haas, who will once again run Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin, finished 10th in last year’s championship, and were the only team not to score. The livery is an evolution of last year’s predominantly white design. The VF-22 is the seventh Haas F1 car, and first to emerge from the American team’s all-new design office in Maranello, led by their Technical Director Simone Resta. Having dropped towards the back of the field in 2020, Haas opted not to develop their 2021 car, in favour of putting 100% of their resources on this year’s machine in a bid to return to the midfield. READ MORE: Two big questions for Haas in 2022 – Can Schumacher and Mazepin take the team back to the midfield?
#F1 2021 LIVERIES PLUS#
To promote closer racing, the FIA and F1 rewrote the rules, with the new cars featuring a ground effect floor, simplified front wing and dramatic rear wing – plus new Pirelli 18-inch tyres.
#F1 2021 LIVERIES SERIES#
Haas have revealed a series of digital renderings showcasing their 2022 Formula 1 car, the VF-22, which is the first to be designed under sweeping new technical regulations.
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