Formula 1: Barcelona pre-season testing to be behind closed doors: The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya pre-season testing will take place from 23rd to 25th February. The event won’t be featured live, race-style coverage, or live timing. But, it will include content and best lap times at the end of each day. Follow F1 Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Formula 1 is entering a new era in motorsport. There will be two pre-season testings held before the season kick starts at Bahrain on March 20th. The second pre-season will be held in Bahrain from 10th to 12th March.
Formula 1: The Barcelona pre-season testing to not be covered live as the event will be behind closed doors
Meanwhile, ten teams are participating in the 2022 Formula 1 season. Eight out of ten teams have launched their cars for the 2022 season. However, only Alpine and Alfa Romeo are left to reveal their cars for the 2022 season. Alpine will reveal their car A522 today and Alfa Romeo will launch their car, C42 on 27th February.
The 2022 #F1 calendar is here! 🙌
A record-breaking 23 races 🏅
A brand new grand prix in Miami 💜
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The 2022 season will also see structural changes. The FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem said a Virtual Race Control Room will be created to assist the Race Director. Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas, who have recently worked in the World Endurance Championship and DTM respectively, will alternate the Race Director role.
However, they will be assisted by Herbie Blash, who returns to F1. He previously acted as deputy to Masi’s predecessor Charlie Whiting, as a permanent senior advisor.
Formula 1: The Barcelona pre-season testing to not be covered live as the event will be behind closed doors
Mohammed Ben Sulayem said, “Alike the Video Assistance Referee (VAR) in football, it will be positioned in one of the FIA Offices as a backup outside the circuit. In real-time connection with the FIA F1 race director, it will help to apply the sporting regulations using the most modern technological tools.”
“Direct radio communications during the race, currently broadcast live by all TVs, will be removed. It is done in order to protect the race director from any pressure and allow him to take decisions peacefully. It will still be possible to ask questions to the race director, according to a well-defined and non-intrusive process.”
“Unlapping procedures behind Safety Car will be reassessed by the F1 Sporting Advisory Committee and presented to the next F1 Commission prior to the start of the season. I presented this complete plan to the members of the World Motor Sport Council and the Senate who gave their full support.”
Formula 1: The Barcelona pre-season testing to not be covered live as the event will be behind closed doors
