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F1, F1 2021, F1 Engine

F1 2021: Hear each power unit manufacturer fire-up ahead of new season

With F1 pre-season rituals like car reveals and engine fire-ups now under way, FormulaRapida.net shares the audio of each engine firing before the new season. Before checking out the 2021 fire-up, here's one from 2020,...
Juan Manuel Correa, F3

Photo: Correa has has first formula car run in 533 days at Paul Ricard

Juan Manuel Correa returned to his first single-seater run in 533 days since the accident at Spa-Francorchamps, as he prepares for racing return in 2021. Having announced a surprise return to competitive racing with ART...
McLaren, F1

McLaren unveils Mercedes-powered MCL35M to kick-start F1 2021 launch

McLaren became the first F1 team to unveil its 2021 car, the Mercedes-powered MCL35M, in an online launch from Woking. After Alpine released an interim livery last month, McLaren kick-started the 2021 F1 car launch...
Fernando Alonso, F1, Alpine

Alonso discharged from hospital, will resume training after period of rest

Fernando Alonso has left the hospital in Switzerland after completing his observation period as he now will rest at home before resuming F1 training. Alpine released a statement, confirming that Alonso has left the hospital...
Yamaha, MotoGP

Video/Photo: Yamaha unveils 2021 livery along with Quartararo’s first look

Yamaha is the latest to showcase its 2021 MotoGP livery with its new line-up of Maverick Vinales and Fabio Quartararo. After the likes of Avintia, Ducati, KTM and Tech 3 Racing, Yamaha became the latest...
Red Bull, Honda, F1

Honda engine tech takeover confirmed as ‘Red Bull Powertrains’ is formed

'Red Bull Powertrains Limited' is formed by the F1 outfit after taking over the engine technology from Honda Motor. With the F1 commission agreeing to an engine freeze from 2022 onward, Red Bull has now...
F1, Virtual GP, Daniel Ricciardo

Video: Russell wins Brazil Virtual GP; as Ricciardo shows ’21 F1 helmet

The Brazil F1 Virtual GP was won by George Russell as Haas took the teams' championship, while Daniel Ricciardo revealed his 2021 helmet. The F1 Virtual GP returned for the 2021 season but with a...
Rich Energy, F1

Rich Energy claims it has agreed for majority stake in existing F1 team

Rich Energy claims it will return to F1 after agreeing to buy a majority stake in an existing outfit, of which it will become the title sponsor in 2022. After the debacle with Haas few...
F1, F1 Moments

F1 Moments: Memorable driver interactions in media/cool down sessions

After compiling a list of iconic F1 team radio messages, FormulaRapida.net felt compelled to make a similar list, but with off-track moments. Our list includes drivers' quotes to media like the unforgettable "If you no...
Lewis Hamilton, F1, McLaren, Mercedes

Hamilton speaks on mental fightback from ’07 loss, prep to tackle F1 rivals

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton discusses the mental resolve required to overcome losses like his own in the 2007 F1 season. Hamilton lost the 2007 F1 title by one point after a hard-fought rookie season, losing the...
Carlos Sainz, F1

Sainz hopes for tighter grid in 2022 F1 season under ‘very good’ regs

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz says he hopes the grid will be tighter under 2022 regulations, adding that the F1 governing body have done a 'very good' job. With the F1 grid dominated by a select few...
AJ Foyt Racing, Larry Foyt, Indy500, IndyCar

Foyt says team have considered technical alliances, speaks on third car

AJ Foyt Racing's Larry Foyt shares that the IndyCar team have considered technical alliances, also speaking on a third car for the team. In recent seasons, IndyCar has seen several teams form technical alliances with...
Enzo Trulli, F4 UAE, Mick Schumacher

Trulli wins ’21 F4 UAE title; as Schumacher reflects on intense F2 moment

Enzo Trulli took the 2021 F4 UAE title in the final round of the championship, as Mick Schumacher reflects on most intense career moment in F2. The 2021 F4 UAE season ended in style after...
Ducati, Michele Pirro, MotoGP

Video/Photo: Pirro gets to ride 2021 Ducati as others test Panigale V4S

Ducati Corse had a two-day team building exercise at Jerez with six of its riders rode the Panigale V4S, while Michele Pirro got to ride the 2021 MotoGP bike. Test rider Pirro was the sole...
Mercedes, F1, Hywel Thomas

Mercedes talks on one PU upgrade, limited dyno, McLaren addition & more

Mercedes' Hywel Thomas stresses the challenges posed by a new restriction on in-season development, and the value of efficiency in F1 2021. In the coming F1 season, teams will have only one opportunity to upgrade...
Fernando Alonso, Alpine, F1

