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JANUARY 27, 2021

Hamilton contract saga doesn't matter says Bottas

Valtteri Bottas says he will try to beat whoever is at the wheel of the other Mercedes car in 2021.

Gasly approach to Red Bull didn't work says Verstappen

Pierre Gasly made a fundamental error in his approach to Formula 1 that cost him the top seat at Red Bull, according to Max Verstappen.

Red Bull must keep waiting for engine freeze news

Red Bull must continue to wait before being able to confirm its plans to manage its own Honda-based engine program for 2022 and beyond.

Leclerc to become Ferrari leader says Binotto

Charles Leclerc is on course to be a "leader" in the style of Ferrari great Michael Schumacher.

Alonso hoping 2022 rules improve F1 problems

Fernando Alonso may be returning to Formula 1 this year, but he is hoping the sport becomes significantly better in 2022.

Two drivers would have won in Hamilton's car says Berger

Two other drivers would have also won the 2020 world championship at the wheel of Lewis Hamilton's car.

Honda making huge step for final F1 engine

Honda is apparently pressing hard on the throttle for its last season in Formula 1 for now.

Driver situation must change in F1 says Alesi

Things "must change" in Formula 1 to give young drivers a better chance of securing a seat.

JANUARY 26, 2021

Hamilton contract uncertainty to end in days

The uncertainty about Lewis Hamilton's future will be "cleared up in the next few days".

Vettel plays down Red Bull-Aston Martin comparison

Sebastian Vettel has played down the comparison between his arrival at Aston Martin this year and the way he dominated at Red Bull between 2010 and 2013.

Red Bull a lot stronger with Perez

Red Bull is "a lot stronger" with Sergio Perez on the team in 2021.

Wolff hits back at Horner's teasing comments

Toto Wolff has dismissed "teasing" comments made recently by his Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner.

Grosjean will sit out Indy 500 in 2021

Romain Grosjean will sit out the Indy 500 this year - even if he signs up to race in the Indycar championship.

JANUARY 25, 2021

Wolff says Hamilton contract deadline before Bahrain

Toto Wolff has set an eleventh-hour deadline for the conclusion of contract negotiations with Lewis Hamilton.

Ferrari makes 50hp engine leap for 2021

Ferrari has made "a significant leap" in engine performance for 2021.

Perez will know Verstappen speed after five races

Sergio Perez says he will discover Max Verstappen's true pace "after five races" this season.

Racing no longer just show and profit says Rosberg

Motor racing can no longer be just about "the show and profits", according to 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg.

Marko expects engine freeze vote to go well

Dr Helmut Marko is hopeful Formula 1 will agree to an engine development freeze for 2022 and beyond.

Haas must keep teammate friction under control

Mick Schumacher may struggle in 2021 as he makes his Formula 1 debut for Haas.

McLaren engine change on schedule says Seidl

McLaren's 2021 car is "on schedule", even though the team is busy with the switch from Renault to Mercedes power.

Vaccines should improve F1's covid situation

Spanish GP boss Ramon Tremosa says he isn't sure if Barcelona will be able to welcome spectators to the Barcelona race in May.

Sainz expects to chase Leclerc early in 2021

Carlos Sainz is expecting to start the 2021 season at a "slight disadvantage" compared to his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc.

Magnussen received F1 offer for 2021

Kevin Magnussen says he was approached by another Formula 1 team after being ousted by Haas.

JANUARY 22, 2021

Russell proved Verstappen better than Hamilton says boss

Max Verstappen is already better than seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton.