Formula One News — October 2021

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Engine problems not due to Cowell exit says Wolff

Toto Wolff has rejected suggestions Mercedes may be suffering with poor engine reliability due to the departure of a key team member.

Honda boss considering next F1 move

Honda's Formula 1 chief is not confirming speculation that he may still frequent the grands prix in collaboration with Red Bull next year.

Kvyat eyeing move to US-based Nascar

Daniil Kvyat may be considering a move to America's tin-top Nascar category.

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Verstappen's eyes completely black in Austin race

Max Verstappen struggled with his physical condition en route to victory and an extended championship lead in Austin.

Hamilton vs Verstappen is F1's toughest battle says Rosberg

Max Verstappen's bid to break Lewis Hamilton's title streak this year is delivering fans perhaps the highest-level duel in Formula 1 history.

Andretti's Sauber buyout bid collapses

Michael Andretti's attempted buyout of the Formula 1 team currently known as Alfa Romeo has collapsed.

Sainz disappointed in Netflix's Ferrari episode

Carlos Sainz admits he was "disappointed" when he saw the latest edition of Netflix's Formula 1 series Drive to Survive.

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Red Bull backs away from Mercedes protest risk

Red Bull has backed away from speculation that the threat of official protests against Mercedes could mar the climax of the 2021 championship battle.

Mercedes not joining Verstappen's Netflix snub

Mercedes has distanced itself from title rival Max Verstappen's decision to snub the forthcoming edition of the popular Netflix series Drive to Survive.

F1 drivers free to criticise new host Qatar

Formula 1 drivers will be able to "express themselves freely" once they touch down in Qatar next month.

Hulkenberg struggled with Indycar monster

Nico Hulkenberg admits he may need to hit the gym before launching a race career in Indycar.

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Two more Verstappen wins necessary for title

It is "necessary" for Max Verstappen to win two more races this season to win the 2021 world championship.

Schumacher caught in middle of title battle

Mick Schumacher came under fire for getting in the middle of the world championship battle in Austin.

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Father says Verstappen simply one of the best

Max Verstappen is "simply one of the very best" Formula 1 drivers.

Audi to Williams, Porsche to McLaren?

Two Volkswagen carmakers are looking to enter Formula 1 from 2026, according to the major German newspaper Bild.

Popularity of F1's biggest names on the slide

The winds of popularity in Formula 1 have changed.

Alonso admits he should have quit F1 sooner

Fernando Alonso says he has just one regret - not quitting Formula 1 sooner.

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Sunday Photos

United States GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

United States GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

United States GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

United States GP - Race Results

Red Bull tech complaints fine with us says Wolff

US GP polesitter Max Verstappen bristled when asked if he is nervous about another clash with championship rival Lewis Hamilton on Sunday.

Grosjean defends Netflix after Verstappen snub

Two Formula 1 drivers have defended Netflix after Max Verstappen announced he is snubbing this year's season of Drive to Survive.

EUR 600m Sauber-Andretti buyout deal on the rocks

Michael Andretti's takeover of the Alfa Romeo team is suddenly on the rocks.