Formula-1 News: July 2021

Saturday, July 31, 2021

Pirelli unsure about the best race strategy - F1technical.net

Formula One’s sole tyre manufacturer Pirelli is unsure about the best race strategy for tomorrow’s 36th Hungarian Grand Prix with both the one-stop and two-stop strategies possible for the 70-lap Budapest race.

Read more: Pirelli unsure about the best race strategy - F1technical.net

Spa’s Raidillon corner must change says Ilott after huge GT crash | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Spa's Raidillon corner must change, says Ilott after huge GT crash • Marshal dies at Brands Hatch • Ricciardo form not linked to chassis change

Read more: Spa’s Raidillon corner must change says Ilott after huge GT crash | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Alonso: Two Alpines in Q3 eased pace concerns - PlanetF1

Fernando Alonso said Alpine were unsure how well they would fare in Hungary, so getting both cars into Q3 was a good result.

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Hamilton says F1 gamesmanship accusations are "so silly" - Motorsport.com

Provisional polesitter Hamilton led Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez around ahead of the final runs in Q3 – behind his teammate Valtteri Bottas – where both Mercedes drivers appeared to drive slower than might have been expected.
Hamilton ran very slowly through the pitlane once Verstappen had been released into his wake, while Bottas backing off ahead of the final turns meant Verstappen ...Keep reading

Read more: Hamilton says F1 gamesmanship accusations are "so silly" - Motorsport.com

Vettel hoped for more in Hungary qualifying - PlanetF1

Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll both thought a higher grid slot was possible for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Will Red Bull prise victory from Mercedes’ grasp with soft tyre strategy? | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix pre-race analysis - RaceFans

Two weeks on from the drama of Silverstone, the different strategies adopted by Mercedes and Red Bull have set up what could be another explosive start.

Read more: Will Red Bull prise victory from Mercedes’ grasp with soft tyre strategy? | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix pre-race analysis - RaceFans

Hungarian GP grid: Who starts where for Sunday's race - SkySports F1

Mercedes on the front row, Red Bull on the second, and surprises elsewhere for the final starting grid before F1's summer break

Read more: Hungarian GP grid: Who starts where for Sunday's race - SkySports F1

Steiner losing patience with Haas’ costly crashes - PlanetF1

Guenther Steiner is close to his tolerance threshold with the number of costly crashes involving the Haas team’s rookie drivers.

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Why Hamilton's Verstappen 'gamesmanship' wasn't an F1 rules breach - Motorsport.com

For just a fortnight on from their collision at the British Grand Prix, the cynics suggested that Hamilton’s leisurely holding up of Verstappen was a bit of a psychological offensive – and potentially aimed at trying to time out his Red Bull rival from getting a final Q3 run in.
When Verstappen made it across the line with barely one second left to run, and his teammate Sergio Perez ...Keep reading

Read more: Why Hamilton's Verstappen 'gamesmanship' wasn't an F1 rules breach - Motorsport.com

The story behind F1's most iconic refuelling picture - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

What should have been a normal pitstop for Benetton rookie Verstappen turned into near disaster when petrol sprayed out of the refuelling hose and was ignited on a still hot car.
Captured live on television at the time, the drama of the moment has been further sealed by what is now a world-famous photograph of Benetton pit crew member Paul Seaby captured in the middle of flames as he made ...Keep reading

Read more: The story behind F1's most iconic refuelling picture - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ferrari break curfew as Sainz takes new PU - PlanetF1

Ferrari broke curfew at the Hungaroring on Friday night in order to fit Carlos Sainz's SF21 with a new power unit.

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Tost wants to keep Gasly and Tsunoda at AlphaTauri for 2022 | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost hopes to keep his current line-up of Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda for the 2022 F1 season.

Read more: Tost wants to keep Gasly and Tsunoda at AlphaTauri for 2022 | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Sainz forced to take third Ferrari power unit for Hungarian GP - Motorsport.com

Following Friday practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Ferrari's checks in the evening exposed some parameters that the team was not happy with.
The decision was taken for the power unit to be taken out, so it could be shipped back to Ferrari’s Maranello headquarters for further analysis.
The team has elected to fit a fresh unit in its place, which will be the last final one that Sainz ...Keep reading

Read more: Sainz forced to take third Ferrari power unit for Hungarian GP - Motorsport.com

The story behind F1's most iconic refuelling picture - Motorsport.com

What should have been a normal pitstop for Benetton driver Jos Verstappen turned into near disaster when petrol sprayed out of the refuelling hose and was ignited on a still hot car.
Captured live on television at the time, the drama of the moment has been further sealed by what is now a world-famous photograph of then Benetton pit crew member Paul Seaby captured in the middle of flames as he ...Keep reading

Read more: The story behind F1's most iconic refuelling picture - Motorsport.com

Max’s Silverstone engine ‘working as normal’ - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen will continue running his Silverstone engine in Hungary with Honda happy with the reliability after Friday's practice.

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Paddock Diary: Hungarian Grand Prix part one | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Amid the ongoing paddock buzz over that Silverstone crash, the real intrigue at the Hungaroring surrounds the top FIA man heading to Audi to work on its Formula 1 project.

Read more: Paddock Diary: Hungarian Grand Prix part one | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Tsunoda: AlphaTauri F1 car felt ‘really nervous’ before FP1 crash - Motorsport.com

The Japanese rookie spun out and crashed at the high-speed left-hander at Turn 4 with 15 minutes remaining in FP1, hitting the barrier with the rear of his AlphaTauri car.
While Tsunoda was able to walk away from the crash, the rear of his car was left with significant damage that meant his crew was busy completing repairs for much of the afternoon.
It limited Tsunoda to just a single timed ...Keep reading

Read more: Tsunoda: AlphaTauri F1 car felt ‘really nervous’ before FP1 crash - Motorsport.com

Sainz takes final penalty-free power unit change as Ferrari break curfew | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Carlos Sainz Jnr has become the fourth driver on the grid to have his final penalty-free engine change before the halfway mark in the season.

Read more: Sainz takes final penalty-free power unit change as Ferrari break curfew | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

‘Ferrari engine is on a par with Renault’ - PlanetF1

Ferrari's latest engine is on a "par with Renault" but Fred Vasseur concedes Mercedes and Honda's PUs are still "miles ahead".

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Williams no longer dependent on drivers who bring money – Capito | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Williams is not looking for drivers who can bring sponsorship next season, the team's CEO Jost Capito has confirmed.

Read more: Williams no longer dependent on drivers who bring money – Capito | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Red Bull clear up Albon’s role in Hamilton review - PlanetF1

Christian Horner says Red Bull had always planned on running Alex Albon at Silverstone after the British GP.

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Mercedes feel closer to the title fight after Silverstone win – Wolff | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the team feels it is in closer contention with Red Bull following their British Grand Prix victory.

