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MAY 28, 2021

Wing protest war could kick off at Baku

Nico Rosberg thinks it is more than possible that title rivals Mercedes and Red Bull will fire protests at one another ahead of next weekend's Baku GP.

F1 should consider special Monaco tyre says Alonso

Formula 1 should consider introducing a special tyre or special rules to spice up races like Monaco.

McLaren dropping Gulf livery for Baku

McLaren has confirmed reports that the team will definitely revert to its usual papaya and blue livery for Baku and beyond.

Mercedes needs new rules for motivation boost says Wolff

Mercedes is fully motivated to race its utter domination of the 'power unit' era since 2014 into the all-new regulatory period that begins in 2022.

Lando Norris says social media sucks

Lando Norris appears to have lost his cool with the new world of social media.

George Russell a future world champion?

George Russell is a "future champion", according to two-time title winner and F1 legend Fernando Alonso.

F1 responds to criticism of Monaco TV coverage

Formula 1 has responded to criticism of the live television coverage of last Sunday's Monaco GP.

Red Bull makes more noise about poaching staff

Red Bull has a different approach to poaching Formula 1 staff from rival teams, according to Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto.

MAY 27, 2021

Ricciardo could get new chassis for Baku

McLaren will revert to its usual orange livery in Baku - and Daniel Ricciardo looks set to get a brand new chassis altogether.

Spectators to attend French, Austrian GPs

Forthcoming races at Paul Ricard and the Red Bull Ring look set to be attended by some Formula 1 spectators.

Perez too weak so far in 2021 says Marko

Sergio Perez is a "decisive factor" in Red Bull's push to win the 2021 world championship, according to top team official Dr Helmut Marko.

More Ferrari poles unlikely in 2021

Ferrari is unlikely to repeat its pole and potentially race-winning pace at other grands prix in 2021.

Rosberg admits he was wrong about Sainz

2016 world champion Nico Rosberg admits he was "wrong" about Carlos Sainz's move to Ferrari for 2021.

Grosjean surprised by Mercedes openness

It is Mercedes' "precision and attention to detail" that is behind the team's utter dominance of Formula 1 since 2014.

Mazepin forcing F1 adaptation with a crowbar

Nikita Mazepin is trying to force his acclimatisation to life at Formula 1 speeds "with a crowbar".

MAY 26, 2021

Marko doubts Wolff will trigger Baku GP scandal

Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko has refused to rule out lodging a counter-protest against championship rival Mercedes.

No Hamilton games in title fight says Jos

The Max Verstappen camp says it won't be playing Mercedes' or Lewis Hamilton's games as the 2021 title head-to-head heats up.

Ferrari right to gamble on Leclerc pole says Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve is not joining those who are criticising Ferrari for taking a risk so that Charles Leclerc could keep pole position last Sunday.

Austrian double-header now in doubt over covid

Formula 1 appears to be struggling to keep a full 23-race calendar for 2021 intact.

F1 will try to modify Monaco layout says Brawn

Formula 1 will look into whether modifications can be made to the fabled layout of the Monaco GP.

Sainz disappointment actually positive

It is "positive" rather than negative that Carlos Sainz was disappointed with his first podium for Ferrari last weekend at Monaco.

MAY 25, 2021

Verstappen not playing Hamilton's mind games

Max Verstappen says he won't be playing Lewis Hamilton's "games" at forthcoming Formula 1 races.

Mosley death like losing a brother says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone says former FIA president Max Mosley's death is like "losing a brother".

Leclerc can only blame himself for Monaco failure

Charles Leclerc "can only blame himself" for the technical failure that meant he couldn't even start last Sunday's Monaco GP, according to 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve.