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Guenther Steiner, Haas, F1

Steiner talks about F1 2021, no tokens as fire-up stuck due to restrictions

Guenther Steiner has revealed new information about its 2021 F1 car as they are not to use any tokens, while the engine fire-up is stuck. In the whole of 2020, Haas were very open about...
F1, Virtual GP, Enzo Fittipaldi, IMSA, Daytona 24 Hours

Video: Fittipaldi wins Austria Virtual GP; #10 Acura takes ’21 Daytona 24H

Enzo Fittipaldi beat Arthur Leclerc in a thrilling first F1 Virtual GP at Red Bull Ring, as #10 Acura won the 2021 IMSA Daytona 24 Hours after late puncture to #01 Cadillac. The F1 Virtual...
Pierre Gasly, F1

Gasly tests COVID-19 positive as well after travel to Dubai

AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly is the third F1 driver to have tested COVID-19 positive after his travel to Dubai for his training programme. After McLaren's Lando Norris and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, AlphaTauri's Gasly is the third...
Davide Brivio, MotoGP, Suzuki

Brivio spills of Suzuki’s initial contact, reveals connection with nine riders

Davide Brivio has spilled the beans on how Suzuki contacted him at the start of the project, as then revealed how he came into contact with nine MotoGP riders. The outgoing MotoGP team boss, Brivio,...
F1, Kimi Raikkonen, F1 Moments

F1 Moments: Memorable driver-to-pitwall radio messages

The radio messages have become an important part of F1 broadcast in current times and FormulaRapida.net, here, has a list of them from all eras. Continuing with our F1 Moments theme in the current F1...
James Allison, Mercedes, F1

Allison mindful of less wind tunnel/CFD use; adds on ’21 tyres, heavier cars

Mercedes' James Allison describes a host of challenges facing the Brackley team, from lacking information on new tyres to limited wind tunnel time. The F1 team face unprecedented obstacles to the continuation of their success...
Lewis Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo, FIFA

Video: Hamilton, Ricciardo feature in FIFA game under Volta Football

EA Sports has added Lewis Hamilton under the Volta Football section on its FIFA Game, with Daniel Ricciardo to be made available next. The Mercedes F1 driver is already available to be played as under...
Romain Grosjean, Haas, Dale Coyne Racing, Ed Jones, IndyCar

Coyne cites harmony in Jones decision, talks of Grosjean IndyCar rumours

Dale Coyne of DCR discusses the team's decision to sign Ed Jones for 2021 IndyCar season, also addressing rumours that Romain Grosjean could join the team. Jones, who drove for DCR in the 2017 IndyCar...
F1, McLaren, Sauber, Barcelona

Barcelona shares new T10; McLaren, Sauber extends CNBC, Singha deal

The Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona has shared image of the new look Turn 10, as McLaren announced a contract extension with CNBC, while Sauber did so with Singha Motorsport for the 2021 F1 season. The work...
Esteban Ocon, Alpine, F1

Ocon wants to start F1 ’21 stronger than ’20; adds on Alonso, Alpine hiring

Esteban Ocon says he is 'very confident' in Alpine's new hiring, as he looks to 2021 and acknowledges the challenge he will face in Fernando Alonso. As they shed their Renault branding to become Alpine...

Video: Schumacher, Ilott complete F1 test, as Sainz wins fans’ appreciation

On Friday, Ferrari's F1 tests with Mick Schumacher and Callum Ilott concluded, wrapping up a work week's worth of testing for the team at Fiorano. The testing involved seven drivers, all behind the wheel of...
F1, Adrian Campos, Campos Racing, F2, F3

Video/Photo: Adrian’s family holds funeral at Campos facility in Spain

The family of Adrian Campos held the funeral at the team's facility in Spain, attended by the whole team, his friends and loved ones. The motor racing community woke up to a shocking news on...
Pol Espargaro, Marc Marquez

Espargaro wants to improve his riding against the best Marquez at Honda

Pol Espargaro awaits the mighty challenge in the form of Marc Marquez at Honda in 2021 MotoGP season, but he is the one to take it as an improving tool. The last few years has...
Valtteri Bottas, F1, Mercedes

Bottas focused on own F1 title goal, not looking at Hamilton contract talks

As he prepares for 2021, Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas sets his sights on challenging teammate Lewis Hamilton in the coming season. Bottas says his efforts for the season have already begun with "hard training", and insists...

