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JANUARY 6, 2021

Normal 2021 season unlikely says Todt

The beginning of F1's 2021 season looks set for a major shakeup.

Race boss confident Zandvoort will go ahead

With Melbourne and Shanghai already in doubt, race boss Jan Lammers remains confident that Zandvoort will host Formula 1 with spectators in September.

Daimler yet to agree to new Hamilton deal

The new year has begun without Lewis Hamilton having signed a new contract with Mercedes.

Albon's F1 career not over says Marko

Alex Albon's Formula 1 career is not over, according to top Red Bull official Dr Helmut Marko.

Marko eyes Bottas-like role for Perez

Sergio Perez should do a Valtteri Bottas-like job at Red Bull in 2021.

Magnussen needs winning car for F1 return

Kevin Magnussen says he is not interested in returning to Formula 1 with a back-of-the-grid seat.

Vettel slams F1's green strategy

Sebastian Vettel has hit out at Formula 1 for not doing enough amid the new 'green' environmental trends.

Rookie Mazepin unbothered by criticism

Haas is not bowing to social pressure to oust 2021 recruit Nikita Mazepin.

JANUARY 5, 2021

Lando Norris tests positive for covid

McLaren issued a statement that Lando Norris has tested positive for Covid-19.

John Hogan dies at 77

F1 sponsorship pioneer John Hogan has died from Covid-19 at the age of 77.

JANUARY 4, 2021

Australian GP to be postponed?

The 2021 Formula One season is scheduled to start in Melbourne on March 21st, after last year’s race was cancelled at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, just hours before the first practice was to take place.

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Honda deal for 2022 ninety percent close says Marko

Red Bull is "85-90 percent close to a deal" to continue running Honda engines after the Japanese manufacturer's official departure from F1 in 2022.

Schumacher more complete than Hamilton says Rosberg

Michael Schumacher was a more "complete" racing driver than fellow and new seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Marko defends driver program after Albon axe

Dr Helmut Marko has defended Red Bull's notorious driver development program - even though outsider Sergio Perez is replacing Alex Albon for 2021.

Wolff unsure when he will stop as Mercedes team boss

Toto Wolff says he isn't sure when he will hand over the reins as Mercedes team principal.

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Marko eyes Perez's knowledge about Mercedes engine

Nico Hulkenberg says Sergio Perez "deserves" to have been signed up by Red Bull for 2021.

Sainz eyes longer than two-year Ferrari stay

Carlos Sainz admits he hopes to stay at Ferrari for longer than the duration of his initial two-year contract.

Schumacher defends Hamilton after 90 percent jibe

Mick Schumacher has defended Lewis Hamilton, after Max Verstappen said recently that "90 percent" of all F1 drivers could win in the dominant Mercedes.

Kubica, Orlen confirm 2021 Alfa Romeo deals

Robert Kubica and his sponsor have confirmed that they are staying put at Alfa Romeo in 2021.

Mazepin affair nothing to do with me says Schumacher

Mick Schumacher says the controversy surrounding his 2021 Haas teammate is "nothing to do with me".

Track designer defends Bahrain after Grosjean crash

The designer of the Bahrain GP venue has defended the circuit's safety measures in light of Romain Grosjean's fiery recent crash.

Marko hails Tsunoda's incredible overtaking

Dr Helmut Marko has hailed Alpha Tauri recruit Yuki Tsunoda's "incredible overtaking manoeuvres" as the Japanese 20-year-old steps up to Formula 1 for 2021.

Binotto confirms Haas building at Maranello

Mattia Binotto has confirmed reports that several Ferrari employees will work on the design and development of Haas' 2021 car - at Maranello.

DECEMBER 21, 2020

New co-owner says no sign Hamilton is leaving

There is "no sign" that would indicate Lewis Hamilton is considering leaving Mercedes.

Perez arrival will make Verstappen nervous

The arrival of Sergio Perez at Red Bull "will make Max nervous".