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JANUARY 14, 2021

Honda chief admits F1 exit a real shame

Honda's F1 chief says it is a "real shame" that the Japanese manufacturer is pulling out of the sport at the end of this year.

Stop kicking Mazepin in the face says Steiner

Gunther Steiner has moved to end the controversy surrounding new Haas recruit Nikita Mazepin by suggesting kicking the Russian "in the face" is "not right".

Mercedes to sign new F1 junior driver

Mercedes may be on the cusp of signing another youngster to its Formula 1 driver development program.

Alfa Romeo's future in F1 in doubt?

The future of the Alfa Romeo brand in Formula 1 depends on forthcoming decisions at the boardroom level, according to Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Next F1 engines could be 2000hp says Berger

F1 legend Gerhard Berger has raised the tantalising prospect of 2000 horsepower engines in Formula 1.

JANUARY 13, 2021

Imola hopes spectators can attend April race

Imola has beaten Portimao to the first revised race calendar for 2021, as Formula 1 confirms that Melbourne and Shanghai will not take place as scheduled.

Sainz heads to Italy for Ferrari test

Carlos Sainz is en route to Maranello, where he is tipped to get his first taste of life at the wheel of a Ferrari with a test in the 2019 car.

Judge suspends new Brazil GP contract

A judge in Sao Paulo has thrown a spanner in the works of the new five-year deal between Formula 1 and the Interlagos circuit.

Quarantine rule forced Melbourne postponement

It was Australia's 14-day mandatory quarantine requirement that triggered the postponement of the season opening grand prix in Melbourne.

Zandvoort not worried as 2021 calendar changes

Dutch GP organisers remain confident they will be able to welcome spectators to Zandvoort's first F1 race in the modern era in September.

JANUARY 12, 2021

Updated Formula One calendar

Formula One has announced changes to the F1 schedule due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.

Aitken hoping for second chance

Jake Aitken is hoping for a second chance to race in Formula One with Williams in 2021, after being unexpectedly called up to fill in for George Russell in last year’s Sakhir Grand Prix, when the Mercedes protégé got the chance of his life as Lewis Hamilton’s sub after the World Champion became infected with COVID-19. Ironically, it was Aitken’s late spin that brought out the Safety Car period during which Mercedes’ fell apart and robbed Russell of a first Grand Prix victory, but while on track the half-Korean driver impressed his team and is hoping luck will offer him a second, more permanent chance.

Hamilton more dominant than Schumacher says Todt

Mercedes is more dominant today than Ferrari was at the height of the Michael Schumacher era.

F1 denies secret covid vaccination plan

Formula 1 has denied claims the sport is working on a secret plan to vaccinate every member of the travelling circus in 2021.

Wolff not worried about Hamilton contract rumours

Toto Wolff says he is "not worried" about rumours surrounding the future of new seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Sainz's father not worried about Leclerc pairing

Carlos Sainz's famous father is not worried his son will clash with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari this year.

Magnussen eyes prime Le Mans seat for 2022

Kevin Magnussen could be heading to Le Mans in 2022.

JANUARY 11, 2021

Jos Verstappen says Red Bull maybe worse than Ferrari

Jos Verstappen admits that his son Max will probably never share a team with Lewis Hamilton - but he "wouldn't mind" if it does happen.

Alonso can win third F1 title says de la Rosa

Fernando Alonso can add a third title to his tally on his return to Formula 1.

No doubts about Ferrari move says Sainz

Most drivers in Formula 1 would have jumped at the opportunity to sign for Ferrari, according to Carlos Sainz.

Verstappen predicts big Mick Schumacher hype

It will be more difficult for Mick Schumacher to enter Formula 1 than it was for Max Verstappen - another son of a famous former driver.

Covid era changed little for Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen says the covid era has changed little for him in Formula 1.

Scheduled China GP race date highly unlikely

Organisers of the Chinese GP admit it is "highly unlikely" the Shanghai event can take place as scheduled on 11 April.

No reason to question Bottas performance

There is "no reason to question" Valtteri Bottas' place at Mercedes, boss Toto Wolff insists.