F1 News

Ex-Suzuki MotoGP boss Bravio joins Alpine F1 team as racing director
F1
01/17/2021 - 10:08
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Davide Brivio's expected switch to the Alpine F1 team is confirmed following his exit as team boss of the Suzuki MotoGP squad.

Sainz ramps up work on Ferrari simulator ahead of 2021 F1 season
F1
01/15/2021 - 14:56

Carlos Sainz is set to have his first run on Ferrari’s simulator as he ramps up preparations ahead of the upcoming 2021 F1 season.

Russell learned to become more adaptable from Mercedes F1 cameo
F1
01/15/2021 - 13:40
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George Russell reveals one of the key lessons from his F1 cameo with Mercedes in Bahrain was how to become more adaptable.

The dangerous precedent set by F1 drivers' lax approach to COVID-19
F1
01/15/2021 - 11:34
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Lewis Larkam argues that some F1 drivers' relaxed approach to coronavirus is sending out the wrong message at a time of crisis. 

F1 Virtual GP series to return for three rounds ahead of 2021 season
F1
01/14/2021 - 16:00

Formula 1’s Virtual Grand Prix series will return for three rounds ahead of the upcoming real-life 2021 season.

Leclerc has 'mild symptoms' after becoming fifth F1 driver to contract COVID-19
F1
01/14/2021 - 14:36

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has revealed he has tested positive for coronavirus.

Aston Martin has ‘all the ingredients in place’ for more F1 victories
F1
01/14/2021 - 13:27

Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes the rebranded F1 team can target more race wins in 2021.

Gasly eyes “big” midfield step for AlphaTauri F1 team in 2021
F1
01/14/2021 - 10:21

Pierre Gasly hopes AlphaTauri can make a “big” step to move up the congested midfield order during the 2021 F1 season. 

Alpine teases new look for F1 team as ‘Renaulution’ plan revealed
F1
01/14/2021 - 08:56
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Alpine has teased its new brand look by releasing F1 livery renders ahead of the upcoming 2021 season as the ‘Renaulution’ plan was revealed.

Sainz explains why it was 'very difficult to say no to' Ferrari F1 drive
F1
01/13/2021 - 15:13
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New Ferrari F1 driver Carlos Sainz reveals why he could simply not turn down the Scuderia's offer and make the switch from McLaren...

Button to Ferrari and nine other F1 driver moves that never happened
F1
01/13/2021 - 11:24

Following Jenson Button's revelation that he passed up the chance to drive for Ferrari, Crash.net looks at 10 F1 driver moves that never happened...

F1 rejects "wrong" rumours it could delay 2022 rules until 2023
F1
01/13/2021 - 10:52

F1 rubbishes suggestions the sport is considering delaying the 2022 regulation overhaul by a further year until 2023.

Verstappen calls on Red Bull to be 'stronger' at start of 2021 F1 season
F1
01/13/2021 - 08:40

Max Verstappen calls on Red Bull to learn from its mistakes of previous years and hit the ground running at the start of the 2021 F1 season.

F1 teams agree to move pre-season testing from Spain to Bahrain
F1
01/12/2021 - 14:13
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F1 pre-season testing will take place in Bahrain after teams agreed to move the event from Spain following changes to the 2021 calendar.

Grosjean reveals extent of hand injuries as dressings finally come off
F1
01/12/2021 - 13:37

Ex-F1 driver Romain Grosjean has been given the all-clear to remove the dressings on his hands, six weeks after surviving a horrendous crash in Bahrain. 

Can adaptable F1 really pull off ambitious 23-race season?
F1
01/12/2021 - 11:29

After defying the odds in 2020, F1 faces an even greater challenge in 2021. Can it pull off its ambitious 23-race calendar amid a pandemic? 

What next for Alpine after Abiteboul’s shock F1 departure?
F1
01/12/2021 - 09:22
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Crash.net's Lewis Larkam looks into the reasons why Cyril Abiteboul has left his F1 post, and what it means for Alpine going forwards...

F1 reveals revised 2021 calendar as Imola return confirmed
F1
01/12/2021 - 08:18

The start of the 2021 F1 season will be delayed following a decision to postpone the Australian GP over COVID-19 concerns. 

Barcelona will host 2021 Spanish GP after penning F1 deal
F1
01/11/2021 - 17:41
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The 2021 Spanish GP will go ahead as planned after the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya signed an agreement with F1.

Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul leaves team amid Alpine reshuffle
F1
01/11/2021 - 16:06
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Renault has announced that F1 team boss Cyril Abiteboul is leaving the French manufacturer following its Alpine rebrand.

F1 Gossip: Haas boss Steiner says Mazepin needs to ‘grow up’
F1
01/11/2021 - 10:02
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In the latest F1 gossip column, Haas boss Steiner calls on Mazepin to grow up, Button reveals COVID-19 scuppered 2021 IndyCar plans, and Verstappen aims to "destroy" new Red Bull teammate Perez.

Button reveals he “almost” signed for Ferrari for 2013 F1 season
F1
01/11/2021 - 08:37
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2009 F1 world champion Jenson Button could have been a Ferrari driver in 2013, revealing he had a contract "ready to go". 

Mercedes’ current F1 dominance “bigger” than Ferrari era - Todt
F1
01/10/2021 - 11:44
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FIA president Jean Todt believes Mercedes' current dominance of F1 has usurped that of the Ferrari era in the early 2000s.

What a revised 2021 F1 calendar could look like with Chinese GP at risk
F1
01/10/2021 - 09:36

An early look at F1's possible contingency plans with races in Australia and China set to be postponed amid concern over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.