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Valtteri Bottas, F1, FIA

Bottas’ car first to be thoroughly checked under new rule post Bahrain GP

Valtteri Bottas became the first driver, whose car was thoroughly checked by the FIA personnel post F1 Bahrain GP. Ahead of the F1 Bahrain GP, the FIA stewards released a fresh document detailing about a...
Ferrari, Carlos Sainz

Sainz took it cautiously on purpose in Bahrain GP, felt better than expected

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz admits to being unnecessarily cautious in the opening phases of 2021 Bahrain GP, and describes how he found comfort. Sunday's F1 Bahrain GP was the Spaniard's first ever with Ferrari, and so...
Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton, Verstappen relay their race-long tussle and crucial moments

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen go through their F1 Bahrain GP fight and also the key moments where the race was won and lost. Apart from the Turn 4 incident, the fight between Mercedes' Hamilton...
Valentino Rossi, Franco Morbidelli

Rossi, Morbidelli not hugely happy with misery in Qatar MotoGP race

Valentino Rossi and Franco Morbidelli were left disappointed after a disastrous run for both in Qatar MotoGP weekend, where Yamaha won. While Rossi started well in Qatar MotoGP race aboard the Petronas SRT Yamaha, teammate...
Lando Norris, McLaren

Norris goes through his moves on Ricciardo, Gasly and Leclerc in Bahrian

McLaren's Lando Norris discusses his numerous battles in the 2021 Bahrain GP, and his race as a whole after his fourth place in the season opener. The Brit's effort in F1 Bahrain GP was indubitably...
Vallteri Bottas, Mercedes, Toto Wolff

Bottas says pit stop ruined his chances, Wolff adds first lap loss hurt more

Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas admits his race was "lonely" after a botched pit stop in the Bahrain GP which tarnished his chances of contending. Bottas did not have a solid start to F1 Bahrain GP when...
Joan Mir, Johann Zarco, Francesco Bagnaia

Mir reflects on losing Qatar podium; Zarco, Bagnaia talk about taking it

Joan Mir reflects on a tough Qatar GP weekend and him trying to get the podium, as Johann Zarco and Francesco Bagnaia talk of taking it away. The qualifying didn't go well for Suzuki's Mir...
F1, Bahrain GP, Lewis Hamilton, Christian Horner, Michael Masi, Max Verstappen

Hamilton/Verstappen, team heads reflect on T4 saga; Masi clarifies stance

The F1 Bahrain GP ended up a fighting note but not without a controversy as the tussle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen did raise some question marks. Though a nail-biting race by all accounts,...
Pierre Gasly, F1

Gasly explains his thought behind heartwarming blog on multiple topics

AlphaTauri's F1 talent Pierre Gasly discusses a column of his in 'The Player's Tribune,' describing his motivation for writing it and more. Within his column, the Frenchman wrote on his demotion from Red Bull midway through...
F1, Toto Wolff, Christian Horner, Zak Brown

F1 team bosses discuss ‘Sprint Qualifying’, budgetary challenges with it

F1 Team Principals from McLaren, Mercedes, and Red Bull discuss the details, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of proposed sprint races. As an idea for a qualifying format, sprint races have gained traction...
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

Leclerc looks to eliminate Sakhir GP-like ‘silly’ mistakes in F1 2021

Charles Leclerc is looking to eliminate his 2020 mistakes in 2021 F1 season, especially in the opening laps like seen in Sakhir GP. In a bid to outdo the slower F1 car and gain as...
George Russell, GPDA

Russell explains taking up GPDA director role, still learning little details

George Russell has explained his idea behind taking up the GPDA director role from Romain Grosjean, as he says he is still learning the little details. It was a surprise to see Russell named as...
Lance Stroll, Sebastian Vettel

Stroll says wind made it tricky in test as he talks about working with...

