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MAY 17, 2021

Verstappen's father says Red Bull must close gap

Mercedes has "turned the tide" and now has a clear edge over Red Bull.

Verstappen best driver in 2021 so far says Alonso

F1 veteran Fernando Alonso thinks Mercedes has the edge over Red Bull at present - but he nonetheless hails the performance of the latter team's top star.

Pressure builds on Perez to support Verstappen

The pressure is slowly building on Sergio Perez's shoulders at Red Bull.

Cowell not joining Red Bull exodus

Andy Cowell is definitely not heading to Red Bull, according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.

Difficult for Williams to keep Russell

Williams boss Jost Capito admits it will be "difficult" for the British team to hold onto George Russell.

MAY 14, 2021

No one understands Hamilton's 2021 dominance

"No one understands" why the closest title battle for years is coinciding with Lewis Hamilton's best ever start to a Formula 1 season.

Full house at Belgian GP looking more likely

The idea of this year's Formula 1 race at the fabled Spa-Francorchamps circuit going ahead with a full house of spectators is gaining speed.

Wolff wants F1 to race in London

Toto Wolff has issued a clear message to British authorities that he would like to see Formula 1 race on the streets of London.

MAY 13, 2021

Bull calm amid new flexible wing saga

Red Bull is "calm" even though the FIA is clamping down amid the latest rumours about flexible wings.

Ricciardo admits he may not win F1 title

Daniel Ricciardo insists he is not "upset" by those suggesting he may be past his prime in Formula 1.

F1 to add second Austrian GP to 2021 calendar

Formula 1 looks set to add a second race in Austria to its constantly-evolving 2021 calendar.

Spa hoping for full house at 2021 Belgian GP

Spa-Francorchamps may be able to welcome a full house of spectators to the Belgian GP at the end of August.

Father's backing explains Mazepin behaviour

Nikita Mazepin lacks "respect" for his fellow Formula 1 drivers, and it may be because of the support of his wealthy father Dmitry.

Bottas the best water carrier for Hamilton

Mercedes should keep Valtteri Bottas because he is a "good water carrier" for Lewis Hamilton.

MAY 12, 2021

FIA responds to Red Bull bendy wing story

F1's governing body has responded to accusations Red Bull may be benefitting from a "bendy" rear wing.

Third in 2021 out of reach for Aston Martin

Sebastian Vettel admits that Aston Martin will miss its target of finishing third overall in the 2021 constructors' world championship.

Alonso to get Alpine car tweak for Monaco

Fernando Alonso will get a tweaked power steering system for Monaco and beyond, as the two-time champion continues his re-adaptation to Formula 1.

Hamilton didn't learn much about Verstappen

Robert Doornbos doubts Lewis Hamilton learned much about his 2021 title rival simply by driving behind Max Verstappen in Barcelona.

Turkish media says Istanbul race cancelled

Gunther Steiner has expressed concerns amid rumours about the next tweaks to the 2021 Formula 1 race calendar.

Racing with Schumacher name normal for young cousins

Carrying the Schumacher surname around the Formula 1 circuits of the world is "normal" for both Mick and David, according to Ralf Schumacher.

Kubica works on 2022 innovation in post-race F1 test

Alfa Romeo gave a sneak peak of a likely technical innovation for 2022 whilst testing Pirelli's 18-inch tyres in Barcelona this week.

Ocon afraid of Mazepin incidents

Esteban Ocon has admitted he is "afraid" of Nikita Mazepin when he comes across the Russian rookie on the Formula 1 circuit.

MAY 11, 2021

Hamilton is beating Verstappen easily says Ecclestone

Lewis Hamilton will "easily" beat Max Verstappen to the 2021 title, according to former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Budkowski surprised Alonso return so difficult

Marcin Budkowski admits he did not expect Fernando Alonso's return to Formula 1 to turn out to be "so difficult" for the Spaniard.