Formula One News — February 2021
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Ocon, Russell in the running for 2022
Toto Wolff has named two drivers who may be in the running to succeed either Lewis Hamilton or Valtteri Bottas in 2022.
Red Bull, Aston Martin could lead in 2021 says Wolff
Toto Wolff is warning that Mercedes may be overtaken in 2021.
Honda fast-tracked 2022 engine for new season
Honda has prepared a more reliable and powerful engine in order to "leave Formula 1 with a bang" at the end of 2021.
No green Mercedes saga in 2021
Stefano Domenicali doesn't think the 'pink Mercedes' controversy will reignite in 2021.
No F1 spectators until summer says Domenicali
Stefano Domenicali doubts spectators will be allowed to watch Formula 1 races at the circuits "until the summer".
Tsunoda to struggle at some tracks says Tost
Franz Tost is expecting a mixed first season of Formula 1 for Alpha Tauri's 2021 rookie Yuki Tsunoda.
McLaren drivers better than Aston Martin's says Jordan
A fascinating midfield battle is shaping up between McLaren and Aston Martin for the 2021 season.
F1 should tweak new sprint race idea says Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone is worried Formula 1 could make a grave mistake with the new 'sprint race' format.
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Tost doubts Mazepin will succeed in F1
Franz Tost doubts controversial Haas rookie Nikita Mazepin can succeed in Formula 1.
F1 drivers shouldn't make millions says Tost
Formula 1 drivers should not make "millions", according to Alpha Tauri boss Franz Tost.
Monaco to start work on F1 street circuit
Monaco is poised to begin work to prepare the fabled street circuit for May's Formula 1 race.
Williams, not Haas, to turn pink in 2021
It is Williams, not Haas, that has leapt into pole position to turn pink in 2021.
Alpha Tauri turned down 2020 Red Bull rear
Alpha Tauri turned down the opportunity to update its car for 2021 with last year's rear-end and gearbox of sister team Red Bull.
Hulkenberg wants to stay in F1 orbit in 2021
Nico Hulkenberg has all but confirmed that he will serve as Aston Martin's official reserve driver in 2021.
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Haas could turn pink for 2021
Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin could be wearing pink for their Formula 1 debuts in 2021.<
Gasly can return to Red Bull says Tost
Pierre Gasly still has a chance to return to a front-of-the-grid team, according to his current boss Franz Tost
Vettel confirms Ferrari car sale reports
Sebastian Vettel's spokeswoman has confirmed reports that the quadruple world champion is offloading several of his privately-owned Ferrari road cars.
Ricciardo not McLaren number 1 says Seidl
Neither Daniel Ricciardo nor Lando Norris will be McLaren's "number 1" driver, team boss Andreas Seidl insists.
Ricciardo struggled to fit in 2021 McLaren
Ricciardo struggled to fit in 2021 McLaren
RTL not commenting on F1 return reports
RTL, F1's well-known German broadcaster of the last three decades, could be returning to the paddock in 2021 after all.
Perez set for early Red Bull test
Sergio Perez looks set to get an early taste of life at the wheel of a Red Bull cockpit.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Vettel can be a hero again in F1 says Rosberg
Sebastian Vettel can become "the hero again" as he moves on from his horror last seasons with Ferrari to race for Aston Martin in 2021.
Ricciardo not big step as teammate says Norris
Lando Norris does not think having Daniel Ricciardo as his new McLaren teammate is a "big step".
McLaren aerodynamic change striking says pundit
The aerodynamic changes to Formula 1 cars for 2021 are "striking".
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Verstappen to top Mercedes' 2022 driver wish-list
Max Verstappen will be "at the top of the list" if Mercedes needs to replace Lewis Hamilton for 2022, according to Red Bull boss Christian Horner.