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AlphaTauri driver, Pierre Gasly is the sixth F1 driver to test positive for COVID.

Frenchman Pierre Gasly becomes the sixth Formula 1 driver to contract coronavirus.

AlphaTauri Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly is currently self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19

Gasly has recently been in Dubai for a training camp as part of his off-season preparations, but announced on Sunday night via social media that he had contracted COVID-19. It makes Gasly the sixth F1 driver to test positive for the virus. “Hello everyone, I hope you’re all well and safe,” Gasly wrote on Twitter. “I wanted to let you know that I tested positive for COVID-19. I have ... Keep reading

In denying Felipe Massa a morale-boosting win one year after his horrific Hungary accident and bringing Formula 1 into disrepute with cloak-and-dagger team orders, Ferrari's call to hand the 2010 German Grand Prix to Fernando Alonso was widely unpopular. But, as LUKE SMITH argues, hindsight proved it was the right decision

Formula 1 has "a problem" with Mercedes' dominance likely to go unchallenged this year, says former Grand Prix team boss Eddie Jordan.

Carlos Sainz Jr made sure to thank fans who had camped out to see his first Ferrari Formula 1 test after spotting their banners trackside at Fiorano

The Spaniard got his first outing behind the wheel of a Ferrari as part of the team’s major five-day test with a 2018 F1 car at Fiorano this week. Sainz completed a day-and-a-half of running with the team, and at the end of the first day of action he elected to take a fire truck and drive out to the section of the track where the fans had spent the day. In a social media post that ... Keep reading

One of the first moves made by F1’s new owners Liberty Media in 2018 was to shift the sport away from a 2pm race start in favour of the later slot. It was felt that shifting races back later than 2pm would be better for boosting American television audiences. Furthermore it was felt that starting the races 10 minutes after the hour would help broadcasters, as they could ... Keep reading

But rather than that initial championship being just a flash in the pan, the story of how Mercedes built on that early success with its subsequent cars offers a glimpse into how it has become dominant ever since. For while an engine advantage was a significant factor in its performance edge in 2014, the German car manufacturer has never rested on its laurels when it has been ... Keep reading

Stefano Domenicali hopes Formula 1 can attract car manufacturers looking for a "fresh image", believing it to be one of the biggest challenges facing the automotive industry today

F1 currently has four manufacturers on the grid as V6 hybrid power unit suppliers - Mercedes, Ferrari, Renault and Honda - but will drop back to three in 2022 after Honda exits the series. While F1 remains committed to hybrid technology, it is aiming to introduce a simpler, cheaper power unit upon the next change currently scheduled for 2026, but that could be brought forward for 2025. F1 ... Keep reading

Despite carrying the hopes of his nation on his shoulders, Yuki Tsunoda admits that the main pressure to succeed will come from within and in his determination to prove himself the 20-year-old isn't afraid to make mistakes along the way.

Aston Martin owner, Lawrence Stroll has rubbished media claims that he is selling Aston Martin to a Chinese consortium.

AlphaTauri rookie Yuki Tsunoda says he is not afraid to make mistakes as he embarks on his first season in Formula 1 with the Italian squad in 2021

The Japanese is stepping up from F2 after an impressive first campaign there that won over Red Bull bosses about his potential. And although he has not had that much mileage in an F1 car so far, despite an extra run at Imola this week in a 2019 car, he says he is not thinking about taking things cautiously at the start. Instead, he has vowed to push hard from the off in a bid to make an ... Keep reading

Mick Schumacher and Callum Ilott bring Ferrari's 5-day test at Fiorano to a close.

AlphaTauri technical chief Jody Egginton believes aerodynamic development will remain "king" in settling the close midfield fight in Formula 1 this year despite the new token system

AlphaTauri technical chief Jody Egginton believes aerodynamic development will remain "king" in settling the close midfield fight in Formula 1 this year despite the new token system

Mercedes technical director James Allison has provided the team's customary warning of being tripped up by the latest Formula 1 rule changes despite the seemingly minor alterations for 2021

It is hoped that the widening of the Albert Park pitlane will see teams opt for different strategies as Melbourne track is also due to be resurfaced before the Grand Prix in November.

An enhanced roll will see veteran engineer, Jock Clear working with members of the Ferrari Driver Academy.

But rather than that initial championship being just a flash in the pan, the story of how Mercedes built on that early success with its subsequent cars offers a glimpse into how it has become dominant ever since. For while an engine advantage was a significant factor in its performance edge in 2014, the German car manufacturer has never rested on its laurels when it has been ... Keep reading

Mercedes hit the ground running when Formula 1's turbo-hybrid era began in 2014, as its W05 made perfect use of the best power unit to charge to world title glory

F1 has published that start times of all the events that currently comprise the 2021 Formula One World Championship.

