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JANUARY 19, 2021

2021 aero rule changes are drastic says Wolff

Those who think 2021 will be a carbon copy of last year may be mistaken, according to dominant Formula 1 team Mercedes' boss Toto Wolff.

Badoer won't say a word about Schumacher health

Luca Badoer says he "won't say a word" about the current medical condition of his friend Michael Schumacher.

Brivio's F1 inexperience doesn't matter says de Meo

Renault CEO Luca de Meo has defended his decision to appoint a MotoGP boss to a high-ranking managerial position at the newly-rebranded Alpine team.

Gasly sure Honda won't give up before F1 exit

Pierre Gasly says he is sure Honda won't "give up" in 2021, despite it being the Japanese manufacturer's last official season in Formula 1 for now.

Ferrari president Elkann doesn't like racing

Ferrari president John Elkann "doesn't like racing".

Red Bull doesn't need Perez sponsors says Horner

Red Bull doesn't need the financial backing that can be brought from Mexico by Sergio Perez.

JANUARY 18, 2021

Hamilton contract drama all for show says Ecclestone

The drama surrounding Lewis Hamilton's 2021 contract is "all just for show".

Bottas won't take Rosberg's approach to beat Hamilton

Valtteri Bottas says he will continue to "drive fairly" rather than emulate Nico Rosberg's tactics in trying to beat Lewis Hamilton.

Red Bull may have chosen Vettel over Perez

Sebastian Vettel may have had a shot at replacing Alex Albon for 2021 if he had not signed up with Aston Martin.

Losing Mercedes seat felt strange says Russell

George Russell says it felt "strange" when he was unable to keep racing for Mercedes in Lewis Hamilton's place after his near-win in Bahrain.

Portugal optimistic about 2021 F1 calendar return

Portugal's motor racing chief is "optimistic" that Portimao could return to a second consecutive covid-affected Formula 1 calendar this year.

Covid opens World Rally window for Bottas

The ongoing covid crisis may provide Valtteri Bottas with the chance to contest Finland's forthcoming round of the World Rally championship.

Mazepin ready for more hate in Formula 1

Nikita Mazepin thinks he is receiving more "hate" than any other Russian driver who came before him in Formula 1.

JANUARY 15, 2021

Imola confident of permanent slot

Italy seems determined to have two races in the Formula One calendar for the long haul, going back to the long 1981-2006 period when Monza and Imola were permanent features of the calendar. With the circuit close to Bologna getting a second reprieve on April 18th, taking the slot of the Chinese Grand Prix due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Automobile Club d'Italia, the sporting authority in the country, is now working on a plan to make the track a permanent feature in future seasons, once the pandemic will come to an end.

Title sponsor to return to Ferrari livery in 2021

The controversial logos of Ferrari's title sponsor may return to Formula 1 in 2021.

Schumacher wanted season to start in Australia

Mick Schumacher admits he had been "looking forward" to making his Formula 1 debut in Australia.

Ricciardo would prefer Le Mans over Indy 500

Daniel Ricciardo has indicated he is more likely to try his hand at Le Mans as opposed to the equally-fabled Indy 500.

Alpine eyes consistent podiums in 2022

Alpine is eyeing consistent podiums in Formula 1 - in 2022.

Hamilton contract talks now a game of chess

Mercedes is not commenting on reports about the status of Lewis Hamilton's reportedly difficult negotiations over a new contract.

Rosberg not interested in racing return

Nico Rosberg says he has no intention of returning to active motor racing competition - even for his new off-road team in the Extreme E series.

Less overtaking in 2020 compared to 2018, 2019

Max Verstappen says it's "basically impossible" to overtake in modern Formula 1 - and the situation got even worse in 2020.

JANUARY 14, 2021

Leclerc tests positive for Covid

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19.

No regrets about not signing Hamilton says Binotto

Ferrari has no "regret" after failing to make a serious bid to snap up Lewis Hamilton for 2021.

F1 denies 2022 rules facing another delay

Formula 1 has flatly denied suggestions the sweeping new rules for 2022 could be delayed yet another year.