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Lando Norris, Andreas Seidl, F1, Daniel Ricciardo

Norris, Seidl explain the decision process at Sochi; Ricciardo adds his view

Lando Norris hinted on less information regarding his decision but accepted his mistake as Andreas Seidl expanded on things from pitwall, while Daniel Ricciardo said he had a clear idea on his side. One call...
Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin, Lance Stroll

Vettel felt it was silly but brushes off Stroll clash as mis-understanding

Sebastian Vettel felt it was silly but brushed off his F1 Russian GP tangle with Aston Martin teammate Lance Stroll. For the Aston Martin drivers, they both endured a frustrating F1 Russian GP, where Stroll...
Lewis Hamilton, F1, Lando Norris

Hamilton has impromptu chat with Norris; Wolff adds more on pit call

Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris broke into an impromptu chit chat aftet the F1 Russian GP, discussing about their pit calls. Mercedes' Hamilton was pumped up after taking his 100th F1 win in Russian GP...
F1, Russian GP

Russian GP: Hamilton gets his 100th win from Verstappen after late rain

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton scored his 100th F1 win in chaotic Russian GP from Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz. It was cloudy but a dry start in F1 Russian GP as pole-sitter Lando...
Carlos Sainz, F1, Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari

Sainz clarifies comments on Barrichello after translation goof-up

Carlos Sainz had to clarify the comments he made regarding Rubens Barrichello after it was mis-constructed by F1 media in translation.  Its not been too bad a season for Sainz so far in 2021, having...
F1, Russian GP

F1 Russian GP, Saturday: Surprise Top 3; Hamilton double-trouble & more

The Saturday in F1 Russian GP panned out mostly how it was predicted to be, apart from the end results which surprised many. While it was expected Mercedes to rule Saturday in F1 Russian GP,...
F1, Russian GP

Russian GP: Norris takes pole from Sainz, Russell; trouble hits Hamilton

McLaren's Lando Norris took F1 Russian GP pole from Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Williams' George Russell, after late spin for Lewis Hamilton. Q1: After FP3 was washed out, with no rain around, the F1 Russian GP...
F1, Russian GP, FIA

Russian GP: FP3 stands cancelled as FIA now awaits to decide on quali

The F1 Russian GP FP3 session stands cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, as the FIA now awaits to decide on qualifying. With the rain falling since late last night, the FIA took an early...
F1, Russian GP

F1 Russian GP, Friday: Penalty; Ferrari PU; Giovinazzi crash & more

The Friday in F1 Russian GP had Mercedes in the top spot at ease with Red Bull taking the gamble, while incidents also taking up space. Mercedes certainly set the pace on Friday of F1...
F1, Russian GP

Russian GP: Bottas edges out Hamilton in FP2; Verstappen takes new PU

Mercedes retained 1-2 in crucial FP2 session of F1 Russian GP, as Valtteri Bottas was fastest from Lewis Hamilton and AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly. The dry FP2 session could end up being crucial in F1 Russian...
F1, Russian GP

Russian GP: Bottas fastest in FP1 as Leclerc debuts upgraded PU

Mercedes led the way in FP1 of F1 Russian GP with Valtteri Bottas ahead of Lewis Hamilton, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen was third. Amid concerns of a wet weather weekend, it was dry to...
Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, F1, Valtteri Bottas

Hamilton & Verstappen discuss Monza aftermath, title fight; Bottas adds on

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen discussed on the Monza happenings and F1 title battle, as Valtteri Bottas is ready to help his teammate. The F1 title fight is getting intense after every round in the...
Daniel Ricciardo, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz

Ricciardo reflects on Monza moment, Norris adds; Leclerc speaks of PU

Daniel Ricciardo reflects on Monza win and his improvements as Lando Norris reckons repeat is not on cards, while Charles Leclerc speaks on new F1 power unit which Carlos Sainz won't have just yet. After...
F1, FIA, Sochi, Russian GP

FIA shares Sochi track limits, circuit changes, practice starts, DRS & more

The FIA has released details of the F1 Russian GP track limits, changes to the circuit, DRS zones, practice starts, PU elements and more. The track limits for F1 Russian GP will mostly be monitored...
Nikita Mazepin, Mick Schumacher, F1, Haas

Schumacher is firmed alongside Mazepin at Haas for 2022 F1 season

Mick Schumacher is officially confirmed to remain at Haas alongside Nikita Mazepin for the 2022 F1 season. Although Schumacher had signed a multi-year 'three-way' contract, the confirmation of his drive with Haas was still to...
Toto Wolff, Ferrari, Mercedes, Charles Leclerc

