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Verstappen 0.7s clear of Hamilton in F1 Bahrain GP final practice
Max Verstappen completes a practice hat-trick ahead of qualifying for F1's Bahrain GP, outpacing Lewis Hamilton by seven-tenths.
Tost: “Much more powerful” Honda F1 engine now ‘very close’ to Mercedes
AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost has praised the work done by Honda to deliver a power unit that is “much more powerful” and “very close to Mercedes” for the 2021 F1 season.
FIA to conduct random “deeper” post-race technical checks on F1 cars
The FIA is set to carry out “deeper technical checks” on F1 cars at races this season to ensure that all teams are complying with the regulations.
'Bring the car home' the message for Haas F1 rookies in Bahrain
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says the goal for his all-new rookie F1 line-up in Bahrain this weekend is simply to finish the race.
Tsunoda explains “emotional” expletive outburst in Bahrain F1 practice
Yuki Tsunoda says he was a “bit too emotional” when making his official Formula 1 debut in Friday practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Sainz “surprised” by 'tight' quali simulations in Bahrain F1 practice
Carlos Sainz admits he’s “surprised” by how close it is in terms of qualifying performance following Friday practice for the Formula 1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Vettel sure there's “a lot left on the table” after Bahrain F1 practice
Sebastian Vettel is confident he has more pace in hand after Friday Formula 1 practice for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Verstappen expects Mercedes to overtake McLaren as Red Bull's nearest F1 rival
Max Verstappen expects Mercedes will overhaul McLaren as Red Bull’s closest rival at this weekend’s Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix.
Lando Norris lacking confidence in McLaren F1 car despite P2 in Bahrain practice
Lando Norris says he is struggling with confidence in his McLaren F1 car despite ending the opening day of competitive action in 2021 second in the timesheets.
Bottas “puzzled” by “undriveable” Mercedes F1 car in Bahrain practice
Valtteri Bottas was left “puzzled” by the poor handling of his Mercedes Formula 1 car during the race simulations in Friday practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Verstappen pips Norris to keep Red Bull on top in F1 Bahrain GP second practice
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen remained on top of the timesheets in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix at F1’s opening round of the new season.
“Not possible” for Mercedes to switch to Red Bull’s high-rake F1 car concept
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff concedes that it is “physically not possible” for his team to switch to a high-rake concept pioneered by rivals Red Bull.
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Max Verstappen heads Valtteri Bottas by 0.3s in opening practice of F1 2021
Red Bull's Max Verstappen heads Valtteri Bottas by nearly three-tenths in opening practice for F1's Bahrain Grand Prix.
“Common sense” for Mercedes to sign Verstappen and Russell for F1 2022 - Brown
Max Verstappen and George Russell at Mercedes in F1 2022? That's the prediction of McLaren CEO Zak Brown.
VIDEO: What next for Pierre Gasly’s future in F1?
In our latest video, we consider what could come next for Pierre Gasly in F1. Does he stay at AlphaTauri in 2022, or try something new?
Williams retains Dan Ticktum as F1 development driver
Dan Ticktum will remain in his role as a development driver for the Williams F1 team in 2021.
Lewis Hamilton will continue to take the knee in F1 2021
Reigning F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton explains why he will continue to take the knee before races this season.
Ricciardo “excited” to see where McLaren stands in F1 2021
Daniel Ricciardo admits he’s “excited” to see where McLaren truly is in the Formula 1 pecking order at this weekend’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz admits he’s “probably not” fully ready for Ferrari F1 debut
Carlos Sainz admits he is heading into this weekend’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix not yet feeling completely comfortable with Ferrari's SF21 F1 car.
Bottas predicts 'closest' F1 title battle in years against Red Bull
Valtteri Bottas is predicting Formula 1’s title battle to be the closest it has been in years after Red Bull showed an impressive turn of pace in Bahrain winter testing.
Verstappen is sure “predictable” Red Bull RB16B is better than F1 2020 car
Max Verstappen believes Red Bull is in a better position going into the new 2021 Formula 1 season than it was last year.
Vettel reveals James Bond-inspired name for first Aston Martin F1 car
Sebastian Vettel's first Aston Martin F1 car will have a James Bond-inspired name for the 2021 season.
Alonso has “no clear target” on return to F1 with Alpine
Fernando Alonso says he has “no clear target” on his return to Formula 1 after spending two years away from the sport.