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Max Verstappen, Valtteri Bottas, Toto Wolff, F1, Mercedes, Red Bull

Verstappen knows Red Bull has to start well, Mercedes cautious of its pace7

Max Verstappen knows Red Bull needs to start their F1 season well to mount a challenge as Toto Wolff and Valtteri Bottas wants Mercedes to take note of it's rival's pace.  Though firmly in contention...
F2, Sean Gelael, Lewis Hamilton

F2 review video shows Gelael hit; Hamilton pushing to regain weight loss

The 2020 F2 review video showcases the crash of Sean Gelael at Barcelona as Lewis Hamilton gymming to regain weight loss due to COVID-19. The feature F2 race at Barcelona ended in a peculiar manner...
Tito Rabat, World Superbike, World SBK

Ex-MotoGP rider Rabat moves to World SBK with Barni Ducati

Former MotoGP rider Tito Rabat has found a seat for 2021 as he moves to World Superbike series with Barni Ducati. Having lost his Ducati MotoGP ride to the pair of rookies Luca Marini and...
F1, Sir Jackie Stewart

F1 drivers rank Top 10 of 2020, Grosjean in it; Stewart has knee surgery

After the team bosses' Top 10 ranking, selected F1 drivers chose their as well with two different names featuring, while Sir Jackie Stewart has knee surgery. Last week, F1 posted the Top 10 drivers of...
Kevin Magnussen, F1

Magnussen finds contentment at the end of his F1 career

At the end of his road in F1, Haas' Kevin Magnussen reflects on his career in racing's top category in a positive light, despite how it all came to a close. Of those leaving the...
F1, F1 2020, F1 2019

F1 2020: A statistical difference of team, driver performances vs 2019

There were 17 F1 races in 2020 and 21 in 2019 but FormulaRapida.net still has prepped up an absolute difference of points and other things for teams and drivers.  After a remarkable 2020 F1 season,...

F1: Albon hurt; RP gifts to Perez; Kvyat’s messages; Verstappen’s doc

Alexander Albon reacts to his F1 demotion for first time as Racing Point has host of gifts to Sergio Perez, while Daniil Kvyat thanks AlphaTauri and link to Max Verstappen's documentary. After losing his Red...
Renault, Oscar Piastri, Naoki Yamamoto

Renault academy not happy with 2020 results; Yamamoto wins SF title

Renault Sport Academy head was not overly happy with the results of their junior drivers in 2020 as Naoki Yamamoto secures the Super Formula title. It was indeed a mixed run for the six Renault...
Daniel Ricciardo, Toto Wolff, Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina

Ricciardo, Wolff talk issues of Yas Marina, suggest changes to layout

Renault's Daniel Ricciardo and Mercedes' Toto Wolff have criticized the Yas Marina circuit for the poor racing it produces. Serving as F1 season finale since 2014, Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina circuit has long been the...
Carlos Sainz, Extreme E

Sainz Jr tests Extreme E car as eight teams in action at Aragon

Carlos Sainz Jr had a go in the Extreme E car with eight teams testing at Aragon before the cars are packed up for first round in Saudi Arabia. Having spent a day at Maranello...
AJ Foyt Racing, Dalton Kellett, IndyCar 2021, Romain Grosjean

Foyt denies extensive talks with Grosjean, defends Kellett amid criticism

AJ Foyt Racing team owner Larry Foyt denies having had extensive talks over a 2021 IndyCar seat with Romain Grosjean, while also defending Dalton Kellett amid mild reproof. After his departure of Haas was announced,...
FIA, FIA WMSC, F1

FIA reveals plans for female rep at WMSC; panel formed for F1 Cost Cap

The FIA Annual General Assembly passed multiple rules during its 2020 meet with a big decision on female representation at WMSC as F1 Cost Cap panel is also formed. With the idea of inclusion and...
Sergio Perez, F1, Red Bull, Max Verstappen, Mercedes

Perez move explained by Horner; Verstappen & Mercedes duo weigh in

Christian Horner explains decision to hire Sergio Perez for Red Bull as Max Verstappen and Mercedes F1 drivers speak on 2021 battle. Though a poorly kept secret, the announcement that Perez would be filling Red...

