Valtteri Bottas led a Mercedes one-two in first practice for the United States Grand Prix, less than five-hundredths of a second of team mate Lewis Hamilton.
2021 United States Grand Prix articles archive
Bottas to take another grid penalty, along with Russell and Vettel
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas will have a five-place grid penalty for this weekend’s United States Grand Prix after exceeding his power unit parts allocation again.
American racer Logan Sargeant joins Williams driver academy
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onAmerican Formula 3 driver Logan Sargeant has joined Williams’ driver academy as part of a long-term deal.
Hamilton pleased by F1’s “huge” progress in America, but eager for return to Africa
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Posted onLewis Hamilton says he has seen tremendous growth in the appetite for Formula 1 in America, but wants the sport to look to Africa next.
Herta’s IndyCar success should qualify him for F1 drive – Alonso
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Posted onFernando Alonso thinks Colton Herta would be “a good fit” for Formula 1 if the IndyCar race-winner wants to compete in the series.
Verstappen’s rivals don’t share his concerns over “fake” Drive to Survive
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Posted onMax Verstappen’s rival Formula 1 drivers don’t share his concerns over how the sport is portrayed in popular Netflix series Drive to Survive.
Mercedes’ gains come from set-up changes, not upgrades – Bottas
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas says the progress Mercedes have made in recent races has come from set-up changes, not new parts.
Bumpy COTA surface “make or break” for US Grand Prix
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Posted onFormula 1 drivers expect the bumpy surface at the Circuit of the Americas will present a serious challenge in their first race at the track since 2019.
First pictures from the 2021 United States Grand Prix weekend
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Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2021 United States Grand Prix.
Vettel to take grid penalty for power unit parts change at COTA
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Posted onSebastian Vettel has revealed he will take a grid penalty at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.
Bottas wasn’t aware of possible Andretti takeover during Alfa Romeo talks
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Posted onFuture Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas was unaware of any links between the team and Andretti before signing for them, he revealed.
Verstappen welcomes Newey’s return after injury as Mercedes make gains
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Posted onMax Verstappen says having Adrian Newey back in the Red Bull garage will help the team make progress following the gains rival Mercedes made in recent races.
F1’s double waved yellow flag rules changed after Alonso controversy
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Posted onFormula 1 has changed how it will police violations of double waved yellow flags after Fernando Alonso was investigated and cleared over a potential incident during qualifying at the last round.
Hamilton expects “incredibly difficult” title fight after losing points lead
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Posted onLewis Hamilton is braced for a tough fight with championship rival Max Verstappen over the final six races of the season after falling behind in the points standings.
Andretti also approached Haas but no “concrete” talks on takeover
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Posted onMichael Andretti has had talks with Haas as the IndyCar champion is understood to be seeking an opportunity to take over a Formula 1 team.
Have Honda chosen the wrong time to pull out of F1 – again?
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Posted onThe last time Honda left F1 they left behind a championship-winning car. Why are they once again heading for the exit just as things are coming good?
Warm US Grand Prix expected with minimal risk of rain
2021 United States Grand Prix weather
Posted onFormula 1 can expect a dry weekend at the Circuit of the Americas with mostly clear skies and warm weather during the United States Grand Prix.
Penalty-free shoot-out in Texas? Five United States GP talking points
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Posted onPower unit penalties have kept the title contenders apart for the last two races. Will Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen go wheel-to-wheel again this weekend?
USA ‘now a second home race’ for Williams after Dorilton takeover
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Posted onWilliams regard this weekend’s United States Grand Prix as “a second home race” following its takeover by American company Dorilton Capital last year.
2021 United States Grand Prix TV Times
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 heads to Circuit of the Americas this weekend. Here’s how to watch the United States Grand Prix plus the W Series finale.