Formula One News — September 2021

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

No format tweaks for Monza sprint qualifying

F1's new 'sprint qualifying' format will return with no changes or tweaks this weekend at Monza.

Albon confirms two options for 2022 return

Alex Albon admits he is waiting for confirmation that he will return to the Formula 1 grid in 2022.

Mazepin has no place in Formula 1 says Ralf Schumacher

Nikita Mazepin has become a "life threatening" risk to his fellow Formula 1 drivers.

Vaccinated Raikkonen left Zandvoort with covid

Kimi Raikkonen received permission to break hotel isolation and return home after testing positive to covid and sitting out the Dutch GP.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Sunday Photos

Dutch GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Dutch GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Dutch GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Dutch GP - Race Results

Verstappen fans want to see a win says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko is keeping the pressure on Max Verstappen's shoulders, after correctly predicting the Dutchman would take pole position at his home circuit on Saturday.

Another Verstappen-Hamilton clash inevitable says Prost

In the hours before they race off to turn 1 at Zandvoort, F1 legend Alain Prost admits that another clash between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton is "almost inevitable".

Kubica knew F1 substitute drive would be hard

Robert Kubica admits he struggled to get up to speed in Formula 1 after filling in for the suddenly covid-positive Kimi Raikkonen at Zandvoort.

Norris intelligence key to beating Ricciardo

Kevin Magnussen admits it is "strange" that former 7-time grand prix winner Daniel Ricciardo is now struggling in Formula 1.

Haas teammate relationship suffering says Steiner

Gunther Steiner is scrambling to ease open hostilities between the two sides of Haas' team garage.

Aston Martin rejects Alonso speculation

Aston Martin has rubbished suggestions that Fernando Alonso turned down an offer to replace Sebastian Vettel for 2022.

Albon not denying rumours of 2022 F1 return

Alex Albon is not denying that moves are afoot to take him back to Formula 1.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Qualifying Report - An amazing feeling

Dutch GP - Qualifying Report

Saturday Photos

Dutch GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

Dutch GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Dutch GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Dutch GP - Qualifying Results

Verstappen happy to secure ugly Dutch GP trophy

Max Verstappen is hoping to hold the "ugly" winner's trophy aloft after his home grand prix on Sunday.

Vettel says anti-Dutch GP protests good

Sebastian Vettel says it's "good" that environmental groups are trying to shut down the Dutch GP.

Engine politics dragged into F1 silly season

Formula 1's current 'silly season' is not just about drivers.

Magnussen worried about Haas' 2022 hopes

Former team driver Kevin Magnussen is not confident Haas will improve dramatically when the all-new 2022 regulations get up and racing next year.