Pirelli has released the findings from its investigation into the tyre failures suffered by two drivers during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix articles archive
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix articles
“Tyres should not explode like that” says Villeneuve as Pirelli prepares to reveal findings
2021 F1 season
Posted onF1’s tyre failures in Azerbaijan were “embarrassing”, says world champion Jacques Villeneueve, as Pirelli prepares to reveal the findings of its investigation.
Why Alonso is able to enjoy F1 more now than when he left
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onTaking time out from Formula 1 to race in other series rejuvenated Fernando Alonso for his return to the sport with Alpine.
Penalty for Safety Car error was just one of Latifi’s frustrations in Baku
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onNicholas Latifi’s radio messages reveal the strategy disagreement, engine problem and finally the penalty which cost him his best finish of the season so far.
Perez credits Albon’s contribution to his first win for Red Bull
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez gave credit to Alexander Albon for helping him get up to speed at Red Bull following his first victory for the team last weekend.
The red flag rule change which may prevent teams “bickering” after Azerbaijan
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 teams will expect more races to be red-flagged so they can finish ‘under green’ following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Tsunoda’s Baku speed “really worried” team boss Tost
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onAlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost admitted he feared Yuki Tsunoda would crash during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Mercedes to revise ‘brake magic’ system behind Hamilton’s restart error
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton held himself responsible for his restart error in Baku but Mercedes’ technical director Mike Elliot said the team share some of the blame and will revise their ‘brake magic’ system for the next race.
Eight safety questions raised by Azerbaijan Grand Prix crashes and F1’s reaction
2021 F1 season
Posted onWhat contributed to Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix crashes? Why did the Safety Car take so long to appear? The questions F1 faces after its lucky escape in Baku.
Ferrari losing too much pace in traffic – Binotto
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onAfter a promising qualifying, where Charles Leclerc took pole, Ferrari say they only lacked race pace when running behind other cars in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Perez delivering “exactly what we’ve been looking for” – Horner
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says Sergio Perez’s performance in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is exactly what the team has needed.
“Who’s next?” “Why are they waiting?” Concern and confusion on drivers’ radios after Baku crashes
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onFollowing Sunday’s two high-speed crashes, drivers were confused by the delayed arrival of the Safety Car and concerned further tyre failures would occur.
Verstappen deserves points lead after Hamilton’s ‘huge mistakes’, says Villeneuve
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen and Red Bull deserved to keep their championship leads as they are making fewer mistakes than Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes, says Jacques Villeneuve.
Verstappen’s tyres were not “abused” before race-ending failure
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull believed Max Verstappen was in no danger of failing to reach the end of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix until a tyre deflation put him out.
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Star Performers
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen, Pierre Gasly and Fernando Alonso were RaceFans’ Star Performers of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Here’s why.
“Really weird” lack of pace due to car fault or tyres, Bottas believes
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas says there was no obvious cause for his poor pace in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after finishing 12th.
Hamilton records his worst finish for 12 years with 15th place
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onLewis Hamilton took his worst finish since 2009, Sergio Perez became the first driver to win with two teams in the hybrid era, and more Azerbaijan Grand Prix stats.
Mercedes “can’t keep losing points like this” says Wolff after worst two races since 2012
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes CEO Toto Wolff says the team cannot afford to continue squandering points-scoring opportunities following its poor results in Azerbaijan and Monaco.
FIA to examine Mazepin-Schumacher near-miss which was overlooked during race
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onFIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi said he will look into an incident which left Mick Schumacher fuming at Haas team mate Nikita Mazepin.
Engine problem almost cost Gasly podium finish
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly was relieved to fend off Charles Leclerc for his first podium finish of the season while coping with an engine problem during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.