Differences between the kerbs used in Jeddah and Qatar mean the tyre failures seen at the last race are unlikely to occur in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
2021 Qatar Grand Prix articles archive
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Pirelli’s investigation into Qatar tyre failures indicates kerbs caused punctures
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onPirelli has revealed the initial findings of its investigation into the punctures which four drivers suffered during the Qatar Grand Prix 12 days ago.
Horner rejects talk of title fight pressure after criticism over marshal comment
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner rebuffed suggestions the pressures of the championship fight prompted his criticism of a marshal in Qatar, for which he was formally warned.
“I don’t know how much slower I can go”: Inside Ricciardo’s unnecessary economy run
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo’s team radio messages from the Qatar Grand Prix reveal his bemusement after having to slow down to save fuel – unnecessarily, as it turned out.
‘No regulator in the world will be popular’ with a title fight this intense – Masi
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onThe Formula 1 stewards will face criticism whatever decisions they take because the title fight between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton is so close, says FIA race director Michael Masi.
Why drivers backed Hamilton’s call for clarity after meeting over Verstappen incident
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onSeveral drivers questioned the stewards’ handling of the controversial incident between the title rivals, and backed Lewis Hamilton’s call for clarity and consistency.
Lessons to be learned from handling of Verstappen yellow flag incident – Horner
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner believes there is “room for improvement” in how yellow flag incidents are handled after Max Verstappen received a grid penalty in Qatar.
Verstappen is 47th F1 driver to have a shot at clinching the championship
2021 Qatar Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onFor the first time in five years, a driver other than Lewis Hamilton will go into a race with a chance of winning the world championship.
2021 Qatar Grand Prix Star Performers
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll were RaceFans’ Star Performers of the Qatar Grand Prix. Here’s why.
Red Bull “played it safe” due to Bottas tyre failure says Perez after missing podium
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez says he missed out on a podium finish in the Qatar Grand Prix after Red Bull switched to a two-stop strategy for safety reasons following the tyre failure Valtteri Bottas suffered.
Paddock Diary: Qatar Grand Prix part two
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onBetween interminable waits for stewards’ decisions in Qatar, talk in the paddock often turned to whether the next circuit Formula 1 visits will be completed in time.
Car damage prevents Mercedes using Bottas to deny Verstappen bonus point
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas’ car was so badly damaged after his puncture even a fresh set of tyres wouldn’t have helped him beat Max Verstappen to the fastest lap.
“Attack” on volunteer marshals not acceptable says Masi after Horner comments
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onFIA F1 race director Michael Masi strongly criticised Red Bull team principal Christian Horner’s “rogue marshal” comment in Qatar.
Hamilton faster than simulations predicted in Qatar despite “less powerful” engine
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton was further ahead of Max Verstappen than Mercedes expected in Qatar despite not running the fresher and more powerful of his two available engines last weekend.
The yellow flag confusion which hit Verstappen’s title hopes in Qatar explained
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onHow did Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas collect costly yellow flag penalties while others managed to avoid them during qualifying in Qatar?
Ferrari’s fight with McLaren “not over yet” as lead grows again in Qatar
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari aren’t taking third place in the constructors’ championship for granted despite extending their lead over closest rivals McLaren in Qatar.
Gasly laments AlphaTauri’s “shocking” pace after failing to score from front row start
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly was mystified by his loss of pace in the Qatar Grand Prix as he failed to score after starting on the front row of the grid.
How Verstappen can clinch the F1 world championship at the next race
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen can win the world championship at the next race in Saudi Arabia, but will need a big result to do it. Here’s how he can.
Red Bull on red alert as dominant Hamilton continues assault on Verstappen’s lead
2021 Qatar Grand Prix review
Posted onLosail was supposed to be a Red Bull circuit, but Lewis Hamilton scored his seventh and most emphatic victory of the year to close on points leader Max Verstappen.
Vote for your 2021 Qatar Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.