Formula One News — September 2021

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

2022 Spanish GP deal expected soon

Barcelona is looking to extend its race contracts with both Formula 1 and MotoGP "soon".

Giovinazzi not ready to kick F1 drug

Antonio Giovinazzi says he is not ready to quit the "drug" of Formula 1.

7-8 sprint qualifying races in 2022 says Domenicali

"A third" of the 23 grands prix next year will feature the new 'sprint qualifying' weekend format.

Vettel admits 2022 contract not confirmed

Sebastian Vettel admits his deal to keep racing for Aston Martin in 2022 is not yet confirmed.

Mazepin brushes off Ralf Schumacher's criticism

Nikita Mazepin has dismissed the criticism of his Haas teammate's famous uncle.

Tsunoda surprised to keep Alpha Tauri seat

Yuki Tsunoda admits he was "surprised" that Red Bull kept him at the junior team Alpha Tauri for 2022.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Williams not ruling out Red Bull logos in 2022

Alex Albon has retained the backing of Red Bull, despite returning to Formula 1 with Mercedes-powered Williams in 2022.

Wolff shows Hamilton he's not the king

George Russell's arrival at Mercedes next year is a sign to Lewis Hamilton that he is "not such a king".

F1 CEO worried about future of Italian GP

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is worried about the future of the Italian GP at Monza.

Hamilton, Mercedes dominant for too long says Stewart

F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart thinks it's time a new world champion is crowned.

Schumacher different after brain injury says wife

Michael Schumacher is "different" in the wake of his brain injuries sustained in a skiing accident in late 2013, his wife Corinna has revealed.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Monza admits few tickets sold for Italian GP

A smaller than expected crowd is expected to gather for the Italian GP at fabled Monza this weekend.

Dutch GP showed Verstappen can win 2021 title says Hulkenberg

Zandvoort was proof that Max Verstappen has what it takes to withstand the pressure and capture his first world championship by the end of the season.

More than two options to replace Russell says Capito

Alex Albon and Nyck de Vries are not the only drivers in the running to replace the Mercedes-bound George Russell at Williams in 2022.

Bottas reveals Alfa deal is for three years

Valtteri Bottas has revealed that his new contract at Alfa Romeo is for a full three years.

Mazepin may be eyeing second Alfa Romeo seat

Nikita Mazepin has hinted that he and his powerful financial backing may be headed for a different Formula 1 team.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Mercedes signs Russell as Hamilton team mate

The Mercedes GP team has announced the signing of George Russell to race alongside Lewis Hamilton next season in Formula One.

AlphaTauri to stick with Gasly/Tsunoda lineup

Today AlphaTauri-Honda announced that they will stay with the driver pairing of Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda for the 2022 Formula One season.

Mercedes needs car update to catch Verstappen says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has followed hot on the heels of title rival Max Verstappen's similar request for a faster car.

Father went to hospital after Verstappen win

Max Verstappen may have been on top of the world, but his father Jos Verstappen had to be airlifted to hospital shortly after watching the Dutch GP on television.

Kubica worried about Monza sprint qualifying

Robert Kubica admits he is facing another difficult weekend if Kimi Raikkonen is unable to return to his Alfa Romeo cockpit in Monza.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Race Analysis - A Different League

Dutch GP - Race Analysis

Bottas to drive for Alfa Romeo

This morning Alfa Romeo announced that Valtteri Bottas has signed a multi-year deal to drive for the team starting next season.

Red Bull must stay on the gas in 2021 says Verstappen

His orange-clad fans were in a party mood on Sunday, but new championship leader Max Verstappen is already urging Red Bull to keep charging ahead in 2022.

Zandvoort wants to host five more Dutch GPs

Zandvoort is cementing its place in Formula 1's medium-term future.