Archives of Year: 2021 - Page 47

Aston Martin team set to brighten dull green livery

Jul.3 - Aston Martin admits it needs to improve the colour of its Formula 1 cars. A week ago, major sponsor BWT's boss Andreas...

7 comments  | 
3 Jul 2021

Wolff says Honda turned down engines during Friday practice

Jul.3 - Mercedes has admitted that Red Bull continues to set the pace in Austria. That is despite the fact that, notwithstanding championship leader...

4 comments  | 
3 Jul 2021

Hamilton signed two-year contract extension with the Mercedes team

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team is delighted to announce a two-year extension to its partnership with the reigning seven-time World Drivers’ Champion Lewis Hamilton,...

12 comments  | 
3 Jul 2021

Mazepin 'pretty lost' with current Haas car setup

Jul.3 - Nikita Mazepin admits he is "pretty lost" when it comes to setting up his 2021 Haas car. The Russian rookie has already...

1 comments  | 
3 Jul 2021

Honda to produce first 'Red Bull' engine next year

Jul.3 - The first works 'Red Bull' engine next year will actually be produced by Honda in Japan. With Honda pulling out of Formula...

1 comments  | 
3 Jul 2021

Orlen wants to stay as Alfa Romeo team sponsor

Jul.3 - Robert Kubica's sponsor Orlen is keen to keep racing in Formula 1. When the Polish driver left Williams at the end of...

0 comments  | 
3 Jul 2021

Red Bull wants FIA to scrap new pitstop clampdown

Jul.3 - Red Bull is working hard behind the scenes to overturn the FIA's incoming pitstop speed clampdown. It recently emerged that complaints had...

1 comments  | 
3 Jul 2021

Domenicali says all 23 races 'still the plan' in 2021

Jul.3 - Formula 1 is pushing ahead with its 23-race calendar, even though question marks are hovering over several scheduled events after the August...

5 comments  | 
3 Jul 2021

Constructors Press Conference 2021 Austrian F1 GP

TEAM REPRESENTATIVES (Part One): Guenther STEINER (Haas), Jost CAPITO (Williams) (Part Two): Toyoharu TANABE (Honda), Franz TOST (AlphaTauri) PART ONE Q: Jost, can we...

0 comments  | 
3 Jul 2021

Sainz and Leclerc show their home away from home

“Welcome to our Home away from Home 🏡” A C² Production starring Charles and Carlos 👥

0 comments  | 
2 Jul 2021

Austrian F1: it's looking a little closer by Peter Windsor

It's the same F1 venue in Austria this weekend but the Pirelli tyres are softer; they're predicting thunderstorms on Sunday; and lessons, of course,...

0 comments  | 
2 Jul 2021

Five things we learned at the first day of Austrian GP practice

Jul.6 - Friday practice for the upcoming 2021 Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix was busy today. The teams and drivers had to put in...

4 comments  | 
2 Jul 2021

Second Free Practice Results 2021 Austrian F1 GP

Event: Austrian F1 Grand Prix Track: Red Bull Ring Weather: dry/wet  18.3°C Tarmac: dry  30.8°C Humidity : 50.8% Wind : 0.1 m/s SE Pressure: 938.8...

13 comments  | 
2 Jul 2021

Lando Norris reacts to his debut F1 podium in Austria

A year on from that magical maiden podium in Spielberg, how does Lando reflect on the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix?

0 comments  | 
2 Jul 2021

First Free Practice Results 2021 Austrian F1 GP

Event: Austrian F1 Grand Prix Track: Red Bull Ring Weather: dry  18.3°C Tarmac: dry  30.8°C Humidity : 50.8% Wind : 0.1 m/s SE Pressure: 938.8...

0 comments  | 
2 Jul 2021

Alonso backs Verstappen over 'burnout' ban

Jul.2 - Fernando Alonso has backed Max Verstappen after the FIA rebuked the championship leader for performing a chequered flag 'burnout' after last Sunday's...

4 comments  | 
2 Jul 2021

Leclerc says next year's Ferrari very different in simulator

Jul.2 - Charles Leclerc says Ferrari's all-new car for 2022 "feels very different". He was speaking in Austria, having recently tried a virtual version...

1 comments  | 
2 Jul 2021

Schumacher says he is not busy with next year's F1 seat

Jul.2 - Mick Schumacher is refusing to commit to staying at Haas for 2022. Boss Gunther Steiner has been clear that the team's plan...

1 comments  | 
2 Jul 2021

FIA ends risk of F1 teams skipping practice sessions

Jul.2 - F1's governing body has neutralised a risk that up to three teams could have sat out practice sessions ahead of the British...

5 comments  | 
2 Jul 2021

Wife reveals Zanardi is still unable to speak

Jul.2 - Alex Zanardi has still not regained the ability to speak, the former Formula 1 driver's wife Daniela has revealed. At the end...

4 comments  | 
2 Jul 2021

Bottas reveals Mercedes team still working on current F1 car

Jul.2 - Valtteri Bottas has admitted that Mercedes is still working on developments for its 2021 car. His title-contending teammate Lewis Hamilton has now...

1 comments  | 
2 Jul 2021

Vettel plays down role in poaching Red Bull staff

Jul.2 - Sebastian Vettel has played down his role in wooing yet another senior Red Bull chief to Aston Martin. Just a week ago,...

0 comments  | 
2 Jul 2021

Haas team admits Mazepin's car more heavy than Schumacher's

Jul.2 - Nikita Mazepin says he is driving a heavier car than the one raced more successfully by his high-profile teammate Mick Schumacher. "I...

1 comments  | 
2 Jul 2021

Three F1 teams afraid car not built for new sprint race

Jul.1 - Three teams are warning they could sit out practice sessions as a result of the new 'sprint qualifying' trial that is set...

8 comments  | 
1 Jul 2021

Todt says more candidates may run for his FIA job

Jul.1 - Outgoing FIA president Jean Todt insists he is not picking a side as two candidates line up to succeed him. Graham Stoker...

0 comments  | 
1 Jul 2021

Perez says he can handle current one-year contract pressure

Jul.1 - Sergio Perez says he can handle the "pressure" of his expiring one-year contract. After an early struggle, the 31-year-old Mexican is now...

0 comments  | 
1 Jul 2021

Alonso reveals comeback talks with Red Bull of last year

Jul.1 - A rule to spice up the show is only likely to widen the performance gap between the faster and quicker cars this...

2 comments  | 
1 Jul 2021

McLaren wants Ricciardo to score more points to beat Ferrari

Jul.1 - McLaren is turning up the heat on struggling team newcomer Daniel Ricciardo. Although earlier renowned as one of the best drivers in...

3 comments  | 
1 Jul 2021

Ferrari boss thinks distractions are hurting Mercedes team this season

Jul.1 - Mercedes has fallen behind because of "distractions" rather than the improvement of title rival Red Bull's Honda engines. That is the view...

1 comments  | 
1 Jul 2021

Ecclestone backs move to Alfa Romeo team for Schumacher next season

Jul.1 - Bernie Ecclestone has backed Mick Schumacher's potential move to Alfa Romeo for 2022. Earlier this week, we reported rumours that the Ferrari-backed...

2 comments  | 
1 Jul 2021