Formula 1 race director Michael Masi explained why Pierre Gasly was given a stiff penalty for his first-lap collision with Fernando Alonso.
Turkish Grand Prix articles archive
Aston Martin “had to try” switch to slick tyres – Vettel
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel said he had to risk switching to slick tyres during the Turkish Grand Prix, but admitted the gamble backfired.
Tsunoda says he “wants Max to win” and tried to keep Hamilton behind for longer
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onYuki Tsunoda says he tried to keep Lewis Hamilton behind as long as he could in the opening stages of the Turkish Grand Prix.
Alonso apologises and accepts penalty after Schumacher collision
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso accepted the blame and penalty for his collision with Mick Schumacher, and described his earlier incident with Pierre Gasly as unfortunate.
Better result was possible for Hamilton if we pitted earlier – Mercedes
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes believe they needed to pit Lewis Hamilton earlier than they did in order for him to finish higher than fifth in the Turkish Grand Prix.
Gasly says ‘I don’t know where else I could have gone’ after Alonso clash penalty
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly says he had little opportunity to avoid the contact with Fernando Alonso which led to his penalty in the Turkish Grand Prix.
We should have pitted earlier or not at all – Hamilton
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Mercedes made the wrong call when to change his tyres during the closing stages of the Turkish Grand Prix.
Turkish GP win ‘probably one of my best races’ – Bottas
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas says his victory in the rain-hit Turkish Grand Prix was one of the best performances of his career.
Alonso collects two penalty points after Schumacher clash
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso has been given two penalty points on his licence for colliding with Mick Schumacher during the Turkish Grand Prix.
Bottas wins damp Turkish GP as Verstappen retakes championship lead
2021 Turkish Grand Prix summary
Posted onValtteri Bottas won the Turkish Grand Prix while Max Verstappen took the championship lead by finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton in the rain-hit race.
Gasly given two penalty points for first-corner collision with Alonso
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly collected two penalty points on his licence after causing a collision with Fernando Alonso on the first lap of the Turkish Grand Prix.
2021 Turkish Grand Prix championship points
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen leads the drivers championship by six points from Lewis Hamilton after this weekend’s race.
2021 Turkish Grand Prix race result
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas won the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix for Mercedes ahead of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.
Rate the race: 2021 Turkish Grand Prix
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix.
2021 Turkish Grand Prix in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from a rain-hit Turkish Grand Prix at the Istanbul Park circuit.
Live: 2021 Turkish Grand Prix
RaceFans Live
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Chinese Grand Prix faces third absence from F1 calendar in 2022
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe Chinese Grand Prix may disappear from the Formula 1 calendar for the third year in a row, presenting an opportunity for both Imola and Paul Ricard to hold races in 2022.
Alonso says he addressed Q3 weakness after best grid position of 2021
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says he’s addressed an area where he was losing out to his rivals after taking fifth on the grid for the Turkish Grand Prix.
Ricciardo to take grid penalty for power unit parts change
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo will start the Turkish Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking new power unit parts.
Unseen near-miss with Alonso cost Ocon a place in Q3
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon abandoned his final flying lap in Q2 after running wide and almost hitting team mate Fernando Alonso.