Update: Not Ferrari 2022 Car, But F1's 2022 Prototype

Update: It turns out that this isn't the Ferrari 2022 car, but rather the prototype vehicle developed by Liberty Media, the owners of F1. The car is set to be showcased at the British GP at Silverstone next month. 

The 2022 F1 car which features the new design language according to the new Formula One aerodynamics rules, has been leaked. As of now, there is no clarity where these images have emerged from but they are popping up on Facebook and Twitter. This image features the new futuristic rear and front wing designs alongside the new Venturi tunnels which are important for ground-effect aerodynamics that make a return to the sport after decades. 

In 2022 it has been predicted that the cars will be considerably slower than the ones we have right now in the 2021 season which have the 2nd highest speeds of all time after the 2020 cars. These cars will go back to speeds that were prevalent between the 2018 and 2019 seasons, which means they will be still pretty fast. 

F1 2022 in de basis - De auto's worden er nog steeds niet kleiner op helaas.. pic.twitter.com/5Omz7VrTqS

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Ross Brawn who is the technical director for F1 has created regulations that will enable better overtaking and easier overtaking and also a more closely fought racing grid. However, many drivers including Lewis Hamilton who have been testing the new 2022 Pirelli tyres have said that these rules may not have the desired impact. Many believe it may have the opposite effect as all the teams have nicely bunched up and overtaking may not be as easy something Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has also indicated. 

One thing is for sure with the budget cap, we could see a reshuffling of the order as many teams have dedicated resources towards making a championship-winning car for the new aerodynamic era of F1. These cars will also look more aggressive though they will be even heavier than the current cars. These cars are also more aggressive in looks and will look stunning on the TV.