F1 2022

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Ferrari F1-75 on track at Fiorano

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AlphaTauri to become second 2022 F1 car to run on track - The Race

AlphaTauri will become the second team to run a 2022 Formula 1 car on-track with a shakedown planned on Tuesday.
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F1 cars can only be run extensively outside of grand prix weekends in the official tests, which will take place in Spain (February 23-25) and Bahrain (March 10-12).

However, teams are also entitled to two promotional events where the running is limited to 100km, on special Pirellis.

These are often used pre-season to shake down new cars before testing and double up as filming days for teams to get promotional material.

“From an engineering perspective it’s the first time the car runs on track, so it’s important to take systems checks, look at the basic various systems and software on the car, check it’s working, bug-checking,” said AlphaTauri technical director Jody Egginton.

“Just the basics to know that everything is doing what it’s meant to do.

“It’s basic data collecting and it’s all very useful ahead of the main test where we start to focus on more complex topics and longer running and performance.”

The massive change in technical regulations make a pre-test shakedown more valuable than ever in 2022.

Aston Martin’s early shakedown gave it a full 12 days before the first test begins and AlphaTauri is unlikely to be the last to hit the track ahead of Barcelona.

Mercedes will launch its 2022 car on Friday and shake it down at Silverstone on the same day.
 
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Michael is building quite the racing empire.

IndyCar, Aussie Supercars, Formula E, Extreme E and now perhaps F1?

I do see though that he wants to base his team in the US, Indianapolis specifically. This is going to be a huge challenge as Andretti does not have his own wind tunnel or advanced engineering facilities, so they are going to have to build everything from the ground up.

Apparently they have already secured an engine deal.

www.indystar.com

Michael Andretti would build new F1 team's cars in Indianapolis, says Mario Andretti

Michael Andretti has applied to form a new Formula 1 team, and Mario Andretti says the team already has an engine partner lined up.
www.indystar.com
 
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