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Perez “very sorry” to Leclerc after penalties for clashes
2021 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez said he was “very sorry” to Charles Leclerc for forcing him off the track, but Lando Norris branded Perez’s move with him “stupid”.
Analysis: The “unfair” decision to penalise one driver when many were at fault
2021 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel was the only driver penalised after a messy end to Q2 in which the stewards admitted several others drove unnecessarily slowly.
Can Mercedes – or Norris – deny Red Bull a home one-two?
2021 Austrian Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onWith two Red Bulls starting ahead of Mercedes for the first time this season, will Lando Norris further frustrate the world champions?
Vettel not to blame for Q2 blocking incident – Alonso
2021 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says Sebastian Vettel was not to blame after being held up by the Aston Martin driver during qualifying.
Verstappen continues pole run as Norris takes surprise spot on front row
2021 Austrian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onMax Verstappen secured his third pole position in as many weeks by beating Lando Norris in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix.
2021 Styrian Grand Prix Star Performers
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen, Lando Norris and George Russell were RaceFans’ Star Performers of the Styrian Grand Prix. Here’s why.
Verstappen extends lead with Hamilton-esque win on Red Bull’s home ground
2021 Styrian Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen stuck his Red Bull on pole and drove away from the competition, beating Lewis Hamilton in a style familiar from the Mercedes driver’s many title wins.
Leclerc had ‘one of my best drives apart from lap one’
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc says finishing seventh in the Styrian Grand Prix was a “bittersweet” result after his lap one collision with Pierre Gasly.
Russell encouraged by ‘truly quick’ pace despite ‘cruel’ retirement
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell believes a pneumatic problem may have prevented Williams from securing eighth place in the constructors’ championship.
Verstappen dominates Styrian GP to extend points lead over Hamilton
2021 Styrian Grand Prix summary
Posted onMax Verstappen led every lap of the Styrian Grand Prix to take his fourth win of the season ahead of championship rival Lewis Hamilton.
Ferrari doubt they can fix tyre problem behind disastrous French GP this year
2021 French Grand Prix
Posted onWhy Ferrari’s dramatic drop down the field in the French Grand Prix was something they could not prevent – and may recur in future races.
Long straights will give Red Bull home advantage, predicts Hamilton
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton expects Red Bull form to continue in Austria • Ricciardo more ‘at home’ with McLaren • Tsunoda passes three cars on first lap
Why Perez didn’t get the penalty Mercedes were hoping for
2021 French Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes hoped Sergio Perez would be penalised after he left the track while overtaking Valtteri Bottas. Race director Michael Masi explained why he was cleared.
Norris surprised by McLaren’s points haul as they re-pass Ferrari
2021 French Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren’s result at the French Grand Prix took Lando Norris by surprise, as they passed Ferrari for third place in the championship.
Vettel suspects error cost him higher points finish
2021 French Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel says he was pleased with his recovery into the points during the French Grand Prix after going off early in the race.
Verstappen wins enthralling French Grand Prix with late pass on Hamilton
2021 French Grand Prix summary
Posted onMax Verstappen stormed to victory in the French Grand Prix after passing Lewis Hamilton for the lead with one lap remaining.
Cooler race temperatures should suit Ferrari – Mekies
2021 French Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari racing director Laurent Mekies believes cooler temperatures expected for this afternoon’s French Grand Prix will benefit the team.
Gasly not convinced first Q3 lap time should have been deleted
2021 French Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly says it’s “arguable” whether he exceeded track limits at turn six on his first lap in Q3 that was deleted by the stewards.
McLaren told Norris to abandon final Q2 run due to lack of fuel
2021 French Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris was at risk of being eliminated in Q2 at the French Grand Prix as McLaren put too little fuel in his car for his final run.