Racing Point's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 6, 2020
Marko questions Perez's 'five race' prediction
Dr Helmut Marko does not think Red Bull newcomer Sergio Perez will need five races to start driving and racing his 2021 car at full speed.
Mar 17, 06:04
Gunther Steiner pictured on February 19, 2020
Mazepin not preferred Haas driver - Steiner
Nikita Mazepin will not get preferential treatment at Haas this season, team boss Gunther Steiner insists.
Mar 17, 06:04
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Mercedes ran 'much more fuel' in test - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has brushed off suggestions that Red Bull is clearly the favourite heading into the 2021 season.
Mar 17, 06:03
Gunther Steiner pictured on February 19, 2020
Ferrari makes 'medium step' with 2021 engine - Steiner
Ferrari has not made a "big step" with its 2021 engine, according to customer team Haas' boss Gunther Steiner.
Mar 17, 06:03
Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
CEO admits Williams could lose Russell
Williams' new CEO Jost Capito has admitted the British team could lose George Russell to Mercedes for 2022.
Mar 17, 06:01
Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
Alfa Romeo made 'biggest jump' for 2021 - Russell
Alfa Romeo has made "the biggest jump of any team" ahead of the 2021 season.
Mar 17, 06:00
Sebastian Vettel pictured on August 6, 2020
Vettel denies eyeing Hamilton's 2022 seat
Sebastian Vettel has denied having an eye on Lewis Hamilton's works Mercedes seat for 2022.
Mar 17, 05:59
Gunther Steiner pictured on February 19, 2020
Williams could beat Haas in 2021 - Steiner
Team boss Gunther Steiner admits it is "possible" Haas will finish dead last in the 2021 world championship.
Mar 16, 06:21
Portimao F1 racetrack pictured 2009
F1 safety car driver 'nervous' about new season
Long-time F1 safety car driver Bernd Maylander admits to feeling "nervous" about the 2021 season.
Mar 16, 06:20
Carlos Sainz Jr in action for McLaren in April 2019
McLaren 'surprised' to get loophole jump on rivals
McLaren is "surprised" to be the only team exploiting an early loophole in the tweaked aerodynamic rules for 2021.
Mar 16, 06:18
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Norris questions Tsunoda's 'DRS' laptimes
Sharp-eyed observers have questioned rookie Yuki Tsunoda's pace in the pre-season Bahrain test.
Mar 16, 06:17
Max Verstappen pictured on August 29, 2020
Verstappen 'much faster' in Bahrain - Wolff
Max Verstappen was "much faster" than Mercedes' drivers at the Bahrain test.
Mar 16, 06:16
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in action during practice for British Grand Prix on August 1, 2020
Mercedes struggling with aero rule change - Albers
Former F1 driver Christijan Albers has dismissed claims that Mercedes may be sandbagging ahead of the 2021 season.
Mar 16, 06:14
Racing Point's Lance Stroll pictured in July 2020
Stroll 'a benchmark' for Vettel - Surer
Lance Stroll could be "a benchmark" for quadruple world champion and teammate Sebastian Vettel in 2021.
Mar 16, 06:13
Sebastian Vettel pictured on August 6, 2020
'No panic' despite difficult start - Vettel
Sebastian Vettel says there is no "panic" despite his difficult start to on-track life with Aston Martin.
Mar 16, 06:11
Ferrari's Mattia Binotto pictured in August 2020
Ferrari engine power 'looks reasonable' - Binotto
Ferrari has succeeded in producing a more powerful engine for 2021.
Mar 15, 06:04
Ross Brawn at the Chinese GP in May 2017
3 points for 'sprint qualifying' winners
The winner of the trial 'sprint qualifying' races in 2021 will receive 3 points as well as pole position for the main event.
Mar 15, 06:04
Racing Point's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 6, 2020
Vaccines helping F1 eye 'full season' in 2021
Formula 1 is hoping to race through the covid crisis by attending all 23 scheduled grands prix on the 2021 calendar.
Mar 15, 06:03
Renault F1 Team's Executive Director Marcin Budkowski pictured in February 2020
Alpine defends 'plump' 2021 car
Alpine's executive director Marcin Budkowski has defended the emergence of a notably 'plump' area of the 2021 car's engine cover just behind the airbox.
Mar 15, 06:01
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Marko admits new Mercedes 'looks nervous'
Mercedes has made "a horrible start" to the 2021 season, according to team boss Toto Wolff.
