Formula One News — October 2021

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Ferrari talks didn't last long says Hamilton

Talks about potentially switching to Ferrari some years ago "didn't last long", according to Lewis Hamilton.

Ecclestone's wife could be FIA vice-president

The Ecclestone name could return to prominence in the governance structure of Formula 1.

Norris not ruling out Ferrari move

Lando Norris is not ruling out a move to Ferrari some day.

Imola F1 deal awaits Domenicali signature

Imola has moved another step closer to a permanent spot on the Formula 1 calendar, as reports emerge of a race contract for 2022-2025.

Schumacher yet to respond to Mazepin invitation

Mick Schumacher is yet to respond to controversial teammate Nikita Mazepin's invitation to visit Moscow.

Leclerc hopes Piastri secures 2022 F1 seat

Charles Leclerc has thrown his weight behind reports F2 championship leader Oscar Piastri could be on his way to Formula 1 in 2022.

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Raikkonen plays down part-time F1 role rumours

Kimi Raikkonen may not even be interested in a part-time role in the category once he hangs up his Formula 1 helmet.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

2021 is most exciting and toughest ever F1 duel

Formula 1 fans are witnessing perhaps the most "exciting" world championship battle in history.

One breakdown can decide 2021 title says Klien

The intense and close 2021 title fight could be decided by the next "breakdown", according to former Red Bull driver Christian Klien.

New favourite emerges for last F1 seat in 2022

The rise of the first Chinese driver to the Formula 1 grid in 2022 is suddenly looking in doubt.

McLaren not happy with F1's 23-race plans for 2022

Andreas Seidl is not so sure Formula 1 will really publish a 23-race calendar for 2022.

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Raikkonen plays down F1 team advisor rumours

Kimi Raikkonen has shot down rumours he could re-emerge in Formula 1 next year as a team advisor at Alfa Romeo.

Title battle hurting Mercedes engines says Marko

Mercedes is grappling with new engine problems as a direct result of the epic title scrap with Red Bull.

Surer explains why Qatar GP in 2021 hurts

It "hurts" to see another Middle Eastern venue added to the Formula 1 calendar whilst traditional host Germany remains without a race.

Marko invites Wolff to wear Red Bull overalls

Dr Helmut Marko says he would be happy if Formula 1 nemesis Toto Wolff is reunited with Red Bull logos in the Istanbul paddock this weekend.

Glock impressed with Verstappen's calm in 2021

Former F1 driver Timo Glock is impressed with Max Verstappen's calm demeanour as he races for his first world championship in 2021.

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Domenicali reveals Ferrari wanted Hamilton

Ferrari held talks with Lewis Hamilton about the British driver potentially racing in red for Formula 1's most famous team.

Russell not expecting easy walk in 2022

Signing a works Mercedes deal is only "the first step" in the next phase of his Formula 1 career.

Red Bull's Mercedes engine complaint thrown out

F1's governing body rejected a complaint from Red Bull about the way title rival Mercedes' Formula 1 engine operates.

F1 figures named in new tax avoidance leak

Formula 1 figures have been implicated in a huge new leak exposing secret and questionable offshore tax arrangements among some of the world's wealthiest elites.

Hamilton hints silver livery likely in 2022

Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes is likely to revert to its traditional silver livery for 2022.

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Bottas hopes for different Alfa Romeo in 2022

Valtteri Bottas is hoping he will join a "completely different Alfa Romeo" once he joins the Swiss-based team for 2022.

Tost defends Tsunoda after surprised comments

Alpha Tauri boss Franz Tost has defended team rookie Yuki Tsunoda, after the Japanese said he was "surprised" to have kept his Formula 1 seat for 2022.

F1 to open the doors to VW brands says Tost

Formula 1's new engine rules for 2026 "open the doors" to two key German manufacturers.