2021, the year that offered so much to Formula 1 fans, is finally over! Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton caused a hype amid their intense F1 title rivalry, while Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz battled all the way to win the “Best of the Rest” label.
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In addition, there were the two absolutely unexpected race victories of Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon. And to top it all off, veterans Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso found their way back to the podium in Baku and Qatar, respectively.
Hence, 2021 was indeed one of the most fertile years for the entire racing community; and hoping to see a repeat in 2022 as well, the F1 community has been saturated with New Years wishes on social media. Let’s take a look at some of the tweets from F1 teams, drivers and journalists.
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F1 community welcomes 2022
Sergio Perez posted the heartwarming picture of his son watching him take the P3 trophy on the podium in Mexico. He continued: “Thank you 2021, you have been an incredible challenge and the seed of all that is to come. May a year of good health come for all. Happy New Year!”
Meanwhile, Pierre Gasly held it back and wished a happy new year with a countdown. “3. 2. 1. Happy New Year !!” he wrote. Carlos Sainz posted a picture of himself and his team-mate Leclerc holding a box that reads “Until 2022”.
Happy New Year!
– Yuki Tsunoda / Yuki Tsunoda (@ yukitsunoda07) December 31, 2021
Former FIA President Jean Todt continued to express his urge to improve road safety with his latest New Year’s wish. “My best wishes to everyone for a healthy and happy New Year. In 2022, let’s all work together to create a world where mobility and roads are safe for everyone, everywhere, ”he wrote.
from 2021! 2022 cannot come soon enough! I want to say a big thank you to all of you for your support, more than any other year. It was an opportunity to think and improve, and I feel more ready than ever! Happy New Year everyone! pic.twitter.com/O3dDiZIoye
– Alex Albon (@alex_albon) December 31, 2021
Many F1 teams, including Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull, Aston Martin and AlphaTauri, also used social media to wish their fan base a Happy New Year.
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Happy New Year from everyone at Williams Racing. Thank you for your support this year and until 2022! pic.twitter.com/gTKochpNPO
– Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) December 31, 2021
It’s been a historic season for @ AstonMartinF1 and what better way to celebrate the best of a memorable year than with a bang from the past.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. pic.twitter.com/2lFqLzDvam
– Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team (@ AstonMartinF1) December 31, 2021
At the end of 2021 we would like to thank our fans, teammates and partners very much. We couldn’t have done it without you. 
To a happy and healthy 2022, team! pic.twitter.com/cMjC5vaQuY
– Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@ MercedesAMGF1) December 31, 2021
And finally, here are some of the tweets from F1 journalists and commentators like Chris Medland, Jennie Gow, Will Buxton, Matt Gallagher and Luke Smith sharing their wishes with fans.
2021 was great, I know how happy I am to be able to say in a year that has been difficult for so many. After a few difficult years, I finally feel at home again and this year I had some very special moments. Thanks to everyone who made it an unforgettable experience
#NewYear pic.twitter.com/EuTNR5C5QD
– Tom Bellingham (@ TommyWTF1) December 31, 2021
Thanks for all followers. What a fun old 2021. I can promise more mundane tweets in 2022 as well as some F1 content moaning about trash cans and planes. To the next year and cheers at AFC Wimbledon and Sutton United. 
– Ben Hunt (@benjhunt) December 31, 2021
It’s been a bloody year … thanks for all of your tweets, messages, questions, aggressive advice, and constant entertainment !!! 
On 2022. Xx pic.twitter.com/RjUhQHxpt0
– Jennie Gow (@JennieGow) December 31, 2021
Happy New Year everyone. Whether it was good, bad or somewhere in between, hope next year will be better than last.
– Chris Medland (@ ChrisMedlandF1) January 1, 2022
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2022
The year in which Charles Leclerc becomes world champion
– Matt Gallagher (@ MattyWTF1) January 1, 2022
The eagerly anticipated 2022 season is only a few months away. Let’s hope it lives up to expectations and offers as much excitement as the 2021 season.
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