Formula One News — July 2021

JULY 16, 2021

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Norris not in perfect condition for British GP

Lando Norris is struggling to sleep and "not in perfect condition" after being mugged for his expensive watch last Sunday after the European football final.

Vettel backs Ecclestone over sprint race criticism

Sebastian Vettel has backed former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone's criticism of the new 'sprint qualifying' format which debuts at Silverstone this weekend.

Teams 2022 cars to look like F1 show car says Alonso

The official Formula 1 show car, revealed by the drivers on the Silverstone grid on Thursday, is an accurate depiction of what next year's racers will look like.

Vasseur, not Alfa Romeo, to decide 2022 drivers

Frederic Vasseur says he hasn't decided who will drive Alfa Romeo's two cars in 2022.

Williams return would be interesting for Bottas

Valtteri Bottas says returning to Williams would be a "very interesting" challenge.

Leclerc slams Red Bull reports as gossip

Charles Leclerc has rubbished "gossip" suggesting his management has been in touch with Red Bull.

Ricciardo not better than Sainz says Norris

Daniel Ricciardo is no better a driver than Carlos Sainz, according to McLaren driver Lando Norris.

Mazepin to be Haas team boss is nonsense says Steiner

Gunther Steiner has dismissed as "nonsense" suggestions his role as Haas team principal is under threat.

Spa closed after flooding damages Belgian GP venue

Spa-Francorchamps, the fabled host of this year's Belgian GP next month, is currently closed.

JULY 15, 2021

Norris traumatised before British GP

McLaren's star driver is "traumatised" after an incident that followed the European championship football final at London's Wembley stadium on Sunday.

No surprises when Red Bull reveals 2022 drivers

Dr Helmut Marko has hinted there will be "no surprises" when Red Bull announces the driver lineups across its two Formula 1 teams for next year.

Haas plays down Schumacher to Alfa Romeo rumours

Gunther Steiner has played down reports that Haas could be set to lose Mick Schumacher.

Ferrari not dismissing VW's F1 engine demands

Ferrari will "look at" Volkswagen brands Audi and Porsche's suggestions for the future of the engine regulations in Formula 1.

Father says Stroll on par with Vettel

Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll thinks his son is "on par" with quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel in 2021.

JULY 14, 2021

Red Bull to keep Perez for 2022?

Sergio Perez looks set to stay at Red Bull in 2022.

No Bottas-Russell announcement at Silverstone

Team sources, and even George Russell himself, have scotched rumours that Mercedes will make a driver announcement at Silverstone this weekend.

Leclerc still has confidence in Ferrari

Charles Leclerc insists he still has "confidence" in Ferrari, even though some media outlets believe he has been in talks with rival Red Bull.

Chinese driver Zhou linked with Williams seat

Formula 1 could get its first Chinese driver in 2022.

VW wants four-cylinder engines in F1

Volkswagen is pushing for Formula 1 to switch to four-cylinder engines for 2025-2026, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko.

Verstappen's father no fan of F1 sprint race

Max Verstappen's father has revealed he is no fan of Formula 1's 'sprint qualifying' experiment.

Silverstone, Spa, Monza to welcome spectators

Silverstone, Monza and Spa are preparing to welcome spectators to their respective grands prix in 2021.

JULY 13, 2021

Red Bull may not dominate at Silverstone says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko admits Red Bull may not dominate this weekend's British GP.

Red Bull would consider signing Russell

If George Russell is not promoted to the works Mercedes lineup for 2022, Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull would consider snapping up the 23-year-old Briton.

Tost suggests Tsunoda staying at Alpha Tauri

Franz Tost has given the strongest indication yet that Yuki Tsunoda is definitely staying put for 2022.