Jos Verstappen pictured in June 2018
Verstappen's father says Red Bull must close gap
Mercedes has "turned the tide" and now has a clear edge over Red Bull.
May 17, 06:32
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Red Bull must tweak 'bendy' wing - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko admits Red Bull will need to make tweaks to its allegedly 'bendy' 2021 rear wing.
May 17, 06:29
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Daniel Ricciardo: 'Lewis Hamilton proving doubters wrong'
Lewis Hamilton has a 14-point advantage over his title rival after winning three of the opening four races.
May 16, 17:15
Max Verstappen pictured on August 29, 2020
On This Day: Max Verstappen sets F1 record at 18
The Dutchman was just 18-years-old when he took the chequered flag at the Spanish Grand Prix.
May 15, 08:01
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 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.
May 14, 07:08
Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
Bottas the best 'water carrier' for Hamilton
Mercedes should keep Valtteri Bottas because he is a "good water carrier" for Lewis Hamilton.
May 13, 06:43
Spanish GP 2014
Red 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.
May 13, 06:38
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Hamilton didn't learn much about Verstappen - Doornbos
Robert Doornbos doubts Lewis Hamilton learned much about his 2021 title rival simply by driving behind Max Verstappen in Barcelona.
May 12, 06:55
Spanish GP 2014
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.
May 12, 06:50
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Wolff wants more than another one-year Hamilton deal
Toto Wolff wants Lewis Hamilton to sign more than another one-year contract.
May 11, 06:42
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Hamilton is beating Verstappen 'easily' - Ecclestone
Lewis Hamilton will "easily" beat Max Verstappen to the 2021 title, according to former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.
May 11, 06:41
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Toto Wolff expects Lewis Hamilton to keep racing beyond 40
The seven-time world champion has a 14-point cushion over Red Bull's Max Verstappen after winning three of the first four races.
May 10, 10:57
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
The best pictures from this weekend's sporting action
It was a weekend to celebrate for Chelsea Women and Lewis Hamilton.
May 10, 07:30
Christian Horner pictured on July 19, 2020
Red Bull's 'bendy' rear wing is legal - Horner
Red Bull's new rear wing is perfectly legal, according to team boss Christian Horner.
May 10, 07:23
Nikita Mazepin pictured in March 2021
Barcelona kneeling not for Black Lives Matter - Mazepin
Nikita Mazepin stunned many observers before Sunday's Spanish GP by joining those drivers electing to kneel during the pre-race grid procedure.
May 10, 07:21
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Hamilton wants to start 2022 contract talks
Lewis Hamilton is suddenly keen on inking a new Mercedes deal before Formula 1's August break.
May 10, 07:17
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
'Still a good chance' of Verstappen title - Marko
Max Verstappen still has "a good chance" of beating Lewis Hamilton to the 2021 world title.
May 10, 07:15
Spanish GP 2014
Lewis Hamilton executes pit-stop gamble in Spain
In the closing stages Max Verstappen bolted on a set of new tyres to post the fastest lap and claim a bonus point as some consolidation.
May 9, 18:47
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Lewis Hamilton wants to agree new Mercedes deal by summer
Lewis Hamilton agreed a one-year deal six weeks before the start of the current season.
May 9, 18:45
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Lewis Hamilton secures victory at Spanish Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton passes Max Verstappen close to the end.
May 9, 15:05
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action on April 18, 2021
Red Bull needs more speed for 2021 title - Verstappen
Red Bull "clearly" needs to add some pace in order to fight for the 2021 world championship, Max Verstappen has admitted.
May 9, 06:57
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Wolff suggests Ocon likely to stay at Alpine
Esteban Ocon does not appear to be in the running for a works Mercedes seat for 2022.
May 9, 06:52
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 8, 2021
Saturday's sporting social: Lewis Hamilton hailed following 100th pole position
The PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from May 8.
May 8, 17:18
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 8, 2021
Damon Hill: 'Lewis Hamilton one of most talented people to ever walk the Earth'
The seven-time world champion will start Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix from the front of the grid.
May 8, 16:53
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 8, 2021
Lewis Hamilton claims 100th pole at Spanish GP
The seven-time world champion edged out Max Verstappen by just 0.036 seconds at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya to reach the landmark.
May 8, 15:38
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action on April 18, 2021
Max Verstappen quickest in final Spanish GP practice
The Red Bull driver was fastest in final practice in Barcelona as his title rival chases the 100th pole position of his career.
May 8, 11:54
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Red Bull pace 'looks a lot worse' than reality - Marko
Red Bull will be on "the same level" as Mercedes when the action becomes decisive in Barcelona.
May 8, 06:20
Lewis Hamilton in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Lewis Hamilton warns Max Verstappen it is "game on"
Lewis Hamilton has won two of the opening three races, with Max Verstappen victorious in the other.
May 7, 15:29
Lewis Hamilton in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Lewis Hamilton quickest in second Spanish GP practice
The Mercedes driver pipped team-mate Valtteri Bottas to clock the best time.
May 7, 15:13
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Valtteri Bottas tops first practice for Spanish Grand Prix
The Mercedes driver edged out Max Verstappen in the first running at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya.
May 7, 11:29
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso also hurt knee, shoulder in cycling crash
Fernando Alonso is back at "almost 100 percent" in the wake of his pre-season cycling crash.
May 7, 07:27
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
'New battlefield' opens between Red Bull, Mercedes
A "new battlefield" has opened up in Mercedes' championship fight with Red Bull.
May 7, 07:24
Valtteri Bottas in action during qualifying for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Bottas adds expletive to Mercedes axe rumours
Valtteri Bottas had an expletive ready when he was asked in Barcelona about rumours he could be about to be replaced by George Russell.
May 7, 07:23
Spanish GP 2014
Red Bull hire five senior figures from Mercedes
Steve Blewett, Omid Mostaghimi, Pip Clode, Anton Mayo and Steve Brodie will all form part of Red Bull's new technical line-up.
May 6, 12:41
Spanish GP 2014
Wolff says Bottas-Russell swap rumours 'nonsense'
Toto Wolff has dismissed as "nonsense" reports suggesting he may replace Valtteri Bottas with George Russell before the end of the 2021 season.
May 6, 06:58
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in action during the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 2, 2021
Hamilton the stand-out 2021 driver so far - Sainz
Lewis Hamilton is already emerging as the standout driver of the 2021 season, according to Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz.
May 5, 07:23
Christian Horner pictured on July 19, 2020
Christian Horner would be "surprised" if Mercedes drop Bottas for Russell
It was reported by the Daily Mail newspaper on Tuesday that Valtteri Bottas could be relieved of his duties by the Silver Arrows.
May 4, 10:04
Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
Bottas 'lacking confidence' for title fight - Sirotkin
Valtteri Bottas appears to be "lacking some confidence" as his teammate and Max Verstappen race away at the top of the drivers' standings in 2021.
May 4, 07:08
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff 'can't imagine' Hamilton leaving
Toto Wolff says he "can't imagine" Mercedes' collaboration with Lewis Hamilton ending once the driver's current one-year contract expires late this year.
May 4, 07:03
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Red Bull won't abandon Verstappen's 2021 chances - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull will not abandon development of its 2021 car - even with the radical new 2022 technical regulations now looming large in Formula 1.
May 4, 07:01
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