Police details on road accident as Alonso cannot wait to get back on track

The statement from Cantonal Police has described what happened with Fernando Alonso, as the Spanish F1 driver tweets for the first time since the incident. The local police has shared details of the incident which...
Red Bull, F1, Helmut Marko, Ferrari

Marko talks engine freeze, Red Bull’s steps ahead; Ferrari sets launch date

Red Bull's Helmut Marko calls the F1 engine freeze decided a 'common sense' for cost-saving purposes as he details on the plans ahead, while Ferrari sets a launch date. Red Bull were the first to...
F1, Virtual GP, Pierre Gasly

F1 reveals names for Brazil Virtual GP; Leclerc helps Gasly with kart test

F1 has revealed names for the final Virtual GP at Interlagos, as Charles Leclerc helps Pierre Gasly with some running in the Monegasque's kart. The final F1 Virtual GP at Interlagos will see Williams' George...
Fernando Alonso

Alonso undergoes operation for his jaw, Alpine expects recovery for season

Fernando Alonso has been operated in a hospital in Bern for his jaw after Thursday's cycling accident when he was hit by the car. Alpine F1 Team informed about Alonso being involved in a road...
KTM, Tech 3, Marc Marquez

Video/Photo: KTM, Tech 3 show 2021 livery; Honda updates on Marquez

KTM and Tech 3 Racing are latest to showcase their 2021 MotoGP colours along with their four riders, as Honda updates on Marc Marquez. KTM and Tech 3 Racing became the latest MotoGP teams to...
Fernando Alonso, Alpine

Alonso involved in cycling incident, as Alpine shares fire-up video

Fernando Alonso is likely injured in a cycling incident in Switzerland, as Alpine shares fire-up video of its 2021 F1 engine. As per Gazetta de Sport, Alpine F1 driver Alonso has been apparently hit by...
MotoGP, Fabio Quartararo

Quartararo reveals COVID-19 case; as independent MotoGP class to stay

Fabio Quartararo reveals having COVID-19 in December, as Dorna agrees for a new deal to keep independent category in MotoGP. Interestingly, Quartararo is only the second MotoGP rider to catch the COVID-19 virus after Yamaha...
F1, Red Bull, Honda

F1 commission agrees for engine freeze, talks on sprint race to continue

The F1 Commission has agreed for engine development freeze with regards to Red Bull's push for Honda engine IP, as sprint race idea gets positive reaction. Red Bull and AlphaTauri are now certain to continue...
Adam Carroll, Formula E, DS Automobiles

DS Automobiles commits for Gen3 Formula E regs; Carroll joins NIO

DS Automobiles becomes the second manufacturer to commit an extended Formula E stay when Gen3 regulation kick-starts, as Adam Carroll returns with NIO. After Mahindra became the first Formula E team to confirm its stay...
Lando Norris, Daniel Ricciardo

Norris wants to see Ricciardo’s approach, hints on special helmets in 2021

Before the 2021 F1 season, McLaren's Lando Norris writes on the things of 2021 he most looks forward to, from working with the team to introducing new lids and seeing how new teammate Daniel...
F1, WeRaceAsOne

F1 tweaks #WeRaceAsOne initiative ahead of 2021 season

F1 has tweaked the #WeRaceAsOne strategy ahead of the 2021 season with the rainbow symbol dropped but core values remaining. F1 has updated its plans with the #WeRaceAsOne initiative ahead of the 2021 season, which...
Alpine, F1, F2, F3

Alpine reveals five names in its F1 junior line-up for 2021

Alpine revealed five names for its 2021 F1 junior line-up, with four staying back from 2020, while one returning after getting dropped last year. Alpine has released five names for its 2021 F1 driver academy,...
Suzuki, MotoGP

Suzuki divides Davide’s work for now, satellite MotoGP team talks slows

Suzuki Project Manager Shinichi Sahara says the team has divided Davide Brivio's work as a 'short-term solution', as satellite MotoGP team talks slows. Ever since the surprising departure of Brivio from Suzuki and MotoGP, the...
Aston Martin, Otmar Szafnauer

Szafnauer looks at P3 in ’21 as RB/Mercedes a bit far, adds on new...

Aston Martin boss Otmar Szafnauer says the F1 team aim for third in the WCC in 2021, even as he predicts a changed competitive landscape. In 2020, Aston Martin - then known as Racing Point...
Michael Andretti, Indy500, IndyCar 2021

Andretti denies that dirty air inordinately impacted team, cites Indy500

Andretti Autosport team boss Michael Andretti insists his IndyCar team did not struggle in dirty air in 2020, citing last year's Indy500. In Andretti's 2020 campaign, the team ostensibly struggled to adapt to the new...

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