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Toto Wolff, F1

Wolff sees potential convergence talks amid freeze as an insult to F1

Toto Wolff is not pleased with his F1 rivals talking about convergence and a freeze in a form which will be an insult to the sport in larger scheme of things. Without a F1 power...
F1, Bahrain GP

F1: Bottas on set-up, Stroll miscommunication, Sainz brakes & more

The Saturday in F1 Bahrain GP qualifying had a similar tune with Mercedes ahead but Red Bull would be hoping they can foil with two cars up there. An unspectacular F1 Qualifying session in Bahrain...
F1, Mario Isola, Pirelli, Daniel Ricciardo

F1 drivers not too pleased with 2021 tyres, Pirelli feels things on right path

F1 drivers weren't too pleased with the 2021 compounds ran during the Bahrain GP FP1 and FP2 sessions but Pirelli felt things are on the right path. Having selected a 2021 tyre construction after a...
Bahrain GP, F1, Lewis Hamilton

Bahrain GP: Hamilton beats Bottas for pole, Verstappen-Albon in Row 2

Lewis Hamilton took F1 Bahrain GP pole Mercedes in a 1-2 from Valtteri Bottas as Max Verstappen was third ahead of Red Bull Racing teammate. Q1: The first part in F1 Bahrain GP qualifying under the...
F1, Bahrain GP, Max Verstappen

Bahrain GP: Verstappen holds off Mercedes’ charge topping FP3

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen ended Mercedes' charge in F1 Bahrain GP FP3 with Lewis Hamilton P2 and Valtteri Bottas P3. It remained cloudy for FP3 in F1 Bahrain GP as Red Bull Racing's Max...
F2, Felipe Drugovich

F2: Drugovich wins Bahrain feature race, Daruvala holds off Schumacher

Felipe Drugovich was unbeatable in FIA Formula 2 (F2) Championship feature race in Bahrain to win from Callum Ilott and Jehan Daruvala. The Bahrain feature F2 race started under cloudy conditions as pole-sitter Callum Ilott...
F1, Bahrain GP

Bahrain GP Friday F1 Talk: Balance/grip issue, strategy, Albon hit & more

The Friday in F1 Bahrain GP saw mixed views from drivers regarding the weekend ahead as grip issues hampered many as strategy game is pondered upon. After a sweep of both F1 Bahrain GP practice...
Mattia Binotto, Christian Horner, Red Bull, Ferrari, F1

Horner welcomes Ferrari’s stance on freeze, F1 2025 regs cycle start beckons

Christian Horner welcomes the stance of Ferrari with regards to freeze on engine development as new cycle of regulations beckons from 2025. With the departure of Honda from 2022 onward, Red Bull is looking for...
Bahrain GP, F1, Lewis Hamilton

Bahrain GP: Hamilton remains on top in FP2 after double red flag stoppage

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton remained on top in F1 Bahrain GP FP2 with Valtteri Bottas third behind Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen. The 2021 tyre testing continued in F1 Bahrain GP FP2 session with Pirelli Motorsport...
F2, Formula E

F2: Ilott takes Bahrain pole, Schumacher P10; more Formula E launches

Callum Ilott took FIA Formula 2 (F2) Championship pole in Bahrain from Felipe Drugovich as the Formula E teams continued to launch their 2020/21 machine. The F2 championship was back underway at the Bahrain International...
Bahrain GP, F1, Lewis Hamilton

Bahrain GP: Hamilton leads FP1; Mercedes awarded Three-Star by FIA

The F1 Bahrain GP FP1 session had Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton leading Valtteri Bottas and Racing Point's Sergio Perez. The F1 Bahrain GP FP1 started in cloudy conditions at the Bahrain International Circuit. The session had...
Sebastian Vettel, Guenther Steiner, F1, Romain Grosjean, Carlos Sainz

Grosjean/Steiner talk of their partnership; Sainz, Vettel on 2021 F1 testing

Guenther Steiner and Romain Grosjean talk about each other and their partnership as Carlos Sainz, Sebastian Vettel add on the testing before 2021. Guenther Steiner / Romain Grosjean: With their association coming to end post the...
Lewis Hamilton, F1

Hamilton won’t turn down knighthood, salary cap, Ferrari talks & more

Lewis Hamilton won't turn down the knighthood if conferred to him as he speaks on salary cap situation, Ferrari talks and human rights. Over the week, The Sun reported that Mercedes' Hamilton is all but...
Sergio Perez, Red Bull, F1, Alexander Albon, Daniil Kvyat, Haas

Perez wants to feel no-F1 year; Albon’s only Plan A; Kvyat/Haas duo add

Sergio Perez wants to see how it will feel without F1 as Alexander Albon states he only has Plan A, while Daniil Kvyat and Haas duo add on. Sergio Perez and Alexander Albon: The future of...
Hesketh, F1, F1 Beyond The Grid