Read more: Mercedes feel closer to the title fight after Silverstone win – Wolff | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

McLaren’s FE entry in doubt over BMW/Audi exits - PlanetF1

McLaren CEO Zak Brown says there's a 'bit of concern' about joining the Formula E grid following the withdrawals of BMW and Audi.

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Mazepin: Haas driver split is just speculation - PlanetF1

Nikita Mazepin has rubbished rumours that Haas are considering splitting up their driver line up amidst growing tensions.

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Russell: ‘Lewis one of the cleanest, fairest racers’ - PlanetF1

Following "allegations" by Red Bull, although it must be noted one can only surmise what was said, George Russell has defended Lewis Hamilton.

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Williams team principal hopes Russell gets Mercedes drive | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Williams team principal hopes Russell gets Mercedes drive • Leclerc takes first F3 pole • Chadwick on W Series pole as Piria gets 60-second penalty

Read more: Williams team principal hopes Russell gets Mercedes drive | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Kimi: ‘Not where we want to be’ after limited running - PlanetF1

Kimi Raikkonen has said he and his Alfa Romeo team have plenty of work to do to get his car in the right place for qualifying.

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Mick ‘can’t see’ Haas getting past Williams - PlanetF1

Mick Schumacher says he hopes to put in a lap to get close to the Williams drivers, but admits getting past them will be a tall order.

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Teams' reactions after the physically demanding Friday at the Hungaroring - F1technical.net

It has not been the easiest of Fridays for the twenty drivers when it came to physical demands as the opening day for the this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix produced extremely high tempetures.

Read more: Teams' reactions after the physically demanding Friday at the Hungaroring - F1technical.net

Ricciardo felt ‘two or three steps away’ in FP1 - PlanetF1

Daniel Ricciardo admitted that he still has performance to find from his McLaren in Hungary, after some tricky running in Friday practice.

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Ferrari, McLaren, Lotus, Williams F1 cars in new Petersen exhibit - Motorsport.com

The cars have been loaned by Juan Gonzalez, chairman of the board of Mission Foods, one of Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar team’s sponsors, who was primary on Juan Pablo Montoya’s Indy 500 entry this year.
The exhibit will “offer opportunities to educate visitors about extreme vehicle aerodynamics, unusual materials such as soft racing tire rubber and other unique facets of F1 car design and ...Keep reading

Read more: Ferrari, McLaren, Lotus, Williams F1 cars in new Petersen exhibit - Motorsport.com

Hungarian GP: Key F1 tech updates, direct from the garages - Motorsport.com

...Keep reading

Read more: Hungarian GP: Key F1 tech updates, direct from the garages - Motorsport.com

Hamilton: Red Bull still “slightly ahead” of Mercedes on pace - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The world champion ended a five-race victory drought on home turf at Silverstone a fortnight ago when he bounced back from a first-lap crash with Max Verstappen to take an emotional win.
But as well as the joy of closing the points gap to Verstappen and Red Bull in the standings, the result was also important because it showed that an upgrade Mercedes brought to the last race did help in ...Keep reading

Read more: Hamilton: Red Bull still “slightly ahead” of Mercedes on pace - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Hamilton: Red Bull still “slightly ahead” of Mercedes on pace - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Red Bull had Albon re-enact Hamilton’s line through Copse - PlanetF1

Red Bull's evidence in the review of Lewis Hamilton's British GP penalty included footage of Alex Albon recreating the lines the Brit took.

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Delayed Schumacher documentary to launch on Netflix in September | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

An officially-sanctioned film on the life of Michael Schumacher which promises to tell his story "without any sugar-coating" will appear on Netflix in September.

Read more: Delayed Schumacher documentary to launch on Netflix in September | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

Netflix to release new Michael Schumacher documentary - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Entitled SCHUMACHER, the film features contributions from his wife Corinna, his children Gina and Mick, and his brother Ralf.
Schumacher’s manager Sabine Kehm describes the film as the “family's gift to their beloved husband and father.”
It also features insights from many F1 personalities who either played a role in Schumacher’s career or who were his direct rivals, including Jean ...Keep reading

Read more: Netflix to release new Michael Schumacher documentary - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Netflix to release new Michael Schumacher documentary - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Netflix to release new documentary on Michael Schumacher - Motorsport.com

Ocon says car doubts are gone following his change of chassis | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Esteban Ocon says the change of chassis and diagnostic process his team went through on his car has made it feel right again.

Read more: Ocon says car doubts are gone following his change of chassis | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Ricciardo: Max has ironed out much of his aggression - PlanetF1

Daniel Ricciardo thinks Max Verstappen has “ironed out” much of the on-track aggression he displayed in his early years of F1.

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McLaren ‘super impatient’ for completion of new facilities - PlanetF1

McLaren are waiting with bated breath for the completion of their new wind tunnel and simulator at the McLaren Technology Centre.

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Russell: Q3 possible again if Hungaroring “bad luck” changes | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

George Russell believes the Hungaroring could be the track where his qualifying performances finally translate into points.

Read more: Russell: Q3 possible again if Hungaroring “bad luck” changes | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Thursday, July 29, 2021

‘Bottas not given enough credit for Mercedes role’ - PlanetF1

Mika Hakkinen believes that his fellow Finn Valtteri Bottas does not get enough appreciation for his work as a Mercedes driver.

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Alfa Romeo to welcome fans in a race booth in Budapest - F1technical.net

The Alfa Romeo Racing team will give its fans a special reward, bringing a special Booth to the Hungarian Grand Prix in which supporters will be able to see one of Alfa Romeo’s F1 cars.

Read more: Alfa Romeo to welcome fans in a race booth in Budapest - F1technical.net

Max: All team bosses messaged after crash, except Wolff - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen has said he received a message from all F1 team principals after his Silverstone crash, bar Mercedes' Toto Wolff.

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‘Positive talks’ with Red Bull as Gasly decision looms - PlanetF1

Pierre Gasly does not expect to wait much longer than the summer break to find out if he will return to Red Bull for 2022.

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Perez eyes Hungaroring redemption after “poorest weekend” at Silverstone | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Perez eyes redemption at Hungaroring after "poorest weekend" at Silverstone • Norris' season going "better than plan" • Alonso surprised he's still in F1 at 40

Read more: Perez eyes Hungaroring redemption after “poorest weekend” at Silverstone | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Fans granted Monza return with 50% capacity - PlanetF1

Italian Grand Prix organisers are planning to stage this year’s race at Monza with a crowd of 50% capacity.

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Hamilton/Verstappen share ‘tremendous respect’ - PlanetF1

Alex Wurz, chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, insists there is an underlying “respect” between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

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Ocon: Everything is back working with new chassis - PlanetF1

Back in the points at Silverstone after receiving a new chassis, Esteban Ocon could feel the difference "straight away".

