Staff in both factories have worked non-stop for the past 18 months – as have the competitors – to create the A522 against the backdrop of the regulation changes introduced for the 2022 campaign. The Team says that collaboration between the two bases has been key in bringing the A522 to life. Alongside a completely new chassis and car build, the team has an all-new RE22 power unit, marking yet another chapter in the French car manufacturer’s renowned heritage in Formula 1. The engine specification and packaging the team claims gives it extra freedom in shaping the rest of the car to exploit the latest technical regulations and adjust for the new fuel specification, E10, as the next step to sustainable fuels in Formula 1.