Formula One News — January 2021

JANUARY 29, 2021

Three-year Hamilton contract unlikely says Wolff

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

Hamilton to win again in 2021 says Alonso

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

Possible Imola will be ghost race in April

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

Mazepin may not race in F1 under Russian flag

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

JANUARY 28, 2021

Renault using F1 for its media power says de Meo

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

Ferrari not properly organised says Montezemolo

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

Sainz doesn't need my advice says Leclerc

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

Too early to accept Dutch GP ghost race says Lammers

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 would love Grosjean for 2021

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

Brawn denies stepping down as F1 boss

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

Bottas has no chance of beating Hamilton says Berger

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

Goal is to catch and beat Verstappen says Perez

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

Early start for 2022 not possible says Binotto

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.

New Barcelona corner is faster says de la Rosa

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

JANUARY 27, 2021

Hamilton contract saga doesn't matter says Bottas

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

Gasly approach to Red Bull didn't work says Verstappen

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 keep waiting for engine freeze news

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.

Leclerc to become Ferrari leader says Binotto

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

Alonso hoping 2022 rules improve F1 problems

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

Two drivers would have won in Hamilton's car says Berger

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

Honda making huge step for final F1 engine

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

Driver situation must change in F1 says Alesi

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

JANUARY 26, 2021

Hamilton contract uncertainty to end in days

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

Vettel plays down Red Bull-Aston Martin comparison

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 a lot stronger with Perez

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