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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Indycar is better than F1 says Fittipaldi

Indycar is now "better than F1", according to legend of motor racing Emerson Fittipaldi.

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Hamilton making a lot of mistakes says Villeneuve

Lewis Hamilton has "got away" with "a lot of mistakes" as he battles Max Verstappen for the 2021 world championship.

Capito plays down illegal Mercedes engine reports

Jost Capito has played down reports that Mercedes' latest engines have provided a controversial power boost amid the intense title battle with Red Bull.

2022 race is make or break for Melbourne in F1

The newly-published 2022 Formula 1 calendar is "make or break" for Melbourne's Australian GP, according to chief organiser Andrew Westacott.

2022 could be chaotic season for F1 says Vasseur

Formula 1 could suffer through a "chaotic" first season with the all-new regulations beginning in 2022.

Ferrari lowered expectations after Vettel

Ferrari had to lower its expectations after Fernando Alonso and then Sebastian Vettel failed to deliver the title to Maranello.

Piastri admits Alfa Romeo chances very slim

Oscar Piastri has effectively counted himself out of the running for Formula 1's last official vacancy on the 2022 grid.

OCTOBER 16, 2021

F1 announces 2022 schedule

Formula One has announced the 2022 F1 schedule of 23 races.

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Bottas not excluded from Mercedes team meetings

Valtteri Bottas has apparently not been excluded from Mercedes' key operations, even though he is departing for Alfa Romeo in 2022.

Red Bull's F1 contracts 'suffocating' drivers

Red Bull has a "problem" with the way it binds drivers to their Formula 1 contracts.

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Red Bull not saying Mercedes engine illegal

Red Bull is working "day and night" to "uncover the secret" of how Mercedes pulled so quickly ahead in the otherwise intense 2021 title battle.

Mercedes under pressure for first time in years

Lewis Hamilton's title hopes will be dealt another blow if he is forced to take another engine change penalty in 2021.

Iconic Eau Rouge F1 chalet demolished

Spa-Francorchamps purists are mourning the demolition of a Formula 1 icon.

Andretti may jump on Alfa Romeo opportunity

Reports that former F1 driver Michael Andretti may acquire the team currently known as Alfa Romeo are yet to race past the rumour phase.

OCTOBER 13, 2021

F1 could disappear over green issues says Vettel

"Formula 1 could disappear" if it doesn't take environmental issues more seriously.

New fire-proof F1 gloves approved

Formula 1 has shown a green light to more fire-resistant gloves for the drivers.

F1 admits unvaccinated medical driver to miss races

F1's regular medical car driver will not be permitted into some of the countries set to host the final grands prix of 2021.

Giovinazzi said no to Alfa Romeo team order

Antonio Giovinazzi appears to have dealt a blow to his chances of keeping his seat at Alfa Romeo.

Kyalami eyes South Africa GP return in 2023

Kyalami is in pole position to return to the Formula 1 calendar.

Top teams resisting F1 tyre blanket ban

Top teams are resisting a push to see tyre blankets banned in Formula 1.

Alpine's Brivio could return to MotoGP

Davide Brivio looks set for a sensational return to MotoGP.

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Hamilton denies being furious about tyre call

Lewis Hamilton denies he was "furious" with Mercedes' race strategy call in Turkey.

Hardly anyone watching F1 on TV?

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali's claims that the category is "more alive than ever" is not borne out by television statistics.

F1 medical driver could lose job over vaccine stance

The career of F1's regular and long-time medical car driver is on the line over his stance about covid vaccines.