George Russell says Williams has not been given the opportunity to show their car’s pace due to the weather conditions so far this year.
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Da Costa denies Frijns on final lap to win thrilling Monaco EPrix
Formula E
Posted onAntonio Felix da Costa won the Monaco EPrix in dramatic fashion, losing the lead from pole early on before fighting back to clinch victory with a last-lap pass.
Slower laps, better racing? How Formula E will compare to F1 as it tackles ‘full Monaco’
Formula E
Posted onFormula E won’t be as quick as Formula 1 around the Monaco Grand Prix circuit but its drivers expect the racing will improve now they are using the longer track.
Mazepin struggling more than Schumacher with car – Steiner
2021 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onHaas team principal Guenther Steiner says Nikita Mazepin is struggling with their car more than his fellow rookie Mick Schumacher as he is unhappy with its rear-end stability.
Britain’s new travel restrictions for Turkey casts doubt on race
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Britain’s new travel restrictions for Turkey casts doubt on race • Hauger on F3 pole • Hamilton impressed by midfield teams
Despite solid long run pace, Red Bull say beating Mercedes would be “unbelievable”
2021 Spanish Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onF1 teams were reluctant to show their true speed, especially in second practice, during Friday’s practice sessions in Barcelona.
Finding a good set-up will never be easy with this car – Hamilton
2021 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Mercedes’ car wasn’t quick ‘out of the box’ at the Circuit de Catalunya, but they have made progress with it.
Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two, Verstappen ninth in second practice
2021 Spanish Grand Prix second practice
Posted onLewis Hamilton led a one-two for Mercedes in the second practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix, comfortably ahead of closest championship rivals Red Bull.
Make your 2021 Spanish Grand Prix predictions
RaceFans Predictions Championship
Posted onEnter your 2021 Spanish Grand Prix predictions to win loads of F1 prizes this weekend.
Bottas edges Verstappen, then has near-miss with Sainz
2021 Spanish Grand Prix first practice
Posted onThere was little to choose between Mercedes and Red Bull in the first practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix, as Valtteri Bottas led Max Verstappen by just three-hundredths of a second.
Aston Martin “expected to be stronger this year”, Vettel admits
2021 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel has confidence in Aston Martin’s ability to progress, despite starting the season with a slower car than they expected.
Perez dissatisfied with result but encouraged by pace in Portugal
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Perez sees upside to disappointing result • Latifi doubts Alfa Romeo can score points on merit • Latifi was “hanging on” in Portugal
How Liberty’s F1 vision lured Alonso back – and why his faith in his speed is unshaken
Interview
Posted onFernando Alonso explains how Liberty Media’s changes to Formula 1 led to his comeback, and why he’s playing the long game at Alpine.
Tsunoda puzzled as he and Gasly give “opposite feedback” on car
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Tsunoda puzzled as he and Gasly give “opposite feedback” on car • Alonso rues lack of fans at home return • Mosley film hits cinemas in July
Race gains encourage Ricciardo after ‘unacceptable’ qualifying performance
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says his recovery drive in the Portuguese Grand Prix helped him understand how to improve his performance in the McLaren.
2021 Spanish Grand Prix TV Times
2021 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 heads to Circuit de Catalunya this weekend and the Formula 3 season begins. Here’s how to watch the Spanish Grand Prix and more.
Norris “doing the best job I’ve done” as he leads midfield home again
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris says his confidence is growing in his third year in Formula 1, and he feels better able to take advantage when faster rivals slip up.
Alpine can now fight “cars that were quicker than us” – Ocon
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alpine can now fight “cars that were quicker than us” – Ocon • Alfa Romeo not quick enough for points in Portugal – Giovinazzi
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onThe Portuguese Grand Prix was decided by teams’ understanding of tyres – and their ability to execute a one-stop strategy in the best way.
Perez admits he “misjudged” fight for position with Norris
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez admitted he “misjudged” whether rival Lando Norris went off-track while overtaking him during the Portuguese Grand Prix.