‘Lewis always goes ten metres further, not 200’

Robert Doornbos says that Lewis Hamilton rarely does practice starts on the designated spot, but went further past it than usual in Russia.

‘Ricciardo is making it a tough return for Ocon’

Esteban Ocon hasn't enjoyed the best return to Formula 1, and Jolyon Plamer thinks that that's largely because of Daniel Ricciardo.

Shovlin hints rivals told stewards of practice starts

Mercedes' rivlas may have "flagged" Lewis Hamilton's practice starts to the stewards, that's according to Andrew Shovlin.

Vasseur: Sure I’ve heard about Kimi re-signing

Fred Vasseur says he has heard rumours that Kimi Raikkonen has re-signed with Alfa Romeo but that doesn't make it true.

Ilott: Ferrari F1 debut at Fiorano ‘unforgettable’

Callum Ilott described his debut in a Ferrari F1 car as “unforgettable” after driving a 2018 model at Fiorano ahead of his FP1 debut.

Perez ‘most likely’ signing for Haas next week

Former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley expects Sergio Perez to join Haas and thinks it could be confirmed as soon as next week. 

Wolff on Hamilton to Red Bull: Never say never but

With still no confirmation he will remain with Mercedes, Toto Wolff says "never say never" to rumours linking Lewis Hamilton to Red Bull.

‘The W11 is Mercedes’ most complete car’

Christian Horner says Red Bull has to improve in every area to challenge Mercedes' W11, what he feels is the Brackley team's "most complete" car.

Racing Point ‘clearly’ fastest in race for third – Seidl

Racing Point have “clearly” the fastest car in the chase for third position in the F1 constructors’ World Championship – according to McLaren boss Andreas Seidl.

Kvyat: ‘If I get it right on Sunday, I’m the best’

Daniil Kvyat has sent a reminder to the Red Bull decision-makers about his talent after a strong showing in his home event, the Russian Grand Prix.

Melbourne aiming to host usual March season opener

Organisers of the Australian Grand Prix are reportedly aiming for the track to host the season opener in March as per usual next year.

Ferrari F2 driver outings are ‘not a shootout’

Despite handing three of its five F2 youngsters a Formula 1 run, Ferrari say it is "not" a shootout for a 2021 drive.

Gasly has no regrets over VSC ‘gamble’

If anything it hindered his result, but Pierre Gasly doesn't have any regrets about pitting during the brief VSC window in Sochi.

Pirelli changing tyre allocation for Istanbul and Portimao

More hard tyres are to be taken to the upcoming races in Istanbul and Portimao, Pirelli chief Mario Isola has confirmed.

‘F1 needs competition more than reverse grids’

Although no opposed to the idea of reverse grids, Cyril Abiteboul says Formula 1 needs a competitive field more than it needs gimmicks.

Wolff reiterates: Ferrari would have vetoed me

It's a good thing Toto Wolff prefers the stopwatch to the boardroom as he has again claimed Ferrari would have vetoed his appointment as F1 CEO.

‘Schu Jr has hallmarks of a champ in the making’

Ahead of his Formula 1 practice debut, Fred Vasseur has been singing Mick Schumacher's praises saying he has "all hallmarks of a champion in the making".

Steiner lauds Ilott ahead of Haas run

In action with Haas at the Eifel Grand Prix, Guenther Steiner says Callum Ilott's F2 performance show why Ferrari holds him in "such high regard".

Brawn weighs in on Perez and Schumi Jr

Racing his way to a comfortable fourth at Sochi, Ross Brawn believes Sunday's result is proof Sergio Perez "deserves" an F1 race seat.

Steiner on Grosjean criticism: Good for him

Romain Grosjean may have talked his way into a Haas exit with Guenther Steiner, not for the first time, unimpressed with the driver's criticism in Russia.

Magnussen: We deserved points at Sochi

Kevin Magnussen finished the Russian Grand Prix in P12, and thinks that he and his team deserved to score points. 

Ocon: Sochi my best race of 2020 for first stint

Esteban Ocon feels that the Russian Grand Prix was his best race since returning to Formula 1 up until he switched to hard tyres.

Mercedes overruled Hamilton as tyre ‘at limit’

Mercedes have explained why they chose to bring Lewis Hamilton in for his Russian Grand Prix pit-stop earlier than he wanted.

Salo denies leaking Hamilton penalties to TV

Mika Salo has denied he tipped off Finnish TV about Lewis Hamilton’s penalties at the Russian Grand Prix before they had been officially announced.

