Vitaly Petrov
Born: September 8, 1984 (age 39)
Height: 6' 5.5" (197cm)
Hometown: Vyborg, Russia
Nationality: 
Russian
Russian
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Sports Mole has 34 articles about Vitaly Petrov. Articles 1 to 34:
Report - Sainz closing in on 2025 Mercedes deal
Carlos Sainz could be closing in on a deal to race for Mercedes in 2025.
Apr 11, 08:15
Father 'worried' about Sainz's future in F1
Carlos Sainz's father admits he is worried about the departing Ferrari driver's future in Formula 1.
Apr 9, 08:31
Mazepin court victory a prelude to legal battle with Haas?
The European Court of Justice has annulled the political sanctions previously imposed on former Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin, clearing the way for his potential return to racing and work in Europe.
Mar 21, 16:05
Next step for Mazepin should be suing Haas - Kosachenko
Political sanctions against axed Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin have been dropped by order of the European Court of Justice.
Mar 21, 07:03
Haas' new team boss can handle top F1 job - Petrov
Haas' new team boss Ayao Komatsu can handle the big step up from engineering to running a Formula 1 team.
Jan 18, 05:49
Aston Martin 'not lost', Alonso not retiring
Amid a wild round of rumours this week, Fernando Alonso insists he is not yet ready to retire.
Nov 1, 06:41
Red Ferrari in 2023 like 'a shrimp in retreat'
Ferrari's struggles in 2023 are now becoming the subject of ridicule, as even the partisan Italian media fires shots at the fabled Maranello marque.
Jul 26, 08:07
Russian racing can thrive amid Ukraine conflict
Motorsport in Russia can still thrive even amid the Ukraine conflict, Russia's first Formula 1 driver Vitaly Petrov insists.
Mar 27, 06:54
Red Bull title fight 'will not be boring'
Aston Martin has joined Mercedes and Ferrari near the very top in Formula 1 - but the 2023 world championship looks set to be a one-team affair.
Mar 21, 05:31
Petrov would refuse to sign anti-Russia document
If Vitaly Petrov was still an active Formula 1 driver, he says he would currently be sitting out the world championship.
Mar 17, 05:34
Mazepin sets 'example' with F1 ruling - Petrov
Nikita Mazepin has set an "example" by fighting for his right as a Russian citizen to race in Formula 1.
Mar 4, 05:15
'Impossible' to not replace Vowles - Petrov
Former F1 driver Vitaly Petrov is shocked that Mercedes allowed its strategy boss James Vowles to become Williams' new team principal.
Jan 23, 05:36
Doping sanctions for Mazepin unfair - Petrov
Vitaly Petrov has slammed the decision that will prevent F1 rookie Nikita Mazepin from racing under the Russian flag in 2021.
Feb 8, 06:04
Mazepin ready for more 'hate' in Formula 1
Nikita Mazepin thinks he is receiving more "hate" than any other Russian driver who came before him in Formula 1.
Jan 18, 05:53
Lewis Hamilton questions decision to hire Vitaly Petrov for Portuguese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has led calls for greater diversity in F1.
Oct 22, 18:40
F1 tipped to stop Hamilton podium activism
F1 will have clamped down on drivers making overtly political statements on the podium, according to former driver Vitaly Petrov.
Sep 22, 08:02
Too soon to write off Kvyat - Petrov
It is too soon to write off Daniil Kvyat's Formula 1 career.
Sep 1, 08:39
Possible no racing will happen in 2020 - Petrov
Former F1 driver Vitaly Petrov thinks the engines of motorsport may be silent throughout 2020.
Mar 30, 07:44
Sirotkin may remain F1 tester in 2020
Sergey Sirotkin may remain in Formula 1 as a test driver in 2020.
Feb 12, 06:14
Kosachenko slams 'Formula 2 team' Williams
Oksana Kosachenko, the former manager of Russian driver Vitaly Petrov, has slammed the struggling British team Williams.
Dec 6, 06:36
Max Verstappen says no Toro Rosso demotion
Max Verstappen denies claims that his error-strewn 2018 season could result in his demotion to Toro Rosso.
May 29, 14:26
Vitaly Petrov: 'Daniil Kvyat can't take Toro Rosso seat for granted'
Daniil Kvyat cannot take his place in Formula 1 for granted, warns countryman Vitaly Petrov.
Aug 9, 11:08
Vitaly Petrov: 'Summer break came at right time for Daniil Kvyat'
Former F1 driver Vitaly Petrov thinks that the summer break came just at the right time for his Russian countryman Daniil Kvyat.
Aug 15, 10:31
Daniil Kvyat not commenting on Russian rumours
Daniil Kvyat lashes back at rumours Red Bull is set to dump him completely.
Jul 29, 14:30
Vitaly Petrov: 'Renault will improve car for 2017'
Renault should be back on track with a much more competitive car next year, according to former driver Vitaly Petrov.
May 12, 14:37
Vitaly Petrov: 'Russia to have Formula 1 team eventually'
Former F1 driver Vitaly Petrov thinks that plans for a Russian team are on track.
May 12, 14:18
Vitaly Petrov: 'Daniil Kvyat's career still on track'
Vitaly Petrov, who was Russia's first F1 racer, says that his countryman Daniil Kvyat's career in the category is still on track.
May 12, 13:51
Jenson Button wins in Brazil, Sebastian Vettel is world champion
A win for Jenson Button helps Sebastian Vettel secure his third drivers' title.
Nov 25, 17:48
Petrov: 'Caterham F1 have big ambition'
Vitaly Petrov says that he is happy to have resigned for his former F1 team.
Feb 20, 03:50
Vitaly Petrov replaces Jarno Trulli at Caterham
Caterham F1 team announce that Vitaly Petrov has replaced Jarno Trulli as one of the main drivers with immediate effect.
Feb 19, 18:09
Jarno Trulli: 'Italy's fault'
Jarno Trulli says that it is Italy's own fault why it has no drivers in this year's F1 championship.
Feb 19, 06:22
Renault accept Vitaly Petrov apology
The Renault team forgive Vitaly Petrov after the Russian wrote an apology regarding comments made last weekend.
Nov 19, 16:27
Renault give Romain Grosjean a chance to impress
Romain Grosjean will drive for Renault F1 in the first practice sessions for the Abu Dhabi and Brazilian Grand Prix.
Oct 29, 09:33
Renault need Robert Kubica answer by October
Renault's team principal Eric Boullier asks for Robert Kubica to tell him if he will be fit to race in 2012 by the end of October.
Sep 16, 10:46
