Formula One News — November 2021

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Red Bull shouldn't worry about Hamilton rocket

Red Bull should not be overly focused on Lewis Hamilton's so-called "rocket" engine at the penultimate round of the intense 2021 title battle this weekend.

Red Bull re-signed Perez to get better Checo

Red Bull extended Sergio Perez's contract into 2022 in order to get "a better Checo" for the championship battle.

Williams loved F1 more than anything says Ecclestone

The late Sir Frank Williams "loved Formula 1 more than anything".

Sponsors flocking to Alfa Romeo after Zhou signing

The phones are running off the hook at Sauber-run Alfa Romeo, team boss Frederic Vasseur has revealed.

Webber says Piastri will make it to F1

Oscar Piastri will eventually make his debut in Formula 1.

Barcelona close to F1 testing agreement

Barcelona is close to securing its return to being Formula 1's official winter test venue.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Russell can challenge Hamilton in 2022 says Capito

Jost Capito thinks departing Williams driver George Russell can give Lewis Hamilton a run for his money at Mercedes next year.

Permanent stewards raised bias issues says Masi

F1 race director Michael Masi has hit back at claims that Formula 1 should have permanent stewards.

F1 schedule not more hectic than ever says Raikkonen

F1 veteran Kimi Raikkonen denies that the schedule in Formula 1 is more hectic in the modern era.

Honda wary of Mercedes' late-season secrets

Red Bull's car designer, works engine partner, and top Formula 1 driver are all determined to win the 2021 world championship.</p> Red Bull's car designer, works engine partner, and top Formula 1 driver are all determined to win the 2021 world championship.

2021 title tension normal says Verstappen

Max Verstappen says the high tension between his team Red Bull and championship challenger Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton is "normal".

Vettel silent on Saudi Arabia human rights

Sebastian Vettel's reluctance to criticise Middle Eastern race hosts for their countries' human rights records has now morphed into a full apparent muzzle.

Williams boss Capito says no decision on VW link

Jost Capito has played down swirling rumours surrounding Williams and Volkswagen.

Mazepin's father paid for new Haas chassis

Nikita Mazepin's father says he personally paid for a new Haas chassis to be built for his son.

2022 Dutch GP already sold out

The 2022 Dutch GP is already sold out.

Agonising period over for Spanish GP

The Spanish GP is returning to a period of "stability" thanks to a new contract between Formula 1 and the Circuit de Catalunya.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Sir Franks Williams 1942-2021

Legendary Formula One team owner Sir Frank Williams has died at the age of 79.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Hamilton cautious for Verstappen title showdown

Lewis Hamilton says he will be "more cautious than ever before" when dicing wheel-to-wheel with championship rival Max Verstappen in the last and decisive two grands prix of 2021.

Marko not as worried about Hamilton's rocket engine

Dr Helmut Marko doubts Lewis Hamilton will get such a benefit from his "rocket" engine in Saudi Arabia next weekend.

Helping Verstappen win title part of the game says Perez

Sergio Perez has pledged to keep fighting to help his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen win the 2021 title.

Not being afraid of covid is strange says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says it's "strange" to him that some athletes are now putting the covid crisis firmly behind them.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Drivers deny issue clear after Verstappen move

Formula 1 drivers have hit back at suggestions it is now "clear" how the FIA will issue penalties for overly aggressive racing tactics.

Lauda's son slams childish F1 bosses

Niki Lauda's racing driver son Mathias has hit out at "childish" team bosses in Formula 1.

Podium with title chargers felt strange says Alonso

Fernando Alonso has revealed the "strange" experience of sharing his first Formula 1 podium in seven years with warring title challengers Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

Government says yes to new Spanish GP contract

Barcelona has taken one more step towards securing a new deal to keep hosting the Spanish GP.