Latest Formula One News

MAY 20, 2021

Russell happy to be out of contract for 2022

George Russell says he will be a free agent next year, in yet another sign that he may be lining up to become Lewis Hamilton's next teammate.

Leclerc denies Ferrari happy with mediocrity

Charles Leclerc has hit back at claims that Ferrari is patting itself on the back in 2021 for being "mediocre".

Norris deserves his new McLaren contract

Carlos Sainz says his former McLaren teammate Lando Norris deserves his newly-announced contract extension with the Woking based team.

Mazepin doesn't see social media negativity

Nikita Mazepin says those who continue to slam him on social media are wasting their time.

MAY 19, 2021

Norris extends contract with McLaren

McLaren Racing has announced that they have signed an agreement with Lando Norris to extend his contract beyond 2022.

Honda engine still behind Mercedes

Honda is still trailing Mercedes in terms of ultimate engine performance, Alpha Tauri boss Franz Tost has admitted.

Wolff wanted Rosberg to stay in 2017

Nico Rosberg says Mercedes wanted him to stay at the team even after he announced his decision to retire from Formula 1 as world champion immediately after winning the 2016 title.

Broadcaster pays triple for Dutch F1 TV rights

The television rights to Formula 1 in The Netherlands' lucrative market is about to change hands.

Linked teams should not share wind tunnels says Brown

Formula 1 should stop teams with "direct relationships" from sharing their wind tunnels, according to Zak Brown.

F1 should ignore track limits issue says Tost

Franz Tost has proposed a solution to the contentious issue of 'track limits' in Formula 1 - specifically, to "ignore it".

Marko deals blow to Gasly's Red Bull return hopes

Pierre Gasly's hopes of returning to Red Bull have been dealt a blow by Dr Helmut Marko.

Half-capacity Russian GP looks likely

Formula 1 looks set to play host to half-full grandstands at the Russian GP in September.

MAY 18, 2021

Alpine, Alfa Romeo also have bendy wings

At least two other Formula 1 teams will have to change the design of their rear wings in 2021, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko.

Mercedes should put Russell in race seat says Ralf

Mercedes should put George Russell in a race seat "in the medium term", according to former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher.

Alonso took on Alpine leadership role

Fernando Alonso is fulfilling a "leadership role" at Alpine, according to Renault CEO Luca de Meo.

Barcelona deserves Spanish GP spectators in 2022

The Circuit de Catalunya "deserves" to welcome a full house of spectators to next year's Spanish GP.

6000 Austria GP spectators possible?

It is unclear how many spectators will be permitted to attend Austria's two forthcoming Formula 1 races in 2021.

Premature to green-light Australian GP says PM

A question mark is still hanging over this year's running of the postponed and rescheduled Australian GP.

MAY 17, 2021

Red Bull must tweak bendy wing says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko admits Red Bull will need to make tweaks to its allegedly 'bendy' 2021 rear wing.

Russell shouldn't have apologised says Capito

George Russell didn't need to apologise for his high speed crash with Valtteri Bottas, after which the British driver slapped the helmet of his Finnish rival.

Verstappen's father says Red Bull must close gap

Mercedes has "turned the tide" and now has a clear edge over Red Bull.

Verstappen best driver in 2021 so far says Alonso

F1 veteran Fernando Alonso thinks Mercedes has the edge over Red Bull at present - but he nonetheless hails the performance of the latter team's top star.

Pressure builds on Perez to support Verstappen

The pressure is slowly building on Sergio Perez's shoulders at Red Bull.

Cowell not joining Red Bull exodus

Andy Cowell is definitely not heading to Red Bull, according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.