Latest Formula One News

JULY 14, 2021

Chinese driver Zhou linked with Williams seat

Formula 1 could get its first Chinese driver in 2022.

VW wants four-cylinder engines in F1

Volkswagen is pushing for Formula 1 to switch to four-cylinder engines for 2025-2026, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko.

Verstappen's father no fan of F1 sprint race

Max Verstappen's father has revealed he is no fan of Formula 1's 'sprint qualifying' experiment.

Silverstone, Spa, Monza to welcome spectators

Silverstone, Monza and Spa are preparing to welcome spectators to their respective grands prix in 2021.

JULY 13, 2021

Red Bull may not dominate at Silverstone says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko admits Red Bull may not dominate this weekend's British GP.

Red Bull would consider signing Russell

If George Russell is not promoted to the works Mercedes lineup for 2022, Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull would consider snapping up the 23-year-old Briton.

F3 winner determined to be fourth Schumacher

A young Formula 3 driver is determined to become the fourth Schumacher in Formula 1.

Tost suggests Tsunoda staying at Alpha Tauri

Franz Tost has given the strongest indication yet that Yuki Tsunoda is definitely staying put for 2022.

Volkswagen wants F1 cars to be four-wheel drive

Volkswagen brands Audi and Porsche want Formula 1 to adopt four-wheel drive for the next set of engine regulations from 2025 or 2026.

JULY 12, 2021

Mercedes set to announce Russell for 2022

Mercedes is poised to announce the signing of George Russell for 2022 and beyond, according to a growing number of authoritative sources.

Ricciardo to use home simulator to improve

Daniel Ricciardo may be changing his tune about e-sports.

Spectators get green light for Zandvoort, Hungary

While some remaining Formula 1 venues this year are under a dark cloud, the Dutch and Hungarian grands prix appear to have the green light for big crowds.

Struggling Ocon pushing for Alpine chassis change

Esteban Ocon is not ruling out a change of chassis ahead of this weekend's British GP at Silverstone.

Mazepin not ideal teammate for Schumacher says Hulkenberg

Nikita Mazepin is not the ideal Formula 1 teammate for Mick Schumacher.

Schumacher should go to Alpha Tauri says Ecclestone

Red Bull should consider snapping up Mick Schumacher, according to former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Sprint race format can ruin weekend?

The new 'sprint qualifying' format puts extra pressure on Formula 1 teams, according to top Red Bull official Dr Helmut Marko.

No F1 race at Indianapolis for now

Indianapolis is dropping off Formula 1's race radar "for the foreseeable future".

JULY 9, 2021

F1 should re-think triple header races

Gunther Steiner says Formula 1 should consider abandoning the concept of back-to-back-to-back triple-header races.

Mercedes will not give up 2021 title says Wolff

Mercedes will not "give up" the fight with Red Bull for the 2021 world championship.

Seidl admits risk of Norris race ban

Andreas Seidl admits there is a "fundamental risk" that McLaren could lose its most competitive driver for a race.

Alonso predicts sprint qualifying format tweaks

Fernando Alonso thinks Formula 1 will introduce "tweaks" to the new sprint qualifying format after it debuts next weekend at Silverstone.

Gasly re-promotion a risk for Red Bull says Rosberg

It would be a risk for Red Bull to re-promote Pierre Gasly to the Red Bull seat currently occupied by Sergio Perez.

Verstappen rumours were about creating unrest

Dr Helmut Marko has rubbished speculation that Mercedes' latest news has 'closed the door' to the German team for star Red Bull driver Max Verstappen.

Hamilton will not choose 2022 teammate

Fernando Alonso doubts that his former teammate Lewis Hamilton will have a say about who he will be teamed up with next year at Mercedes.

JULY 8, 2021

Hamilton not expecting exciting sprint qualifying

Lewis Hamilton is expecting Formula 1's first ever 'sprint qualifying' race to be a fizzer.