Archives of Month:  January 2021 - Page 4

Zandvoort not worried as 2021 calendar changes

Jan.13 - Dutch F1 GP organisers remain confident they will be able to welcome spectators to Zandvoort's first F1 race in the modern era...

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13 Jan 2021

Quarantine rule forced this seasons Australian GP postponement

Jan.13 - It was Australia's 14-day mandatory quarantine requirement that triggered the postponement of the season opening grand prix in Melbourne. Although the tennis...

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13 Jan 2021

Judge 'suspends' new Interlagos race contract

Jan.13 - A judge in Sao Paulo has thrown a spanner in the works of the new five-year deal between Formula 1 and the...

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13 Jan 2021

Wolff 'not worried' about Hamilton contract rumours

Jan.12 - Toto Wolff says he is "not worried" about rumours surrounding the future of new seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The British...

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12 Jan 2021

Todt says Hamilton is more dominant than Schumacher

Jan.12 - Mercedes is more dominant today than Ferrari was at the height of the Michael Schumacher era. That is the view of FIA...

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12 Jan 2021

Sainz's father not worried about Leclerc pairing

Jan.12 - Carlos Sainz's famous father is not worried his son will clash with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari this year. Sainz jr is moving...

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12 Jan 2021

Magnussen eyes prime Le Mans race seat for 2022

Jan.12 - Kevin Magnussen could be heading to Le Mans in 2022. After losing his place in Formula 1, the Dane is embarking on...

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12 Jan 2021

F1 denies secret covid vaccination plan

Jan.12 - Formula 1 has denied claims the sport is working on a secret plan to vaccinate every member of the travelling circus in...

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12 Jan 2021

F1 adding Imola to 'plan B' 2021 calendar

Jan.12 - Imola is announced that it will once again return to Formula 1's covid-affected calendar. When scheduled grands prix were cancelled or postponed...

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12 Jan 2021

Villeneuve says Ferrari academy drivers 'all had money'

Jan.11 - Jacques Villeneuve says members of Ferrari's driver development program would succeed even without the backing of the Maranello-based 'academy'. The 1997 world...

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11 Jan 2021

Verstappen predicts big Mick Schumacher 'hype'

Jan.11 - It will be more difficult for Mick Schumacher to enter Formula 1 than it was for Max Verstappen - another son of...

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11 Jan 2021

Raikkonen says Covid era changed little for him

Jan.11 - Kimi Raikkonen says the covid era has changed little for him in Formula 1. Told that he must be happy that fewer...

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11 Jan 2021

Wolff insists there is no reason to question performance of Bottas

Jan.11 - There is "no reason to question" Valtteri Bottas' place at Mercedes, boss Toto Wolff insists. Speculation the Finn might be ousted accelerated...

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11 Jan 2021

Sainz hasn't got any doubts about his move to Ferrari

Jan.11 - Most drivers in Formula 1 would have jumped at the opportunity to sign for Ferrari, according to Carlos Sainz. Given the Maranello...

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11 Jan 2021

Father Verstappen hopes his son will become Hamilton's teammate soon

Jan.11 - Jos Verstappen admits that his son Max will probably never share a team with Lewis Hamilton - but he "wouldn't mind" if...

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11 Jan 2021

De la Rosa says Alonso return can add his third F1 title

Jan.11 - Fernando Alonso can add a third title to his tally on his return to Formula 1. That is the view of Pedro...

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11 Jan 2021

Scheduled China F1 race date now also 'highly unlikely'

Jan.11 - Organisers of the Chinese GP admit it is "highly unlikely" the Shanghai event can take place as scheduled on 11 April. We...

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11 Jan 2021

Mercedes says Hamilton contract rumours are 'pure fiction'

Jan.8 - Mercedes has hit out at what it calls the "pure fiction" of rumours swirling around the future of Lewis Hamilton. The seven...

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8 Jan 2021

Steiner not worried Haas pairing won't get 'out of hand'

Jan.8 - Gunther Steiner is not worried that Haas' new all-rookie driver lineup will descend into a personal spat. Amid a social media campaign...

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8 Jan 2021

Verstappen aims to be faster than new teammate Perez

Jan.8 - Max Verstappen says his aim is to "destroy" his teammates in Formula 1. It is an ominous warning for the experienced Sergio...

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8 Jan 2021

Briatore knows Brivio's F1 inexperience not a problem

Jan.8 - Flavio Briatore has backed Renault's apparent decision to sign up MotoGP team Suzuki boss Davide Brivio for 2021 and beyond. Amid speculation...

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8 Jan 2021

Stroll says Australian GP will now be postponed again

Jan.8 - Lawrence Stroll admits that the season-opening Australian GP will be postponed. The rumour about Melbourne not being able to host the first...

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8 Jan 2021

Aston Martin returns to F1 after 60 years

Jan.7 - After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin returns to Grand Prix racing in 2021. With one of the...

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7 Jan 2021

In the pitlane - Sauber’s Game Plan

F1 commentators were surprised with the announcement that Mick Schumacher had signed for the Haas team instead of what was believed to be the...

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7 Jan 2021

Ricciardo: McLaren is not inferior to works F1 teams

Jan.7 - McLaren is "in no way inferior" to Formula 1's fully manufacturer-backed teams, Daniel Ricciardo insists. The Australian shocked the F1 paddock during...

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7 Jan 2021

Williams boss sees things are really starting to change

Jan.7 - "Things are starting to change" at Williams ahead of the 2021 season. That is the news from the team's new boss Simon...

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7 Jan 2021

Alpine develops half new F1 car for this season

Jan.7 - As Renault transitions to Alpine for 2021, technical director Pat Fry says the team will be able to roll out a "half...

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7 Jan 2021

Mazepin says he and Schumacher are not friends

Jan.7 - Nikita Mazepin has kicked off his relationship with new Haas teammate Mick Schumacher by insisting the rookies are "not friends". Schumacher, who...

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7 Jan 2021

Research Studies: Satisfaction Among Grand Prix Visitors

Jan.7 - The Grand Prix visitors have various perceptions of the quality of service at the Grand Prix championship. Some may have different motives...

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7 Jan 2021

Rumours say Mercedes slowed itself down during last GP

Jan.7 - Mercedes was "half a second slower than normal" as the 2020 season came to an end in Abu Dhabi last month. That...

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7 Jan 2021