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Red Bull’s failed bid for another Hamilton penalty troubles the FIA and enrages Mercedes | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

How did Red Bull attack Lewis Hamilton's "sporting integrity" - in the words of Mercedes - with their bid to increase his penalty?

Read more: Red Bull’s failed bid for another Hamilton penalty troubles the FIA and enrages Mercedes | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

FIA dismissed Red Bull's review of Hamilton's British GP ten-second penalty - F1technical.net

The FIA rejected Red Bull’s request on Thursday after the Milton Keynes-based outfit asked the governing body to review the controversial collision between Formula 1 title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix.

Read more: FIA dismissed Red Bull's review of Hamilton's British GP ten-second penalty - F1technical.net

The bigger mysteries prompted by FIA’s Red Bull rejection - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

After all, with Hamilton having already been sanctioned for the accident based on video and telemetry data, there was little chance of Red Bull being able to cross the threshold of providing some new ‘significant’ and ‘relevant’ evidence to the FIA.
As Ferrari found out to its cost in 2019, when it proposed using a Karun Chandhok Sky TV piece to try to convince the stewards to reopen ...Keep reading

Read more: The bigger mysteries prompted by FIA’s Red Bull rejection - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The bigger mysteries prompted by FIA’s Red Bull rejection - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Hamilton attacks Hungary’s ‘cowardly, anti-LGBTQ+’ new law | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton has spoken out against discriminatory new legislation introduced by the Hungarian government, ahead of this weekend's race in the country.

Read more: Hamilton attacks Hungary’s ‘cowardly, anti-LGBTQ+’ new law | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Albon’s cheeky dig at Ricciardo and Max - PlanetF1

Alex Albon has had a little dig at Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo in his Hungarian GP track guide, reminding of their 2017 clash.

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Hakkinen: Bottas not given enough credit for his Mercedes F1 job - Motorsport.com

I am fascinated by what it takes to be successful in Formula 1. It’s one of the reasons I continue to follow the championship so closely. So when I see some of the unfair comments about Valtteri Bottas, it’s worthwhile giving some perspective based on my own experience.
I know what it is like to go up against the best driver of a generation - in my case, Ayrton Senna - and to have worked ...Keep reading

Read more: Hakkinen: Bottas not given enough credit for his Mercedes F1 job - Motorsport.com

Verstappen's F1 engine set for Hungary practice checks - Motorsport.com

In the wake of the Dutchman's high-speed accident at Silverstone a fortnight ago, there had been concerns that the engine would be a complete write-off.
Honda had to fly it back to its Japanese R&D facilities in Sakura for a deep analysis, and only after that could it judge whether or not it was salvageable.
But despite heavy external damage to some components, it is understood that the ...Keep reading

Read more: Verstappen's F1 engine set for Hungary practice checks - Motorsport.com

Haas drivers need ‘quite different’ things from the car - PlanetF1

Haas are having to balance the needs of Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin with the latter "initially" a bit behind his team-mate.

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Why Bottas is not given enough credit for his Mercedes F1 job - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

I am fascinated by what it takes to be successful in Formula 1. It’s one of the reasons I continue to follow the championship so closely. So when I see some of the unfair comments about Valtteri Bottas, it’s worthwhile giving some perspective based on my own experience.
I know what it is like to go up against the best driver of a generation - in my case, Ayrton Senna - and to have worked ...Keep reading

Read more: Why Bottas is not given enough credit for his Mercedes F1 job - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Why Bottas is not given enough credit for his Mercedes F1 job - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

I am fascinated by what it takes to be successful in Formula 1. It’s one of the reasons I continue to follow the championship so closely. So when I see some of the unfair comments about Valtteri Bottas, it’s worthwhile giving some perspective based on my own experience.
I know what it is like to go up against the best driver of a generation - in my case, Ayrton Senna - and to have worked ...Keep reading

Read more: Why Bottas is not given enough credit for his Mercedes F1 job - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

What is a 'right of review'? | Stewards to hear Red Bull case - SkySports F1

Red Bull's request for a review into Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's British GP collision will be heard by F1 stewards on Thursday afternoon.

Read more: What is a 'right of review'? | Stewards to hear Red Bull case - SkySports F1

Ocon: "Fighting spirit" Alpine’s big strength in battle for fifth - Motorsport.com

With McLaren and Ferrari already far clear in the fight for third, it has left Alpine, Aston Martin and AlphaTauri separated by just nine points in the race for P5.
AlphaTauri currently sits fifth, one point clear of Aston Martin, with both teams having already scored podium finishes this year. Alpine is a further eight points back in seventh.
Alpine has now shifted full focus to the ...Keep reading

Read more: Ocon: "Fighting spirit" Alpine’s big strength in battle for fifth - Motorsport.com

Hungarian Grand Prix Preview - F1technical.net

After the controversial and incident-filled British Grand Prix, Formula One is ready to return with the field heading to Budapest for Round 11 of the 23-race 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship. F1Technical's Balázs Szabó dvelves into the history and characterictics of Hungary's leading race track.

Read more: Hungarian Grand Prix Preview - F1technical.net

Honda still not sure about Verstappen’s engine from Silverstone crash - F1technical.net

Despite carrying out a thorough analysis, Honda is yet to assess whether Max Verstappen’s power unit from Silverstone crash is raceable in the remainder of the season.

Read more: Honda still not sure about Verstappen’s engine from Silverstone crash - F1technical.net

Celebrating 11 of Alonso’s most iconic moments - PlanetF1

In honour of Fernando Alonso's 40th birthday, we've decided to take a look back at the key moments that have defined his career so far.

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Ocon: "Fighting spirit" Alpine's big strength in F1 battle for fifth - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

With McLaren and Ferrari already far clear in the fight for third, it has left Alpine, Aston Martin and AlphaTauri separated by just nine points in the race for P5.
AlphaTauri currently sits fifth, one point clear of Aston Martin, with both teams having already scored podium finishes this year. Alpine is a further eight points back in seventh.
Alpine has now shifted full focus to the ...Keep reading

Read more: Ocon: "Fighting spirit" Alpine's big strength in F1 battle for fifth - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ocon: "Fighting spirit" Alpine's big strength in F1 battle for fifth - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

With McLaren and Ferrari already far clear in the fight for third, it has left Alpine, Aston Martin and AlphaTauri separated by just nine points in the race for P5.
AlphaTauri currently sits fifth, one point clear of Aston Martin, with both teams having already scored podium finishes this year. Alpine is a further eight points back in seventh.
Alpine has now shifted full focus to the ...Keep reading

Read more: Ocon: "Fighting spirit" Alpine's big strength in F1 battle for fifth - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Audi’s McNish explains why relevance for manufacturers is key in F1 engine talks | 2021 F1 Season - RaceFans

Why did Audi and Porsche, who aren't currently manufacturers in F1, join discussions about its 2025 power unit regulations?

