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Sebastian Vettel was "coming alive" in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying, as he will line up ninth for his final ever Formula 1 race. Four-time World Champion Vettel escaped Q1 in the dying stages at Yas Marina and was able to advance through to Q3. Using only one set of new Slot tyres, Vettel's effort was quick enough for seventh, but was later shuffled down to P9, and will start alongside old rival Fernando Alonso once Daniel Ricciardo's grid penalty was applied. Viewed by others: Max Verstappen Verstappen reveals 'brief scare' on the way to Abu Dhabi pole F1 9fe166b2952d9adfdf937.webp 1x, https://cdn.thefoxposts.com/images/2022/11/19/5a65d0207 F1 9fe1...

Kevin Magnussen feels that Nico Hulkenberg 's arrival at Haas in 2023 will be "great" for the team, despite having had an infamous falling-out with the German in the past. Magnussen and Hulkenberg shared a memorable exchange in the media pen following the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix, where Magnussen issued an explicit response to Hulkenberg's accusation that he was "the most unsporting driver on the grid". However, the pair appear to have cleared the air in the time since and Magnussen is welcoming the prospect of working with Hulkenberg, who will replace Mick Schumacher at the squad. Magnussen: Hulkenberg will be great for the team "I'm really looking forward to working with Nico," Magnussen told media, including TheFOXposts.Com , after the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. "I think he is going to be great for the team, with all his expe...

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem insists that Formula 1 needs to attract new manufacturers - and in doing so can " sustain " itself. With Audi already set to join the championship in 2026, Ben Sulayem targeted launching an 'Expression of Interest' process earlier this month, with a General Motors-backed Andretti Autosport following up by stating their intention to follow the process a couple of days later. Current teams are resistant to any new entries onto the grid - which can feature a maximum of 26 cars, or three new squads. However, speaking at the Dakar Rally, Ben Sulayem was firm in stating that new manufacturer involvement would be crucial for F1's sustainability in the long run. Viewed by others: Aston Martin ...