Formula One News — April 2021

APRIL 16, 2021

Russell plays down tension with Hamilton

George Russell has played down suggestions that he is no longer on speaking terms with Lewis Hamilton.

Alpine using intuition to assess Renault engine

Alpine is having to use more "intuition" in 2021 in order to assess the merits of the Renault engine.

No Ferrari exit even with doubled salary sayz Leclerc

Charles Leclerc says he would not leave Ferrari even if a rival team offered to double his salary.

Domenicali hopes spectators can attend Monza

Whether spectators can attend Italy's other grand prix in 2021 depends on progress with vaccinations.

Sprint races won't sell more F1 tickets says Boullier

French GP official Eric Boullier is not convinced 'sprint qualifying' will transform the excitement of Formula 1.

F1 can revive V10, V8 engines

There is a way for Formula 1 to revive its iconic normally-aspirated engines whilst ramping up its green credentials.

APRIL 15, 2021

Seidl can only smile at 2021 rake narrative

Andreas Seidl says he can only "smile" at all the talk about 'high rake' and 'low rake' aerodynamic philosophies early in 2021.

Indycar more physical than Formula 1 says Grosjean

It is "more physical" to drive an Indycar compared to the Formula 1 cars he has raced for the past decade, according to Romain Grosjean.

Schumacher must be patient with Haas

It is crucial that Mick Schumacher is "patient" this year as the young German tackles his first season in Formula 1 with backmarker Haas.

Plans for F1 race in Miami back on track

Plans for a second American race on the annual Formula 1 calendar are back on track.

Italy wants two F1 races each year

The national automobile club wants two grands prix in Italy to become the annual norm once again.

APRIL 14, 2021

Hard to imagine not racing says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has given the clearest sign yet that he intends to stay in Formula 1 beyond 2021.

Dutch GP needs help if spectators limited

Zandvoort will need "help" if spectators are locked out of the circuit for September's Dutch GP.

Quebec may not need 2021 Canada GP

Quebec's premier is worried the country could lose its Formula 1 race over the covid crisis.

Verstappen gave Sainz confidence to shine in F1

Going wheel to wheel with Max Verstappen gave Carlos Sainz the "confidence" to know that he belonged in Formula 1.

Schumacher estate on sale for EUR 58m

Michael Schumacher's famous estate located in Gland, on the shores of Switzerland's Lake Geneva, has reportedly been put up for sale.

APRIL 13, 2021

F1 covid crisis more complicated in 2021

The covid crisis in Formula 1 is "much more complicated" in 2021 compared with last year, according to the sport's CEO Stefano Domenicali.

Imola won't be easy for Vettel

Sebastian Vettel needs to be both careful and fast this weekend at Imola in order to get the "acceptance" of his new team.

Normal 2021 Belgian GP looks very difficult

A cloud is hanging over this year's Belgian GP at the fabled Spa Francorchamps circuit.

No sprint qualifying at every race in future says F1 CEO

Stefano Domenicali insists that 'sprint qualifying' will never take place on each and every grand prix weekend in the future.

Russell proud to become GPDA director

George Russell says he wants to look back on his Formula 1 career and be "proud" of the contribution he made outside of the cockpit.

F1 must be stricter with track limits

Formula 1 must consider enforcing 'track limits' strictly and consistently, according to former driver Jean Alesi.

Red Bull's Marko unsure about 2021 Austrian GP

Organisers of the 2021 Austrian GP must "wait and see" before pushing ahead with plans to allow spectators into the Red Bull Ring.

Formula E and F1 could race on same circuit says Todt

Jean Todt has hit out at the media for "not giving Formula E the attention it deserves".

Albon keen to keep F1 return hopes alive

Alex Albon says he is only using his new race seat in DTM as a springboard for returning to Formula 1.