Formula One News — December 2021

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Piastri's future depends on Alonso

Oscar Piastri's rise to the Formula 1 grid depends in part on Fernando Alonso.

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Saturday Photos

Saudi Arabian GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

Saudi Arabian GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Saudi Arabian GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Saudi Arabian GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Results

Saudi Arabian GP - Practice 3 Results

Prost admits Senna-like title crash could happen

Alain Prost admits a title-deciding crash between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen "could happen".

No benefit from Mercedes-style rocket says Verstappen

Max Verstappen has once again played down rumours Honda is working on its own Mercedes-style 'rocket' engine specification for the 2021 title showdown.

Verstappen title win better for F1 says Villeneuve

It would be "better for Formula 1" if Lewis Hamilton fails to win a record eighth world championship next Sunday.

Verstappen's father rules out Mercedes talks

Max Verstappen's father has ruled out a move to Mercedes for the 2021 championship leader, admitting their relationship with Toto Wolff has completely broken down.

Aston Martin could build own F1 engine

Aston Martin is not ruling out 'doing a Red Bull' by building its own Formula 1 engine.

Wolff apologises for new Mercedes sponsorship

Toto Wolff has publicly apologised for announcing a new sponsorship deal with Irish building materials company Kingspan.

2022 Belgian GP at fabled Spa circuit in doubt

Historic Spa-Francorchamps' place on the 2022 Formula 1 calendar may be in doubt.

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Friday Photos

Saudi Arabian GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Saudi Arabian GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Saudi Arabian GP - Friday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

Saudi Arabian GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Results

Saudi Arabian GP - Practice 1 Results

Verstappen like Tyson Fury amid Hamilton pressure

Max Verstappen "doesn't give a f***" about efforts to destabilise his effort to win the 2021 world championship.

No special emotions as longest F1 career ends

Kimi Raikkonen says he feels no special emotions except perhaps impatience as his longest-ever Formula 1 career finally draws to a close next Sunday.

2022 Red Bull may have Honda logo

Honda logos may still feature on Red Bull's cars next year, a spokesman for the Japanese engine manufacturer admitted in Saudi Arabia.

Management turmoil at Alfa-Sauber as chairman quits

There is turmoil behind the scenes at the Formula 1 team known as Alfa Romeo.

Everyone wants Verstappen to win title says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone says he and "everyone I speak to" hopes that Max Verstappen is crowned world champion for the first time either this or next Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2021

No fresh Honda rocket for Verstappen in Saudi

Dr Helmut Marko has played down reports Max Verstappen may benefit from his own "rocket" engine this weekend in Saudi Arabia.

2021 world championship crash can happen says Ecclestone

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone admits a championship-deciding crash between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton is a real possibility over the next week and a half.