Formula One News — May 2021

MAY 3, 2021

Kvyat to consider proposals for F1 future

Daniil Kvyat says he wants to return to Formula 1 next year - although he's not ruling out a move to another series.

Marko admits Mercedes engine situation tense

Dr Helmut Marko has admitted the situation is "a bit tense" between Red Bull and Mercedes at present.

MAY 2, 2021

Sunday Photos

Portuguese GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Portuguese GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Portuguese GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Portuguese GP - Race Results

Portimao surface unworthy of F1 says Verstappen

Max Verstappen continued to slam the condition of the track surface at Portimao after qualifying behind both Mercedes cars.

Stroll getting car update is perfectly fine says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel says he is not bothered that only his teammate got to drive the latest specification of Aston Martin's 2021 car at Portimao.

Binotto happy with Sainz

Mattia Binotto says he is "very happy" with the way Carlos Sainz is progressing at Ferrari.

McLaren denies helping Mercedes with Norris radio call

McLaren's team boss has hit back at Dr Helmut Marko after the Red Bull official sarcastically criticised "very sporting" behaviour to benefit Mercedes at Portimao.

Wolff happy to consider 2022 Mercedes lineup

Toto Wolff says he is "happy" that news of his initial talks with Lewis Hamilton about the seven time world champion's future at Mercedes have "come out".

MAY 1, 2021

Qualifying Report - Denied

Portuguese GP - Qualifying Report

Saturday Photos

Portuguese GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

Portuguese GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Portuguese GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Portuguese GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Results

Portuguese GP - Practice 3 Results

Zak Brown letter about Mercedes pressure

Christian Horner thinks McLaren's Zak Brown is sending a message about the "pressure" he may be coming under from new engine supplier Mercedes.

Stroll has different Aston Martin

As Sebastian Vettel's struggles continue, he has revealed that Aston Martin teammate Lance Stroll is benefitting from a "different specification" this weekend at Portimao.

Wolff denies Lowe's claims about 2014 season

Toto Wolff has vehemently denied claims that Mercedes secretly manipulated and hid the true performance of its first 'hybrid' engine in 2014.

Marko tells Hamilton to give up Verstappen mind games

Dr Helmut Marko has told Lewis Hamilton to stop wasting his time with attempted "mind games" in his 2021 title head-to-head with Max Verstappen.

Bottas will struggle to keep seat

Clinging onto his Mercedes seat for 2022 is going to be a "damn tight" battle for Valtteri Bottas.

Steiner denies Mazepin's father buying Haas

Gunther Steiner has denied that Haas will be sold to team driver Nikita Mazepin's father.

Verstappen admits Mercedes stronger at Portimao

Mercedes has come out of the blocks at Portimao with a slightly "stronger" car, Max Verstappen has admitted.