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Formula 1 in 2022: The top 10 most-watched videos from a dramatic and exciting season

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: 28/12/22 10:54am

Relive some of the best races this year in Formula 1, including the Bahrain, British, Hungarian, US and Sao Paulo Grand Prixs

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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

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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
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

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McLaren's Lando Norris somehow managed to avoid a crash with Max Verstappen during the final part of qualifying at Suzuka
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

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Lewis Hamilton takes to the track in his radical new-look Mercedes at Bahrain pre-season 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

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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
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

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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
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

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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
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

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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
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

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George Russell takes to the track for the first time in the Mercedes F1 W13 at Silverstone
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...

Also See:

  • F1 2023: Dates and drivers
  • The sporting superstars of 2022

9. Mercedes unveil their new silver W13 car

Mercedes unveil the new F1 W13 for the 2022 season, returning to their traditional silver livery

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Mercedes unveil the new F1 W13 for the 2022 season, returning to their traditional silver livery
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

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After a confusing finish, Johnny Herbert is the person to reveal to Max Verstappen that he has become 2022 F1 drivers’ world 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!

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