Formula One News — April 2021

APRIL 22, 2021

Winning title could take Alpine years says Alonso

It could take Alpine as many as "seven years" to emerge at the top of Formula 1.

GPDA boss Wurz would prefer natural track limits

Formula 1 must fix the ongoing 'track limits' controversy by enforcing clear and strict rules, according to Grand Prix Drivers' Association chief Alex Wurz.

APRIL 21, 2021

Critics say Bottas a long way off 2021 pace

Valtteri Bottas is "a long way off" the pace at present, according to former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher.

Red Bull will definitely keep developing 2021 car

Red Bull will "definitely" keep developing its 2021 car - even with the radically-different technical regulations for 2022 now looming large.

Russell denies giving Bottas slap after crash

George Russell has denied slapping Valtteri Bottas' on the helmet after their high speed Imola crash.

F1 is every man for himself says Mazepin

Nikita Mazepin says the world of Formula 1 is a case of "every man for himself".

F1 to separate Miami, Austin race dates in 2022

Formula 1 will give America's two races next year "space" on the 2022 calendar.

APRIL 20, 2021

Incident won't hurt Mercedes relationship says Russell

George Russell has publicly apologised to Valtteri Bottas for lashing out after their high speed crash at Imola.

Drivers shouldn't complain about early 2021 struggles

There is "no point" complaining about a lack of pre-season testing, even if several top drivers are struggling to adapt to their 2021 cars.

Aston Martin holds several meetings with FIA

Aston Martin had "several meetings" with the FIA over the Imola race weekend.

Honda to keep developing in 2021 says Tanabe

Just one way Honda has improved for its final official year in Formula 1 is at the race starts.

Pundits, press say 2021 to be proper duel in F1

2021 is shaping up as a true head-to-head battle for the world championship, according to pundits and the international media.

APRIL 19, 2021

Race Analysis - Storm

Emilio Romagna GP - Race Analysis

2021 hierarchy not clear for two more races

Red Bull may have a faster car over one lap, but the energy drink owned team thinks Mercedes still has a slight edge in racing conditions.

Wolff, Bottas slam Russell's crash theory

Toto Wolff and Valtteri Bottas were united late on Sunday in the wake of the Finnish driver's huge crash with Mercedes junior George Russell at Imola.

Imola now wants 2022 race with spectators

Imola is not only hoping for a place on the 2022 calendar, the event also wants to welcome spectators back to Formula 1.

Alonso admits struggling on F1 return

Fernando Alonso has vowed to improve after a stuttering start to his return to Formula 1 this year.

Stroll legal threat to end with bloody nose

Billionaire Lawrence Stroll is probably the driving force behind Aston Martin's current legal threats against Formula 1 authorities, according to Ralf Schumacher.

APRIL 18, 2021

Race Notes - Verstappen wins at Imola

Emilio Romagna GP - Race Notes

Sunday Photos

Emilio Romagna GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Emilio Romagna GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Emilio Romagna GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Emilio Romagna GP - Race Results

Marko slams Aston Martin over low rake legal threat

Dr Helmut Marko has slammed Aston Martin's stance over the aerodynamic rule changes for 2021, describing the complaint as "completely incomprehensible".

Wolff tips Hamilton to stay at Mercedes

Toto Wolff thinks Lewis Hamilton will stay at Mercedes beyond 2021 - and then never switch to a rival Formula 1 team.