Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel pictured on March 27, 2021
Vettel 'won't be on the grid in 2022' - Watt
"Time has run out" for Sebastian Vettel in Formula 1, according to former racing driver Jason Watt.
Mar 30, 06:41
Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel pictured on March 27, 2021
Sebastian Vettel punished by stewards at Bahrain Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel was hit with a 10-second penalty and two points on his licence for a crash into Esteban Ocon in Bahrain - taking his weekend tally to five.
Mar 28, 20:40
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Hakkinen admits 'rude' opinion about Ocon
Mika Hakkinen has admitted his opinion about Alpine racer Esteban Ocon is "a bit rude".
Mar 26, 06:20
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Alpine cannot rely only on Alonso - Ocon
Esteban Ocon says he is not worried that Alpine will essentially become Fernando Alonso's team in 2021.
Mar 4, 06:44
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Ocon happy to fill in for absent Alonso
Esteban Ocon says he is filling in for Fernando Alonso while the Spaniard completes his recovery from last month's cycling crash.
Mar 3, 06:13
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Fernando Alonso undergoes successful operation on fractured jaw
Testing for the new campaign begins in Bahrain in only four weeks ahead of the first race.
Feb 12, 11:48
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Ocon smiles at claims he will beat Alonso
Esteban Ocon has smiled at claims he will give F1 legend Fernando Alonso a run for his money at Alpine this year.
Jan 22, 05:55
Cyril Abiteboul pictured on May 23, 2019
'Sad' to see Abiteboul lose top job - Ocon
Esteban Ocon says it is "sad" to see his French countryman Cyril Abiteboul lose his top job as Renault rebrands as Alpine for 2021.
Jan 22, 05:53
Sergey Sirotkin at the Austrian GP on June 28, 2018
Ocon-Alonso battle 'will be very close' - Sirotkin
Esteban Ocon will give new teammate Fernando Alonso a run for his money early in 2021, according to team reserve driver Sergey Sirotkin.
Jan 20, 06:02
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Alpine eyes consistent podiums in 2022
Alpine is eyeing consistent podiums in Formula 1 - in 2022.
Jan 15, 06:11
Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
Mercedes to sign new F1 junior driver
Mercedes may be on the cusp of signing another youngster to its Formula 1 driver development program.
Jan 14, 06:04
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Russell to Mercedes was 'most interesting' - Alonso
Assessing the talent of young drivers in Formula 1 has become increasingly difficult, according to returning two-time world champion Fernando Alonso.
Dec 17, 06:19
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso eyes 2021 podium for return to F1
Fernando Alonso is targeting the podium for his full-time return to Formula 1 next year.
Dec 15, 07:58
Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December 2020
Lewis Hamilton sixth as Max Verstappen tops final Abu Dhabi practice
Red Bull were out in front but Mercedes will hope to turn up the heat when qualifying begins at the Yas Marina circuit.
Dec 12, 11:44
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 11, 2020
Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth in Abu Dhabi practice
Lewis Hamilton missed last weekend's penultimate round in Bahrain after contracting coronavirus.
Dec 11, 11:35
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Ocon 'not afraid' of 2021 teammate Alonso
Esteban Ocon insists he is "not afraid" of Fernando Alonso.
Dec 11, 05:53
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff 'curious' to see Ocon's next steps in F1
Toto Wolff says he is "curious" to observe the next developments in Esteban Ocon's Formula 1 career.
Dec 10, 05:59
Alain Prost pictured in August 2018
Quitting F1 'would have been easy' for Renault - Prost
Renault over-performed in 2020, according to team advisor and F1 legend Alain Prost.
Dec 9, 06:17
Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
Toto Wolff on George Russell: "A new star is born"
The Briton had looked on course for a win on his Mercedes debut.
Dec 7, 08:38
Racing Point's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 6, 2020
George Russell suffers puncture as Sergio Perez wins Sakhir Grand Prix
Racing Point's Sergio Perez took the chequered flag on an extraordinary evening in Bahrain.
