Formula One News — December 2021
DECEMBER 10, 2021
F1 finale in doubt for Haas over chassis shortage
Haas' very participation in the 2021 season finale this weekend is in doubt.
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Hamilton not involved in axed Mercedes sponsorship
Lewis Hamilton was part of a push that has seen Mercedes dump its brand new sponsor deal with Irish materials company Kingspan.
Verstappen tough but not dirty says Stuck
Max Verstappen is a "tough" Formula 1 driver, according to German motor racing legend Hans-Joachim Stuck.
Todt could become Ferrari super consultant
Ferrari and Jean Todt could be getting back together.
Bottas received second offer for 2022 F1 seat
Valtteri Bottas has admitted he received a second solid offer to keep racing in Formula 1 next year.
DECEMBER 8, 2021
F1 has become too political says Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen's best advice for success and happiness is not to listen to the advice of others.
Marko apologises for denying brake test
Dr Helmut Marko has issued a rare apology after denying that Max Verstappen performed a 'brake test' on championship rival Lewis Hamilton in Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury hits out at Verstappen pile-on
British boxing star Tyson Fury has hit out at the media for depicting Max Verstappen as the "bad boy" of Formula 1.
F1 steward says Abu Dhabi no different for officials
Formula 1 stewards will not take a different approach into the final act of the sensational and ultra-intense 2021 world championship this weekend.
Tension devoured me in similar title battle says Fittipaldi
F1 legend Emerson Fittipaldi has issued his wish for Sunday's 2021 championship showdown in Abu Dhabi: "May the best man win."
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Verstappen can handle title showdown pressure
Not only can Max Verstappen handle the pressure of this weekend's Abu Dhabi finale - he will win it.
Horner wants clean and fair Abu Dhabi finale
Christian Horner insists he wants this weekend's thrilling showdown to the ultra-tense world championship battle to be "clean and fair".
Borderline Verstappen still deserves 2021 title?
The big question ahead of Sunday's crescendo to the fascinatingly intense 2021 world championship is whether it will come down to a crash.
Brother denies Vettel no longer in F1's top five
Sebastian Vettel's brother has defended the quadruple world champion amid suggestions he has dropped out of the top five best drivers in Formula 1.
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Verstappen thinks rules don't apply says Hamilton
Max Verstappen doesn't think "the rules apply" to him, bitter championship rival Lewis Hamilton said after perhaps the most intense and significant moment in their ultra-intense 2021 duel so far.
Red Bull will push for Hamilton penalty says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has vowed to keep fighting Mercedes as hard off the track as Max Verstappen is fighting Lewis Hamilton wheel-to-wheel on the track.
Bottas preparing to leave Mercedes pressure chamber
Valtteri Bottas is looking forward to "less pressure" but "more responsibility" as he leaves behind his five-year stint at Mercedes.
DECEMBER 5, 2021
Race Notes - Hamilton wins chaotic Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Saudi Arabian GP - Race Notes
Sunday Photos
Saudi Arabian GP - Sunday Photos
Sunday Press Conference
Saudi Arabian GP - Sunday Press Conference
Sunday Team Quotes
Saudi Arabian GP - Sunday Team Quotes
Race Results
Saudi Arabian GP - Race Results
Verstappen targets win after Saudi setback
Toto Wolff refused to gloat after Mercedes' championship rival Max Verstappen made a key mistake on the last corner of Q3 in Saudi Arabia.
Verstappen warns of serious accident at Jeddah
A "serious accident" could be just around the corner at Saudi Arabia's new Jeddah street circuit - literally.
Vasseur hits out at departing Alfa-Sauber chairman
Frederic Vasseur has hit out after the chairman of Alfa Romeo's team owner quit.