Formula One News — July 2021

JULY 29, 2021

Experts expect 2021 title battle to intensify

Formula 1 is relishing the intense head-to-head between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in 2021.

Red Bull to present new facts in Thursday protest

Dr Helmut Marko is confident Red Bull will be able to put Max Verstappen's Silverstone crash "in a different light" during an FIA hearing on Thursday.

Honda engine survived 51G Verstappen crash

Max Verstappen's Honda engine appears to have survived the huge 51G crash that left him briefly hospitalised after contact with Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone.

Imola aims for three-year F1 race deal

Imola is aiming for a multi-year deal to secure a permanent spot on the Formula 1 calendar.

Suzuka delays ticket sales, Spa to welcome F1 crowd

Fears about the viability of October's Japanese GP have proved to be well founded.

JULY 28, 2021

Verstappen set to testify in Red Bull protest

F1's governing body will on Thursday hear a protest lodged by Red Bull against the lenient penalty imposed on Lewis Hamilton by stewards at Silverstone.

Hungary will not be Monaco repeat for Ferrari says Sainz

Carlos Sainz doubts Ferrari can in Hungary this weekend repeat the sort of pole-setting and podium-getting form demonstrated by the Italian team in Monaco.

Loyal Russell rules out Red Bull move

George Russell has ruled out moving into the Red Bull camp for 2022.

JULY 27, 2021

Verstappen fully strong again for Hungary says Marko

Max Verstappen is preparing for this weekend's Hungarian GP with little more than a stiff neck, Red Bull top official Dr Helmut Marko has revealed.

Perez hasn't lived up to Red Bull role says Van de Grint

Sergio Perez "still hasn't lived up" to his role in support of teammate Max Verstappen's world championship campaign in 2021.

Formula E leader de Vries linked with Williams seat

Nyck de Vries has emerged as a contender for the Williams race seat in 2022.

Event ban does not apply to Dutch GP

Dutch GP organisers are continuing to fend off the doubters and push ahead with preparations for a full house of 105,000 spectators per day in early September.

Saudi Arabia could host two races in 2021

Saudi Arabia has put up its hand as a potential alternate Formula 1 venue in the covid-marred 2021 season.

JULY 26, 2021

Sprint race format could be permanent

Sprint races could be installed as a permanent replacement for traditional qualifying in Formula 1, CEO Stefano Domenicali has admitted.

Ex-drivers doubt Bottas will lose Mercedes seat

Two former F1 drivers have cast doubt on a widely-believed rumour suggesting Valtteri Bottas will definitely lose his Mercedes seat to George Russell for 2022.

F1 CEO not worried about Hamilton-Verstappen clash

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is not worried that the sport's 2021 season could turn into a dangerous and controversial confrontation for the title.

Hamilton lacks Verstappen's charisma says Alonso

Max Verstappen's "charisma factor" makes him the most engaging driver in Formula 1.

F1 to test and start 2022 season in Bahrain

Winter testing will be extended from just one to two weeks ahead of the all-new rules for 2022.

Domenicali plays down Qatar GP rumours

Stefano Domenicali has played down rumours that he is lining up Qatar as a potential replacement venue for cancelled grands prix in 2021.

Spectators to return to 2021 Italian GP

Spectators appear to be racing back to the fabled Italian GP in September.

JULY 23, 2021

New pitstop rules delayed until after F1 break

The introduction of new pitstop rules in Formula 1 has been delayed.

Title battle could end with injury says Schumacher

Ralf Schumacher is worried this year's title battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen could ultimately end in injury.

Mercedes not favourite for Hungary says Wolff

Toto Wolff admits that Red Bull's Max Verstappen will be the clear favourite at the next race in Hungary.

Qatar emerges as 2021 F1 race alternative

Qatar has emerged as a potential replacement race in 2021, as dark clouds gather over several scheduled grands prix in the second half of the season.

JULY 22, 2021

Wolff understands Verstappen father's emotion

Toto Wolff says he understands the emotional reaction of Max Verstappen's father in the wake of the incident with Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone.