Formula One News — January 2021

It is not clear if Lewis Hamilton will be on the Formula 1 grid in 2021.

Lance Stroll says he is happy to keep responding to his critics by impressing them on the track.

Alfa Romeo looks set to stick with Ferrari power for 2022.

Esteban Ocon will give new teammate Fernando Alonso a run for his money early in 2021, according to team reserve driver Sergey Sirotkin.

Antonio Giovinazzi has admitted he didn't take news of Carlos Sainz's Ferrari seat for 2021 "all that well".

Hockenheim has joined the list of circuits that could step in if Formula 1 is forced to make more changes to its 2021 schedule.

Daniel Ricciardo is watching current events in Melbourne with great interest.

Lewis Hamilton's plan to boost his financial and influential power at Mercedes has been "shattered".

It is "good" that Mick Schumacher's Formula 1 debut will take place at the rear of the field in 2021.

Monaco has moved quickly to scotch rumours its fabled grand prix will once again disappear from the Formula 1 calendar for a second consecutive year.

The Nurburgring is open to once again serving as a substitute venue on the Formula 1 calendar.

Bernie Ecclestone says his friend Sebastian Vettel needs to "answer" his critics in 2021.

Those who think 2021 will be a carbon copy of last year may be mistaken, according to dominant Formula 1 team Mercedes' boss Toto Wolff.

Luca Badoer says he "won't say a word" about the current medical condition of his friend Michael Schumacher.

Renault CEO Luca de Meo has defended his decision to appoint a MotoGP boss to a high-ranking managerial position at the newly-rebranded Alpine team.

Pierre Gasly says he is sure Honda won't "give up" in 2021, despite it being the Japanese manufacturer's last official season in Formula 1 for now.

Ferrari president John Elkann "doesn't like racing".

Red Bull doesn't need the financial backing that can be brought from Mexico by Sergio Perez.

The drama surrounding Lewis Hamilton's 2021 contract is "all just for show".

Valtteri Bottas says he will continue to "drive fairly" rather than emulate Nico Rosberg's tactics in trying to beat Lewis Hamilton.

Sebastian Vettel may have had a shot at replacing Alex Albon for 2021 if he had not signed up with Aston Martin.

George Russell says it felt "strange" when he was unable to keep racing for Mercedes in Lewis Hamilton's place after his near-win in Bahrain.

Portugal's motor racing chief is "optimistic" that Portimao could return to a second consecutive covid-affected Formula 1 calendar this year.

The ongoing covid crisis may provide Valtteri Bottas with the chance to contest Finland's forthcoming round of the World Rally championship.

Nikita Mazepin thinks he is receiving more "hate" than any other Russian driver who came before him in Formula 1.