F1 reveals revised start times for 2021; Williams’ Nissany joins DAMS in F2

F1 has revealed he revised start times for the 2021 season, as it also confirms the change of FP1 and FP2 to a 1-hour session each, while Roy Nissany has switched to DAMS in...
F1, Mick Schumacher, Red Bull

Video: Sainz done, Schumacher starts test; Red Bull await freeze decision

Carlos Sainz has completed his Ferrari F1 test while Mick Schumacher has started his, as Red Bull awaits engine freeze decision and McLaren reveal release date. After a full day run for Sainz in the...
Formula E, FIA, Motorsport Games

Formula E shares races for 2020/21; FIA details on Motorsport Games

Formula E shared 2020/21 races beyond the Saudi Arabia event, as FIA detailed on this year's Motorsport Games. With the postponement of the Santiago Formula E race, the series confirmed Saudi Arabia as the 2020/21...
Toto Wolff, Lewis Hamilton, F1, Mercedes

Wolff says 3-year contract unlikely for Hamilton, relationship not affected

Toto Wolff says an announcement is 'soon' to come for Lewis Hamilton to be retained by Mercedes, but it is unlikely to be a 3-year contract. Having addressed for the first time in winter on...
F1, Ferrari, Honda, Renault, Mercedes, Stefano Domenicali

Domenicali: New OEMs depends on regs, F1 ‘needs’ competitive Ferrari

F1's CEO Stefano Domenicali says the series has interest from new manufacturers, many of whom want a brand refresh that he says F1 offers. Domenicali suggests that new manufacturers are interested in joining so as...
Adrian Campos, F1, F2

Racing community remembers Adrian Campos after his untimely passing

Former F1 driver and team owner, Adrian Campos Suner, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, as motor racing community joined in to remember him. Having started his career as a racer, Adrian moved...
F1, Sebastian Vettel, Carlos Sainz, Ferrari

Video: Vettel has seat fit at Aston, as Sainz makes F1 debut for Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel completes his seat fit at Aston Martin, as Carlos Sainz made his debut for Ferrari, while Yuki Tsunoda tested with AlphaTauri and McLaren fires-up Mercedes F1 engine. Following on from the video of...
F1, Virtual GP, Daniel Ticktum, F2

F1 reveals names for Virtual GP return; as Ticktum signs with Carlin in F2

F1 has revealed 13 names to take part in the Virtual GP this weekend, as Daniel Ticktum signs up with Carlin for 2021 F2 season. As known, the Virtual GP will return this weekend in...
James Allison, Mercedes, F1

Allison: ’21 cuts has taken performance to ’19 level; as DAS will be missed

Mercedes technical head James Allison says the cuts for the 2021 F1 season has taken them back to 2019 performance level, as DAS will be missed by them. To help mitigate the growing performance of...
LCR, MotoGP

LCR signs new long-term contract as well to compete in MotoGP

LCR Team is the latest to sign a new long-term contract to remain and compete in MotoGP until the 2026 season. After the announcement from KTM and Ducati, private entrant, LCR Team, is the latest...
Sebastian Vettel, F1, Valtteri Bottas, Charles Leclerc

Video: First look of Vettel at Aston Martin F1, as Bottas plays Ice Hockey

Sebastian Vettel starts his time at Aston Martin, as Valtteri Bottas gets down to play Ice Hockey in Finland, while Charles Leclerc completes his first F1 test. Aston Martin first revealed a photo of Vettel...
Sergio Perez, Red Bull, F1

Perez awaits work with Newey, wants to help Honda bid farewell with title

Sergio Perez says that working with the likes of Adrian Newey and a talented Red Bull team is the realization of a dream, adding on Honda. Newey, the technical director of Red Bull since 2006,...
Andrea Dovizioso, Marc Marquez, Honda

Dovizioso’s manager says he is ready if Honda calls him to race in 2021

Simone Battistella, manager of Andrea Dovizioso, says the Italian is ready to compete if Honda calls him to race in the 2021 MotoGP season. With the health condition of Marc Marquez still not 100 percent,...
Michael Schumacher

Schumacher documentary ready but release date not decided yet

The documentary on F1 legend Michael Schumacher is all ready to be released but the makers have no date yet due to ongoing pandemic. When the documentary was announced initially around the 2019 Cannes Film...
Ferrari, F1, Giuliano Alesi, Marcus Armstrong, Robert Shwartzman

Alesi, Armstrong & Shwartzman complete test; new Netflix F1 film reported

Giuliano Alesi and Marcus Armstrong completed their first run in a F1 car with Ferrari, as Robert Shwartzman returned for his second chance, while a new Netflix move related to the sport is reported. Ferrari...
Red Bull, Red Bull Advanced Technologies, WEC, Le Mans, Oreca

Red Bull partners with Oreca to design Hydrogen class chassis for LM 24

Red Bull Advanced Technologies announced a partnership with Oreca to design and develop Hydrogen class chassis for WEC Le Mans 24 Hours race. After having partnered with IndyCar to develop Aeroscreen safety device, Red Bull...