Hamilton, who competes in F1 for Mercedes, was given the honor — which recognizes longtime contributions in one's field — after matching former German race car driver Michael Schumacher 's record for . In a recent interview, the former champion gave his reasons for the same. Guanyu Zhou has become Formula 1's first Chinese driver after signing to race for Alfa Romeo in 2022. Crazy Max? F1 drivers are all a bit crazy, says Hamilton ... Regular Formula 1 medical car driver Alan van der Merwe is set to miss further grands prix because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19. December 13, 2021 - 23:28PM. The 36-year-old British Formula 1 (F1) driver was knighted for services to motorsport by Prince Charles Wednesday at Windsor Castle in London. A sub-titled video features the entire grid, F1 president Stefano Domenicali and outgoing FIA president Jean Todt delivering short lines - some in their own language - that culminates in the message 'Play Your Part Get Vaccinated'. Key figures unite to give Formula 1 vaccine message. Storyful. The picture changed for F1 when on February 28th the Bahraini government formally communicated an offer to vaccinate any overseas visitors. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. He said, "It's a matter of principle. Formula One cut Brazil from its 2020 calendar because of restrictions in place for the COVID-19 pandemic. Hamilton, Verstappen and fellow F1 stars urge fans to get vaccinated A new film featuring the top drivers comes as the booster programme is accelerated amid concerns over the spread of the Omicron . F1's regular medical car driver, SA's Alan van der Merwe, will not be permitted entry into some of the countries . In Bahrain all personnel, including the drivers could take a corona vaccine. LONDON, Oct 12 — Formula One medical car driver Alan van der Merwe risks missing more races, after his absence from Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix, due to his decision not to get vaccinated for Covid-19. "I don't think any other tennis player or golfer or Formula 1 driver will even get a visa"- Australia to have no visa policy towards unvaccinated F1 drivers in 2022 Verstappen and other Red Bull drivers fully vaccinated, Marko not yet. Next season, the Albert Park circuit is back on . The government of Bahrain offered to give vaccinations to the Formula One organization. The Haas driver caused more damage to his car than any other man on the grid as he failed to score a single point all year. Formula 1 has released a video featuring the majority of the grid, supporting a campaign that encourages people to get vaccinated and receive boosters to help ease the COVID-19 pandemic. W ith every other driver in the F1 paddock given a COVID-19 vaccine during the first race weekend in Bahrain, Aston . F1 became one of the first series to campaign for the public to get vaccinated, when it launched a video message featuring drivers at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Motorists Wait for Vaccines as UK Starts Booster Drive. In a video released by F1, the 19 drivers were joined by FIA president . Formula One medical car driver Alan van der Merwe risks missing more races, after his absence from Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix, due to his decision not to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Verstappen forced Hamilton off the track at the Brazil GP (Getty Images) "It looks like over the winter there's going to be some more deep conversations about how we go racing as a sport," said the Ferrari driver. However, they declined since they didn't think it was the right time to do so and felt the locals of the country should be prioritized. The Dutch government has told Formula One Management that it will require proof of full Covid-19 vaccination for all F1 personnel and team members attending next September's Dutch GP at Zandvoort. F1 chief Stefano Domenicali has reportedly confirmed that the sport will be pressing ahead with plans to mandate that all team personnel will need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to gain entry . That's what Helmut Marko said this weekend. This is the F1 we wanted, but it's too late to go back on the new car of 2022. Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said he would waste no time worrying about a collision with Red Bull rival Max Verstappen, a man he called crazy only days ago, ending his hopes of a record . Earlier in October, Wheels24 reported the career of SA's Alan van der Merwe, F1's regular and long-time medical car driver, is on the line over his view about Covid vaccines. Racing News: Formula One title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have urged people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the sport grabs the world's attenti Sainz was also left perplexed by the lack of action and said drivers now "don't fully understand" what is permitted. A spokesperson noted that F1 had "no plans to be vaccinated as a travelling group ahead of the already established rollout of vaccines through the health system in the UK," while discussions . Formula 1's class of 2021, including title contenders Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, have come together to encourage the sport's fans to get vaccinated against Covid-19. The Formula 1 drivers were given an option of vaccination in Bahrain before the pre-season testing. This offer gave everyone in F1 . "Play Your Part Get Vaccinated" - Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and drivers have come up with a video requesting everyone to complete their Covid-19 vax dosage. Formula One drivers will be free to "speak their minds" on controversial issues such as human rights when Qatar hosts its first Grand Prix next month, its motorsports chief said. Constructors' champion: Germany Mercedes. However, Vettel decided to opt-out of the vaccination program. Sebastian Vettel actually refused this and has a clear argument for it. Formula One medical car driver Alan van der Merwe risks missing more races, after his absence from Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix, due to his decision not to get vaccinated for COVID-19. In the short film, the drivers take turns to urge fans to get the jab this winter. Van der Merwe, 41, and F1 doctor Ian Roberts tested positive independently for the coronavirus ahead of the race and did not travel to . ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins first Formula One title after dramatic season-ending win at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. While F1 has managed to recover brilliantly from the worldwide impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the sport is well aware that there remain challenges ahead . Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) is proud to congratulate Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing Honda for taking home the Formula One Drivers' World Championship title for the 2021 season on Sunday, December 12 . F1 drivers are all a bit crazy, says Hamilton. