Formula One News — February 2021
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Verstappen plays down 2021 car secrecy
Max Verstappen has played down the secrecy surrounding Red Bull's new car for 2021.
Team owner says Hamilton to Aston Martin tempting
Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll has revealed that the thought of signing Lewis Hamilton for 2022 is "definitely tempting".
Verstappen no fan of F1's sprint race idea
Max Verstappen says he is not a fan of Formula 1's plan to trial a new sprint race format in 2021.
Red Bull needs peculiar driving style says Perez
Sergio Perez is already beginning to understand why some drivers struggle to handle Red Bull's Formula 1 cars.
Schumacher criticised for anti-racism no comment
Mick Schumacher is flirting with controversy by refusing to comment on Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1's anti-racism messaging.
Salo hits reverse after Ferrari engine comments
Mika Salo has hit reverse gear after revealing details of Ferrari's secret engine legality agreement with the FIA.
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Gasly eyes Alpha Tauri leadership role in 2021
Pierre Gasly says he is "ready" to become the clear team leader at Alpha Tauri.
Ferrari cannot recover engine deficit in 2021 says Vasseur
Frederic Vasseur has played down suggestions Ferrari will fully recover its 2020 engine deficit this season.
No pink car but BWT staying at Aston Martin
Aston Martin has rubbished rumours it could lose pink-coloured sponsor BWT to rivals Williams or Haas by announcing a new deal with the Austrian water technology company.
F1 covid crisis cannot continue forever says Tost
The current situation in Formula 1 amid the ongoing covid pandemic cannot continue "forever", Alpha Tauri boss Franz Tost insists.
Tost wants Cosworth-like engine suppliers in F1
F1's all-new engine regulations for 2025 must allow "a Cosworth or a Mario Illien" to enter the sport.
Ferrari returning to top Le Mans category
After a 50 year absence, Ferrari will return to Le Mans in the world endurance series' top category in 2023.
Wolff plays down Formula 1-Formula E merger
Toto Wolff has played down suggestions that Formula E and Formula 1 could move closer to a 'merger' in the near future.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Departing Honda not satisfied without 2021 title
Honda has set a lofty goal for its last official season in Formula 1 for now - the title.
F1 teams receive FIA's prototype sustainable fuel
Teams have received their first official sample of a sustainable fuel the FIA has developed for use in Formula 1 in forthcoming seasons.
Alfa Romeo had to use less fuel in 2020 says Salo
A former Formula 1 driver turned steward may have let slip a secret about Ferrari's controversial and undisclosed FIA deal that followed the engine legality scandal of 2019.
Sprint race won't make F1 more spectacular says Kubica
Robert Kubica has raised his eyebrows at news that Formula 1 will experiment with a sprint race format at three grands prix in 2021.
Alpine eyes Williams as customer, junior team
Alpine is keen to link up with Williams in Formula 1, according to the authoritative Italian sports newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport.
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Alfa prefers Giovinazzi over Schumacher for 2021
Alfa Romeo technical boss Jan Monchaux says the team is "satisfied" with Antonio Giovinazzi.
Albon still has potential say Horner
Alex Albon has kept his place at Red Bull because he has "potential".
Grosjean eyes covid fill-in role in 2021
Romain Grosjean thinks he would be near the top of the list should an opportunity open up in Formula 1 this season.
Red Bull team is super disorganised says Albers
There are "much more professional" teams in Formula 1 than Red Bull.
2021 Ferrari engine will be better says Vasseur
Ferrari's new engine for 2021 will be much better, according to Alfa Romeo boss Frederic Vasseur.
Aston Martin must aim for the front says Wolff
Toto Wolff says he expects Aston Martin to shine in Formula 1 this year.
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Red Bull targets Mercedes with B car
Red Bull is hoping to finally beat Mercedes this year with a 'B' car.