Formula One News — January 2021

Italy seems determined to have two races in the Formula One calendar for the long haul, going back to the long 1981-2006 period when Monza and Imola were permanent features of the calendar. With the circuit close to Bologna getting a second reprieve on April 18th, taking the slot of the Chinese Grand Prix due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Automobile Club d'Italia, the sporting authority in the country, is now working on a plan to make the track a permanent feature in future seasons, once the pandemic will come to an end.

The controversial logos of Ferrari's title sponsor may return to Formula 1 in 2021.

Mick Schumacher admits he had been "looking forward" to making his Formula 1 debut in Australia.

Daniel Ricciardo has indicated he is more likely to try his hand at Le Mans as opposed to the equally-fabled Indy 500.

Alpine is eyeing consistent podiums in Formula 1 - in 2022.

Mercedes is not commenting on reports about the status of Lewis Hamilton's reportedly difficult negotiations over a new contract.

Nico Rosberg says he has no intention of returning to active motor racing competition - even for his new off-road team in the Extreme E series.

Max Verstappen says it's "basically impossible" to overtake in modern Formula 1 - and the situation got even worse in 2020.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19.

Ferrari has no "regret" after failing to make a serious bid to snap up Lewis Hamilton for 2021.

Formula 1 has flatly denied suggestions the sweeping new rules for 2022 could be delayed yet another year.

Honda's F1 chief says it is a "real shame" that the Japanese manufacturer is pulling out of the sport at the end of this year.

Gunther Steiner has moved to end the controversy surrounding new Haas recruit Nikita Mazepin by suggesting kicking the Russian "in the face" is "not right".

Mercedes may be on the cusp of signing another youngster to its Formula 1 driver development program.

The future of the Alfa Romeo brand in Formula 1 depends on forthcoming decisions at the boardroom level, according to Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport.

F1 legend Gerhard Berger has raised the tantalising prospect of 2000 horsepower engines in Formula 1.

Imola has beaten Portimao to the first revised race calendar for 2021, as Formula 1 confirms that Melbourne and Shanghai will not take place as scheduled.

Carlos Sainz is en route to Maranello, where he is tipped to get his first taste of life at the wheel of a Ferrari with a test in the 2019 car.

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

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

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

Formula One has announced changes to the F1 schedule due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.

Jake Aitken is hoping for a second chance to race in Formula One with Williams in 2021, after being unexpectedly called up to fill in for George Russell in last year’s Sakhir Grand Prix, when the Mercedes protégé got the chance of his life as Lewis Hamilton’s sub after the World Champion became infected with COVID-19. Ironically, it was Aitken’s late spin that brought out the Safety Car period during which Mercedes’ fell apart and robbed Russell of a first Grand Prix victory, but while on track the half-Korean driver impressed his team and is hoping luck will offer him a second, more permanent chance.

Mercedes is more dominant today than Ferrari was at the height of the Michael Schumacher era.

Formula 1 has denied claims the sport is working on a secret plan to vaccinate every member of the travelling circus in 2021.