Mar 15, 06:00
Sebastian Vettel pictured on August 6, 2020
Climate change a 'serious problem' for F1 - Vettel
Formula 1 needs to be "careful" not to be left behind as climate change takes centre stage, according to quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel.
Mar 12, 06:19
Ferrari's Mattia Binotto pictured in August 2020
Ferrari legend Forghieri questions Binotto leadership
Legendary Ferrari figure Mauro Forghieri has questioned Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto's ability to pull the Maranello marque out of its performance slump.
Mar 12, 06:18
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel passes the chequered flag to win the Canadian Grand Prix on June 10, 2018
'Too early' for Canada GP 'green light' - promoter
It is "too early" to be totally confident that June's Canadian GP will take place as scheduled.
Mar 12, 06:18
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
Marko doubts Alpine will shine in 2021
Fernando Alonso may struggle to be "high in the midfield" on his 2021 return to Formula 1, according to Dr Helmut Marko.
Mar 12, 06:17
Nikita Mazepin pictured in February 2018
Mazepin must think '100 times' as F1 driver - CEO
Nikita Mazepin has to start thinking "100 times" before acting now that he is a Formula 1 driver.
Mar 12, 06:16
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in action during practice on October 26, 2019
New engine recovers 'large part' of 2020 deficit - Gene
Ferrari has recovered a "large part" of its engine power deficit of 2020 ahead of the new Formula 1 season, according to long-time team test driver Marc Gene.
Mar 12, 06:16
Stefano Domenicali pictured in March 2014
Silverstone to host half-hour sprint race in 2021
The 'super qualifying' sprint races to be trialled in Formula 1 this year will only last half an hour, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has revealed.
Mar 12, 06:14
Stefano Domenicali pictured in March 2014
Domenicali hits back at 'F1 is racist' narrative
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has denied that the sport he leads has a problem with racism.
Mar 11, 06:04
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
F1 vaccination in Bahrain is 'personal choice'
Mercedes has hit back at "misleading" reporting about Formula 1 teams taking up Bahrain's vaccination offer.
Mar 11, 06:02
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Even Ferrari drivers surprised by neon green
Even the drivers were surprised when they first saw the neon green addition to Ferrari's 2021 livery.
Mar 11, 06:01
Spanish GP 2014
Ferrari, Mercedes say 'yes' to covid vaccine
Ferrari and Mercedes have taken up Bahrain's vaccination offer ahead of the 2021 season opener.
Mar 10, 06:14
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Monaco eyes half-capacity crowd for 2021 race
With work well underway to prepare for the first Monaco GP since 2019, rumours suggest race organisers are hoping spectators will be able to attend in May.
Mar 10, 06:13
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
Sprint races could improve 'boring' F1 - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has given the thumbs-up to Formula 1's plan for the Saturday sprint race 'super qualifying' format that will be trialled over three races in 2021.
Mar 10, 06:11
McLaren's Carlos Sainz pictured at the British Grand Prix in August 2020
Ferrari progress is 'million dollar' question - Sainz
The "million dollar" question for Ferrari is just how much progress the fabled team has made over the winter.
Mar 10, 06:10
Helmut Marko pictured on April 26, 2019
Red Bull's Marko admits F1 talks with Porsche
Dr Helmut Marko has admitted to being in talks with Porsche.
Mar 10, 06:09
Sebastian Vettel pictured on August 6, 2020
Vettel plays down 'sensitive' driving style
Sebastian Vettel has played down suggestions he has one of the most sensitive driving styles in Formula 1.
Mar 10, 06:07
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso 'absolutely fit' for Bahrain test
Fernando Alonso is "absolutely fit" ahead of the single pre-season test in Bahrain that begins on Friday.
Mar 10, 06:06
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Turkish Grand Prix on November 15, 2020
Hamilton 'grumpy' ahead of 2021 season - Brundle
Lewis Hamilton is heading into the 2021 season feeling "a bit grumpy", according to respected F1 commentator and former driver Martin Brundle.
Mar 10, 06:05
Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
'No hurry' for 2022 Mercedes talks - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas insists he is "not really in a hurry" to find out if he will stay at Mercedes in 2022.
Mar 9, 06:07
Spanish GP 2014
Teams waiting for 'super qualifying' details
Aston Martin's technical boss is waiting for the details of the three-race 'super qualifying' trial for 2021 before giving it the thumbs up.
Mar 9, 06:06
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