Read more: Audi’s McNish explains why relevance for manufacturers is key in F1 engine talks | 2021 F1 Season - RaceFans

Penalty consistency ‘difficult’ due to ‘infinite possibilities’ - PlanetF1

Grand Prix Drivers' Association chairman Alex Wurz believes deciding exact rules of engagement on overtaking is a tough task, due to how unique each driver collision is.

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‘Mercedes will have to think on their feet to beat Max’ - PlanetF1

Damon Hill has said that Red Bull are the team to beat at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, and Mercedes will have to be creative with their strategy to pull off a win.

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Ferrari expect “surprises from midfield teams” under 2022 rules | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Ferrari's racing director Laurent Mekies says F1's radical rules changes for 2022 have the potential to change the grid order.

Read more: Ferrari expect “surprises from midfield teams” under 2022 rules | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Russell: Being Hamilton’s team-mate would be ‘amazing’ - PlanetF1

George Russell says being team-mates with Lewis Hamilton would be “amazing” – and he is eager to “battle” him in the same Mercedes machinery.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Marko: Red Bull have ‘new evidence’ for protest - PlanetF1

Helmut Marko believes Red Bull have evidence for their Silverstone crash protest that will put the incident in a “different light”.

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Ricciardo hopes “completely different” Hungaroring will show he’s back on form | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Ricciardo hopes "completely different" Hungaroring will show he's back on form • Hughes returns to F3 • Mazepin sees performance step from Williams

Read more: Ricciardo hopes “completely different” Hungaroring will show he’s back on form | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Pirelli: Best Hungary strategy ‘not always obvious’ - PlanetF1

Pirelli have unveiled their tyre allocation for the Hungarian Grand Prix - and they say the fastest strategy is not always in plain sight at the Hungaroring.

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Kubica to replace Raikkonen for FP1 in Hungary - PlanetF1

In front of a number of Polish fans, Robert Kubica will stand in for Kimi Raikkonen in FP1 at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Tsunoda: Silverstone F1 a breakthrough in understanding tyres - Motorsport.com

The rookie has had a difficult season thus far, struggling to match the one-lap pace of his team mate Pierre Gasly, and enjoying mixed fortunes in races.
Silverstone was another tough test for him as he had just one free practice session on Friday before qualifying and parc ferme rules were applied.
Neither AlphaTauri driver was happy with the car once its setup was fixed, with Gasly having ...Keep reading

Read more: Tsunoda: Silverstone F1 a breakthrough in understanding tyres - Motorsport.com

Sprint qualifying “only benefits the guys who had a bad qualifying” – Russell | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

Formula 1's new sprint qualifying format reduced the potential for action in the grand prix, George Russell believes.

Read more: Sprint qualifying “only benefits the guys who had a bad qualifying” – Russell | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

Rookie year very different to what Mazepin expected - PlanetF1

Almost halfway through it, Nikita Mazepin says his rookie year in Formula 1 is going very differently to how he expected.

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Life begins at 40 in Budapest for Alonso - PlanetF1

Fernando Alonso is happy to spend his 40th birthday in Budapest – a city he enjoys and which holds some special memories.

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King vs Pretender: Hamilton vs Verstappen assessed - SkySports F1

Copse corner lap one of the British Grand Prix was just the culmination of a rivalry that's been simmering for years.

Read more: King vs Pretender: Hamilton vs Verstappen assessed - SkySports F1

‘Mercedes plan to give De Vries a Williams seat’ - PlanetF1

According to reports in Italy, Mercedes want to give the Williams seat George Russell is set to vacate to their Formula E driver Nyck de Vries.

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McLaren backs decision to delay pitstop clampdown until Belgian GP - Motorsport.com

The FIA issued a technical directive at the end of June informing teams that it would be moving to slow down pit stops and restrict automated processes on safety grounds.
The new ruling was set to come into force from this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, but in an update issued at Silverstone, F1’s lawmakers opted to postpone it to the other side of the summer break at the Belgian Grand ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren backs decision to delay pitstop clampdown until Belgian GP - Motorsport.com

McLaren backs decision to delay pitstop clampdown until Belgian GP - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Verstappen not interested in ‘media hype’ over crash - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen has no interest in getting involved in the "media hype" regarding his Silverstone crash with Lewis Hamilton.

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Has Formula 1 ever increased a penalty after an appeal? - Motorsport.com

The FIA announced on Tuesday that Red Bull have protested the penalty that Lewis Hamilton received at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, believing it wasn’t harsh enough.
This isn’t the first time an F1 team has protested a penalty, but has the FIA ever changed a penalty after a protest, and has it ever increased the severity of one after an appeal?
Has the FIA ever changed a penalty ...Keep reading

Read more: Has Formula 1 ever increased a penalty after an appeal? - Motorsport.com

Noisy F1 engines won't lead to sponsor exodus, says Brown - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Red Bull is leading a push for F1 to move towards louder and more emotive engines from 2025 when new power unit rules are due to be introduced.
It wants F1 to ditch the quiet and economical current turbo hybrids in favour of something more exciting, which runs on environmentally-sustainable fuel.
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner thinks the formula would tick F1’s green credentials on ...Keep reading

Read more: Noisy F1 engines won't lead to sponsor exodus, says Brown - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Noisy F1 engines won't lead to sponsor exodus, says Brown - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Noisy F1 engines won't lead to sponsor exodus, says Brown - Motorsport.com

Red Bull is leading a push for F1 to move towards louder and more emotive engines from 2025 when new power unit rules are due to be introduced.
It wants grand prix racing to ditch the quiet and economical current turbo hybrids in favour of something more exciting, which runs on environmentally-sustainable fuel.
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner thinks that the formula would tick F1’s ...Keep reading

Read more: Noisy F1 engines won't lead to sponsor exodus, says Brown - Motorsport.com

Who’s ‘Hungary’ for next round of Lewis/Max battle? - PlanetF1

Did Silverstone mark the end of the niceties in this Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen title race? The Hungarian Grand Prix will reveal all.

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Alpine switch full focus to 2022 challenger - PlanetF1

Marcin Budkowski has confirmed Alpine have now turned their full focus solely to working on their 2022 challenger.

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Forbes reveal 10 highest-paid drivers in Formula 1 - PlanetF1

Forbes' latest list of salary reveals place Lewis Hamilton atop the the Formula 1 standings for the drivers' payslips.

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Will Red Bull succeed again in earning a tougher penalty for Hamilton? | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

Few teams have successfully used F1's 'right of review' process to earn a harsher penalty for a rival - but Red Bull have, against Lewis Hamilton. Will they do it again?

