Lando Norris expects there’s “not going to be much of a midfield” in F1 this year, and McLaren will rival Mercedes more often
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Often found in junior single-seater paddocks around Europe doing journalism and television commentary, or dabbling in teaching Photography back in the UK. Currently based in London pursuing parallel studies in Arts Management at Birkbeck, the city’s evening university.
Writing account of painful 2019 season was “a weight off my shoulders” – Gasly
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly says writing an account of his painful 2019 season, during which his friend Anthoine Hubert was killed, has helped him to move on from the experience.
Williams keeps Ticktum on as development driver
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onDan Ticktum will remain a part of the Williams Driver Academy for 2021 and be one of the team’s development drivers while he races in F2
Giovinazzi aims to ‘grow up as a driver’ in 2021
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Giovinazzi aims to ‘grow up as a driver’ in 2021 • No room for Hamilton at McLaren, says Brown • New Tatuus F4 car revealed
Official F1 entry list describes Mazepin’s nationality as ‘RAF’
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onNikita Mazepin will be entered as a neutral athlete of Russia for his first F1 race, with ‘RAF’ appearing in place of a flag next to his name
Verstappen wants Perez’s arrival to help Red Bull topple Mercedes
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen feels the arrival of Sergio Perez at Red Bull Racing will help the team pressure Mercedes at every grand prix this season
Age no concern for Alonso on return to F1: “I’m not that old”
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso has batted away questions about his age on his F1 return, and the 39-year-old isn’t committing to a timeline for his comeback
Leclerc will choose his fights better to avoid more “silly” first-lap crashes
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc says he will “choose my fights better” after an aggressive style to overcome Ferrari’s lack of pace led to crashes in 2020
Russell sees himself “representing the younger half of the grid” in new GPDA role
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell has explained the motivations behind becoming one of the directors of the Grand Prix Drivers Association for 2021
Haas will bring final update for 2021 car to second race
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onHaas doesn’t plan to update its 2021 car, but the team has revealed the VF-21’s starting specification won’t arrive until the second F1 race
Risk of sandstorms again during Bahrain GP weekend
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix weather
Posted onStrong winds could impact the results of qualifying and the race during Formula 1’s first round of the season, the Bahrain GP, according to pre-weekend weather forecasts