Dec 6, 19:10
Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 5, 2020
Max Verstappen quickest in final Sakhir practice, George Russell seventh
George Russell is standing in for Lewis Hamilton.
Dec 5, 15:27
Daniel Ricciardo pictured on November 14, 2019
Renault progress surprised Ricciardo in 2020
Daniel Ricciardo is putting a brave face on his looming move from an ever-stronger Renault team to McLaren for 2021.
Dec 5, 05:32
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Abiteboul denies Ocon-Gasly rumours
Cyril Abiteboul has denied rumours suggesting Renault might oust Esteban Ocon.
Oct 28, 06:31
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Matching Ricciardo's pace a 'long process' - Ocon
Esteban Ocon admits it has been a "long process" to get back up to speed in Formula 1.
Oct 26, 06:16
George Russell pictured on August 28, 2020
Ocon hopes 'brutal' F1 spares George Russell
Esteban Ocon is hoping the sometimes "brutal" world of Formula 1 does not expel George Russell.
Oct 25, 06:03
George Russell pictured on August 28, 2020
Russell, Perez, Gasly, Ocon fire up 'silly season'
The extraordinary 2021 'silly season' continues apace, with rumours about driver movements running rampant in the Portimao paddock.
Oct 24, 05:55
Valtteri Bottas pictured during practice for the Portuguese GP on October 23, 2020
Valtteri Bottas leads the way in Portuguese GP first practice
The Mercedes pair dominated the opening session in Portimao.
Oct 23, 12:13
George Russell pictured on August 28, 2020
2021 driver 'silly season' explodes in Portugal
With Haas clearing the decks for 2021, the 'silly season' has exploded at the scene of Sunday's Portuguese GP.
Oct 23, 06:02
Romain Grosjean pictured on February 19, 2020
French media say Haas exit for Grosjean 'confirmed'
French media are now confirming reports that Romain Grosjean will leave Haas at the end of the 2020 season.
Oct 22, 06:05
Red Bull's Alex Albon pictured at the Belgian Grand Prix on August 29, 2020
Albon, Ocon, Russell heat up 2021 driver market
F1's 2021 driver market is hotting up once again.
Oct 14, 05:56
Cyril Abiteboul pictured on May 23, 2019
Renault to reassure McLaren over engine failure
Cyril Abiteboul says Renault needs to reassure McLaren about the quality of the engines being supplied to customer and rival McLaren.
Oct 12, 06:10
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff denies Hamilton talks could 'fail'
Toto Wolff has denied that long-delayed contract negotiations with Lewis Hamilton may ultimately "fail".
Oct 11, 07:08
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Russian Grand Prix on September 25, 2020
Lewis Hamilton fastest in last practice for Russian Grand Prix
The six-time world champion could match Michael Schumacher's victory record of 91 on Sunday.
Sep 26, 10:55
Cyril Abiteboul pictured on May 23, 2019
Renault 'prepared' to handle Alonso - Abiteboul
The 'party mode' ban did not alter the team hierarchy in Formula 1, according to Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul.
Sep 23, 07:01
A general shot of a crash at the Tuscan Grand Prix on September 13, 2020
Masi denies F1 to blame for Mugello re-start crash
F1 race director Michael Masi has rejected claims that the sport's authorities are to blame for the big re-start crash at Mugello on Sunday.
Sep 14, 07:01
Toto Wolff pictured in September 2019
Renault engine 'really fast' at Spa - Wolff
Renault's 2020 engine is continuing to turn heads.
Aug 30, 07:13
Sebastian Vettel pictured on August 6, 2020
Sebastian Vettel claims last position in final practice for Belgian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton topped the time charts to leave him as favourite for pole position at Spa-Francorchamps.
Aug 29, 12:05
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Ocon happy with Renault's engine performance
Esteban Ocon says Renault is happy with the performance of its 2020 engine.
Aug 27, 06:58
Jamie Carragher pictured in December 2018
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on August 21
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Aug 21, 22:39
Fernando Alonso pictured in May 2019
Friday's Formula 1 news roundup: Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon, Daniil Kvyat
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Friday, August 21.
Aug 21, 10:37
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