Formula One News — May 2021

MAY 4, 2021

Wolff can't imagine Hamilton leaving

Toto Wolff says he "can't imagine" Mercedes' collaboration with Lewis Hamilton ending once the driver's current one-year contract expires late this year.

Vettel hired to make Lance Stroll look better

Two faces familiar to the F1 paddock have questioned the motives behind Aston Martin's signing of quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel this year.

Norris posing mammoth task for Ricciardo

Lando Norris is "the man of the midfield" at present, and he presents a "mammoth task" for his experienced McLaren teammate Daniel Ricciardo.

Bottas lacking confidence for title fight says Sirotkin

Valtteri Bottas appears to be "lacking some confidence" as his teammate and Max Verstappen race away at the top of the drivers' standings in 2021.

MAY 3, 2021

Race Analysis - Edged

Portuguese GP - Race Analysis

Verstappen rejects Rosberg's Hamilton-beating advice

Max Verstappen has responded to 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg's advice about his head-to-head championship battle with Lewis Hamilton.

Schumacher beating Mazepin completely

Mick Schumacher is "completely" showing up his fellow rookie teammate in his first season of Formula 1.

Early start for 2021 title mind games

The "mind games" between Formula 1's title protagonists have begun tantalisingly early in 2021, according to former driver Ralf Schumacher.

Kvyat to consider proposals for F1 future

Daniil Kvyat says he wants to return to Formula 1 next year - although he's not ruling out a move to another series.

Marko admits Mercedes engine situation tense

Dr Helmut Marko has admitted the situation is "a bit tense" between Red Bull and Mercedes at present.

MAY 2, 2021

Sunday Photos

Portuguese GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Portuguese GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Portuguese GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Portuguese GP - Race Results

Portimao surface unworthy of F1 says Verstappen

Max Verstappen continued to slam the condition of the track surface at Portimao after qualifying behind both Mercedes cars.

Stroll getting car update is perfectly fine says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel says he is not bothered that only his teammate got to drive the latest specification of Aston Martin's 2021 car at Portimao.

Binotto happy with Sainz

Mattia Binotto says he is "very happy" with the way Carlos Sainz is progressing at Ferrari.

McLaren denies helping Mercedes with Norris radio call

McLaren's team boss has hit back at Dr Helmut Marko after the Red Bull official sarcastically criticised "very sporting" behaviour to benefit Mercedes at Portimao.

Wolff happy to consider 2022 Mercedes lineup

Toto Wolff says he is "happy" that news of his initial talks with Lewis Hamilton about the seven time world champion's future at Mercedes have "come out".

MAY 1, 2021

Qualifying Report - Denied

Portuguese GP - Qualifying Report

Saturday Photos

Portuguese GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

Portuguese GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Portuguese GP - Saturday Team Quotes