Read more: Will Red Bull succeed again in earning a tougher penalty for Hamilton? | 2021 F1 season - RaceFans

Webber wants F1 to leave Verstappen and Hamilton to it - PlanetF1

The rivalry between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton is heating up, and Mark Webber hopes the sport let it continue to do so.

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‘Wolff sent FIA obsolete info’ after British GP clash - PlanetF1

Toto Wolff’s mid-race e-mail to Michael Masi contained a diagram that bore no relevance to Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s Silverstone collision, according to a report.

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Hamilton and Mercedes launch Ignite charity to promote diversity in motorsport | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Hamilton and Mercedes launch Ignite charity to promote diversity in motorsport • Alonso 'silenced doubters' - Alpine • Johnson preparing for IndyCar oval test

Read more: Hamilton and Mercedes launch Ignite charity to promote diversity in motorsport | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Ocon: ‘Alpine’s strength is our fighting spirit’ - PlanetF1

While Esteban Ocon is unsure about Alpine's pace, he feels their fighting spirit can see them prevail in the battle for P5 in the standings.

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Red Bull lodge FIA request to review British Grand Prix collision - F1technical.net

Ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, Red Bull has lodged a formal request for the FIA to review the stewards' decision over the crash between Formula 1 title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix.

Read more: Red Bull lodge FIA request to review British Grand Prix collision - F1technical.net

Wolff: ‘Minimal variance’ in 2022 car designs - PlanetF1

Toto Wolff has admitted to some dismay that design of the 2022 cars will be “so constrained” and the differences between them mostly cosmetic.

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How McLaren is tackling the challenge of F1 2022 - Motorsport.com

All 10 teams are currently working flat out on their 2022 programmes and designing all-new cars to meet the demands of the biggest package of rules changes in years.
They are doing it against the background of a cost cap that reins in the biggest-spending teams, as well as a sliding scale of aerodynamic testing restrictions that works against the best performers. Those two factors provide a ...Keep reading

Read more: How McLaren is tackling the challenge of F1 2022 - Motorsport.com

Hamilton pledges £20m for new Mission 44 charity - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton has made a personal pledge of £20m as F1's seven-time world champion launches a new charitable foundation to support underrepresented groups in the UK.

Read more: Hamilton pledges £20m for new Mission 44 charity - SkySports F1

Hamilton pledges £20m to new Mission 44 foundation - PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton has announced the launch of Mission 44 to empower youngsters from underrepresented groups in the UK.

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Hamilton, Mercedes F1 launch charitable diversity initiative - Motorsport.com

Having been worked on for several months, and coming off the back of the Hamilton Commission Report, the ‘Ignite’ initiative will work towards helping ensure there is a much broader pool of talent making it into the motorsport industry.
Funding for the charity will come jointly from both Hamilton and Mercedes, and it will work closely with the world champion’s personal foundation, Mission ...Keep reading

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F1 champions Hamilton, Mercedes launch charitable diversity initiative - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Having been worked on for several months, and coming off the back of the Hamilton Commission Report, the ‘Ignite’ initiative will work towards helping ensure there is a much broader pool of talent making it into the motorsport industry.
Funding for the charity will come jointly from both Hamilton and Mercedes, and it will work closely with the world champion’s personal foundation, Mission ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 champions Hamilton, Mercedes launch charitable diversity initiative - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 champions Hamilton, Mercedes launch charitable diversity initiative - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Having been worked on for several months, and coming off the back of the Hamilton Commission Report, the ‘Ignite’ initiative will work towards helping ensure there is a much broader pool of talent making it into the motorsport industry.
Funding for the charity will come jointly from both Hamilton and Mercedes, and it will work closely with the world champion’s personal foundation, Mission ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 champions Hamilton, Mercedes launch charitable diversity initiative - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Saudi Arabia prepared to stage second 2021 race - PlanetF1

If Formula 1 wanted a double-header in Saudi Arabia for 2021, the organisers would be able to make that happen.

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Alonso feels like 25 ahead of turning 40 during Hungary F1 round - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alonso will celebrate his birthday on Thursday at the Hungaroring, joining 41-year-old Kimi Raikkonen as the only other driver on the grid to be racing over the age of 40.
The two-time F1 world champion won his first title at the age of 24 in 2005, and returned to the grid with Alpine this year after two seasons away racing in sportscars, IndyCar and at the Dakar Rally.
Doubts were raised ...Keep reading

Read more: Alonso feels like 25 ahead of turning 40 during Hungary F1 round - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alonso feels like 25 ahead of turning 40 during Hungary F1 round - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Leclerc does not see realistic chance of Hungary win - PlanetF1

Charles Leclerc loves to be optimistic, but does not believe it would be realistic to expect a Ferrari victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Wolff feels "responsibility" to ensure Bottas has good F1 future - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

With Mercedes set to make a call on whether or not to keep Bottas or take George Russell as Lewis Hamilton's team-mate next year, there has been speculation linking the Finn with options elsewhere.
A return to the Williams team that handed him his F1 debut is one possibility, while it is understood that Alfa Romeo has put him high on its wish list for 2022.
Bottas is still holding out hope ...Keep reading

Read more: Wolff feels "responsibility" to ensure Bottas has good F1 future - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Wolff feels "responsibility" to ensure Bottas has good F1 future - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Wolff feels "responsibility" to ensure Bottas has good F1 future - Motorsport.com

With Mercedes set to make a call on whether or not to keep Bottas or take George Russell as Lewis Hamilton's teammate next year, there has been speculation linking the Finn with options elsewhere.
A return to the Williams team that handed him his F1 debut is one possibility, while it is understood that Alfa Romeo has put him high on its wish list for 2022.

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Rosberg doubts Bottas/Russell decision is made - PlanetF1

Nico Rosberg does not believe his former team Mercedes have made up their mind yet about George Russell or Valtteri Bottas for 2022.

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Domenicali enjoys Hamilton/Max battle for ‘supremacy’ - PlanetF1

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has no concerns for the course of the title battle despite Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's Silverstone crash.

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Monday, July 26, 2021

‘More clashes to come in generational Max/Hamilton battle’ - PlanetF1

Nico Rosberg does not believe that the flashpoints are over in Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's battle of the generations.

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Button: Bottas would be in ‘better place’ at Williams - PlanetF1

Jenson Button believes that a return to Williams for Valtteri Bottas could be exactly what he needs to re-ignite his career.

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Will Red Bull demand Hamilton penalty review? Five Hungarian GP talking points | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

The recriminations from a dramatic and controversial race at Silverstone may not be over ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Read more: Will Red Bull demand Hamilton penalty review? Five Hungarian GP talking points | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

20 titles in ideal but unrealistic career for Max - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen would love to win every race and finish his career a 20-time World Champion, but knows that is "unrealistic".

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Formula 1: How failure led to Honda's F1 success with Red Bull - BBC F1

Honda's success with Red Bull this season has been built on the Japanese engine company's previous failures in F1, its technical boss says.

