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Saudi Arabia, F1

Saudi Arabia reveals F1 track layout of 27 corners for 2021 event

Saudi Arabia has revealed the layout for its 2021 F1 race to be held in Jeddah, which will have 27 corners. The race in Saudi Arabia was confirmed last year for 2021 in Jeddah albeit...
Max Verstappen, Red Bull

Verstappen reflects on ‘very positive’ test but doesn’t want ‘favourites’ tag

Despite a "very positive" and confidence-inspiring pre-season test, Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen and Helmut Marko warn that Mercedes remain favorites in F1 2021. Red Bull topped the time sheets in testing, at times appearing...
Suzuka

Run-off grass at Suzuka circuit catches fire during private test

Photos of a fire at Suzuka surfaced on social media earlier on Tuesday, amid an ongoing private test - presumably of Super GT. Just days after the official running of Japan's Super GT ended, private...
Yuki Tsunoda, Pierre Gasly

Tsunoda taking as much help from Gasly, who targets lesser mistakes

Yuki Tsunoda is certainly taking help from Pierre Gasly in his rookie F1 season, as the Frenchman looks to step up his gear in 2021. The 2021 AlphaTauri pairing is certainly an exciting one, with...
Mercedes, F1

Photo/Video: Mercedes does filming run in Bahrain with Hamilton/Bottas

Mercedes has completed a filming run with Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas in Bahrain, post the completion of the three-day pre-season F1 test. As Mercedes confirmed during its W12 launch, the F1 team had its...
Mick Schumacher, Haas, F1

Schumacher buzzing with excitement after test, feels positive for F1 ’21

Mick Schumacher is buzzing with excitement after the pre-season test, as he feels quite upbeat and positive about his first F1 season. Even though, it looks like that Haas will be fighting at the far...
George Russell, Williams, F1

Russell explains how wind could decide Williams’ results in F1 2021

Williams' George Russell discusses his FW43B's instability when wind is unfavorable, saying pursuing a sensitive aero philosophy was a conscious decision by the team. In 2020, Williams finished last in the standings with zero points...
James Allison, Mercedes, F1

Allison credits HPP people for Mercedes PU work, addresses the ‘bulge’

James Allison credits the HPP personnel for redesigning Mercedes F1 power unit, as he addresses the 'bulge' and also W12 changes. Apart from a new floor design, the other most visible change that can be...
F1, Bahrain F1 Test

F1 2021, Bahrain Test: Lap count of drivers/teams, best times & more

The lone F1 pre-season test is in the books at Bahrain International Circuit, where reigning world champions ended up at the bottom. Aside the news and stories, the main thing to watch out among teams...
Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren, F1

Ricciardo expands on adjusting to brakes, positive about quicker learning

McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo says his testing went "pretty smooth" despite the challenge of adapting to his new team. Ricciardo competed 173 of McLaren's 327 laps in pre-season testing at Bahrain, eclipsing his teammate's total of...
F1, Bahrain F1 Test, Mercedes

Mercedes’ admission, Vettel’s misery as RB step up; Raikkonen on Sainz

Mercedes admits the lacks they have faced in Bahrain F1 Test, as Sebastian Vettel has his own misery, while Red Bull step up to the task. The mini pre-season of three days is done for...
F1, Bahrain F1 Test

Bahrain F1 Test, Day 3: Verstappen ends fastest as Vettel faces issues

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen led Day 3 of Bahrain F1 Test from AlphaTauri's Yuki Tsunoda and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz. The final day of Bahrain F1 Test saw some quality qualifying simulations as AlphaTauri's Tsunoda...
Alpine, Aston Martin, Otmar Szafnauer, Marcin Budkowski

Alpine explains ‘bulky’ airbox as Aston says less running will impact Vettel

Alpine head Marcin Budkowski explains the 'bulky' airbox they have fitted on their 2021 F1 car, as Aston Martin's Otmar Szafnauer says less running will impact Sebastian Vettel. Amid the floor and nose changes, Alpine...
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Kimi Raikkonen, F1

Leclerc sees promising signs with SF21, Raikkonen feels PU improvement

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc discusses progress on the team's SF21, and improvements to the engine; Alfa Romeo's Raikkonen adds. The new SF21 launched last Wednesday, featuring a number of intriguing aerodynamic developments such as a unique...
F1, Bahrain F1 Test

Mercedes, Aston’s issues as Alonso returns, Schumacher on why MSC

The Day 2 of Bahrain F1 Test had further issues for Mercedes and this time Aston Martin too, as Fernando Alonso made his return, while Mick Schumacher spoke on why 'MSC'. Even though Mercedes had...
Valtteri Bottas, Bahrain F1 Test, F1

