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MARCH 1, 2021

Ferrari waiting for sprint race details

Two more F1 drivers have urged Formula 1 to proceed with caution with the 'sprint race' trials in 2021.

Alonso to sit out Alpine launch

Fernando Alonso will sit out the launch of Alpine's 2021 car.

Binotto won't attend all races in 2021

Mattia Binotto has confirmed reports that he will not attend every race in 2021.

Nothing mysterious about 2021 Red Bull says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has denied that Red Bull is being highly secretive about its 2021 car.

Sainz plays down 18-inch tyre test crash reports

Carlos Sainz has played down reports that he crashed last week whilst testing Ferrari's new-for-2022 18-inch tyres.

Schumacher hits back at racism criticism

Mick Schumacher says his stance about racism has been "misinterpreted".

Binotto won't lead Ferrari's Le Mans program

Mattia Binotto says he will not be in charge of Ferrari's new Le Mans program for 2023.

Magnussen not missing strange F1 atmosphere

Kevin Magnussen says he is not yet missing the "strange atmosphere" of Formula 1.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Verstappen plays down 2021 car secrecy

Max Verstappen has played down the secrecy surrounding Red Bull's new car for 2021.

Team owner says Hamilton to Aston Martin tempting

Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll has revealed that the thought of signing Lewis Hamilton for 2022 is "definitely tempting".

Verstappen no fan of F1's sprint race idea

Max Verstappen says he is not a fan of Formula 1's plan to trial a new sprint race format in 2021.

Red Bull needs peculiar driving style says Perez

Sergio Perez is already beginning to understand why some drivers struggle to handle Red Bull's Formula 1 cars.

Schumacher criticised for anti-racism no comment

Mick Schumacher is flirting with controversy by refusing to comment on Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1's anti-racism messaging.

Salo hits reverse after Ferrari engine comments

Mika Salo has hit reverse gear after revealing details of Ferrari's secret engine legality agreement with the FIA.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Gasly eyes Alpha Tauri leadership role in 2021

Pierre Gasly says he is "ready" to become the clear team leader at Alpha Tauri.

Ferrari cannot recover engine deficit in 2021 says Vasseur

Frederic Vasseur has played down suggestions Ferrari will fully recover its 2020 engine deficit this season.

No pink car but BWT staying at Aston Martin

Aston Martin has rubbished rumours it could lose pink-coloured sponsor BWT to rivals Williams or Haas by announcing a new deal with the Austrian water technology company.

F1 covid crisis cannot continue forever says Tost

The current situation in Formula 1 amid the ongoing covid pandemic cannot continue "forever", Alpha Tauri boss Franz Tost insists.

Tost wants Cosworth-like engine suppliers in F1

F1's all-new engine regulations for 2025 must allow "a Cosworth or a Mario Illien" to enter the sport.

Wolff plays down Formula 1-Formula E merger

Toto Wolff has played down suggestions that Formula E and Formula 1 could move closer to a 'merger' in the near future.

Ferrari returning to top Le Mans category

After a 50 year absence, Ferrari will return to Le Mans in the world endurance series' top category in 2023.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Departing Honda not satisfied without 2021 title

Honda has set a lofty goal for its last official season in Formula 1 for now - the title.

F1 teams receive FIA's prototype sustainable fuel

Teams have received their first official sample of a sustainable fuel the FIA has developed for use in Formula 1 in forthcoming seasons.

Alfa Romeo had to use less fuel in 2020 says Salo

A former Formula 1 driver turned steward may have let slip a secret about Ferrari's controversial and undisclosed FIA deal that followed the engine legality scandal of 2019.