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll calls his teammate Sebastian Vettel "very knowledgeable" and suggests he can help the team in 2021. Notable changes were made to the F1 team's 2021 car, with a new bargeboard design...
Fernando Alonso, Alpine, F1

Alonso learnt a lot being away from F1 as he expects surprises in 2021

Fernando Alonso says he motivated than ever for his return after he learnt a lot being away from F1, expects surprises in 2021 results. Having left F1 after ending his stint with McLaren, Alonso has...
George Russell, GPDA, Romain Grosjean

Russell honoured to be new GPDA director, Grosjean takes-up advisor role

George Russell has been named as a the new GPDA director to replace Romain Grosjean, who will remain on the board as an advisor. Mercedes junior and Williams F1 driver, Russell, has been named as...
Andreas Seidl, Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren

Seidl reckons Ricciardo to be a good reference for McLaren, Norris

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says the team's Daniel Ricciardo serves as a strong point of reference to gauge performance and compare data. A nine-time F1 race winner, Ricciardo, has proven himself capable of great...
Sergio Perez, Red Bull, F1

Perez thinks five races will be enough to adapt, talks McLaren difference

Red Bull's Sergio Perez discusses adapting to the British team, and the disadvantages facing those switching teams in F1 2021. Perez got his first chance to visit the Red Bull factory in January, following the...
Roger Penske, IndyCar, IndyCar 2021

Penske ownership praised by IndyCar drivers after one year at the helm

IndyCar drivers discuss the impact of Roger Penske's ownership on the series in a year since he purchased both it and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Penske acquired the series in early 2020, and was immediately tested...
Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Ferrari

Leclerc on Ferrari atmosphere, no clear leader despite more experience

Charles Leclerc talks about the change in Ferrari atmosphere after F1 2020 slump, as he adds on no clear leader even with his team experience. After the high of 2019, it all came crashing down...
George Russell, Williams, F1

Russell speaks on using Mercedes learning, dirty air & Alfa Romeo pace

George Russell speaks up on using Mercedes learning from last year plus dirty air in F1 2021 and also the pace of Alfa Romeo. Having had that one grand prix with Mercedes in 2020, it...
Alpine, Esteban Ocon, Fernando Alonso

Alonso hopes to deliver with Alpine, as Ocon sees ‘healthy rivalry’

Alpine's Esteban Ocon seeks a 'healthy rivalry' with teammate Fernando Alonso, who shared that he observes differences between the team now versus in 2009. Ocon has been known to spar with F1 teammates from time...
Ed Carpenter Racing, RInus Veekay, Meyer Shank Racing, Jack Harvey, Arrow McLaren SP, Patricio O'Ward, IndyCar, IndyCar 2021

IndyCar midfield seeking victory lane in 2021 after dry 2020

Driver's from the IndyCar midfield discuss their respective chances of victory and possible championship success in the 2021 IndyCar season. In 2020, the top step of the podium was reserved for members of IndyCar's top...
Mick Schumacher, F1

Schumacher: 3 reasons made it impossible to not have 47 as race number

Mick Schumacher selected 47 as his race number for his F1 debut in 2021, even though it wasn't his actual choice. Schumacher said that his ideal race number choices were 4 and 7, both taken...
Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin

Vettel braces for tricky year, concedes laps shortage but still positive for ’21

Sebastian Vettel says it will be a tricky year with 2022 work, as he concedes lap shortage but is still positive for 2021 F1 season. Even though the regulations from 2020 to 2021 has not...
McLaren, Andreas Seidl, James Key, F1

McLaren duo elaborate on rake philosophy, new diffuser & pecking order

McLaren F1 duo James Key and Andreas Seidl discuss their MCL35M's floor philosophy and diffuser, as well as the F1 pecking order. McLaren made an effort to conceal the diffuser of their 2021 F1 contender...
Mercedes, F1, James Vowles, Andrew Shovlin

Mercedes hopes they can help drivers with more stable rear by ’21 start

Mercedes duo of Andrew Shovlin and James Vowles discuss the Bahrain pre-season test as the former hopes that the team can help drivers with more stable rear by 2021 start. The wind in Bahrain may...
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske, IndyCar 2021

McLaughlin staying ‘realistic’ about competing w/ Penske IndyCar drivers

Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin says he is remaining "realistic" about racing with his teammates in 2021 - which he says will be a "learning year." McLaughlin found great success in Supercars, winning three championships in...
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...