F1 2021 game driver ratings revealed
The driver ratings for the F1 2021 video game have been announced, and it's fair to say there are some interesting calls...
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Mercedes discussed McLaren takeover before entry
Norbert Haug has revealed that Mercedes had discussed buying McLaren when they were looking to become a works team in Formula 1 again in 2010.
‘Secret negotiations’ held for Mika-Schumi pairing in ’99
Former Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug revealed that "secret negotiations" took place to bring Michael Schumacher to McLaren in 1999, which would have seen him partner Mika Hakkinen at the team.
Hamilton sees Russell as an ‘interesting candidate’
Toto Wolff has said Lewis Hamilton believes George Russell to be an 'interesting candidate' for the second Mercedes seat next season.
Hill: ‘Formidable’ Verstappen and Red Bull ‘in another class’
Damon Hill has said Red Bull's car, combined with Max Verstappen's talent and maturity, has made him "formidable" for a driver of his age.
Binotto reiterates P3 not the priority for Ferrari
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has said they are placing their efforts into improving as a unit, rather than prioritising the battle for P3 in the Constructors' Championship against McLaren.
Honda react to ‘perfect performance’ from Max
Honda's technical director Toyoharu Tanabe described Max Verstappen's win in the Austrian Grand Prix as a "perfect performance" from the Red Bull driver.
Red Bull played lederhosen prank on Perez
Prior to a difficult race in Austria, Sergio Perez was the butt of a joke in the Red Bull garage, involving some of the local clothing.
Horner: F1 must avoid equivalent of ‘diving footballers’
Christian Horner said penalties were applied too liberally to drivers in the Austrian Grand Prix, and that F1 should avoid going down the path of penalising drivers for slight infringements or racing incidents.
Mercedes created their ‘own issues’ in Austria qualy
Mercedes' trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin says the team were “not pleased with the result” in Austria and were "makers of our own issues".
Torquing Point: The 2021 Austrian Grand Prix
Formula 1 was back for the second of a double-header at the Red Bull Ring, as Max Verstappen ran rampant again in front of a passionate crowd draped in the orange of the Dutchman's home nation.
Alonso lifts lid on 2007: ‘Hamilton not the problem’
Fernando Alonso has said Lewis Hamilton was not the cause of his issues at McLaren in the infamous 2007 season, but the team were not helping his cause.
Norris on ‘different’ relationship with Ricciardo
Lando Norris has said there is a “completely different” dynamic between himself and Daniel Ricciardo than he had with previous team-mate, Carlos Sainz.
Verstappen not impressed giving Norris a tow
Christian Horner revealed that Max Verstappen's annoyance over team radio after qualifying on pole came as a result of offering a tow to Lando Norris.
Ocon doesn’t have answers for Austria Q1 exit
Alpine driver Esteban Ocon was knocked out in Q1 for the second consecutive race in Austria - and is at a loss as to how that happened.
Ferrari beating Norris in Austria ‘almost impossible’
Carlos Sainz admitted that getting his Ferrari ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris in the Austrian Grand Prix will be "almost impossible" on Sunday.
Norris overcame nerves for one of his ‘best laps’
Lando Norris spoke of his pride at earning his first front-row start in Formula 1, while admitting he was "nervous" about his final run in Q3.
Hamilton signs two-year extension with Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has signed a new two-year contract at Mercedes, extending his stay in Formula 1 until the 2023 season.
Ferrari ‘most willing’ to supply engines to Red Bull
Christian Horner has revealed Red Bull "had no choice" but to develop their own engines, but Ferrari were the "most willing" of the existing providers to sell them power units.
Mercedes ‘need solutions’ before title is out of reach
Mika Hakkinen has warned the title battle could get away from Mercedes in the upcoming races, without solutions to catch Red Bull.
Clutch issue could see teams skip Silverstone practice
Several teams have voiced their concerns about clutch use heading into the first running of sprint qualifying at Silverstone - with the possibility of needing to skip practice as a result.
Mercedes to get more time in the wind tunnel
Mercedes have been declared as one of four teams to be allowed extra time in the wind tunnel to test aerodynamic parts this season.
Palmer ‘very surprised’ Leclerc avoided FIA investigation
Jolyon Palmer spoke of his shock that Charles Leclerc avoided punishment for his clash with Pierre Gasly on the first lap of the Styrian Grand Prix.
Binotto suggests lack of stability has hurt Mercedes
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto said Mercedes' recent staff losses and Lewis Hamilton's contract situation have hurt the team's progress.
Alonso critical of Q2 tyre rule, favours big teams
Fernando Alonso believes the rule whereby the top 10 runners start on their Q2 tyres, skews the balance unfairly towards the faster teams.
Ferrari were almost at RB, Mercedes pace levels
Carlos Sainz was impressed with the speed of Ferrari in Styria, saying they'd progressed to being almost on the pace of Red Bull and Mercedes.
Will it be Max attack again at the Red Bull Ring?
All eyes are on Austria once again as Formula 1 returns to the Red Bull Ring, and World Championship leader Max Verstappen will be looking for his third race win in a row.
BWT want Aston Martin to revert from green to pink
Aston Martin sponsor BWT want to bring a pink colour scheme back to the car, because it "doesn't stand out on TV" and the car's "recognition would be higher".
Formula 1 announce sprint qualifying sponsor
Formula 1 have announced cryptocurrency website Crypto.com will sponsor the three sprint qualifying races in 2021, as well as partnering the sport for the remainder of the season.
Brawn found Russell’s Styria DNF ‘annoying’
Ross Brawn said it was "annoying" to see George Russell retire in Styria, seemingly on his way to earning his first Williams points after a sterling weekend.