Teams’ staff should be pleased next year’s F1 schedule is set to feature a record 23 races, says AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost.
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Alpine unlikely to release Piastri to join Alfa Romeo, says Vasseur
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Posted onFormula 2 points leader Oscar Piastri is unlikely to be able to claim the final place on the Formula 1 grid next year because of his ties to Alpine, says Alfa Romeo’s team principal Frederic Vasseur.
Hamilton still targeting ‘pole’ despite 10-place penalty
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Posted onLewis Hamilton isn’t prioritising his race set-up for the Turkish Grand Prix after his grid penalty was confirmed.
Red Bull believe Hamilton’s engine change was forced rather than tactical
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Posted onMercedes had no choice but to replace Lewis Hamilton’s engine this weekend due to their reliability concerns, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes.
Hamilton stays on top in second practice at Istanbul
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Posted onLewis Hamilton set the quickest time again in the second practice, leading Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc at the day’s running came to an end.
2021 Turkish Grand Prix practice in pictures
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Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix.
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Give fans a say on whether F1 keeps sprint qualifying in 2022 – teams
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Posted onFormula 1 should ask fans whether they want it to carry on with the sprint qualifying format which was introduced this year, say team bosses.
Mercedes hope Hamilton can recreate Istanbul GP2 passing masterclass after penalty
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Posted onMercedes chose to incur a grid penalty by fitting a fresh engine to Lewis Hamilton’s car in the expectation overtaking will be possible at the Istanbul Park circuit.
Hamilton breaks Istanbul track record as Turkish Grand Prix practice begins
2021 Turkish Grand Prix first practice
Posted onLewis Hamilton broke the 16-year-old track record for the Istanbul Park as he set the pace in the first practice session for this weekend’s race.
Andretti tipped to take majority stake in Sauber’s F1 team
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Posted onCART Indycar champion and former Formula 1 driver Michael Andretti is understood to be pursuing a takeover of Sauber, which runs Alfa Romeo’s team.
Hamilton set for 10-place grid penalty after engine change
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Posted onLewis Hamilton will have a 10-place grid penalty for this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix after Mercedes fitted a new power unit to his car.
Drivers expect no repeat of last year’s ultra-low grip levels at Istanbul
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Posted onFormula 1 drivers expect to find a much improved track surface when they tackle the Istanbul Park circuit today.
Vettel backs call to abolish unrestricted speeds on Germany’s autobahns
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Posted onSebastian Vettel is in favour of introducing speed limits on Germany’s unrestricted autobahns to save lives and reduce emissions.
“No way” Russell would have predicted Williams’ points haul after first race
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Posted onGeorge Russell says there’s “no way” he would have predicted Williams’ recent points haul after the team’s disappointing start to the season.
Sochi defeat would have hit me harder two years ago – Norris
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Posted onLando Norris said the highs and lows of the last two races would have affected him more severely two years ago, but he is “mentally in a much better place” now.
Gasly felt 2021 performances gave him “better chance” of earning Red Bull return
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Posted onPierre Gasly felt his performances at AlphaTauri this year had made a strong case for him to earn a return to Red Bull.
Perez has been “really a bit too unlucky” in recent races
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Posted onSergio Perez is hoping for a change of fortune as he heads into this weekend’s race at Istanbul Park having been “really a bit too unlucky in the last couple of races”.
Other interests vital to “blow off steam” between F1 races – Hamilton
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Posted onLewis Hamilton says his interests outside of Formula 1 help him stay at his best by giving him an opportunity to “blow off steam” between races.
Reaction to turn two move reveals “different rules for different people” – Alonso
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Posted onFernando Alonso says the scrutiny of his manoeuvre at the start of the last round in Russia shows different drivers and nationalities do not get the same treatment in Formula 1.