Read more: Formula 1: How failure led to Honda's F1 success with Red Bull - BBC F1

Handicap-free tyre choice a strength of sprint qualifying format – Brawn | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Handicap-free tyre choice a strength of sprint qualifying format - Brawn • McLaren wary of bogey tracks • 50,000 fans at Igora Drive • Hamilton and Verstappen should talk - Button

Read more: Handicap-free tyre choice a strength of sprint qualifying format – Brawn | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Mick expects sprint qualifying would be better in 2022 - PlanetF1

Haas' Mick Schumacher believes that the new cars coming for 2022 would be a better fit for the sprint qualifying concept.

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Russell: Too many penalties could stop hard racing - PlanetF1

George Russell says if the FIA continue to give out too many penalties, it will discourage drivers from racing each other to their full capabilities.

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Mercedes: ‘Naive’ to underestimate Red Bull’s response - PlanetF1

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has said the team would be 'naive' to write off Red Bull's chances of beating them in Hungary.

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Aston Martin now fully focused on 2022 - PlanetF1

Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer has confirmed that the team have now fully swapped their focus onto their 2022 challenger.

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Mercedes braced for ‘bruised’ Red Bull to fight back in Hungary - Motorsport.com

Mercedes ended Red Bull’s five-race win streak at the British Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton fought back from a 10-second time penalty to score his eighth home victory.
Hamilton was penalised after clashing with Red Bull driver Verstappen on the opening lap at Copse, resulting in a 51G crash for the Dutchman.
The weekend saw Mercedes enjoy an upswing in form after being comprehensively ...Keep reading

Read more: Mercedes braced for ‘bruised’ Red Bull to fight back in Hungary - Motorsport.com

McLaren: "Not unrealistic" for Norris to target P3 in F1 championship - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Norris has scored points in every single race so far this year and only failed to finish in the top five once, including podiums at Imola, Monaco and the Red Bull Ring.
Fourth place at the British Grand Prix lifted Norris into third place in the standings above Red Bull's Sergio Perez. He sits five points clear of the Finnish driver, and is nine ahead of Red Bull's Sergio Perez in ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren: "Not unrealistic" for Norris to target P3 in F1 championship - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

McLaren: "Not unrealistic" for Norris to target P3 in F1 championship - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Haas planning to solve Schumacher's crooked F1 seat for Hungary - Motorsport.com

F1 rookie Schumacher revealed last month that he had been sitting in a crooked position since making his debut at the start of the year with Haas.
But it was not due to a problem with the seat, but because of Schumacher's own body shape that has seen him face a similar scenario throughout his junior career.
Schumacher sought advice from four-time F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel about the ...Keep reading

Read more: Haas planning to solve Schumacher's crooked F1 seat for Hungary - Motorsport.com

‘Lewis and Toto’ cause ‘technical issues’ for Max - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen had to settle for fifth place in the iRacing 24 Hours of Spa, after "Lewis and Toto" caused technical issues during the race.

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Wolff: F1 cannot rule out further Hamilton/Verstappen crashes - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The collision between the drivers at the recent British Grand Prix has become a major talking point in F1, after Red Bull and Verstappen angrily hit out at their Mercedes rivals for what happened.
And ahead of what is likely to be an intense Hungarian GP this weekend with the two drivers set to meet for the first time since their crash, Wolff accepts that further incidents remain ...Keep reading

Read more: Wolff: F1 cannot rule out further Hamilton/Verstappen crashes - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Wolff: F1 cannot rule out further Hamilton/Verstappen crashes - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 cannot rule out further Verstappen/Hamilton crashes, says Wolff - Motorsport.com

The collision between the drivers at the recent British Grand Prix has become a major talking point in F1, after Red Bull and Verstappen angrily hit out at their Mercedes rivals for what happened.
And ahead of what is likely to be an intense Hungarian GP this weekend with the two drivers set to meet for the first time since their crash, Wolff accepts that further incidents remain ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 cannot rule out further Verstappen/Hamilton crashes, says Wolff - Motorsport.com

Domenicali responds to Vettel sustainability criticism - PlanetF1

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has responded to criticism from Sebastian Vettel that the sport is not doing enough to improve its sustainability.

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Hungary win unlikely for Ferrari despite Silverstone near-miss | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Ferrari are unlikely to challenge Mercedes or Red Bull for victory at this weekend's race in Hungary, according to its drivers.

Read more: Hungary win unlikely for Ferrari despite Silverstone near-miss | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Rosberg/Hamilton ‘more complicated’ than Max battle - PlanetF1

Nico Rosberg believes his and Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes rivalry was "more complicated" than the Briton's current battle with Max Verstappen.

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Norris expects top two to stay the same in 2022 - PlanetF1

Lando Norris does not see any opportunity to break the Mercedes/Red Bull domination in 2022 even with the new cars.

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2021 Hungarian Grand Prix TV Times | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

It's race week! Formula 1 heads to Hungaroring this weekend. Here's how to watch the Hungarian Grand Prix and more.

Read more: 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix TV Times | 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Hungaroring set to welcome huge crowds, but introduces strict protocols - F1technical.net

Following the success of the British Grand Prix, the Hungaroring, home of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, is also set to welcome fans back for the first time since 2019 when the field descends in Budapest on the weekend of July 30th – August 1st, 2021.

Read more: Hungaroring set to welcome huge crowds, but introduces strict protocols - F1technical.net

Steiner: Mercedes have a plan for ‘exceptional’ Russell - PlanetF1

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes have an exact plan for the future of George Russell, who he dubbed an "exceptional talent".

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Verstappen clear ‘I do not get intimidated’ - PlanetF1

The pressure is on for Max Verstappen, but intimidation is a feeling which the Dutchman made clear he never encounters.

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'Gloves off' for Hamilton vs Verstappen: Button's F1 prediction - SkySports F1

Sky Sports F1's Jenson Button believes Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are set for more "feisty" battles with the "gloves off" as their reignited rivalry continues at this weekend's Hungarian GP.

Read more: 'Gloves off' for Hamilton vs Verstappen: Button's F1 prediction - SkySports F1

Schumacher 2022 Haas deal still being finalised | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Mazepin 2022 contract signed with Haas ∙ Lotterer believes penalty for Da Costa incident "is not fair" ∙ Saudi Arabian Grand Prix tickets go on sale at 40% venue capacity

Read more: Schumacher 2022 Haas deal still being finalised | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Hungarian Grand Prix 2021: Time, TV channel, live stream, grid - PlanetF1

Formula 1 heads to Budapest for the 11th round of the 2021 season, the 36th consecutive Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Hamilton’s 2010 McLaren sold for record price - PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton's McLaren MP4-25A attracted a record £4,836,000 salw at an auction held at Silverstone last weekend.

