Max Verstappen said he is unconcerned about Mercedes’ potential appeal of race direction decisions during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Home win Verstappen’s highlight of 2021 campaign
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Home win Verstappen’s highlight of 2021 campaign • Formula E introduces cost cap and tweaks calendar • Correa returns to F2 in testing
Verstappen will “hopefully” collect trophy tomorrow if no appeal materialises – Horner
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says he has had no indication from the FIA Max Verstappen will be unable to collect his Formula 1 drivers championship trophy at the governing body’s prizegiving ceremony tomorrow.
Johnson commits to full IndyCar season including Indy 500 in 2022
IndyCar
Posted onSeven-time NASCAR Cup series champion Jimmie Johnson will continue in IndyCar next year for his first full-time campaign.
Haas end 2021 on top as Shwartzman goes fastest in final test
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onRobert Shwartzman was fastest of the 10 drivers who participated in the final day of testing at the Yas Marina circuit today, having switched from Ferrari to Haas.
Tsunoda made “long journey” to regain confidence for career-best finish
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onYuki Tsunoda says he had a “long journey” from his difficult start to his rookie season to a career-best result last weekend.
F1 “a massive step up” says Sargeant after first test
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Posted onIn the round-up: F1 “a massive step up” says Sargeant after first test • Brawn: Wolff and Horner comments to Masi not acceptable • Hazel Chapman dies at 94
De Vries fastest as post-season testing begins in Abu Dhabi
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onFormula E world champion Nyck de Vries set the fastest time during the young driver test in Abu Dhabi, driving Mercedes’ 2021 car.
Latifi explains cause of crash which led to restart controversy
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Posted onIn the round-up: Latifi explains cause of crash which led to controversial restart • FIA “broke own rules” – Hamilton’s brother • Fittipaldi to substitute for Mazepin
Verstappen’s last-lap pass “a wonderful way to win the championship” – Horner
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onChristian Horner heaped praise on Max Verstappen, Red Bull’s first world champion for eight years, after the last-lap pass on Lewis Hamilton which won him the championship.
Mercedes seal record eighth consecutive constructors title as Hamilton misses driver’s crown
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes have won the Formula 1 constructors championship for the eighth year in a row, extending their record.
Verstappen clinches the 2021 drivers’ championship with last-lap pass
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has taken the 2021 world drivers’ championship by passing Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Title fight will be “hard but very clean” after race director’s warning to drivers – Wolff
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will not be “pushing anybody off or hitting anybody” in today’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes.
Pirelli’s kerb concerns remain ahead of race despite Yas Marina changes
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Posted onIn the round-up: Pirelli’s kerb concerns remain ahead of race despite Yas Marina changes • Qualifying queue-jumping “always the same people” – Vettel • Sainz thrilled by shot at fifth place
Jeddah part two? Why Hamilton feels confident despite missing pole for title-decider
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onLewis Hamilton believes he’s on the right tyre to start the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix compared to championship rival Max Verstappen, who starts from pole. Is he right?
Norris won’t take “excessive risk” starting behind championship contenders
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris said he was pleased but surprised to qualify immediately behind the two championship contenders at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Points deduction rule reminder was issued for fans as well as drivers – Masi
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onFIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi said he issued a reminder the stewards can deduct points from drivers and teams partly to ensure fans were aware of the rules.
Alfa Romeo ‘did a step forward but didn’t achieve anything’ laments Vasseur
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Posted onIn the round-up: Alfa Romeo ‘did a step forward but didn’t achieve anything’ laments Vasseur • Honda had no second thoughts over F1 exit • Sky pulls F1 idents after Red Bull complaint
Reshaped Yas Marina looks a better fit for Mercedes than Red Bull
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onYas Marina has always been a strong track for Mercedes, despite last year’s defeat to Red Bull, and the changes appear to have swung things further in their favour.
Ferrari not in talks with Todt over return – Binotto
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari is not in talks with outgoing FIA president Jean Todt about a future role with the team, according to Mattia Binotto, his successor in charge of the Scuderia.