Bahrain F1 Test, Day 2: Bottas fastest from Gasly, Stroll after Hamilton spin

Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas ended up as fastest on Day 2 of Bahrain F1 Test ahead of AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly and Aston Martin's Lance Stroll. After the troubles on Day 1, it was slightly better on...
Andreas Seidl, McLaren, Mercedes

Seidl says McLaren pushing to be ready for ’21 with Mercedes partnership

Mercedes' Toto Wolff and McLaren's Andreas Seidl discuss their reserve driver arrangement and their new use of shared power units. McLaren and Mercedes share a pool of reserve drivers to pull from, and have committed...
Fernando Alonso, Alpine, F1

Alonso understands full package important in current times to excel

Alpine driver Fernando Alonso discusses injuries to his jaw, his recovery, and his goals and expectations for F1 2021. Alonso incurred his injuries in a road cycling accident last month, prompting initial concerns about his...
Lewis Hamilton, F1, Bahrain

Mercedes, Ferrari, Haas talk F1 Bahrain Day 1 troubles as others reflect on

Mercedes, Ferrari and Haas talked about their troubles on Day 1 of Bahrain F1 Test, as others joined in about their running. After months of wait, things finally got going at Bahrain International Circuit on...
Max Verstappen, F1, Red Bull

Bahrain F1 Test, Day 1: Verstappen fastest as sandstorm hampers running

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen was fastest on Day 1 of Bahrain F1 Test ahead of Alpine's Esteban Ocon as sandstorm hampers running in the afternoon. While things were a bit smooth in the morning...
Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, Mission Winnow

Vettel becomes BWT ambassador in tie-up; PMI explains MW green logo

Sebastian Vettel will sport a pink helmet as he ties-up with BWT as its ambassador ahead of 2021 F1 season, while PMI explains Mission Winnow green logo. Having partnered with Racing Point for multiple F1...
Ferrari, Haas, Romain Grosjean

Video/Photo: Ferrari/Haas’ filming run; Grosjean shares burnt helmet photo

Ferrari and Haas completed their first F1 filming run in Bahrain as Aston Martin were on track too, while Romain Grosjean showed image of his burnt helmet. After their online launch on Wednesday, Ferrari made...
Alfa Romeo, Frederic Vasseur, F1

Vasseur misses Bahrain F1 test for COVID-19, other Alfa members fine

Alfa Romeo Racing's Frederic Vasseur has remained in his home after catching COVID-19, as he will miss the Bahrain F1 test. With less than 12 hours remaining for the Bahrain F1 test to kick-off, Alfa...
Lewis Hamilton, Toto Wolff, Mercedes

Wolff, Hamilton don’t see contract to be hindrance but will start talks early

Mercedes' Toto Wolff is unperturbed by Lewis Hamilton's signing of a contract only good or one season, insisting the two have a symbiotic relationship. Hamilton and Mercedes have been partnered since 2013, together earning six...
F1, Bahrain F1 Test

F1 2021, Bahrain Test: Driver line-up, running schedule & other details

With just one day left for the 2021 F1 pre-season testing to kick-off at Bahrain International Circuit, teams have set their line-up for action. Unlike 2020, the 2021 F1 pre-season test will only be of...

F1 2021: Team/Chassis name, drivers, car numbers, officials & more

The 2021 F1 season is fast approaching and here we have the list of teams and drivers competing in the championship with other details. The FIA finally released the updated entry list for 2021 F1...
Ferrari, F1

Ferrari finally launches 2021 F1 car with slightly revised livery

Ferrari finally unveiled its 2021 F1 car with a slightly revised livery ahead of the pre-season testing at Bahrain International Circuit. Out of all the 10 F1 teams, Ferrari kept its launch until last, as...
F1, Daniel Ricciardo

F1 curbs single-use plastic, passes recycled; Ricciardo starts wine work

F1 will not have single-use plastic from 2021 onward as all of the passes will be recycled, while Daniel Ricciardo launches wine business. In line with its net-zero carbon goal for 2030 and sustainability by...
Mick Schumacher, Haas, Nikita Mazepin, Guenther Steiner, F1

Schumacher, Mazepin with same goal to deliver for Haas’ transitional year

Haas F1's Nikita Mazepin, Mick Schumacher, and Guenther Steiner discuss the team's line-up in 2021, and their new car. Long before his F1 debut later this month, Mazepin has already been the focal point in...
Alexander Albon, F1

Albon will be there for all four drivers in F1, up for dual challenge...

Alexander Albon will be working for all four drivers in 2021 in F1, as he states he is up for the dual challenge with a drive in DTM. As a reserve driver, Albon will not...