Formula One News — September 2021

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Marko slams Hamilton crash and injury stories

Dr Helmut Marko has poured fuel on the fire by suggesting Mercedes is to blame for revving up the controversy surrounding the Max Verstappen-Lewis Hamilton crash.

Marko admits he was wrong about Halo

Dr Helmut Marko admits he was wrong about Formula 1's cockpit protection innovation 'Halo'.

Aston Martin's intention to keep Vettel for 2022 says Stroll

Team owner Lawrence Stroll says it is Aston Martin's "firm intention" to stick with Sebastian Vettel in 2022.

Hamilton willing to have a beer with Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton has flagged the possibility of sharing "a beer" with his 2021 championship rival Max Verstappen.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Title war not dirty like Senna-Prost says Villeneuve

1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has moved to play down the high controversy surrounding 2021 title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

Verstappen may double-up penalty at Sochi says Marko

Red Bull is ready to move on and "make the best of it" at Sochi next weekend, as the controversy surrounding the Verstappen-Hamilton crash at Monza races on.

Raikkonen set for Sochi return

Kimi Raikkonen says he is on track to return to his Formula 1 cockpit at Sochi next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Claims of Senna-like foul nonsense says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko says claims Max Verstappen deliberately took out championship rival Lewis Hamilton at Monza are "nonsense".

Race Analysis - Super 8

Italian GP - Race Analysis

No plan B for Aston Martin amid Vettel rumours

Otmar Szafnauer has slammed reports that all is not well with the relationship between Aston Martin and quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel.

Leclerc eyes further two-year Ferrari extension

Charles Leclerc wants to extend his already long-term Ferrari deal for a further two years.

Saudi Arabian group eyes F1 takeover?

A group from Saudi Arabia is reportedly poised to buy Formula 1's commercial rights from Liberty Media.

Wolff wants Volkswagen to enter F1 in 2026

Mercedes wants to "compromise" on the 2026 engine rule changes to enable Volkswagen to enter Formula 1.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Sunday Photos

Italian GP - Sunday Photos

Verstappen receives 3-place grid penalty in Russia

Following the Race Director and Stewards meeting with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen following the Italian Grand Prix it was announced that Verstappen will receive a 3-place grid place drop after qualifying in the next event in Russia.

Sunday Press Conference

Italian GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Italian GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Italian GP - Race Results

Red Bull improving car every week says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton is predicting an "easy win" for his championship rival Max Verstappen on Sunday.

Aston Martin interested in Ricciardo?

A wild rumour about Daniel Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel's respective futures is doing the rounds in the Monza paddock.

Albon to have no Red Bull link in 2022

Toto Wolff has insisted on "clear confidentiality clauses" being added to Alex Albon's Williams contract for 2022.

Sauber turns down Andretti buyout bid

Michael Andretti has failed in a reported bid to buy the Alfa Romeo-branded Formula 1 team Sauber.

Monza sprint race like a carnival parade

Sergio Perez has slammed Formula 1's new sprint race format as "very boring".

Hard to compete with superstar Schumacher says Mazepin

Nikita Mazepin says he is finally hitting a higher gear in Formula 1 thanks to a new Haas chassis.