F1 News
We're first for the latest F1 news. We cover all the important Formula One news there is, including updates on machine reveals, team news, and more. See brand new content and insightful 'first look' news coverage showing the forthcoming F1 season.
Stay up to date with all of the F1 news you'll need, with new content added as it breaks, sometimes several times a day! Get the latest news from the world of F1 below.

Raikkonen explains bizarre skirmish with Sainz at end of F1 test
Kimi Raikkonen says he had “zero idea” Carlos Sainz was alongside him during their bizarre Turn 10 clash as F1 pre-season testing came to a close.

The three ‘quite impressive’ teams that have caught Hamilton’s eye in F1 testing
Lewis Hamilton has named Red Bull, McLaren and Alpine as the three teams that have impressed him the most throughout F1 pre-season testing.

Mercedes' F1 test data shows it is slower than Red Bull
Mercedes admits it has its “work cut out” after data from F1 pre-season testing suggests it is currently slower than chief rivals Red Bull.

Vettel taking positives from F1 testing despite limited mileage
Sebastian Vettel is taking the positives from Formula 1 pre-season testing despite reliability gremlins impacting his mileage in Bahrain.

Verstappen pips Tsunoda to end F1 testing fastest for Red Bull
Max Verstappen pipped Yuki Tsunoda to round out a strong F1 pre-season test for Red Bull with the fastest time.

2021 Bahrain F1 pre-season testing Day 3 LIVE - As it happened
FOLLOW CRASH.NET’S LIVE COVERAGE OF THE FINAL DAY OF FORMULA 1 PRE-SEASON TESTING IN BAHRAIN.

Perez sets new Bahrain F1 test benchmark on final morning
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez sets the fastest lap of F1 pre-season testing so far on the final morning of running in Bahrain.

Verstappen doesn't see Red Bull as favourites despite "very positive" F1 test
Max Verstappen has hailed Red Bull’s “very positive” start to F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain as he revealed his first proper impressions of the RB16B.

Why Sebastian Vettel won’t compare Mercedes and Ferrari F1 engines
Sebastian Vettel has refused to publicly compare Mercedes’ power unit to Ferrari’s out of respect to the two F1 engine manufacturers.

Mercedes W12 F1 car rear-end ‘snappy and unforgiving’ - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas says that the rear-end on Mercedes’ 2021 F1 car is “quite snappy and unforgiving”.

F1 pre-season testing 2021: Who's driving on Day 3 in Bahrain?
Full driver line-up for the third and final day of action at the 2021 F1 Bahrain pre-season test.

Valtteri Bottas quickest as Mercedes recovers on second day of Bahrain F1 test
Valtteri Bottas set the pace as Mercedes hit the top of the timesheets for the first time on the second day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Fernando Alonso says new Alpine F1 car ‘feels good’, don’t expect fast times
Fernando Alonso says his new Alpine F1 car “feels good” after getting to grips with the A521 challenger for the first time on the second day of pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Ricciardo eager for evening F1 test run to 'complete the picture' for McLaren
Daniel Ricciardo believes he will be more comfortable in this year's McLaren Formula 1 car once he gets to drive it under the floodlights in Bahrain.

Perez “couldn’t feel” loss of Red Bull F1 engine cover in Bahrain test
Sergio Perez says he “couldn’t feel” when his Formula 1 engine cover spectacularly obliterated during the second day of testing in Bahrain.

Legendary ex-F1 commentator Murray Walker dies at 97
Legendary Formula 1 commentator Murray Walker has died at the age of 97.

Brawn "quite optimistic" F1 sprint races won’t devalue main Sunday grand prix
Ross Brawn is confident the introduction of "sprint qualifying" at three Formula 1 races in 2021 will not devalue the main grand prix on a Sunday.

Mazepin explains how he “almost crashed” following Giovinazzi in Bahrain F1 test
Nikita Mazepin says he “almost crashed” when running behind Antonio Giovinazzi’s Alfa Romeo during day two of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes struggling to find ‘sweet spot’ of new F1 car rear
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that Mercedes is yet to find the “sweet spot” of the new rear-end on its W12 2021 F1 car during pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Leclerc says 2021 Ferrari showing “promising signs” during Bahrain F1 test
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari’s new Formula 1 car is showing some “promising signs” during pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Alpine’s “spectacularly bulky” 2021 F1 car airbox design explained
Alpine has explained the “technical choice” which led to the “spectacularly bulky” airbox design on its 2021 F1 car.

2021 Bahrain F1 pre-season testing - Day 2 - As it happened
FOLLOW CRASH.NET’S LIVE COVERAGE OF THE SECOND DAY OF FORMULA 1 PRE-SEASON TESTING IN BAHRAIN.

AlphaTauri F1 team accepts Bahrain COVID-19 vaccine offer
The AlphaTauri F1 has taken up Bahrain’s offer for its personnel to be vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to pre-season testing.

Ricciardo fastest on second morning of Bahrain F1 test, Hamilton causes red flag
McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo once again led the way on the second morning of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, as Lewis Hamilton caused a red flag.