Formula One News — March 2021

MARCH 8, 2021

Driver retracts Binotto sacked claim

A Ferrari driver has hit reverse gear after suggesting F1 team boss Mattia Binotto may be on the cusp of losing his top job.

MARCH 5, 2021

Haas makes car changes after Grosjean crash

Haas has made changes to its car for 2021 in reaction to Romain Grosjean's terrifying and fiery crash in Bahrain late last season.

Bahrain GP spectators must be vaccinated

Bahrain GP organisers say only previously-infected or fully vaccinated people can attend this month's Formula 1 season opener.

Alpine defends no team boss structure

New Alpine CEO Larent Rossi has backed the decision to not replace the departed Cyril Abiteboul as team principal for 2021.

FIA says Haas Russian livery is legal

A prominent Russian politician has welcomed the controversial new Haas livery, declaring that "common sense triumphs over anti-Russian hysteria".

Alpine keen but not desperate for F1 customer

Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has played down suggestions the Renault-owned outfit is desperate to link up with a customer team in Formula 1.

MARCH 4, 2021

Wolff worried about Perez's Mercedes engine knowledge

Toto Wolff is worried about Sergio Perez - for two reasons.

Vettel hoping new rules open title fight

After the Aston Martin re-branding, the former Racing Point team is hinting that it wants to join Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari as a title-charging team within the next few years.

Aston Martin F1 team launches AMR21

The Racing Point Forumula One team, now rebranded as the Aston Martin Formula One team, has revealed their 2021 F1 challenger, the AMR21, in a virtual event.

Wolff tips return of F1 spectators in 2021

Toto Wolff thinks spectators will begin to return to Formula 1 races in 2021.

Vettel defends underestimated Stroll

Sebastian Vettel has defended his new teammate Lance Stroll.

No Ferrari engine fire-up until Bahrain says Steiner

Haas will not fire up its 2021 car until the small American team touches down in Bahrain for the start of official testing next week.

Mercedes reserve says Verstappen can match Hamilton

Max Verstappen has the potential to take on Lewis Hamilton at the very top of Formula 1.

Mercedes tackles F1 budget cap with new division

A new division at Mercedes was set up to help the Formula 1 team tackle the new budget cap.

Jack Aitken to continue as Williams reserve

Williams Racing has announced that Jack Aitken will continue as Williams reserve driver for the upcoming season.

Bottas to be more selfish in 2021

Valtteri Bottas has announced he will be "more selfish" in 2021.

Alpine cannot rely only on Alonso says Ocon

Esteban Ocon says he is not worried that Alpine will essentially become Fernando Alonso's team in 2021.

MARCH 3, 2021

Wolff admits Verstappen is on everyone's radar

With Lewis Hamilton's contract expiring in just ten months, Toto Wolff is openly admitting that Max Verstappen is on Mercedes "radar" for 2022.

Only 30 simulator laps for Hamilton this winter

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he only did about 30 laps of driving in Mercedes' simulator over the winter.

Ocon happy to fill in for absent Alonso

Esteban Ocon says he is filling in for Fernando Alonso while the Spaniard completes his recovery from last month's cycling crash.

Hamilton to discuss kneeling in Bahrain

Lewis Hamilton says he isn't sure if the pre-race 'kneeling' routine will continue in 2021.

Red Bull handling problems solved says Albon

Alex Albon says Red Bull has succeeded in improving the handling of its Formula 1 car ahead of the 2021 season.

Hulkenberg may still be Mercedes reserve

Toto Wolff has hinted that Nico Hulkenberg may still become a Mercedes reserve driver in 2021.

Baku to host F1 ghost race in June

Azerbaijan's return to the F1 calendar this year will take place without the presence of a crowd.

MARCH 2, 2021

Mercedes launches 2021 challenger

Today Mercedes GP launched it’s 2021 Formula One chassis, the W12.