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JANUARY 20, 2021
Ocon-Alonso battle will be very close says Sirotkin
Esteban Ocon will give new teammate Fernando Alonso a run for his money early in 2021, according to team reserve driver Sergey Sirotkin.
Giovinazzi didn't take Ferrari seat news well
Antonio Giovinazzi has admitted he didn't take news of Carlos Sainz's Ferrari seat for 2021 "all that well".
Hockenheim joins list of potential 2021 circuits
Hockenheim has joined the list of circuits that could step in if Formula 1 is forced to make more changes to its 2021 schedule.
Tennis in Melbourne a template for F1 says Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo is watching current events in Melbourne with great interest.
JANUARY 19, 2021
Hamilton's contract plan shattered says Albers
Lewis Hamilton's plan to boost his financial and influential power at Mercedes has been "shattered".
Good that Schumacher not at winning team says Stuck
It is "good" that Mick Schumacher's Formula 1 debut will take place at the rear of the field in 2021.
Promoter says Monaco GP will go ahead
Monaco has moved quickly to scotch rumours its fabled grand prix will once again disappear from the Formula 1 calendar for a second consecutive year.
Nurburgring open to 2021 replacement race talks
The Nurburgring is open to once again serving as a substitute venue on the Formula 1 calendar.
Vettel must answer critics in 2021 says Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone says his friend Sebastian Vettel needs to "answer" his critics in 2021.
2021 aero rule changes are drastic says Wolff
Those who think 2021 will be a carbon copy of last year may be mistaken, according to dominant Formula 1 team Mercedes' boss Toto Wolff.
Badoer won't say a word about Schumacher health
Luca Badoer says he "won't say a word" about the current medical condition of his friend Michael Schumacher.
Brivio's F1 inexperience doesn't matter says de Meo
Renault CEO Luca de Meo has defended his decision to appoint a MotoGP boss to a high-ranking managerial position at the newly-rebranded Alpine team.
Gasly sure Honda won't give up before F1 exit
Pierre Gasly says he is sure Honda won't "give up" in 2021, despite it being the Japanese manufacturer's last official season in Formula 1 for now.
Ferrari president Elkann doesn't like racing
Ferrari president John Elkann "doesn't like racing".
Red Bull doesn't need Perez sponsors says Horner
Red Bull doesn't need the financial backing that can be brought from Mexico by Sergio Perez.
JANUARY 18, 2021
Hamilton contract drama all for show says Ecclestone
The drama surrounding Lewis Hamilton's 2021 contract is "all just for show".
Bottas won't take Rosberg's approach to beat Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas says he will continue to "drive fairly" rather than emulate Nico Rosberg's tactics in trying to beat Lewis Hamilton.
Red Bull may have chosen Vettel over Perez
Sebastian Vettel may have had a shot at replacing Alex Albon for 2021 if he had not signed up with Aston Martin.
Losing Mercedes seat felt strange says Russell
George Russell says it felt "strange" when he was unable to keep racing for Mercedes in Lewis Hamilton's place after his near-win in Bahrain.
Portugal optimistic about 2021 F1 calendar return
Portugal's motor racing chief is "optimistic" that Portimao could return to a second consecutive covid-affected Formula 1 calendar this year.
Covid opens World Rally window for Bottas
The ongoing covid crisis may provide Valtteri Bottas with the chance to contest Finland's forthcoming round of the World Rally championship.
Mazepin ready for more hate in Formula 1
Nikita Mazepin thinks he is receiving more "hate" than any other Russian driver who came before him in Formula 1.
JANUARY 15, 2021
Imola confident of permanent slot
Italy seems determined to have two races in the Formula One calendar for the long haul, going back to the long 1981-2006 period when Monza and Imola were permanent features of the calendar. With the circuit close to Bologna getting a second reprieve on April 18th, taking the slot of the Chinese Grand Prix due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Automobile Club d'Italia, the sporting authority in the country, is now working on a plan to make the track a permanent feature in future seasons, once the pandemic will come to an end.
Title sponsor to return to Ferrari livery in 2021
The controversial logos of Ferrari's title sponsor may return to Formula 1 in 2021.
Schumacher wanted season to start in Australia
Mick Schumacher admits he had been "looking forward" to making his Formula 1 debut in Australia.