Seconds out, round two

The 2022 Formula 1 season is nearly here. We’ve had the launches, heard from the drivers and team bosses and now seen the latest generation of cars out on track. The first impressions are really positive. Despite the scepticism of the technical minds in the sport who thought that the new rules would be too prescriptive and curb their creativity, all the cars look distinctive and innovative, which is great.

Heading into the year though, however exciting and interesting the cars may be, it’s the drivers that most people tune in for. And there are some fascinating dynamics in play for this year and the most interesting, given what went on last year, is how it is going to play out between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.