The 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was a strategic battle played exclusively on Medium and Hard tyres, with the race outcome heavily influenced by the timing of Safety Car periods. Most drivers utilized a standard one-stop Medium-to-Hard strategy, while others opted for an alternative Hard-to-Medium approach, which was ultimately compromised by race neutralizations.
Under the dazzling floodlights of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the second round of the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship delivered an instant classic. Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen clinched his first victory of the season after a breathtaking, multi-lap duel with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. The race was a masterclass in tactical intelligence, highlighting the raw speed and aerodynamic efficiency of the new-generation ground-effect cars. In a battle that came down to hundredths of a second, Verstappen’s decisive pass on Lap 46 sealed a hard-fought win, while a mistimed Safety Car devastated the race of polesitter Sergio Pérez.
Max Verstappen secured pole position at the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix in wet conditions, with Fernando Alonso delivering a standout performance to join him on the front row. The session featured dramatic shifts in weather, a red flag for Sergio Pérez, and a bold but unsuccessful slick-tyre gamble by George Russell.
Max Verstappen dominated the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, leading a Red Bull 1-2 finish while Ferrari’s championship lead crumbled at home. A first-lap retirement for Carlos Sainz and a late-race spin for Charles Leclerc severely penalized Ferrari's points haul. Lando Norris secured his first podium of the season in third place.
Max Verstappen won the 2022 French Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc crashed while leading. Lewis Hamilton and George Russell secured a double podium for Mercedes.
Max Verstappen defended brilliantly under immense pressure from Ferrari's Carlos Sainz in the closing stages of the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix to secure his sixth victory of the season. In a race defined by a series of Virtual Safety Cars and a late full Safety Car, Verstappen’s tactical acumen and flawless driving sealed a narrow 0.993-second victory over Sainz, while Lewis Hamilton completed the podium in third for Mercedes.