COVID-19 positives up but protocols ‘working well’

Formula 1 has insisted the increased number of positive COVID-19 tests leading up to the Russian Grand Prix shows the sport’s safety protocols are working well.

Horner: Mercedes might be getting complacent

Christian Horner has suggested Mercedes’ rules blunder in the Russian Grand Prix may indicate they are becoming complacent as a result of their continuous success.

F1 steward Salo says Hamilton is ‘full of s**t’

Mika Salo says Lewis Hamilton's claims that the stewards are out to "stop" him are "full of s**t".

‘Dangerous’ Hamilton received ‘mild’ penalty

Lewis Hamilton got off lightly with a 10-second penalty at the Russian Grand Prix because his practice starts were “dangerous”.

Seidl: Sainz ruined Sochi race for both McLarens

Andreas Seidl has made no attempt to excuse Carlos Sainz for the accident that ended his Russian Grand Prix on the opening lap.

Albon: Verstappen doesn’t play political games

Alexander Albon had only praise for his team-mate Max Verstappen when asked about the Dutchman's comments that he will beat anyone he teams up.

Schumacher, Ilott given FP1 chance at Eifel GP

Mick Schumacher and Callum Ilott will be given opportunities to stake their claim for 2021 F1 race seats in FP1 for the Eifel Grand Prix.

Contrite Hamilton: ‘I’m only human after all’

Lewis Hamilton has issued a message of contrition after his controversial statements at the end of the Russian Grand Prix.

‘Wolff could cash in Mercedes stake to Ineos’

Former F1 racer and now pundit Robert Doornbos has added further fuel to reports that Ineos could be set to take over the Mercedes team.

Red Bull ‘aware of options but Albon first choice’

Although Christian Horner says Red Bull is keeping an eye on the 2021 driver market, Alex Albon is the "preferred choice" to partner Max Verstappen.

‘Dorilton 100 per cent focused on performance’

Acting Williams team boss Simon Roberts says there is "no masterplan" in play as the team transitions from Williams to Dorilton.

Brawn tells Hamilton: Lick your wounds and learn

Ross Brawn says Lewis Hamilton needs to "go away, lick his wonds" and learn from Sunday's Sochi disappointment.

‘Equalling Schu’s records will be overwhelming’

Chasing Michael Schumacher's record of 91 grand prix victories, Toto Wolff reckons it will be "very emotional" for Lewis Hamilton when it happens.

Rio Motorsports gain F1 broadcast rights in Brazil

Broadcasting of F1 in Brazil is changing, with investment business Rio Motorsports having acquired exclusive rights for the next five seasons.

Horner: Merc reserve driver should start training

Flirting with a race ban, Christian Horner says Mercedes better prepared its reserve driver to stand in for Lewis Hamilton.

Not ‘fannying around’ cost Russell at Sochi

George Russell decided to stop "fannying around" at the start of the Russian Grand Prix, and it ended up costing him.

Mercedes expected a ‘telling off’, not a penalty

Mercedes's track engineering director Andrew Shovlin says the team only expected to get a 'telling off' for Lewis Hamilton's practice starts.

Perez expects upgraded RP20 for Nurburgring

Sergio Perez missed out on the upgrades at the Russian Grand Prix, but expects to have them at his disposal come the Eifel GP.

Upgrades not behind Ferrari’s positive Russian GP

Ferrari principal Mattia Binotto has played down the role that upgrades had in the team's improved showing at the Russian GP.

Masi: ‘Gravel not a solution’ for Sochi issues

Michael Masi has bit back at calls to put gravel at Turn 2 at Sochi, saying that doing so "isn't a solution everywhere".

Horner: Sochi ‘skewed’ Honda engine power

Red Bull principal Christian Horner believes Mercedes' straight-line speed advantage over his team was "skewed" by the Sochi Autodrom.

Norris limped home in damaged McLaren

Lando Norris said damage to his McLaren at the start of the Russian Grand Prix ruined his race.

Sochi demonstrated ‘clear progress’ for Renault

Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul was delighted with a double-points finish at the Russian GP and said their "year-on-year" progress is clear.

Leclerc gives explanation for Stroll crash

Charles Leclerc blames Lance Stroll's Racing Point team-mate Sergio Perez for their first-lap collision at the Russian GP.

Sochi T2 ‘one of the worst corners’ on calendar

George Russell shares the displeasure of his fellow drivers when it comes to Turn 2 at Sochi, calling it one of the worst corners in Formula 1.

Bottas’ Sochi win ‘won’t silence the critics’

Valtteri Bottas had a radio message for his critics after winning the Russian Grand Prix, but Jolyon Palmer doesn't think it will silence them.