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F1 Portugal 2021 articles archive
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix Star Performers
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon, Lando Norris and Mick Schumacher were RaceFans’ Star Performers of the Portuguese Grand Prix. Here’s why.
Race gains encourage Ricciardo after ‘unacceptable’ qualifying performance
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says his recovery drive in the Portuguese Grand Prix helped him understand how to improve his performance in the McLaren.
Norris “doing the best job I’ve done” as he leads midfield home again
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris says his confidence is growing in his third year in Formula 1, and he feels better able to take advantage when faster rivals slip up.
Williams’ longest-ever point-less run reaches 30 races in a row
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onWhile Williams have gone 30 races in a row without scoring a point, McLaren is the only team to have scored with both cars in every race this year.
Paddock Diary: Portuguese Grand Prix part two
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onF1 makes much of its apparent unity between the sport’s bosses and teams, but the latest behind-the-scenes dispute shows it’s not always the case.
How Hamilton exploited Verstappen’s error to win – and ensured he won’t forget it
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton pounced on a momentary error by Max Verstappen to grab his second win of the season in Portugal – and didn’t let his rival forget the mistake afterwards.
Red Bull complaints over “brutal” track limits calls cut no ice with FIA
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onFIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi dismissed Red Bull’s complaints over track limits decisions during the Portuguese Grand Prix weekend.
Vote for your 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onThe Portuguese Grand Prix was decided by teams’ understanding of tyres – and their ability to execute a one-stop strategy in the best way.
Alfa Romeo unsuccessful in bid to regain Raikkonen’s lost Imola points
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onAlfa Romeo’s attempt to have Kimi Raikkonen’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix penalty overturned has failed.
Bottas has “no idea” why he couldn’t match Hamilton and Verstappen on medium tyres
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onA disappointed Valtteri Bottas was puzzled by the performance of his tyres again as he fell from pole position to finish third in the Portuguese Grand Prix.
Perez admits he “misjudged” fight for position with Norris
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez admitted he “misjudged” whether rival Lando Norris went off-track while overtaking him during the Portuguese Grand Prix.
Raikkonen was “checking something on the steering wheel” when he hit his team mate
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen took full responsibility for the clash with team mate Antonio Giovinazzi, admitting he was changing a switch on his steering wheel.
Hamilton: Verstappen’s mistake gave me “perfect” chance to pass
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says the Portuguese Grand Prix was a “tough race” after falling to third and fighting his way back to the front.
Red Bull urge consistency as track limits calls frustrate Verstappen and Perez
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has said that Red Bull lacked pace to Mercedes at Portimao due to a lack of understanding of grip levels.
Mazepin penalised for holding up leader Perez despite late warning by team
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onNikita Mazepin was given the first penalty point on his Formula 1 licence for holding up race leader Sergio Perez during the Portuguese Grand Prix.
Hamilton passes Verstappen and Bottas to win Portuguese Grand Prix
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix summary
Posted onLewis Hamilton won the Portuguese Grand Prix after passing both Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas on track in the early phase of the race to take the lead.
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix championship points
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onChampionship leaders Mercedes reached 101 points by winning the Portuguese Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton pulled eight points clear of Max Verstappen in the title fight.
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix race result
2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton won the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix for Mercedes ahead of Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas.