Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Toto Wolff defends F1's 'pay drivers'
Toto Wolff has defended some of F1's so-called 'pay drivers', insisting their disparaging image is unfair.
Oct 28, 06:33
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Abiteboul denies Ocon-Gasly rumours
Cyril Abiteboul has denied rumours suggesting Renault might oust Esteban Ocon.
Oct 28, 06:31
Mattia Binotto pictured on September 27, 2019
Ferrari not ready to discuss Red Bull engine 'freeze'
Red Bull's plans to run its own engine program from 2022 have hit a snag.
Oct 28, 06:30
Mattia Binotto pictured on September 27, 2019
Binotto 'very happy' with Sainz for 2021
Mattia Binotto remains "very happy" with Ferrari's choice of successor for struggling quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel.
Oct 28, 06:29
Chase Carey pictured in March 2020
Rio de Janeiro F1 plans hit environmental snag
Rio de Janeiro's hopes of securing a Formula 1 race have been dealt a blow.
Oct 28, 06:27
Bernie Ecclestone pictured on September 27, 2019
Ecclestone says drivers still call for advice
On the occasion of his 90th birthday, former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone still thinks the move to today's power unit regulations was "insane".
Oct 28, 06:26
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Mercedes ups Aston Martin stake to 20pc
The collaboration between Mercedes and Aston Martin is being expanded.
Oct 28, 06:24
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F1 plans 'normal' 23-race calendar for 2021
There could be as many as an unprecedented 23 races next year, as reports about the 2021 calendar emerge following a key meeting.
Oct 28, 06:23
Lando Norris pictured on September 19, 2019
'Stupid' Norris apologises to Stroll, Hamilton
Lando Norris has issued an apology after making comments about rivals Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll in Portimao.
Oct 28, 06:22
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Portuguese Grand Prix on October 25, 2020
No mid-year changes to 'penalty points' system - Masi
F1 race director Michael Masi has ruled out making any immediate changes to the controversial 'penalty points' system.
Oct 27, 06:07
Jacques Villeneuve celebrates winning the 1997 F1 world title
Leclerc car developments slowing Vettel - Villeneuve
Jacques Villeneuve thinks all of Ferrari's car development in 2020 has been done to suit Charles Leclerc.
Oct 27, 06:06
Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the Portuguese GP on October 23, 2020
Red Bull warns Verstappen over 'mongol' insult
Red Bull has told Max Verstappen to be more careful with his insults against rivals in future.
Oct 27, 06:06
Ralf Schumacher pictured in January 2014
Key departures would weaken Mercedes - Schumacher
No Formula 1 team will be able to rival Mercedes' continuing dominance in 2021, according to Ralf Schumacher.
Oct 27, 06:04
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Portuguese Grand Prix on October 25, 2020
Portimao won by 'Mercedes, not by Hamilton'
Opinions remain split over how much credit Lewis Hamilton deserves for racing past Michael Schumacher's all-time F1 record for race victories in Portimao.
Oct 27, 06:03
Red Bull's Alex Albon pictured at the Belgian Grand Prix on August 29, 2020
Hulkenberg 'waiting for call' from Helmut Marko
Alex Albon only has "two or three races" to prove to Red Bull that he should keep his race seat for 2021.
Oct 27, 06:02
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Matching Ricciardo's pace a 'long process' - Ocon
Esteban Ocon admits it has been a "long process" to get back up to speed in Formula 1.
Oct 26, 06:16
Kevin Magnussen pictured on February 21, 2020
Atmosphere 'relaxed' after Haas news - Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen says he has no hard feelings after being told he is not needed by the Haas team for 2021.
Oct 26, 06:15
McLaren's Carlos Sainz pictured at the British Grand Prix in August 2020
Imola hopes F1 spectators not banned this weekend
Organisers of this weekend's race at Imola hope local authorities will not ban spectators from attending.
Oct 26, 06:14
Sebastian Vettel pictured on August 6, 2020
Vettel's car 'identical' to Leclerc's - Binotto
Mattia Binotto insists that Sebastian Vettel is being supplied with a car that is "identical" to the one driven by his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc.
Oct 26, 06:12
Lewis Hamilton in action during the Portuguese Grand Prix on October 25, 2020
Hamilton's market value 'incredibly high' - Wolff
Toto Wolff admits that Lewis Hamilton's market value is currently "incredibly high".
Oct 26, 06:12
Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the Portuguese GP on October 23, 2020
Mongolian politician criticises Verstappen
A Mongolian politician has questioned Red Bull's commitment to Formula 1's 'We Race As One' initiative.
Oct 26, 06:10
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Gasly teammate to be named after Bahrain - Marko
Pierre Gasly is staying at Alpha Tauri next year, according to Dr Helmut Marko.
Oct 26, 06:08
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Ferrari can't stop Red Bull engine - Wolff
Ferrari won't be able to block moves that would allow Red Bull to run its own works engine program from 2022.
Oct 26, 06:08
George Russell pictured on August 28, 2020
Russell thinks Perez camp fuelling Williams rumours
George Russell thinks rumours about his potential axing by Williams are being fuelled by the Sergio Perez camp.
Oct 26, 06:06
Romain Grosjean pictured on February 19, 2020
Haas has 'the worst car on the grid' - Grosjean
Haas' 2021 car is "the worst" in Formula 1 at present.
Oct 25, 06:05
Mick Schumacher pictured ahead of the Eifel Grand Prix on October 9, 2020
Schumacher 'absolutely ready' for F1 debut
Mick Schumacher insists he is "absolutely ready" to move into Formula 1 next year.
Oct 25, 06:04
George Russell pictured on August 28, 2020
Ocon hopes 'brutal' F1 spares George Russell
Esteban Ocon is hoping the sometimes "brutal" world of Formula 1 does not expel George Russell.
Oct 25, 06:03
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff supports Red Bull's push to take over Honda IP
Toto Wolff has emerged in support of Red Bull's push to run its own works engine program from 2022.
Oct 25, 06:02
Spanish GP 2014
Vitaly Petrov's father assassinated in Russia
Vitaly Petrov has abruptly vacated his post as a F1 steward this weekend following the apparent assassination of his father in Russia.
Oct 25, 06:01
Red Bull's Alex Albon pictured at the Belgian Grand Prix on August 29, 2020
Albon 'doesn't mind' Hulkenberg rumours
Alex Albon insists he doesn't "mind" if Red Bull has been naming potential candidates to replace him for 2021.
Oct 25, 06:00
Sebastian Vettel pictured on August 6, 2020
Vettel admits Leclerc 'in different league'
Sebastian Vettel admits his teammate Charles Leclerc is currently in "a different league" with the 2020 Ferrari.
Oct 25, 05:57
Racing Point's Lance Stroll pictured in July 2020
F1 to take 'same' anti-covid approach in 2021 - FIA
Formula 1's anti-covid protocols are likely to race into the 2021 season.
Oct 24, 06:01
Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the Portuguese GP on October 23, 2020
Verstappen plays down Lance Stroll insults
Max Verstappen has played down the reaction to his radio insults following a crash with Lance Stroll during Friday practice in Portimao.
Oct 24, 06:00
Sergio Perez pictured on April 11, 2019
Perez is the 'most wanted man in F1' - Doornbos
Sergio Perez has suddenly become "the most wanted man in Formula 1".
Oct 24, 05:58
Romain Grosjean pictured on February 19, 2020
Haas to sign 'two paying drivers' - Grosjean
Haas needs "two paying drivers" to replace both Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean for 2021.
Oct 24, 05:58
Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius pictured in September 2019
F1 exit for Mercedes would be 'crazy' - Kallenius
Mercedes would be "crazy" to give up its Formula 1 program, according to Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius.
Oct 24, 05:56
George Russell pictured on August 28, 2020
Russell, Perez, Gasly, Ocon fire up 'silly season'
The extraordinary 2021 'silly season' continues apace, with rumours about driver movements running rampant in the Portimao paddock.
Oct 24, 05:55
Nico Hulkenberg pictured on August 6, 2020
Hulkenberg 'would be a good teammate' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says 2021 Red Bull candidate Nico Hulkenberg "would be a good teammate".
Oct 23, 06:06
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Eifel Grand Prix on October 11, 2020
Contract could take 'a couple of months' - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton suggests it could be Christmas before he commits to Mercedes for 2021 and beyond by signing a contract.
Oct 23, 06:05
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Eifel Grand Prix on October 11, 2020
Hamilton slams FIA as critic Petrov named as steward
The FIA has defended its decision to appoint Vitaly Petrov as a Formula 1 steward in Portugal this weekend.
Oct 23, 06:04
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