Formula One News — June 2021

Sebastian Vettel has re-emerged as the 'number 1' at Aston Martin, according to the German's former boss Dr Helmut Marko.

Nikita Mazepin has hit back at Lewis Hamilton's complaint that Formula 1 has become a "billionaire kids' club".

Mick Schumacher has now calmed down after accusing his Haas teammate of a potentially fatal move at the chequered flag of the recent Baku race.

Sergio Perez's win at Baku appears to have cemented his place at Red Bull beyond his one-year contract.

Mario Isola says he can "completely understand" Max Verstappen's anger which culminated in the Dutchman kicking his shredded Pirelli tyre after a high-speed blowout at Baku.

Toto Wolff's double standard in relation to his two drivers at Mercedes has become amusingly obvious, according to a Formula 1 commentator.

Dr Helmut Marko has dismissed rumours that Pierre Gasly could be on the way to Alpine.

Valtteri Bottas will play "an important role" in the Lewis Hamilton versus Max Verstappen head-to-head battle for the 2021 world championship.

A well-placed journalist is now very confident that Formula 1 will race in front of packed grandstands at Zandvoort in September.

Max Verstappen has performed an overtaking manoeuvre to stand alone as "the fastest driver" on the 2021 grid.

Nikita Mazepin says he had no intention of giving his Haas teammate a "scare" with his defensive driving in the final moments of the Baku GP.

Mercedes is holding firm even after boss Toto Wolff declared that the overall performance of the reigning champion team recently has been "unacceptable".

The latest buzz on the Formula 1 rumour mill is that Valtteri Bottas remains in danger of losing his Mercedes seat - perhaps even within 2021.

Nico Rosberg is racing away from any suggestion that he is eyeing a Toto Wolff-like future.

F1 race director Michael Masi has hit back at Nico Rosberg, after the 2016 world champion said an aspect of the Baku circuit design is fatally dangerous.

Alternative race hosts are lining up for potentially vacant spots on the 2021 Formula 1 calendar.

Sebastian Vettel is finally restoring his confidence after the ill-fated end to his Ferrari adventure.

A well-known Formula 1 tyre expert has publicly questioned Pirelli's explanation about the high speed tyre blowouts at Baku.

Sergio Perez appears to be on track for a Red Bull contract extension.

F1 race director Michael Masi has denied that Sunday's race at Azerbaijan was only restarted for 'the show'.

Christian Horner says he doesn't agree with Toto Wolff's handling of a nightmare weekend for Mercedes at Baku.

Nikita Mazepin should have been severely penalised for his near-incident involving Mick Schumacher at Baku.

Azerbaijan GP - Race Analysis

Max Verstappen correctly predicted Pirelli's response to the tyre failure that cost him victory in a scary high-speed blowout and crash at Baku.

Charles Leclerc thinks race wins will start coming "soon" for the improving Ferrari team.