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The start of two important eras and a champion’s goodbye
Rarely has a set of regulations been so eagerly anticipated in motorsport. Formula 1’s new era will finally kick off in 2022, one year later than planned, and there are many laudable aims.
A more level playing field and better racing are the main targets of the new rules. The cars certainly look striking, as our artist’s impression shows, but will the rules work? Our Technical Editor Jake Boxall-Legge goes into the details and takes a look at some of the other new things to expect this season on page 12.
One driver who won’t be part of the new-look F1 is Kimi Raikkonen. The laconic 2007 world champion, who is now ready to focus on family life after 349 grands prix, gives a surprisingly revealing interview to Luke Smith on p22 – and admits he still doesn’t understand why he is so popular!
Another fresh start kicks off in Monte Carlo this week. The World Rally Championship begins its 2022 season with hybrid power and a vacuum at the top of the sport following Sebastien Ogier’s retirement – well, once he’s had a go at the Monte Carlo Rally one more time.
Tom Howard’s extensive season preview starts on p28. He explains the Rally1 regulations, assesses the drivers most likely to take Ogier’s place as the WRC benchmark, and visits M-Sport’s impressive new facility, inspired by a trip to Ferrari three decades ago.
Kevin Turner Chief Editor kevin.turner@autosport.com
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COVER IMAGE Matthew Fiveash
PIT & PADDOCK 4 FIA Abu Dhabi inquest to drag on 6 Porsche LMDh hits the track 8 Injured IndyCar star Wickens in return 10 Opinion: Luke Smith 11 Feedback: your letters
INSIGHT 12 F1 2022 revealed 18 What else is new in F1 22 Kimi Raikkonen’s farewell
28 The start of a new era 30 Heirs to Ogier’s throne 36 Rally1 technical guide 40 M-Sport’s Maranello 44 Breen’s big chance
RACE CENTRE 46 World of Sport: Dakar Rally; Dubai 24 Hours
CLUB AUTOSPORT 57 More teams commit to new GB4 58 Edgerton to Carrera Cup with JTR 60 BTCC engineer to race in Historic FF2000 63 Opinion: Stefan Mackley 65 National Driver Rankings 2021 results 68 Our winner on his successful season
FINISHING STRAIGHT 70 What’s on this week 72 From the archive: 1991 British GP 74 My favourite team-mate: Derek Warwick
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