Formula One News — October 2021

OCTOBER 24, 2021

US GP eyes record crowd as covid measures fade

Organisers of the US GP in Austin are confident a new deal to keep hosting Formula 1 at the Circuit of the Americas will soon be reached.

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Saturday Photos

United States GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

United States GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

United States GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

United States GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Results

United States GP - Practice 3 Results

Red Bull finds antidote to Mercedes speed

Max Verstappen should be able to lift the 2021 world championship trophy just two more race wins, according to Red Bull official Dr Helmut Marko.

2022 cars only slightly slower says Symonds

Formula 1 cars may not be as slow as some feared in 2022.

Nevada governor confirms Las Vegas F1 talks

The governor of Nevada has confirmed that Formula 1 may be heading to Las Vegas.

Ricciardo misses locked-down Australian parents

Daniel Ricciardo admits he has struggled to cope with Australia's controversial handling of the covid-19 pandemic.

Sauber already sold to Andretti says Ralf

Michael Andretti's buyout of the Formula 1 team currently known as Alfa Romeo is a done deal.

Verstappen says no to Indycar's oval racing

Max Verstappen has counted himself out of a potential future in Indycar.

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Friday Photos

United States GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

United States GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

United States GP - Friday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

United States GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Results

United States GP - Practice 1 Results

Verstappen snubs fake F1 Netflix series

Max Verstappen, who has been voted by fans in an official survey as the most popular driver in Formula 1, has ruled himself out of the next edition of 'Drive to Survive'.

Melbourne GP boss plays down Sydney F1 rumours

Australian GP boss Andrew Westacott has played down reports the country's Formula 1 race could move from Melbourne to Sydney.

Ecclestone doubts Andretti will buy Sauber

The F1 paddock in Austin is abuzz with speculation that Michael Andretti has definitely bought a major stake in the team currently known as Alfa Romeo.

Mazepin had trouble with US travel visa

Two Russian racing drivers had trouble entering America for the US GP weekend.

Lundgaard pulls out of F1 driver market

Christian Lundgaard has withdrawn from the Formula 1 driver market for now - and he hinted that likely Formula 2 champion Oscar Piastri will soon join him.

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Ecclestone helped injured Newey with F1 return

Bernie Ecclestone pulled strings to help Red Bull gets its technical boss back up and running.