Photo: Sainz starts Ferrari F1 journey with a day at Maranello

Carlos Sainz had his first day at Maranello with Charles Leclerc and Mattia Binotto, as he starts his Ferrari journey ahead of the 2021 F1 season. While the F1 world received the news of Alexander...
FIA, F1, Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton, Raikkonen, Tsunoda & more win awards in virtual 2020 FIA Gala

The virtual 2020 FIA Gala had trophy ceremony not only for the champions but the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Yuki Tsunoda, Romain Grosjean's crash crew and more were rewarded as well. With COVID-19...
ORLEN, Robert Kubica, F1

ORLEN stays with Alfa, Kubica likely too; news from Button, Daly & Toyota

PKN ORLEN confirmed its stay with Alfa Romeo in F1 2021 with Robert Kubica likely too as more news from Jenson Button, Conor Daly and Toyota WRC. As expected, PKN ORLEN has announced an extension...
Sergio Perez, Red Bull, F1

Red Bull signs Perez for 2021 F1 season, Albon takes up reserve role

Red Bull Racing has confirmed Sergio Perez as its new driver for 2021 F1 season alongside Max Verstappen, with Alexander Albon moving to a reserve role. After months of speculations, Red Bull has finally signed...
Toto Wolff, F1, Mercedes, INEOS

Wolff remains team principal as INEOS takes up shares within Mercedes

Toto Wolff will remain as F1 team principal for three more years as INEOS takes up shares within Mercedes as third partner. In an expected announcement, INEOS has taken up one-third of the shares in...
FIA, F1

FIA reveals details of tyre usage, race time, entry fees & more for F1...

The FIA World Motor Sport Council relayed details of Sporting Regulation changes for F1 2021 season with regards to tyre usage, race time, entry fees and more. Going by the order it came on the...

F1 ESports: AR’s Opmeer, Red Bull win 2020 titles; Barcelona to re-shape T10

The 2020 F1 ESports season ended with Jarno Opmeer and Red Bull Racing winning titles as Barcelona is set for Turn 10 work. The 2020 F1 ESports Pro Series finale started with the first race...
IndyCar 2021, Long Beach Grand Prix

IndyCar Long Beach GP shifted to September to be season finale

IndyCar has confirmed that its 2021 Long Beach GP will take place in September rather than April, serving as a provisional season finale. The race will complete a set of triple header of the 2021...
F1, FIA

F1 team bosses rank Top 10 drivers of 2020; FIA introduce sustainable fuel

The 10 F1 team bosses ranked their Top 10 drivers of 2020 as the FIA introduces 100 percent sustainable fuel for use in the sport. F1 team bosses' Top 10 of 2020: The nine F1 team...
Williams, F1, Simon Roberts, Jost Capito

Williams appoints Roberts as full-time TP as Capito joins as new CEO

Williams Racing has appointed Simon Roberts as its full-time team principal from 2021 F1 season onward as Jost Capito joins as Chief Executive Officer. After his brief stint with McLaren in 2016, Capito finally gets...
FIA, FIA WMSC, F1, Robert Fernley

FIA WMSC: 23-race F1 calendar; Fernley replaces Domenicali; other news

The FIA WMSC relayed its decisions from last night meet with regards to F1, Formula E, WRC, WEC as Robert Fernley replaces Stefano Domenicali. F1: The WMSC convened on Wednesday, before news broke of the schedule's...
Romain Grosjean, F1

Grosjean undergoes another surgery; fan recreates crash in 3D form

Romain Grosjean had another surgery this past week to fix just not his one but both hands for a past injury, as a fan recreates the crash moment in 3D form. Having returned home from...
F1, Brazil GP

F1 confirms Brazil GP at Interlagos after deal via Abu Dhabi investment

F1 has confirmed that Brazil GP will remain at Interlagos for five seasons after a new deal with new promoters, having investment from Abu Dhabi. After hint of moving to Rio de Janeiro on a...

F1 Nation has Brawn; McLaren details on charity money; F2/WEC news

F1 Nation had Ross Brawn speaking elaborating as McLaren shares a special video and details on charity, while there were announcements from F2 and WEC/IMSA. A hilariously brief audio highlights reel of the bygone Abu...
F1, Abu Dhabi, Mick Schumacher

F1 2020 Abu Dhabi test: Drivers reflect on full day of running

The 15 drivers spoke about their full day of running in Abu Dhabi to end the 2020 F1 season on a high note testing the beasts. The post-season F1 test has attracted more attention than...
Yuki Tsunoda, F1, AlphaTauri

Tsunoda confirmed at AlphaTauri for 2021 F1 season to partner Gasly

Yuki Tsunoda has been officially confirmed to join AlphaTauri for the 2021 F1 season as he steps up after a sound rookie F2 season. Having only traveled to Europe in 2019 to take part in...
Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen

Ricciardo nearly crashed for fastest lap that denied Verstappen grand slam

Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo explains how he usurped Max Verstappen of his fastest lap in the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, and denied the Dutchman a grand slam. Ricciardo claimed the fastest lap on the 55th...