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins first Formula One title after dramatic season-ending win at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Sports Posted: Dec 12, 2021 / 08:37 AM CST / Updated: Dec 12, 2021 / 08:37 AM CST People were reporting long lines at vaccine centers in the UK on December 13, following Prime . Formula 1 teams could be scrambling to get their travelling staff fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the Dutch GP following a request from the government. Formula 1 looks set to make it mandatory for all personnel within the paddock to be vaccinated from coronavirus from the start of next year. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins first Formula One title after dramatic season-ending win at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Sports Posted: Dec 12, 2021 / 09:37 AM EST / Updated: Dec 12, 2021 / 09:37 AM EST A number of countries around the world are still trying to increase vaccine take-up in order to tackle the virus, with the latest variant — Omicron . Seven drivers have tested positive so far: Hamilton, Red Bull's Sergio Perez, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly, McLaren's Lando Norris, Aston Martin's . I have had my vaccine and my booster and ask everyone to do the same. In the short film, the drivers take turns to urge . The career of F1's regular and long-time medical car driver is on the line over his stance about covid vaccines. F1 had the offer to be vaccinated in Bahrain. Kimi Raikkonen of Finland and Alfa Romeo Racing looks on from the grid before the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 01, 2021 in Budapest, Hungary. F1: Vaccinated Kimi Raikkonen left Zandvoort with Covid-19. Formula One drivers have urged the public to get the Covid vaccine this winter ahead of the season's final race in Abu Dhabi this weekend.. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, who are level on . Formula 1's drivers have come together in a campaign urging people to get vaccinated and help end the COVID-19 pandemic. Mick Schumacher crashed heavily at the Saudi Arabian . Formula One title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have urged people to vaccinate against Covid-19 as the sport grabs the world's attention ahead of . F1 medical car driver to miss races without COVID vaccine. Unvaccinated F1 personnel, drivers included, might not be granted a visa for the Australian Grand Prix, says Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews. In the short film, the drivers take turns to urge fans to get the jab this winter. Van der Merwe, who has driven the medical car at grands Prix full-time since 2009, missed the most recent race in Turkey due to his second Covid infection. Formula 1 drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, have come together to front a campaign urging the public to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Formula One medical car driver Alan van der Merwe risks missing more races, after his absence from Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix, due to his decision not to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Red Bull's Sergio Perez have become the first Formula One drivers to reveal they have accepted the offer of a Covid-19 vaccination.. Most valuable Formula 1 team brand: Ferrari. Formula 1 teams could be scrambling to get their travelling staff fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the Dutch GP following a request from the government. The Gulf Arab country has been the target of protests by several national football teams over its treatment of foreign workers, as part of a wave of social activism . F1 chief Stefano Domenicali has reportedly confirmed that the sport will be pressing ahead with plans to mandate that all team personnel will need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to gain entry . But now he stands . Watch Hamilton and his fellow F1 drivers up top as they speak out . F1 medical driver could lose job over vaccine stance. • Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen announced his retirement from his long F1 career at the end of the season earlier in . Toto Wolff has explained why he rejected the chance of a COVID-19 vaccination in Bahrain, scene of the start to the new F1 season. Formula 1 drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, have come together to front a campaign urging the public to get vaccinated against COVID-19. MICK SCHUMACHER has been revealed as F1's crash king after racking up a whopping £4MILLION repair bill last season. 11 December 2021 at 18:45. Australia to have no tolerance and visa policy towards unvaccinated F1 drivers entering the country ahead of the 2022 Australian Grand Prix. A big part of that development has been the huge strides taken by the medical community worldwide to prepare vaccines designed to keep us all protected from the threat of Covid-19. This is the message Formula 1 is spreading across the universe to defeat the invisible enemy, Covid-19. But the man partly responsible for F1's medical response at races doesn't want you to think he's anti-vax and added, "If you want to get vaccinated, do it. Alan van der Merwe, who has driven the medical car at grands prix full-time since 2009, missed the most recent race in Turkey due to his second covid infection. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff compared Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner to a man driving the wrong way down an autobahn as both bosses braced for Formula One's . The Red Bull Racing advisor himself has only had one. The world continues to recover from the global pandemic, but the onslaught of the latest Omicron variant is a staunch reminder . While F1 chiefs have successfully pulled off two campaigns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and have been able to open up the grandstands and paddocks more recently, concerns about the spread of the Omicron . Formula One's biggest stars - including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris - have teamed up to promote Covid-19 vaccinations. All four drivers from Red Bull's team, Max Verstappen , Sergio Perez, Pierre Gasly, and Yuki Tsunoda have now had two vaccinations against the coronavirus. Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali said vaccines and boosters were the way ahead. Formula 1 has released a video featuring the majority of the grid, supporting a campaign that encourages people to get vaccinated and receive boosters to help ease the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement noted: "As part of the Kingdom of Bahrain's extensive vaccination campaign, which has achieved one of the highest vaccination rates globally and is now offering five different vaccines to . But as reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton says in the video above, Covid-19 has not gone away. Defending champion: Lewis Hamilton. "We need to keep everyone safe and move forward together. The coronavirus still has the world in its grip and so the run on corona vaccines is great. 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