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Lynn wins as Di Grassi is disqualified in second London EPrix race | Formula E - RaceFans

Alex Lynn complete a British double in the second of two Formula E races in London this weekend after on-the-road winner Lucas di Grassi was disqualified.

Read more: Lynn wins as Di Grassi is disqualified in second London EPrix race | Formula E - RaceFans

Domenicali teases axing of some ‘traditional’ races - PlanetF1

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is open to dropping some of Formula 1's "traditional" venues if they do not move with the times.

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Verstappen assures no IndyCar-eque F1 from 2022 - PlanetF1

Although Formula 1's new 2022 cars will arrive with more restrictive rules, Max Verstappen says it will still be far from a spec series.

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Alonso: F1 in good hands with ‘new generation’ - PlanetF1

Two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso sees plenty of young talent in a new generation to take Formula 1 forward.

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Verstappen’s seat was broken in 51G crash - PlanetF1

Such was the impact in Max Verstappen's 150mph British Grand Prix crash that it "actually broke Max's seat", says Christian Horner.

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Masi may hold ‘behind closed doors’ talks with title rivals - PlanetF1

Michael Masi may yet sit down with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen but don't expect any details of the talks to be released.

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Wolff won’t block Nyck or Stoffel joining Williams - PlanetF1

Toto Wolff won't stand in the way of either Nyck de Vries or Stoffel Vandoorne if they are offered a 2022 Williams race seat.

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Pourchaire won’t let F1 dream distract him from F2 goals - PlanetF1

Theo Pourchaire is making a concerted effort not to think about F1, saying focusing on a promotion could ultimately cost him one.

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Brown compares sprint pole debate to baseball - PlanetF1

Zak Brown says there is nothing wrong with F1 handing pole position to a race winner rather then the fastest man in qualifying.

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Stroll thinks son is same level as Vettel - PlanetF1

Lawrence Stroll believes that his son, Lance, is performing at the same level as team-mate Sebastian Vettel this season.

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How different will the real 2022 cars be from F1's latest model? - Motorsport.com

That said, it’s important to remember that this is just one interpretation of the future, as the teams themselves still have the freedom to develop their own aerodynamic concepts, albeit with more restrictions placed on them than they’ve had in the past.
The switch to a more ground effect-focused car certainly poses new and interesting challenges for the design teams, but it is inevitable ...Keep reading

Read more: How different will the real 2022 cars be from F1's latest model? - Motorsport.com

Sainz: McLaren one of most difficult cars to pass - PlanetF1

Carlos Sainz is finding the car he was in last year, the McLaren, one of the most difficult ones to overtake on track.

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Haas planning to solve Schumacher’s "crooked" F1 seat for Hungary - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 rookie Schumacher revealed last month that he had been sitting in a crooked position since making his debut at the start of the year with Haas.
But it was not due to a problem with the seat, but because of Schumacher’s own body shape that has seen him face a similar scenario throughout his junior career.
Schumacher sought advice from four-time F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel about ...Keep reading

Read more: Haas planning to solve Schumacher’s "crooked" F1 seat for Hungary - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Haas planning to solve Schumacher’s "crooked" F1 seat for Hungary - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 rookie Schumacher revealed last month that he had been sitting in a crooked position since making his debut at the start of the year with Haas.
But it was not due to a problem with the seat, but because of Schumacher’s own body shape that has seen him face a similar scenario throughout his junior career.
Schumacher sought advice from four-time F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel about ...Keep reading

Read more: Haas planning to solve Schumacher’s "crooked" F1 seat for Hungary - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Why Qatar could be a surprise addition to this year’s F1 calendar | News Focus - RaceFans

Qatar has emerged as a surprise candidate to host F1's 23rd race this year through the country's connection to a car manufacturer the sport is courting.

Read more: Why Qatar could be a surprise addition to this year’s F1 calendar | News Focus - RaceFans

Hulk to give up on F1 if he doesn’t get 2022 seat - PlanetF1

Nico Hulkenberg says the Formula 1 chapter of his career will be well and truly closed if he doesn't find a seat for next season.

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“Brabham” Formula 1 documentary reviewed | Review - RaceFans

Brabham goes beyond the story of three-times world champion Jack Brabham, exploring what became of the team which bore his name.

Read more: “Brabham” Formula 1 documentary reviewed | Review - RaceFans

‘Russell won’t join Mercedes while Hamilton’s there’ - PlanetF1

Giedo van der Garde doesn't believe that George Russell will join Mercedes as long as Lewis Hamilton is still in the other seat.

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Wolff: Oscillate between mania and despair in F1 - PlanetF1

Toto Wolff has said that Formula 1 brings a wide-ranging emotional rollercoaster, "between mania and despair" depending on performances.

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Aston Martin capable of hitting title target – Perez | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Jake Dennis takes a home win in London Formula E ∙ Perez says Aston Martin have strongest asset in personnel ∙ Mercedes bolster title fight back with London results

Read more: Aston Martin capable of hitting title target – Perez | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Horner on how Red Bull pinched Max from Mercedes - PlanetF1

Christian Horner has described how Red Bull beat Mercedes to the signing of Max Verstappen as a prodigiously talented 16-year-old.

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Doctors opposed to a Belgian GP with fans - PlanetF1

Medical chiefs have expressed fears about the Belgian Grand Prix taking place with a large crowd in attendance.

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Truck driver in Zanardi accident is cleared - PlanetF1

The truck driver accused of causing serious injuries to former F1 driver Alex Zanardi last year has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

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Sainz: McLaren one of the most difficult F1 cars to overtake - Motorsport.com

After leaving McLaren for Ferrari, Sainz has often encountered his former team on track as the two outfits battle over third place in F1's 2021 constructors' championship, a fight which is currently swinging Mclaren's way by just 15 points.
Last weekend's British Grand Prix was the latest race in which Sainz was fighting a McLaren, having shadowed Ricciardo for large spells of ...Keep reading

Read more: Sainz: McLaren one of the most difficult F1 cars to overtake - Motorsport.com

Hamilton seeing the ‘benefits’ of Mercedes sim - PlanetF1

Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton is becoming a convert to the benefits of the Mercedes simulator, which helped him significantly at Silverstone.

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Haas finalising contract to keep Schumacher - PlanetF1

Mick Schumacher is expected to be announced imminently as a Haas driver for 2022, ending links with a switch to Alfa Romeo.

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Sainz: McLaren one of the most difficult F1 cars to overtake - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr says his former McLaren team produces "probably the most difficult cars to overtake" after spending the British Grand Prix stuck behind Daniel Ricciardo.
Since leaving McLaren for Ferrari over the off-season, Sainz has often encountered his former team on track as the two outfits battle over third place in F1's 2021 constructors' ...Keep reading

Read more: Sainz: McLaren one of the most difficult F1 cars to overtake - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Sainz: McLaren one of the most difficult F1 cars to overtake - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

P3 in the championship for Norris ‘not unrealistic’ - PlanetF1

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says it is "not unrealistic" for in-form Lando Norris to hold on to P3 in the Drivers' Championship.

