Formula One News — January 2021

Toto Wolff has admitted that a new three-year contract is unlikely for Lewis Hamilton.

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

The 'ghost race' era in Formula 1 is not over yet.

Nikita Mazepin may not be able to race under the Russian flag in Formula 1 this year.

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

Luca di Montezemolo has hit out at a Ferrari team he says is "not properly organised".

Charles Leclerc says his new Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz "does not need any advice".

Dutch GP boss Jan Lammers says it is too early to say September's scheduled event at Zandvoort will have to proceed without spectators.

Indycar team owner Dale Coyne has confirmed speculation that Romain Grosjean is in the running for a 2021 seat.

Ross Brawn has rubbished reports that he may be stepping down as Formula 1's managing director.

Valtteri Bottas has "no chance" of beating seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton in 2021.

It is too soon to say if Sergio Perez will still be Max Verstappen's Red Bull teammate in 2022.

Ferrari has denied that the 2022 regulations are a perfect opportunity to 'do a Mercedes' and set up a new period of dominance for the future.

The newly revised turn 10 at the Spanish GP venue in Barcelona will be "faster", according to former F1 driver Pedro de la Rosa.

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

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

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

Charles Leclerc is on course to be a "leader" in the style of Ferrari great Michael Schumacher.

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

Two other drivers would have also won the 2020 world championship at the wheel of Lewis Hamilton's car.

Honda is apparently pressing hard on the throttle for its last season in Formula 1 for now.

Things "must change" in Formula 1 to give young drivers a better chance of securing a seat.

The uncertainty about Lewis Hamilton's future will be "cleared up in the next few days".

Sebastian Vettel has played down the comparison between his arrival at Aston Martin this year and the way he dominated at Red Bull between 2010 and 2013.

Red Bull is "a lot stronger" with Sergio Perez on the team in 2021.