Valtteri Bottas says he had his sights set on pole position for the French Grand Prix after a strong start to the weekend but conceded Max Verstappen was simply too strong in Formula 1 qualifying.
Max Verstappen believes a “turnaround” in second practice paved the way for him to claim pole position in qualifying for Formula 1’s French Grand Prix.
Yuki Tsunoda has apologised to his AlphaTauri team after the Formula 1 rookie suffered his third qualifying crash in seven races at the French Grand Prix.
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he was happy to disprove a “myth” surrounding Mercedes’ chassis change with his qualifying performance at the French Grand Prix.
The controversial kerbs at the exit of Turn 2 at Paul Ricard will remain unchanged for the rest of the French Grand Prix weekend despite Formula 1 teams requesting an alternative solution.
Max Verstappen unleashed blistering pace from his Red Bull to top final practice for the French Grand Prix by a huge margin, while Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton was nearly a second adrift.
Mercedes is unlikely to make a final decision over its second Formula 1 seat for next year before the end of the 2021 season, according to CEO Toto Wolff.
Crash.net rounds up the story of Friday practice ahead of this weekend’s returning French Grand Prix as Mercedes and Red Bull took turns in setting the pace.
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz blamed the blustery conditions in Friday practice at Formula 1's French Grand Prix for the team’s handling troubles.
Valtteri Bottas says he could finally “trust” his Mercedes Formula 1 car after showing impressive pace throughout Friday practice for the French Grand Prix.
Esteban Ocon has similarities to four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost and has the potential to be a top-level driver, says Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi.
Williams Formula 1 driver George Russell insists “nothing is set in stone” for 2022 despite intensifying speculation that he could replace Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes.
Esteban Ocon says his new three-year Formula 1 deal with Alpine is “a weight off the shoulders” and means both parties can fully focus on on-track performance.