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.