Archives of Month:  January 2021

Possible next Imola GP will be ghost race again in April

Jan.29 - The 'ghost race' era in Formula 1 is not over yet. Stefano Bonaccini, the president of the Emilia Romagna region in Italy,...

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29 Jan 2021

Alonso eyeing more Renault podiums than last season

Jan.29 - Fernando Alonso says it is already clear which teams and drivers will finish at the top of the 2021 world championship. The...

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29 Jan 2021

Mazepin may not be able to race in F1 under Russian flag?

Jan.29 - Nikita Mazepin may not be able to race under the Russian flag in Formula 1 this year. Recently, Nikolay Gryazin had to...

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29 Jan 2021

Wolff says new Hamilton deal for three seasons unlikely

Jan.29 - Toto Wolff has admitted that a new three-year contract is unlikely for Lewis Hamilton. With the new season looming, it is now...

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29 Jan 2021

CEO says Renault only uses F1 for branding not technology

Jan.28 - Renault is using the Alpine brand in Formula 1 for "media" purposes - not for the development of technology. That is the...

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28 Jan 2021

Too early to accept Dutch GP as ghost race says Lammers

Jan.28 - Dutch F1 GP boss Jan Lammers says it is too early to say September's scheduled event at Zandvoort will have to proceed...

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28 Jan 2021

Montezemolo sees Ferrari's last season as a disaster

Jan.28 - Luca di Montezemolo has hit out at a Ferrari team he says is "not properly organised". "Ferrari's 2020 championship was a disaster,"...

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28 Jan 2021

Leclerc says new teammate Sainz doesn't need his advice

Jan.28 - Charles Leclerc says his new Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz "does not need any advice". 23-year-old Leclerc, described by team boss Mattia Binotto...

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28 Jan 2021

Mattia Binotto 2020 Beyond the Grid podcast

The job of Ferrari team principal is arguably the most prestigious in Formula 1 – but it’s also the one that undoubtedly carries the...

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27 Jan 2021

Leclerc on his way to become Ferrari leader like Schumi?

Jan.27 - Charles Leclerc is on course to be a "leader" in the style of Ferrari great Michael Schumacher. That is the view of...

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27 Jan 2021

Alonso says he hopes 2022 season rules improve F1 problems

Jan.27 - Fernando Alonso may be returning to Formula 1 this year, but he is hoping the sport becomes significantly better in 2022. The...

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27 Jan 2021

Verstappen thinks Gasly's approach at Red Bull didn't work out

Jan.27 - Pierre Gasly made a fundamental error in his approach to Formula 1 that cost him the top seat at Red Bull, according...

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27 Jan 2021

Bottas says Hamilton contract saga doesn't really matter

Jan.27 - Valtteri Bottas says he will try to beat whoever is at the wheel of the other Mercedes car in 2021. His comments...

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27 Jan 2021

Red Bull must keep waiting for engine 'freeze' news

Jan.27 - Red Bull must continue to wait before being able to confirm its plans to manage its own Honda-based engine program for 2022...

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27 Jan 2021

According to Berger two more drivers also will win title in Mercedes car

Jan.27 - Two other drivers would have also won the 2020 world championship at the wheel of Lewis Hamilton's car. That is the view...

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27 Jan 2021

Alesi says driver situation must improve for better chance

Jan.27 - Things "must change" in Formula 1 to give young drivers a better chance of securing a seat. That is the view of...

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27 Jan 2021

Honda eyeing huge step for this seasons final F1 engine

Jan.27 - Honda is apparently pressing hard on the throttle for its last season in Formula 1 for now. Following the Japanese giant's decision...

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27 Jan 2021

Wolff dismissed Horner's recent teasing best driver comments

Jan.26 - Toto Wolff has dismissed "teasing" comments made recently by his Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner. Horner claimed that George Russell's surprisingly good...

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26 Jan 2021

Vettel plays down Red Bull-Aston Martin comparison

Jan.26 - Sebastian Vettel has played down the comparison between his arrival at Aston Martin this year and the way he dominated at Red...

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26 Jan 2021

Red Bull Racing much stronger with Perez says Wolff

Jan.26 - Red Bull is "a lot stronger" with Sergio Perez on the team in 2021. That is the view of Mercedes boss Toto...

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26 Jan 2021

Grosjean would skip Indy 500 this season for now

Jan.26 - Romain Grosjean will sit out the Indy 500 this year - even if he signs up to race in the Indycar championship....

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26 Jan 2021

Rumours say Hamilton's contract uncertainty to end in next days

Jan.26 - The uncertainty about Lewis Hamilton's future will be "cleared up in the next few days". That is the view of Felix Gorner,...

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26 Jan 2021

In the pitlane - Are the big paydays history?

As the world of F1 awaits news of Lewis Hamilton’s contract signing speculation mounts over his alleged pay demands which has inevitably led to...

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25 Jan 2021

Wolff says deadline Hamilton deal now set before Bahrain GP

Jan.25 - Toto Wolff has set an eleventh-hour deadline for the conclusion of contract negotiations with Lewis Hamilton. Dr Helmut Marko is regarding the...

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25 Jan 2021

Perez looking forward to challenge mega-fast Verstappen this season

Jan.25 - Sergio Perez says he will discover Max Verstappen's true pace "after five races" this season. The experienced Mexican, drafted onto the Red...

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25 Jan 2021

Seidl says change to Mercedes power on schedule for McLaren

Jan.25 - McLaren's 2021 car is "on schedule", even though the team is busy with the switch from Renault to Mercedes power. "We are...

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25 Jan 2021

Sainz expects to chase Leclerc early this season

Jan.25 - Carlos Sainz is expecting to start the 2021 season at a "slight disadvantage" compared to his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc. With only...

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25 Jan 2021

Marko hopeful that vote for F1 engine freeze to go well

Jan.25 - Dr Helmut Marko is hopeful Formula 1 will agree to an engine development freeze for 2022 and beyond. On Monday, the teams...

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25 Jan 2021

Rosberg says racing no longer just show & profit anymore

Jan.25 - Motor racing can no longer be just about "the show and profits", according to 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg. The German, who...

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25 Jan 2021

Marko now worried about Haas teammates?

Jan.25 - Mick Schumacher may struggle in 2021 as he makes his Formula 1 debut for Haas. That is the view of Red Bull's...

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25 Jan 2021