FIA president Jean Todt will step down from his position in charge of world motorsport at the end of the year, and the first contenders to replace him are emerging.
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will continue their fight at Imola – as will Ferrari and McLaren. Here are the talking points for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
New Grand Prix Drivers Association director George Russell defended Lewis Hamilton’s driving in Bahrain and called for more consistent enforcement of track limits.
In the round-up: Tsunoda surprised to make bigger impact in Europe than Japan after debut • Sainz shouldn’t advertise weakness – Smedley • Super Formula moves season finale
As Silverstone seeks full attendance at the British Grand Prix, race promoters in Hungary, the Netherlands, Italy, Russia, USA and Brazil have the same aim.
Alfa Romeo are convinced they are one of F1 2021’s biggest improvers, but aren’t drawing conclusions from their Imola performance in 2020 as they return there
AlphaTauri is hoping to continue with its strategy from the Bahrain GP where it made it through to the final qualifying segment on the same tyre as the fastest teams.
Formula 1 will bring forward the start of practice and qualifying sessions for this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix to avoid a clash with the funeral of Britain’s Prince Philip on Saturday.
Romain Grosjean conceded it is partly his fault he never had the chance to drive a championship-winning car during his Formula 1 career.
Sebastian Vettel faces a “crucial” period of races to rebound from his poor 2020 campaign and difficult start at Aston Martin, says his former team mate Mark Webber.
In the round-up: Tsunoda taking setbacks “in his stride” • New F3 format will produce “crazy” races – Caldwell • AlphaTauri team up with wine makers to cut emissions
It’s race week! Formula 1 continues at Imola while the IndyCar season begins in Alabama. Here’s how to watch the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix and more.
Mick Schumacher admitted he was taken aback at how much downforce F1 cars lose in traffic, as both Haas drivers spun during their grand prix debuts in Bahrain.
F1 Esports will feature a new, female-only route into the Pro competition, as part of the We Race As One initiative.
Alpine are bringing an aerodynamic upgrade package and new testing elements to the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to address their deficit to the midfield.
Daniel Ricciardo says he felt more prepared for his debut at McLaren than he did after moving to Renault two years ago, but isn’t sure when he’ll be fully comfortable in his new car.
Juan Pablo Montoya said the hotter cockpit temperatures he experienced when he tested an Aeroscreen for the first time left him wishing he could use an open visor.
In the round-up: Mercedes regard Verstappen as “a very mature, very smart racer now” • AlphaTauri gains ‘70% due to engine’ – Tost • McLaren junior Ugochukwu second in WSK Euro opener
Stoffel Vandoorne won Formula E’s second race of the weekend in Rome, 24 hours after being denied victory from pole position.
F1’s three new drivers for 2021 have little in common, and as expected their first race weekend produce sharply differing outcomes.
