Formula 1: "Biggest change of all time" - this is what the new cars from Vettel, Schumacher and Co. look like

Created: 02/23/2022, 08:18

By: Marius Epp

About a month before the start of the new Formula 1 season, the racing teams let the cat out of the bag: the new cars were presented - we present them.

Munich – The wait is over: It is now clear which cars the Formula 1* pilots will use to race around the world in 2022.

In February, the ten teams gradually presented the results of their hard development work.

Anyone fighting for the world championship is more open than ever in the new season - a revolution in the regulations should ensure more excitement.

Just looking at the new cars makes it clear that quite a few things have changed.

Some of the cars are unrecognizable.

The first tests starting on Wednesday in Barcelona will show what the performance looks like.

Which machines are Sebastian Vettel and Co. allowed to move now?

We introduce them.

Formula 1 2022: New Aston Martin by Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll present the new Aston Martin.

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• Name:

  AMR22

• Drivers:

  Sebastian Vettel* (Germany), Lance Stroll* (Canada)

• Team Principal:

  Mike Krack

With the "AMR22", the British racing team wants to achieve what they failed to do last year: compete for the front places.

The traditional "British Racing Green" remains, but the color pink of the former sponsor BWT disappears completely.

Instead, fine yellow elements are incorporated.

Formula 1 2022: Haas presents Mick Schumacher's new car

The new Haas by Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin.

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• Name:

  VF-22

• Drivers:

  Mick Schumacher* (Germany), Nikita Mazepin* (Russia)

• Team leader:

  Günther Steiner

At bottom light Haas*, hopes for the new season are high: Last year, all developments were frozen early in order to concentrate fully on 2022.

Did that pay off?

Little has changed in terms of paintwork, the Russian look remains, main sponsor Dimitri Mazepin likes that. However, as with all teams, there are numerous changes to the chassis.

Formula 1 2022: The new Ferrari

Team boss Mattia Binotto and his two drivers Charles Leclerc (left) and Carlos Sainz.

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• Name:

  F1-75

• Drivers:

  Charles Leclerc* (Monaco), Carlos Sainz* (Spain)

• Team boss:

  Mattia Binotto

Ferrari's declared goal: fight for race wins again.

The Scuderia already recorded an upward trend last season, the driver pairing is promising.

Of course, the new bolide is red again, but the unloved light green is a thing of the past.

New: tail and nose are black.

Formula 1 2022: Mercedes says goodbye to black - silver arrow silver again

Mercedes returns to classic silver.

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• Name:

  W13

• Drivers:

  Lewis Hamilton* (England), George Russell (England)

• Team boss:

  Toto Wolff

The silver arrow is silver again!

After two years in black, the factory team returns to the traditional design.

The red elements are striking.

Lewis Hamilton gets a strong teammate in George Russell, not only the constructors' but also the drivers' title should be restored.

Formula 1 2022: McLaren shows a new face

McLaren surprises with light blue.

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• Name:

  MCL36

• Drivers:

  Lando Norris* (England), Daniel Ricciardo* (Australia)

• Team boss:

  Andreas Seidl

"That's probably the biggest change of all time," McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo marveled after the first laps in the new car.

Like all other drivers, he will need a little time to get used to the new work tool.

Also visually: In addition to the usual orange, surprisingly light blue elements adorn the design.

Formula 1 2022: Red Bull with the next world champion car?

Does the new Red Bull have world champion format again?

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• Name:

  RB18

• Drivers:

  Max Verstappen* (Netherlands), Sergio Perez* (Mexico)

• Team boss:

  Christian Horner

In terms of color, the new car of the reigning world champion Max Verstappen does not stand out much from the model of the previous year.

However, the name of the new main sponsor Oracle, which has recently been anchored in the team name, cannot be overlooked.

The Brause racing team is also known for technical refinements - but these will hardly penetrate the public.

Formula 1 2022: Alpine is a real eye-catcher

The blue-pink goddess: The new Alpine.

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• Name:

  A522

• Drivers:

  Fernando Alonso* (Spain), Esteban Ocon* (France)

• Team leader:

  Otmar Szafnauer

Alpine presented its new racer at the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

And many fans are celebrating the completely changed look - new sponsor BWT is providing a pink and blue surprise.

In the first two races, the French racing team will even compete in pink.

With the ex-Vettel team boss Otmar Szafnauer, podium places should jump out.

Formula 1 2022: The new Alpha Tauri

• Name:

  AT03

• Riders:

  Pierre Gasly* (France), Yuki Tsunoda* (Japan)

• Team boss:

  Franz Tost

The Red Bull farm team presents itself in a classy white and blue-grey look.

Technically, you will learn a lot from his big brother again - Pierre Gasly in particular showed last year that he is one of the top drivers.

Formula 1 2022: Alfa Romeo does without presentation

• Name:

  C42

• Riders:

  Valtteri Bottas (Finland), Guanyu Zhou (China)

• Team Principal:

  Frederic Vasseur

Alfa Romeo Orlen, as the racing team is called for the new season, makes it particularly exciting.

The ex-team decided against a celebratory presentation and is testing in Barcelona with a camouflage similar to that of the Erlkönig.

With the renewed driver duo, things should go further.

Formula 1 2022: Williams with a new livery

Williams stages its new car in style.

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• Name:

  FW44

• Drivers:

  Alexander Albon (Thailand), Nicholas Latifi* (Canada)

• Team Principal:

  Jost Capito

After the departure of George Russell, the traditional racing team wants to go back to the old days.

The driver duo of ex-Red Bull driver Alexander Albon and Nicholas Latifi should regularly score points.

The paint is a new blue shade.