Red Bull's Max Verstappen pictured on June 6, 2021
Pirelli suspects Verstappen's Baku tyres underinflated
The analysis of Max Verstappen's deflated Pirelli tyre showed no signs of a manufacturing or design fault, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Jun 14, 07:21
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Hamilton hopes to retire by 40
Lewis Hamilton is hinting once again that his retirement from Formula 1 lies not too far around the next corner.
Jun 14, 07:16
Red Bull's Max Verstappen pictured on June 6, 2021
Verstappen now faster than 'older' Hamilton - Irvine
Max Verstappen has performed an overtaking manoeuvre to stand alone as "the fastest driver" on the 2021 grid.
Jun 10, 07:03
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Bottas must 'find his form again' - Berger
Valtteri Bottas will play "an important role" in the Lewis Hamilton versus Max Verstappen head-to-head battle for the 2021 world championship.
Jun 10, 07:00
Pirelli Motorsport Racing manager Mario Isola
Pirelli 'understands' Verstappen's tyre-kicking anger
Mario Isola says he can "completely understand" Max Verstappen's anger which culminated in the Dutchman kicking his shredded Pirelli tyre after a high-speed blowout at Baku.
Jun 10, 06:56
Red Bull's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 6, 2021
Marko indicates Perez's seat safe for 2022
Sergio Perez's win at Baku appears to have cemented his place at Red Bull beyond his one-year contract.
Jun 10, 06:55
Lance Stroll pictured during qualifying for the Turkish Grand Prix on November 14, 2020
F1 hits back at Rosberg over 'scary' Baku
F1 race director Michael Masi has hit back at Nico Rosberg, after the 2016 world champion said an aspect of the Baku circuit design is fatally dangerous.
Jun 9, 07:06
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
F1 denies two-lap Baku restart only for 'show'
F1 race director Michael Masi has denied that Sunday's race at Azerbaijan was only restarted for 'the show'.
Jun 8, 06:46
Red Bull's Max Verstappen pictured on June 6, 2021
F1 tyre expert questions Pirelli blowout 'story'
A well-known Formula 1 tyre expert has publicly questioned Pirelli's explanation about the high speed tyre blowouts at Baku.
Jun 8, 06:44
Red Bull's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 6, 2021
'Plenty of time' to extend Perez deal - Horner
Sergio Perez appears to be on track for a Red Bull contract extension.
Jun 8, 06:41
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Red Bull taunts Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas both finished outside the points as Sergio Perez claimed victory in Azerbaijan.
Jun 7, 12:04
Red Bull's Max Verstappen pictured on June 6, 2021
Not developing 2021 car would be 'stupid' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen has urged his team yet again to remain fully committed to developing his championship-leading 2021 Red Bull.
Jun 7, 08:40
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Hamilton making bigger mistakes in 2021 - Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are making the most mistakes so far in 2021, according to title rival Max Verstappen.
Jun 7, 08:39
Red Bull's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 6, 2021
Perez bucks Marko's 'pressure' at Baku - Doornbos
Sergio Perez on Sunday responded to Dr Helmut Marko's recent "pressure" in the best possible way.
Jun 7, 08:34
Red Bull's Max Verstappen pictured on June 6, 2021
Verstappen and father knew Pirelli would blame debris
Max Verstappen correctly predicted Pirelli's response to the tyre failure that cost him victory in a scary high-speed blowout and crash at Baku.
Jun 7, 08:32
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
Lewis Hamilton "destroyed" following Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The Mercedes driver accidentally pressed the wrong switch on his steering wheel, causing him to run off the road in Baku.
Jun 6, 17:56
Red Bull's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 6, 2021
Sergio Perez emerges victorious at Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton crash
Max Verstappen had tyre failure when leading five laps from the end and Hamilton also crashed out when the race was restarted after a red flag.
Jun 6, 14:58
Red Bull's Max Verstappen pictured on June 6, 2021
Max Verstappen crashes out towards end of Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Max Verstappen was leading the race when he had a tyre failure.
Jun 6, 14:54
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso tells F1 rivals to 'calm down' at Baku
Fernando Alonso has urged his fellow Formula 1 drivers to "calm down" ahead of Sunday's Azerbaijan GP.
