Formula One News — May 2021

MAY 31, 2021

Verstappen still makes small mistakes

Toto Wolff has dismissed Max Verstappen's latest comments as nothing more than "entertainment", and says the Dutchman is still making "mistakes".

50 Mercedes staff heading to Red Bull?

A staggering 50 members of Mercedes' F1 engine division is switching allegiances to the new Red Bull Powertrains operation.

Spectators set for return to F1 tracks

With 135,000 spectators gathering for the Indy 500 last Sunday, the question of how many fans can attend the next races in Formula 1 is now in the spotlight.

Ricciardo should not give up

Dr Helmut Marko has urged struggling former Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo not to "give up".

Mugello eyes return to F1 calendar

As both Stefano Domenicali and Toto Wolff visited the Italian circuit in Tuscany, Mugello has declared its readiness to host another round of the Formula 1 world championship.

Crazy to expect Vettel to quit F1 says Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve says the "craziest question" he is ever asked is why Formula 1 drivers do not instantly decide to quit once their performance starts to slide.

Wolff's protest threat strange says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has slammed Toto Wolff's position on flexible rear wings in 2021 as "a bit strange".

Marko moving Tsunoda from UK to Italy

Yuki Tsunoda is moving to Italy to correct the wayward start to his Formula 1 career.

Daniil Kvyat F1 return ruled out

Dr Helmut Marko has ruled out a return to Red Bull's Formula 1 camp for Daniil Kvyat.

Too early to discuss Raikkonen future

Kimi Raikkonen may finally be coming to the end of the road in Formula 1.

MAY 28, 2021

Extra points for sprint race grand slam

Formula 1 may introduce extra points for a new epic achievement - pole, sprint race victory, and the grand prix win on Sunday.

Wing protest war could kick off at Baku

Nico Rosberg thinks it is more than possible that title rivals Mercedes and Red Bull will fire protests at one another ahead of next weekend's Baku GP.

F1 should consider special Monaco tyre says Alonso

Formula 1 should consider introducing a special tyre or special rules to spice up races like Monaco.

McLaren dropping Gulf livery for Baku

McLaren has confirmed reports that the team will definitely revert to its usual papaya and blue livery for Baku and beyond.

Mercedes needs new rules for motivation boost says Wolff

Mercedes is fully motivated to race its utter domination of the 'power unit' era since 2014 into the all-new regulatory period that begins in 2022.

Lando Norris says social media sucks

Lando Norris appears to have lost his cool with the new world of social media.

George Russell a future world champion?

George Russell is a "future champion", according to two-time title winner and F1 legend Fernando Alonso.

F1 responds to criticism of Monaco TV coverage

Formula 1 has responded to criticism of the live television coverage of last Sunday's Monaco GP.

Red Bull makes more noise about poaching staff

Red Bull has a different approach to poaching Formula 1 staff from rival teams, according to Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto.

MAY 27, 2021

Ricciardo could get new chassis for Baku

McLaren will revert to its usual orange livery in Baku - and Daniel Ricciardo looks set to get a brand new chassis altogether.

Spectators to attend French, Austrian GPs

Forthcoming races at Paul Ricard and the Red Bull Ring look set to be attended by some Formula 1 spectators.

Perez too weak so far in 2021 says Marko

Sergio Perez is a "decisive factor" in Red Bull's push to win the 2021 world championship, according to top team official Dr Helmut Marko.

More Ferrari poles unlikely in 2021

Ferrari is unlikely to repeat its pole and potentially race-winning pace at other grands prix in 2021.

Rosberg admits he was wrong about Sainz

2016 world champion Nico Rosberg admits he was "wrong" about Carlos Sainz's move to Ferrari for 2021.

Grosjean surprised by Mercedes openness

It is Mercedes' "precision and attention to detail" that is behind the team's utter dominance of Formula 1 since 2014.