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Ocon believes new chassis has ‘solved’ his issues - PlanetF1

Esteban Ocon thinks Alpine have resolved his performance problems with the new chassis he was given for the British Grand Prix.

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Pirelli completes another important 18-inch tyre test - F1technical.net

Following the entertaining and incident-filled British Grand Prix, Formula One's sole tyre manufacturer Pirelli extended its stay at Silverstone by conducting the latest test runs aimed at the 18-inch tyres.

Read more: Pirelli completes another important 18-inch tyre test - F1technical.net

Kimi won’t push his kids into a motorsport career - PlanetF1

Kimi Raikkonen says he will not assess his son Robin’s driving talent, from a motorsport career perspective, until he is 12.

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Verstappen: Restrictive F1 "still a long way from IndyCar" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ahead of last week's British Grand Prix, F1 officially presented its all-new car for 2022, with a live car being shown off at Silverstone.
The new cars for 2022 have been slowed down, with a larger percentage of the overall downforce being generated by the floor in order to reduce reliance on clear air, allowing cars to race each other closer.
Responding to the presentation, Verstappen ...Keep reading

Read more: Verstappen: Restrictive F1 "still a long way from IndyCar" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Verstappen: Restrictive F1 "still a long way from IndyCar" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Verstappen: Restrictive F1 "still a long way from IndyCar" - Motorsport.com

Last week F1 officially presented its all-new car for 2022, with a live car being shown off at Silverstone.
The new cars for 2022 have been slowed down, with a larger percentage of the overall downforce being generated by the floor in order to reduce reliance on clear air, allowing cars to race each other closer.
Ahead of last weekend's British Grand Prix, Verstappen agreed F1 was becoming ...Keep reading

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Five alternative race weekend formats - PlanetF1

Sprint qualifying has generally been well-received, but is there still a better way to structure a race weekend?

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Will Formula 1’s new cars for 2022 prove a change for the better? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Formula 1 revealed the radical new look of next year's cars at Silverstone last week. Will its plan to improve the racing succeed?

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$1.8m-crash leaves Red Bull still contemplating FIA action - PlanetF1

Red Bull claim that the damage inflicted upon Max Verstappen's car during the crash at Silverstone has cost them $1.8million.

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Red Bull say Max crash cost £1.3m | Team still mull penalty challenge - SkySports F1

Red Bull say that Max Verstappen's collision with Lewis Hamilton in the British GP has cost the team around £1.3m in repairs.

Read more: Red Bull say Max crash cost £1.3m | Team still mull penalty challenge - SkySports F1

Ricciardo’s crazy idea to liven up Monaco weekend - PlanetF1

Daniel Ricciardo has had a bonkers, and thankfully sarcastic, suggestion for pumping some excitement back into the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Friday, July 23, 2021

Qatar could be added to 2021 F1 calendar – report - PlanetF1

Qatar is the latest country that has been linked with filling a gap in the second half of this year’s Formula 1 calendar.

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Mercedes asked Bottas to inspect Hamilton’s car - PlanetF1

Mercedes asked Valtteri Bottas to look for signs of damage to Lewis Hamilton’s car after his collision with Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix.

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Formula One announces new partnership with Asprey - F1technical.net

Formula One has announced a new partnership with Asprey, a United Kingdom-based designer, manufacturer and retailer of jewellery, silverware, home goods, leather goods, timepieces and a retailer of books.

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Recent spate of penalties could discourage drivers from racing, warns Russell | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Recent spate of penalties could discourage drivers from racing, warns Russell • Vandoorne says he joined McLaren at the worst time • Harvey tipped for RLL move

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Belgian Grand Prix venue hit by more flooding - PlanetF1

Repair work around the Spa-Francorchamps circuit has been taking place following the floods that caused devastation across Europe.

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Sprint qualy played out ‘as anticipated’ for McLaren - PlanetF1

Andreas Seidl says Formula 1's first foray into sprint qualifying didn't offer any "big surprises" or "big learnings" for McLaren.

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Alonso: F1 sprint format needs “spicy” qualifying on Friday - Motorsport.com

Alonso was the star of Saturday's sprint qualifying event at Silverstone, starting on the soft tyre and jumping from 11th to fifth, before eventually falling back to seventh.
The former world champion agrees that the new format creates action on all three days, but he believes that Friday could be made more interesting with a restriction on tyre usage and the number of qualifying runs that ...Keep reading

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Wolff has ‘discussed’ No.2 role with Bottas - PlanetF1

Valtteri Bottas will for the rest of this season, or as long as the championship battle rages, be Lewis Hamilton's wingman.

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Mercedes feared "long hard look at itself" if it flopped at British GP - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The Brackley-based team had arrived at Silverstone off the back of a run of five consecutive Red Bull victories that had allowed its main rival to extend leads in both world championships.
So it knew it was under pressure, at a track that should better suit its package, to turn the tables on Red Bull and get itself firmly back in the title fight.
After Lewis Hamilton duly delivered a ...Keep reading

Read more: Mercedes feared "long hard look at itself" if it flopped at British GP - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mercedes feared "long hard look at itself" if it flopped at British GP - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Lewis v Max rivalry ‘will be a beautiful battle’ - PlanetF1

Lewis Hamilton versus Max Verstappen is setting itself up to be "one of the great rivalries" of Formula 1 says Nico Rosberg.

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‘Alonso is one of the great talents in the history of F1’ - PlanetF1

Fernando Alonso is "one of the great talents in the history of" Formula 1, that's according to Emerson Fittipaldi.

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Alonso: F1 sprint format needs “spicy” qualifying on Friday - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alonso was the star of Saturday’s sprint qualifying event at Silverstone, starting on the soft tyre and jumping from 11th to fifth, before eventually falling back to seventh.
The former world champion agrees that the new format creates action on all three days, but he believes that Friday could be made more interesting with a restriction on tyre usage and the number of qualifying runs that ...Keep reading

Read more: Alonso: F1 sprint format needs “spicy” qualifying on Friday - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Alonso: F1 sprint format needs “spicy” qualifying on Friday - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Bottas in Alfa Romeo F1 link for 2022, if Mercedes opts for Russell - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Mercedes will decide over the summer break if it is to keep hold of Bottas as Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate for next year, or if it will take George Russell instead.
The team insists no decision has been made yet, and Bottas is fully focused on convincing his bosses to hand him a fresh contract.
But, if Mercedes does opt for Russell, then Bottas has been clear that he wants to remain in F1 ...Keep reading

Read more: Bottas in Alfa Romeo F1 link for 2022, if Mercedes opts for Russell - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories