Jamie Chadwick has won the W Series championship for the second time, with a dominant win in the final race at the Circuit of the Americas.
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Abbie Eaton and Marta Garcia to miss W Series finale
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onA spinal injury has ruled Abbie Eaton out of today’s W Series finale, while Marta Garcia will also miss the race due to illness.
Hamilton’s advantageous grid spot may be his only hope in Verstappen fight
2021 United States Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onMercedes are concerned about Red Bull’s pace and the severity of the bumps at Austin, but Lewis Hamilton’s starting position gives him a useful shot at Max Verstappen.
Chadwick takes points lead ahead of finale with W Series win
W Series
Posted onJamie Chadwick won the first W Series race of the weekend and took the lead in her title battle with Alice Powell ahead of the finale.
Perez tops final practice as Hamilton and Verstappen lose quicker times
2021 United States Grand Prix third practice
Posted onSergio Perez remained on top in the final practice session for the United States Grand Prix, lapping the Circuit of the Americas in 1’34.701.
Packed US Grand Prix tipped to be “biggest F1 event in history”
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onThe Circuit of the Americas is predicted to welcome the largest ever three-day crowd for an F1 race weekend at the United States Grand Prix.
Drivers warned not to cut turn six in updated track limits guidance
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onAfter 49 lap times were deleted for track limits violations at two corners yesterday, a third corner will now be policed at the Circuit of the Americas.
Bumps at COTA don’t affect F1 cars like Moto GP bikes, says circuit chairman
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onThe bumps at the Circuit of the Americas are not a concern for Formula 1 drivers as they were for Moto GP riders, according to the track’s chairman.
COTA throws up challenges for all teams but Mercedes have reliability fears too
2021 United States GP Friday practice analysis
Posted onWhile heat, bumps and high tyre degradation are concerns for all, the Mercedes-powered drivers have reliability fears too at the Circuit of the Americas.
Bottas says he “can still have a good race” despite latest grid penalty
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Bottas says he “can still have a good race” despite latest grid penalty • No pressure on O’Ward for F1 test debut – Brown • 2022 F1 cars may only be half a second slower – Symonds
Perez puts Red Bull on top in second practice
2021 United States Grand Prix second practice
Posted onSergio Perez topped the second practice session for the United States Grand Prix while his team mate had a run-in with his championship rival.
Mercedes almost a second ahead in first practice as Alonso hits trouble
2021 United States Grand Prix first practice
Posted onValtteri Bottas led a Mercedes one-two in first practice for the United States Grand Prix, less than five-hundredths of a second of team mate Lewis Hamilton.
American racer Logan Sargeant joins Williams driver academy
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onAmerican Formula 3 driver Logan Sargeant has joined Williams’ driver academy as part of a long-term deal.
Hamilton pleased by F1’s “huge” progress in America, but eager for return to Africa
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he has seen tremendous growth in the appetite for Formula 1 in America, but wants the sport to look to Africa next.
Herta’s IndyCar success should qualify him for F1 drive – Alonso
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso thinks Colton Herta would be “a good fit” for Formula 1 if the IndyCar race-winner wants to compete in the series.
Bumpy COTA surface “make or break” for US Grand Prix
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers expect the bumpy surface at the Circuit of the Americas will present a serious challenge in their first race at the track since 2019.
Nothing personal in Hamilton-Verstappen rivalry – Bottas
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Nothing personal in Hamilton-Verstappen rivalry – Bottas • F2 and F3 reduce sprint race points • US driver needs US team to be treated fairly in F1 – Andretti
Have Honda chosen the wrong time to pull out of F1 – again?
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onThe last time Honda left F1 they left behind a championship-winning car. Why are they once again heading for the exit just as things are coming good?
Warm US Grand Prix expected with minimal risk of rain
2021 United States Grand Prix weather
Posted onFormula 1 can expect a dry weekend at the Circuit of the Americas with mostly clear skies and warm weather during the United States Grand Prix.
W Series contenders expect “good fight” as they enter US finale tied on points
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: W Series contenders expect “good fight” as they enter US finale tied on points • Hamilton hasn’t had a rival like Verstappen before – Horner • Rosberg says early retirement cost him £100 million