Take a look at what you watched the most in Formula 1 this year; 2022 season was dominated by Max Verstappen and had plenty of controversial moments along the way; 2023 season ramps up with pre-season testing on February 23-25
Last Updated: 27/12/22 2:30pm
Relive some of the best races this year in Formula 1, including the Bahrain, British, Hungarian, US and Sao Paulo Grand Prixs
Relive some of the best races this year in Formula 1, including the Bahrain, British, Hungarian, US and Sao Paulo Grand Prixs
Formula 1 2022’s title battles may have been dominated by one driver and team, but the racing season itself will live long in the memory.
So what have you been watching most from the 22-race campaign on the Sky Sports website and app this year? Scroll down for the top-10 most-viewed F1 clips from Bahrain to Abu Dhabi…
1. Zhou’s terrifying crash as he flips over safety barriers
A horrific crash in the opening lap of the British GP sees Zhou Guanyu’s Alfa Romeo flip upside down and go over the safety barriers. The Chinese driver is conscious and went to the circuit’s medical centre to undergo evaluation
Zhou Guanyu was involved in one of F1’s scariest accidents in July’s British GP as his car was flipped over by contact at the start of the race, before hurtling through the gravel and then launching over the tyre barriers. It was then trapped in a small gap in front of the catch fencing and spectators. Thankfully, and incredibly, the Chinese rookie cleared of any significant injuries.
2. Verstappen and Norris’ Japanese GP near-miss
McLaren’s Lando Norris somehow managed to avoid a crash with Max Verstappen during the final part of qualifying at Suzuka
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were very nearly involved in a huge crash in Suzuka qualifying as Verstappen unintentionally moved towards Norris on a slow lap while the McLaren driver was overtaking. Verstappen escaped a penalty, held onto pole, and would clinch the title that weekend.
3. Hamilton wows in ‘no sidepod’ Mercedes at testing
Lewis Hamilton takes to the track in his radical new-look Mercedes at Bahrain pre-season testing
When Mercedes unveiled this innovative concept, most in the paddock felt this would be the title-dominating car. It turned out to be anything but.
4. Halo saves F2 driver in horror crash at Silverstone
The halo saves Roy Nissany as Dennis Hauger’s car is launched over the top of the Williams test driver during the F2 Feature race at Silverstone
Make that two lives saved by a Halo on that Silverstone Sunday. Dennis Hauger was forced wide and over the sausage kerbs by Roy Nissany, and Hauger’s car then landed right on top of the Israeli driver’s.
5. Hamilton and Alonso crash on first Belgian GP lap
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz holds the lead in the first lap as Lewis Hamilton suffers a collision with Fernando Alonso and is out of the race at the Belgian Grand Prix
It’s rare to see Lewis Hamilton crash – particularly on the first lap – but he came together with his former team-mate and title rival at the start of the Belgian GP. Cue some radio anger from Fernando Alonso…
6. Huge crash for Schumacher in Jeddah qualifying
Mick Schumacher had a heavy crash in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix; but fortunately the Haas driver did not suffer any injuries as a result
We go back to the second race of the season for this frightening crash for Mick Schumacher at the tight but high speed Jeddah circuit. Schumacher’s crashes in 2022 ultimately probably cost him his seat for next year.
7. Gasly’s AlphaTauri catches fire in bizarre pit-stop
Pierre Gasly jumps out of his car as flames shoot out of the air vent after he pulled into the pits at the Singapore Grand Prix
We know it’s hot in Singapore, but this was ridiculous…
8. Mercedes’ 2022 car takes to the track for first time
George Russell takes to the track for the first time in the Mercedes F1 W13 at Silverstone
You seemed to lap up Mercedes’ new silver car…
9. Mercedes unveil their new silver W13 car
Mercedes unveil the new F1 W13 for the 2022 season, returning to their traditional silver livery
See!
10. Johnny Herbert tells Verstappen he’s champion!
After a confusing finish, Johnny Herbert is the person to reveal to Max Verstappen that he has become 2022 F1 drivers’ world champion
We finish with one of the most confusing moments of the season, as it seemed nobody knew Verstappen was champion after a shortened Japanese GP. Our very own Johnny Herbert had to tell him!
