Aston Martin hires former McLaren F1 team principal Whitmarsh
2021 F1 season
Aston Martin has recruited former McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh and tasked him with making their operation world championship contenders within five years.
Herbert on his painful debut, Schumacher’s title-winning Benettons and more
My F1 Cars
After a brave F1 debut with Benetton, Johnny Herbert returned to the team to become a race-winner. He shared his career in cars with RaceFans.
Williams planning major revamp of junior driver programme
2021 F1 season
Williams CEO Jost Capito says the team needs a “serious and a proper” young driver programme in the wake of George Russell’s departure to Mercedes.
Grosjean feels better off in IndyCar after crowd-pleasing charge to Laguna Seca podium
IndyCar
After driving to a third place finish at Laguna Seca, Romain Grosjean admitted that the reception from the crowd nearly brought him to tears.
Q&A: Jessica Hawkins on going from stunt driver to F1 simulator
W Series
RaceFans spoke to Jessica Hawkins about her role as an Aston Martin F1 ambassador, racing in W Series and Michele Mouton’s criticism of the championship.
Mercedes “should be competitive” in Sochi after run of “messy races”
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Mercedes expect they “should be competitive” in Sochi • Hill backs Lowe’s zero-carbon fuel firm • New Russian GP track interests Schumacher
US driver great to have but not essential, says Miami F1 race promoter
2021 F1 season
The Miami Grand prix promoter says it isn’t essential to F1’s popularity in the USA for it to have an American driver.
Does F1 still have a blind spot for deliberate contact?
2021 F1 season
Formula 1 hasn’t done well at spotting ‘tactical fouls’ by drivers in the past, so would it do any better today?
Who was to blame for Hamilton and Verstappen’s collision at Monza?
Penalty Box
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collided again at Monza. Who was to blame this time, and should the stewards have handed down a penalty?
Who was to blame for Verstappen and Hamilton’s collision at Silverstone?
Penalty Box
A controversial collision between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at Silverstone ended the Red Bull driver’s race. Who was at fault?
2021 Russian Grand Prix TV Times
2021 Russian Grand Prix
It’s a huge race week! Formula 1 heads to Sochi where the Formula 3 title will be decided and Formula 2 is in action too. Plus the IndyCar season finale at Long Beach.
Prost ‘will quit F1’ if reverse grid races are introduced
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: ‘I hate reverse grid races’ – Prost • Hamilton back in training after crash • F1 teams ‘could become worth billions’
Herta remains undefeated at Laguna Seca; Palou moves closer to championship in second
IndyCar
Colton Herta led all but four laps to win his second career race at Laguna Seca, while Álex Palou took a major step towards the IndyCar Series championship.
IndyCar announces 17 race schedule for 2022 season
IndyCar
IndyCar’s returns to Toronto and Iowa are confirmed, along with a February start in St. Petersburg, Florida and the 106th Indianapolis 500 on 29 May.
“So many people love him”: Raikkonen’s rivals pay tribute to retiring champion
2021 F1 season
Kimi Raikkonen’s past team mates and rivals paid tribute to the world champion who has confirmed he will retire at the end of year.
Verstappen’s penalty “not such a handicap” at Sochi – Horner
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Verstappen’s penalty “not such a handicap” at Sochi – Horner • Latifi “getting much closer” to Russell • Viscaal targets qualifying gains
Herta wins pole at Laguna Seca; Palou qualifies fourth
IndyCar
Colton Herta wins his second Laguna Seca pole in a row, while Álex Palou starts ahead of championship rivals Patricio O’Ward, Josef Newgarden, and Scott Dixon.
Who should Alfa Romeo hire to partner Bottas in 2022?
Debates and Polls
The competition is fierce for the final place on the Formula 1 grid for 2022. Who should Alfa Romeo hire to partner Valtteri Bottas?
F1’s 2022 calendar plans revealed: 23 races, three ‘triple-headers’, shorter Monaco weekend
News Focus
Formula 1 is planning a record 23 races in 2022 plus three more triple-headers, while the Monaco Grand Prix weekend will be shortened.
Sprint qualifying races less exciting than regular qualifying – Sainz
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Sprint qualifying races less exciting than regular qualifying – Sainz • Hamilton’s crash escape due to ‘science, not luck’ • FIA relocates karting final from Brazil
