FIA to force F1 teams to slow down their pit stops
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
The FIA is to introduce new rules forcing F1 teams to slow down their rapid, two-second tyre changes during races.
Hamilton begins Mercedes contract talks, wants Bottas to remain as team mate
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has begun talks over a new Mercedes deal much earlier than last year, and made it clear he wants Valtteri Bottas to remain his team mate.
French GP result was “solid” and “definitely needed” – Ricciardo
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Ricciardo’s progress at McLaren “needed” ∙ Asian F3 announces 2022 plans∙ Norris’ confidence to maintain form
First pictures from the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix weekend
F1 Pictures
Pictures from the build-up to the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix, where Fernando Alonso and Nicholas Latifi have traded helmets.
Alonso expects Yas Marina changes will make overtaking easier
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso is impressed by the planned track changes at Yas Marina, which he expects will make overtaking easier.
Letting Verstappen pass immediately was essential to ensure French GP win – Perez
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Sergio Perez says his team mate might not have won the French Grand Prix if he hadn’t let him pass immediately when the pair met on-track during the race.
Hamilton excited by full crowd for British GP but warns it may be “premature”
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has mixed feelings over the decision to allow a full crowd at this year’s British Grand Prix, and encouraged those attending to wear masks.
No problems with Mercedes relationship after terse radio messages, says Bottas
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Valtteri Bottas denied his terse radio messages in France indicated his relationship with Mercedes has become strained.
Ferrari launched “very big investigation” into cause of dire French GP result
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Ferrari has mobilised its resources to get to the bottom of the surprise tyre problems which left it point-less in the French Grand Prix, says Carlos Sainz Jnr.
Silverstone to welcome full crowd for British Grand Prix
2021 British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix will be held before a full crowd of fans, Formula 1 has confirmed, following a dispensation from the national government.
Vettel: UEFA wrong to block pride flag on political grounds
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel says football’s governing body UEFA was wrong to prevent a stadium in Germany from displaying the colours of the pride flag.
F1 confirms major changes to Abu Dhabi track for season finale
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The major changes to the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi which RaceFans revealed on Monday have been officially announced by Formula 1.
Wet start expected for Styrian Grand Prix weekend
2021 Styrian Grand Prix weather
A rainy start to the Styrian Grand Prix weekend is forecast, but by race day conditions should be much drier and warmer.
Will Red Bull’s straight-line superiority deliver a home double? Five Styrian GP talking points
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Red Bull’s superior straight-line speed makes them favourites for the upcoming two races at their home track. Here are the Styrian Grand Prix talking points.
McLaren drivers’ run-in at Paul Ricard was “on the limit” – Seidl
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: McLaren drivers “on the limit” at Paul Ricard ∙ Nothing in it between Mercedes and Red Bull – Horner ∙ Ex-F1 technician attempts land-speed record
W Series begins move to team-based format for new season
W Series
All-female junior racing championship W Series will move to an entirely team-based format in 2022, and has sold six entries to owners this year.
How much-maligned Paul Ricard produced “one of the most exciting races for five years”
2021 French Grand Prix
Formula 1 enjoyed a lively encounter and race-long battle for a lead at a track which previously served up two duds. What made Paul Ricard’s latest race so good?
Todt would “prefer less controversy” in Formula 1
2021 French Grand Prix
FIA president Jean Todt says he would like to see less controversy in motorsport, following a series of disputes over Formula 1’s regulations.
Has Formula 1 finally found the solution to its alarming tyre failures?
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Formula 1’s tyre troubles have returned with seven failures in the last 12 months. How – and when – will it finally get on top of the problem?
Wolff encouraged by ‘real progress’ from Bottas in French GP
2021 French Grand Prix
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says he saw genuine progress at the French Grand Prix from Valtteri Bottas, whose place at the team for next year is in doubt.
