Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action on April 18, 2021
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.
May 14, 07:07
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
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Is Verstappen really better than Gasly, Albon, Perez?
Sergio Perez's performance so far in 2021 is highlighting a problem that has affected all of Max Verstappen's most recent Formula 1 teammates.
May 11, 06:44
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
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
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
Racing Point's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 6, 2020
Perez leaves Verstappen 'on his own again'
Max Verstappen is "on his own again" within the Red Bull garage, according to Chinese-Dutch driver Ho-Pin Tung.
May 10, 07:15
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
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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 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
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
Racing Point's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 6, 2020
Perez hopes for Red Bull contract extension
Sergio Perez says it's "too early" to consider whether Red Bull will keep him on board for 2022.
May 7, 07:29
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
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
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
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Marko admits Mercedes engine situation 'tense'
Dr Helmut Marko has admitted the situation is "a bit tense" between Red Bull and Mercedes at present.
May 3, 06:56
Ralf Schumacher pictured in January 2014
Early start for 2021 title 'mind games' - Schumacher
The "mind games" between Formula 1's title protagonists have begun tantalisingly early in 2021, according to former driver Ralf Schumacher.
May 3, 06:54
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Verstappen rejects Rosberg's Hamilton-beating advice
Max Verstappen has responded to 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg's advice about his head-to-head championship battle with Lewis Hamilton.
May 3, 06:51
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in action during the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 2, 2021
Lewis Hamilton expecting fierce title race
It is the third time in as many races Lewis Hamilton and title rival Max Verstappen have gone wheel-to-wheel.
May 2, 19:40
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in action during the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 2, 2021
Lewis Hamilton triumphs at Portuguese Grand Prix
The world champion dropped to third in the opening stages, but made two brilliant moves to claim his second win of the season.
May 2, 16:10
Lando Norris pictured on March 12, 2020
McLaren denies helping Mercedes with Norris radio call
McLaren's team boss has hit back at Dr Helmut Marko after the Red Bull official sarcastically criticised "very sporting" behaviour to benefit Mercedes at Portimao.
May 2, 06:39
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Portimao surface 'unworthy of F1' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen continued to slam the condition of the track surface at Portimao after qualifying behind both Mercedes cars.
May 2, 06:35
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Max Verstappen aims foul-mouthed rant at Lando Norris in Portugal
Mercedes driver Bottas finished seven thousandths of a second ahead of Lewis Hamilton, with Max Verstappen third.
May 1, 17:34
Valtteri Bottas in action during qualifying for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Valtteri Bottas denies Lewis Hamilton 100th pole in Portugal
Lewis Hamilton's championship rival Max Verstappen was a disappointing third for Red Bull, fourth tenths off the pace.
May 1, 15:34
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Max Verstappen fastest in final Portugal practice
Max Verstappen, who trails Lewis Hamilton by a point in the standings, edged out his title rival by 0.236 seconds in Portimao.
May 1, 12:39
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action on April 18, 2021
Verstappen admits Mercedes 'stronger' at Portimao
Mercedes has come out of the blocks at Portimao with a slightly "stronger" car, Max Verstappen has admitted.
May 1, 06:12
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Marko tells Hamilton to give up Verstappen 'mind games'
Dr Helmut Marko has told Lewis Hamilton to stop wasting his time with attempted "mind games" in his 2021 title head-to-head with Max Verstappen.
May 1, 06:10
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Red Bull chief thinks Hamilton-Verstappen rivalry will boil over
The two drivers are going head-to-head for world championship title glory this season.
Apr 30, 18:29
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Lewis Hamilton fastest in second Portugal practice
The seven-time world champion finished fifth in the morning session ahead of Sunday's Portuguese Grand Prix.
Apr 30, 16:02
Valtteri Bottas pictured during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on April 30, 2021
Valtteri Bottas edges out Verstappen in opening Portuguese GP practice
Lewis Hamilton was disappointed with the handling of his Mercedes.
Apr 30, 12:26
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Hamilton wants to keep racing in 2022
Lewis Hamilton is showing no sign of wanting to retire from Formula 1 at the end of 2021.
Apr 30, 07:15
Max Verstappen pictured on August 29, 2020
'No reason' to leave Red Bull - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says he sees "no reason" to look around for another Formula 1 team to race for.
Apr 30, 07:08
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