Wolff banks on W12’s competitiveness as Leclerc gets new PU for Sochi

Toto Wolff looks to remain in the F1 title fight seeing the competitiveness of W12, as Charles Leclerc will have the new Ferrari PU in Sochi. As Honda pushes through to help Red Bull, Mercedes...
Williams, Jost Capito, Alexander Albon, George Russell

Capito hopes Williams can mould similar relation with Albon as like Russell

Jost Capito is hopeful that the relationship of Alexander Albon can be moulded in a similar way with Williams F1 Team, just like how it did with George Russell. While Albon still has his Red...
Honda, F1, Red Bull

Honda expands on its Energy Store upgrade for more car performance

Honda has detailed on its Energy Store upgrade for the 2021 F1 season which they have brought forward from 2022, in order to fight Mercedes this year. Over the winter period, Honda brought a significant...
Ferrari, Mattia Binotto, F1

Binotto updates on PU upgrades and how the 2022 car is coming up

Mattia Binotto has not grand prix set for Ferrari's new F1 power unit, as he shares an update on how the 2022 car is coming up. Ever since the episode of 2019, horsepower has been...
Martin Whitmarsh, Aston Martin

Whitmarsh joins in at new Aston Martin Performance Technologies division

The new Aston Martin Performance Technologies division will have former McLaren F1 boss Martin Whitmarsh as its Group Chief Executive Officer. Having worked with McLaren between 1989 and 2014, Whitmarsh returns to the F1 fold...
Vallteri Bottas, Race of Champions

Bottas to make his Race of Champions debut in Sweden’s snow event

Valtteri Bottas will make his Race of Champions debut early in 2022 in Sweden's Snow & Ice event, representing his home nation Finland. Having taken part in the Arctic Lapland Rally in the last few...
Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, F1

Verstappen joins Hamilton in Forbes 2021 Highest-Paid Athletes list

Max Verstappen has joined Lewis Hamilton in the 2021 Forbes Highest-Paid Athletes list, as the two F1 drivers are the only to represent motor racing. While Mercedes' Hamilton continues to feature on the Forbes Highest-Paid...
Franz Tost, Yuki Tsunoda, F1, AlphaTauri

Tost reiterates youngsters needing time despite Tsunoda’s surprise

Franz Tost reiterates that youngsters need time to settle down in F1, even though Yuki Tsunoda was surprised about his retention. It will be Tsunoda's second season of F1 in 2022 after he was retained...
Ferrari, Mick Schumacher, Haas, Guenther Steiner

Ferrari is not intervening on Haas’ matter; focus on Schumacher’s progress

Ferrari does not plan to intervene in the much publicised inter-team battle at Haas as they are more focused on Mick Schumacher's performance, while Guenther Steiner adds on his contract situation. As the 2021 F1...
Toto Wolff, Fernando Alonso, F1

Wolff on confusing sprint weekends, his format; Alonso adds one-shot quali

Toto Wolff terms the F1 sprint weekend as confusing after two weekends of trial, while Fernando Alonso has a different plan. Whether it is down to Mercedes losing twice in the F1 sprint weekends -...
Williams, F1, Dave Robson

Williams says helmet camera not ideal but if it works for fans then it...

Dave Robson says it is not ideal to run the helmet camera for obvious reasons, but if F1 sees it is good for sport, then it is fine, as he adds on Williams having...
F1, Young Driver

F1 teams receptive of Friday track time for young drivers from 2022

F1 is set to introduce mandatory Friday FP1 time for young/rookie drivers for all the 10 teams, as some of them seem receptive of the idea. F1 supremo Ross Brawn has outlined plans to introduce...
Toto Wolff, Mercedes, Christian Horner, Red Bull

Wolff playing the patience game regarding a possible 4th PU for Hamilton

Toto Wolff says Mercedes has so far not decided if they require a fourth power unit to see-through the 2021 F1 season, as Christian Horner talks about Max Verstappen's penalty. While Mercedes took the fourth...
Nikita Mazepin, Guenther Steiner, F1, Haas

Mazepin reckons chassis change has helped with his confidence

Nikita Mazepin reckons that his improved pace and subsequent upturn in form can be credited to a chassis change, but Guenther Steiner is not certain before speaking with him. Mazepin has taken is fair share...
Frederic Vasseur, Valtteri Bottas, F1

Vasseur asks ‘why not Bottas’ as he expands on taking him at Alfa Romeo

Frederic Vasseur asks 'why not Valtteri Bottas' upon the question of hiring the Finn for the 2022 F1 season at Alfa Romeo. The move of Bottas from Mercedes to Alfa Romeo from F1 2022 onward...