Podcast: Hesketh on Hunt, Rush & more; FIA/FIM on high-tech light panels

Lord Alexander Hesketh features on F1 Beyond The Grid podcast to discuss about motor racing journey, money issues, James Hunt, Rush and more. With a lengthy introduction complete, the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast began...
FIA, F1, Bahrain GP

FIA releases DRS, stewards and track limits details for F1 Bahrain GP

As F1 enters the final triple-header of its season, and it therefore begins the Bahrain GP weekend, the FIA has provided details of the weekend, including stewards and DRS. Like years prior, the track will...
Red Bull, F1, Jonathan Wheatley, Robert Kubica

Red Bull has +ve COVID-19 case, Kubica returns for FP1 drive in Bahrain

Red Bull Racing confirms a positive COVID-19 case as Robert Kubica will get another FP1 chance in F1 Bahrain GP. After COVID-19 positive cases for F1 teams like McLaren, Racing Point, Mercedes and Williams, Red...

Motor racing community pays homage to Diego Maradona

The motor racing community - from F1 to MotoGP to rallying and more - pay their homage to football legend, Diego Maradona. Maradona, 60, died of a cardiac arrest at his home, two weeks after...
Mick Schumacher, Ferrari, F1

Schumacher part of Abu Dhabi test; Mekies talks double trouble in F1 2020

Mick Schumacher will be part of the Abu Dhabi Young Drivers' test as Laurent Mekies talks about double trouble for Ferrari in F1 2020. While the news about academy drivers, Callum Ilott and Robert Shwartzman,...
Formula E, DS Techeetah, Dakar

DS Techeetah shows 2020/21 Formula E livery; Dakar reveals 2021 route

DS Techeetah is latest to showcase its 2020/21 FIA Formula E Championship livery as Dakar Rally reveals the 2021 route in Saudi Arabia. Defending champion, DS Techeetah, is latest to reveal its livery for the...
F1, F1 Nation, Lewis Hamilton

F1 Nation talks Alonso/Tsunoda; Temple on Hamilton’s McLaren days

F1 Nation talks about Fernando Alonso, Yuki Tsunoda as Mark Temple joins in to discuss about Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and more. The latest episode of F1 Nation began with a sense of jubilance, with...
Alex Lynn, Mahindra, Extreme E

Lynn joins Mahindra as livery for 2020/21 Formula E season is revealed

Alex Lynn has been named as the second FIA Formula E Championship driver for Mahindra Racing as the team reveals its 2020/21 livery. Having already announced Alexander Sims as its first confirmed Formula E driver...
Tony Kanaan, CGR, IndyCar 2020, IndyCar 2021

Kanaan says Johnson, sponsors enabled CGR move; adds on alternatives

CGR driver to-be Tony Kanaan says Jimmie Johnson and sponsors of his own were influential in his move to the team. He also says he had discussions with ECR and AJ Foyt for 2021. It...
F1, Bahrain

F1 shares first track video of Bahrain Outer Track using McLaren 720S

F1 has shared a first track video of the Bahrain Outer Track to be used for the Sakhir GP using the McLaren 720S. After multiple reports linking the Bahrain Outer Track to make its debut...
Pirelli, F1

Pirelli fixes two 2021 F1 compounds for testing in Bahrain 1 and Abu Dhabi

Pirelli will be testing the C3 and C4 compounds in the upcoming F1 Bahrain GP and Abu Dhabi GP in preparation for the 2021 season. Pirelli tested an array of different F1 compounds and constructions...
Yuki Tsunoda, F2, Sergio Perez

Tsunoda says good drivers need just one year to show skills in F2

Yuki Tsunoda talks about doing well in F2 in his first year and graduation to F1 as Sergio Perez says he can only do this much with his driving. Yuki Tsunoda: In the 2021 silly season,...
Formula E, Saudi Arabia, Ad Diriyah

Formula E has first night race in Saudi, will use low consumption LED tech

The 2020/21 Saudi Arabia double-header weekend becomes a night event, which will be a first in the FIA Formula E Championship. Formula E has been trying to host a night event for some time now...
NIO, NIO 333, Tom Blomqvist, Formula E

NIO 333 signs Blomqvist, reveals new livery for 2020/21 Formula E season

NIO 333 has signed Tom Blomqvist to complete its 2020/21 FIA Formula E Championship line-up as it also reveals a fresh new livery. Ahead of the start of the official 2020/21 Formula E pre-season test,...
Toto Wolff, Valtteri Bottas, Lewis Hamilton

Wolff fine to have two alpha F1 drivers at Mercedes

Toto Wolff says he is fine to have two alpha F1 drivers at Mercedes where he counts the line-up of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas well enough. Having started off with Michael Schumacher and Nico...
Daniel Ricciardo, Renault

Renault doesn’t see 2020 as breakthrough; will miss ‘character’ Ricciardo

Renault is happy about the progress made in 2020 but doesn't think the F1 season is a breakthrough for them as they admit that they will miss Daniel Ricciardo. Ever since Renault returned to F1...