Jun 6, 05:27
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Kai Ebel slams Hamilton and Mercedes
Well-known and colourful Formula 1 broadcaster Kai Ebel has hit out at the sport's reigning champions Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton.
Jun 6, 05:26
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff still not ruling out rear wing protest
Toto Wolff is still refusing to rule out a post-race protest against Red Bull's allegedly flexible rear wing.
Jun 6, 05:25
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
Lewis Hamilton hails "monumental" Azerbaijan comeback
Lewis Hamilton managed not only to steal a spot on the front row, but he will also line up one place ahead of his Red Bull rival Max Verstappen.
Jun 5, 16:05
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Lewis Hamilton calls on Wolff, Horner to 'get in the ring'
The Mercedes and Red Bull team bosses have clashed over the design of the wings on their teams' cars.
Jun 5, 15:15
Charles Leclerc pictured in June 2021
Charles Leclerc edges out Lewis Hamilton for Azerbaijan pole
The British driver will start Sunday's race in Baku ahead of Max Verstappen.
Jun 5, 13:52
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
Max Verstappen crashes out of final Azerbaijan practice
The Formula One World Championship leader carried too much speed through the left-handed Turn 15 and hit the barrier.
Jun 5, 10:57
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Red Bull 'ready' for Mercedes' rear wing protest
Christian Horner has warned his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff to "keep his mouth shut" about excessively flexible wings at Baku.
Jun 5, 07:57
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
Red Bull plays down Mercedes' Baku slump
Dr Helmut Marko has played down Mercedes' performance slump on the streets of Baku.
Jun 5, 07:54
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
Lewis Hamilton down in 11th during second Azerbaijan practice
The seven-time world champion finished only 11th while rivals Red Bull set the pace in Baku.
Jun 4, 14:13
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
Max Verstappen tops first practice in Azerbaijan
The Red Bull driver was 0.043 seconds quicker than Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with Lewis Hamilton only seventh in the Mercedes.
Jun 4, 10:17
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
F1 'needs' Wolff versus Marko fight - Berger
The high tension between Mercedes, Red Bull and the title rivals' respective top bosses is "exactly what Formula 1 needs".
Jun 4, 07:03
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Monaco Grand Prix on May 23, 2021
Rivals 'trying to slow us down' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says it's "understandable" that Mercedes is "trying to slow us down" by pushing on with the flexible wing saga.
Jun 4, 07:01
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Monaco Grand Prix on May 23, 2021
Max Verstappen will not play mind games with Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen holds a four-point lead over Lewis Hamilton after winning in Monaco.
Jun 3, 14:17
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Red Bull must keep focus on 2021 title - Verstappen
New championship leader Max Verstappen has urged Red Bull to keep its focus on the crucial and close 2021 title battle with Mercedes.
Jun 2, 07:13
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Monaco Grand Prix on May 23, 2021
Hamilton now needs to 'fight so hard' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says he feels comfortable despite being "the hunted" driver in the world championship for the first time in his career.
Jun 2, 07:12
Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 26, 2021
Hamilton 'not a more complete driver' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says he feels "much more relaxed" as his Formula 1 career races on, despite finding himself in his first head-to-head for the title with Lewis Hamilton.
Jun 2, 07:10
McLaren's Carlos Sainz pictured at the British Grand Prix in August 2020
No regrets about losing Sainz to Ferrari - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says he has no regrets about losing former Red Bull talent Carlos Sainz to rival Formula 1 teams.
Jun 1, 06:43
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Monaco Grand Prix on May 23, 2021
Verstappen 'still makes small mistakes' - Wolff
Toto Wolff has dismissed Max Verstappen's latest comments as nothing more than "entertainment", and says the Dutchman is still making "mistakes".
May 31, 08:02
Daniel Ricciardo pictured on November 14, 2019
Ricciardo should not 'give up' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has urged struggling former Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo not to "give up".
May 31, 07:59
Daniil Kvyat pictured during a rain-soaked qualifying for the Turkish Grand Prix on November 14, 2020
Marko rules out F1 return for Daniil Kvyat
Dr Helmut Marko has ruled out a return to Red Bull's Formula 1 camp for Daniil Kvyat.
May 31, 07:56
Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
George Russell a 'future world champion' - Alonso
George Russell is a "future champion", according to two-time title winner and F1 legend Fernando Alonso.
May 28, 06:42
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