Formula One News — July 2021

JULY 3, 2021

Hamilton signs two-year Mercedes extension

Mercedes GP has announced that the team have signed a two-year extension with Lewis Hamilton to remain driving with the team through the 2023 season.

Practice 3 Results

Austrian GP - Practice 3 Results

Wolff admits new Mercedes parts coming

Toto Wolff has finally admitted that Mercedes' development efforts for the 2021 car have not stopped completely.

Honda turned down engines on Friday says Wolff

Mercedes has admitted that Red Bull continues to set the pace in Austria.

Mazepin pretty lost with 2021 Haas setup

Nikita Mazepin admits he is "pretty lost" when it comes to setting up his 2021 Haas car.

Raikkonen has no plan yet for 2022

Kimi Raikkonen has backed his team's claim that he isn't sure if he will still be in Formula 1 next year.

Alonso not ruling out return to Indy 500

Fernando Alonso says he has not given up on his dream of winning the Indy 500.

Honda to produce first Red Bull engine in 2022

The first works 'Red Bull' engine next year will actually be produced by Honda in Japan.

Aston Martin set to brighten dull green livery

Aston Martin admits it needs to improve the colour of its Formula 1 cars.

Red Bull wants FIA to scrap pitstop clampdown

Red Bull is working hard behind the scenes to overturn the FIA's incoming pitstop speed clampdown.

Norris admits Ricciardo relations different

Lando Norris says his relationship with new McLaren teammate Daniel Ricciardo is "completely different".

All 23 races still the plan in 2021 says Domenicali

Formula 1 is pushing ahead with its 23-race calendar, even though question marks are hovering over several scheduled events after the August break.

Orlen wants to stay as Alfa Romeo sponsor

Robert Kubica's sponsor Orlen is keen to keep racing in Formula 1.

JULY 2, 2021

Friday Report - Max & Lewis

Austrian GP - Friday Report

Friday Photos

Austrian GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Austrian GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Austrian GP - Friday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

Austrian GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Results

Austrian GP - Practice 1 Results

Mercedes still working on 2021 car says Bottas

Valtteri Bottas has admitted that Mercedes is still working on developments for its 2021 car.

Haas admits Mazepin's car heavier than Schumacher's

Nikita Mazepin says he is driving a heavier car than the one raced more successfully by his high-profile teammate Mick Schumacher.

Vettel plays down role in poaching staff

Sebastian Vettel has played down his role in wooing yet another senior Red Bull chief to Aston Martin.

2022 Ferrari very different in simulator says Leclerc

Charles Leclerc says Ferrari's all-new car for 2022 "feels very different".

FIA ends risk of teams skipping practice

F1's governing body has neutralised a risk that up to three teams could have sat out practice sessions ahead of the British GP.

Alonso backs Verstappen over burnout ban

Fernando Alonso has backed Max Verstappen after the FIA rebuked the championship leader for performing a chequered flag 'burnout' after last Sunday's race in Austria.