F1 Social Stint | Zhou explains idea behind helmet design

The new 2022 Formula 1 season is getting closer and closer, and so teams and drivers are therefore getting ready for the start. In GPblog's F1 Social Stint you can find out what drivers and teams are doing during the winter break.

Zhou explains idea behind helmet design

Guanyu Zhou explains how he came up with his helmet design. The first 22 year old driver is proud of the fact that he is the very first Chinese to reach Formula 1, so there are many Chinese features on the helmet.

Ricciardo in good spirits in Barcelona

Although Daniel Ricciardo did not step into the McLaren MCL36 on Wednesday, he was already present at the track. A video has appeared on social media in which a good-humoured Ricciardo can be seen. There is a big smile on his face and he waves to Sebastian Vettel who drives by.

Ferrari at full speed on Catalunya

Ferrari has opted to record several days of filming straight away. Having already done a shakedown on its own Fiorano circuit, the team chooses to do a second shakedown before the first week of testing. Enjoy and listen to F1-75!

Hamilton pauses in support of his brother

Lewis Hamilton, in a message on his Twitter account, took a moment to reflect on the support he receives from his brother Nicolas. According to the seven-time world champion, few people have believed in him more than Nicolas.

Documentary about Max Verstappen

The French Canal+ is working on a documentary about Max Verstappen. The film crew will visit the primary school and the karting track in Genk, where the Dutchman raced since he was a child. The documentary will be aired on March 12th and is called "Verstappen - Born to win".

Ferrari tests new F1-75 on its own Fiorano

Ferrari will drive on its own test track at Fiorano on Friday. The Italian team presented the new F1-75 on Thursday and is using a filming day to test the new car. In doing so Ferrari is following the example of Red Bull Racing on Thursday.

Ferrari under the spell of the car unveiling

At 1pm Ferrari will unveil the new F1-75 for the 2022 Formula One season. Before then, the team is doing everything it can to let everyone know that this car unveiling is here. This time we look through the eyes of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc.

Haas' next top model

Guenther Steiner possesses some unexpected talents. Haas F1 shared a video of the team boss, complete with a romantic tune, posing for a team photo shoot.

Jos Verstappen prepares for rally debut

Verstappen senior posted another picture of him in a race car on his Instagram. The former Formula 1 driver is preparing for his participation in the Rally of Haspengouw on 26 February. The rally is part of the Belgian Rally Championship. Verstappen will participate in the race with a Citroën C3 R5, with which he can also be seen in the photo posted on Wednesday.

Wolff in the spotlight at Mercedes

Toto Wolff and his team are preparing for the car launch on Friday 18 February. Prior to that unveiling, there are a few things that need to happen. The Mercedes Twitter channel gives us a little peek behind the scenes.

Is Mercedes hinting at an early unveiling?

On Friday 18 February, Mercedes will unveil the new W13 for the 2022 Formula One season, but the team's Twitter account is eyeing 'tomorrow', which would be Wednesday 16 February. Will Mercedes reveal more than just the clothes on that day?

Sunglasses show for Zhou and Bottas

Guanyu Zhou, Valtteri Bottas and also Robert Kubica have put on their sunglasses for a new campaign from Alfa Romeo. The Italian team has made a deal with Web Eyewear and so the drivers are being photographed in the style of Kimi Raikkonen.

Ferrari shares Valentine's wishes

It's Valentine's Day, and Ferrari is in the mood. In a romantic mood, the Scuderia has sent out a whole bunch of Valentine's wishes, using several ambiguous puns.

Mercedes gets ready for its car launch

Mercedes will present the new W13 for the 2022 Formula One season on 18 February, and the team is already excited for the launch. However, fans of the German team still have to wait a few days before the car George Russell and Lewis Hamilton will drive this year is shown.