Formula One News — October 2021
OCTOBER 21, 2021
No unvaccinated F1 drivers can race in Melbourne
"Unvaccinated" Formula 1 drivers and personnel will not be permitted to race in Melbourne next April.
New sporting rules delayed until 2023 says Masi
Plans to introduce a raft of novel sporting regulations in 2022 have been delayed for a year.
Las Vegas could be third F1 race in America
Las Vegas, the fabled casino capital of the US, could be the next host to be added to the Formula 1 calendar.
Miami F1 race will be moved downtown says mayor
A store with close ties to Fernando Alonso has opened up in Miami - the home of Formula 1's newest grand prix in the United States next year.
Mazepin first to hear about Schumacher ski crash
Nikita Mazepin has played down reported tension with Mick Schumacher, insisting he actually shares a unique bond with his fellow rookie teammate.
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Honda eyes three more wins and Verstappen title
Three wins out of the remaining six should be enough for Max Verstappen to battle on for the 2021 title, according to Honda's F1 boss Masashi Yamamoto.
Williams boss has eye on Mick Schumacher
He drives for Haas, has been linked with Alfa Romeo and is managed by Ferrari - and now Mick Schumacher can add another admiring team's name to his resume.
Zandvoort could help make other F1 races more exciting
Formula 1 may turn to organisers of the highly-popular Dutch GP to advise other race hosts about how to better entertain spectators on grand prix weekends.
OCTOBER 19, 2021
No Honda engine IP for Red Bull in 2026
Red Bull will not be able to use Honda's engine IP to design a new power unit for the 2026 regulations.
Criticism of F1 activists is justified says Glock
Criticism of Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton's push into political activism is just as justified as the F1 drivers' publicly declared views.
Aston Martin embarrassed in 2021 says Ralf
Aston Martin should be more "embarrassed" than quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel in 2021.
Newey absence hurt Red Bull motivation says Marko
After a nervous wait, Dr Helmut Marko says Adrian Newey is now firing on all cylinders once again after "several surgeries" due to a cycling crash.
Briatore set for sensational F1 return
Flavio Briatore looks set to make a sensational return to Formula 1.
Mazepin says harsh criticism irrelevant
Nikita Mazepin says the firestorm of criticism he has received so far in his new Formula 1 career is "totally irrelevant".
Mercedes could get new Saudi title sponsor
Reports are emerging that Mercedes may soon undergo a change of F1 title sponsorship.
Quiet hell in Melbourne endangers F1 race
Doubt has been cast on Melbourne's ability to host the scheduled Australian GP next April.
Indycar is better than F1 says Fittipaldi
Indycar is now "better than F1", according to legend of motor racing Emerson Fittipaldi.
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Hamilton making a lot of mistakes says Villeneuve
Lewis Hamilton has "got away" with "a lot of mistakes" as he battles Max Verstappen for the 2021 world championship.
Capito plays down illegal Mercedes engine reports
Jost Capito has played down reports that Mercedes' latest engines have provided a controversial power boost amid the intense title battle with Red Bull.
2022 race is make or break for Melbourne in F1
The newly-published 2022 Formula 1 calendar is "make or break" for Melbourne's Australian GP, according to chief organiser Andrew Westacott.
2022 could be chaotic season for F1 says Vasseur
Formula 1 could suffer through a "chaotic" first season with the all-new regulations beginning in 2022.
Ferrari lowered expectations after Vettel
Ferrari had to lower its expectations after Fernando Alonso and then Sebastian Vettel failed to deliver the title to Maranello.
Piastri admits Alfa Romeo chances very slim
Oscar Piastri has effectively counted himself out of the running for Formula 1's last official vacancy on the 2022 grid.
OCTOBER 16, 2021
F1 announces 2022 schedule
Formula One has announced the 2022 F1 schedule of 23 races.
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Bottas not excluded from Mercedes team meetings
Valtteri Bottas has apparently not been excluded from Mercedes' key operations, even though he is departing for Alfa Romeo in 2022.