Stefano Domenicali says Formula 1 must continue its "active role" in highlighting social issues through the We Race As One campaign, with drivers serving as ambassadors in its messaging

F1 launched We Race As One ahead of the delayed start to the 2020 season to acknowledge the global fight against COVID-19 and a great push for diversity, condemning racial injustice. Time was also allocated before each race for drivers to take part in an anti-racism message, with the majority of the grid opting to take a knee. Motorsport.com understands that F1 is set to explore plans for ... Keep reading

One of the first moves made by F1’s new owners Liberty Media in 2018 was to shift the sport away from a 2pm race start in favour of the later slot. It was felt that shifting races back later than 2pm would be better for boosting American television audiences. Furthermore it was felt that starting the races 10 minutes after the hour would help broadcasters, as they could ... Keep reading

Formula 1 has confirmed the shift in race start times for this season, after abandoning grands prix regularly beginning at 3.10pm

Following his track debut with Ferrari, Carlos Sainz says that driving for the legendary outfit was his destiny.

Haas Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher completed an outing for Ferrari at Fiorano on Thursday, which he deemed "an excellent base" for his 2021 rookie season assault

The German ran over 50 laps and completed some practice starts in the team’s 2018 SF71H car, which he had previously sampled at the same venue on September 30. Today was his third proper test outing with Ferrari, following an initial run in an SF19 in Bahrain in 2019. He has also done two demo runs with the F2004 raced by his father Michael. Schumacher’s outing gave him a useful chance ... Keep reading

Haas Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher completed an outing for Ferrari at Fiorano on Thursday, which he deemed "an excellent base" for his 2021 rookie season assault

Mick Schumacher was back behind the wheel of the SF71H today, as Ferrari entered the fourth day of its five-day test at Fiorano.

Recent discussions about which direction Formula 1 should go with its engines over the longer term has tended to focus on two clear options

Tributes have flowed in respect to the 60-year-old former Minardi F1 driver turned team boss, who helped nurture several talents, including two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso. Campos was an accomplished racer rising up through the junior single-seater categories before joining the Minardi in 1987. He made 17 grand prix starts before moving into sportscars and touring cars racing ... Keep reading

Following Hamilton's record-breaking 92nd grand prix victory in Portugal last October, immediately after the race Norris said that the Mercedes driver was "in a car which should win every race" and "has to beat one or two other drivers, that's it". Norris apologised for the comments in the days after the race, saying he had been "careless" and never meant to cause any offence towards Hamilton ... Keep reading

Following Hamilton's record-breaking 92nd grand prix victory in Portugal last October, immediately after the race Norris said that the Mercedes driver was "in a car which should win every race" and "has to beat one or two other drivers, that's it". Norris apologised for the comments in the days after the race, saying he had been "careless" and never meant to cause any offence towards Hamilton ... Keep reading

Fernando Alonso pays tribute to Spanish former Formula 1 driver Adrian Campos, who has died aged 60.

The Grove-based outfit is coming off the back of an encouraging season where it began its recovery from an ultra-disappointing 2019 campaign. However, it knows that it needs to do more if it is to have a realistic shout of closing the gap on the cars ahead and move off the bottom of the constructors’ championship standings. But ahead of the dramatic rules overhaul that is coming for 2022 ... Keep reading

Fernando Alonso pays tribute to Spanish former Formula 1 driver Adrian Campos, who has died aged 60.

Dale Coyne says he would "love to have" ex-Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean join his IndyCar team for the 2021 season, and is targeting an announcement next week

Dale Coyne says he would "love to have" ex-Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean join his IndyCar team for the 2021 season, and is targeting an announcement next week

McLaren is to launch its 2021 contender, the MCL35M, on Monday 15 February, a week before Alfa Romeo takes the wraps off the C41.

McLaren is the second team to reveal its launch plans ahead of the new campaign, following confirmation from Alfa Romeo that it would unveil its new car on 22 February. In a message posted to its social channels, McLaren revealed the launch date for the new car as 15 February, with an event scheduled for 7pm GMT. The launch event will take place at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking ... Keep reading

McLaren has announced it will unveil its new car for the 2021 Formula 1 season, the MCL35M, on 15 February

The countdown to the 2021 Formula 1 season is under way, but before the first race of the campaign there is still plenty to get done

Lando Norris found the criticism he faced over comments about Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 achievements last October "tricky", but says people were wrong to think he was "acting out"

On the one side there is committing to hybrids (an internal combustion engine with extra battery power) allied to a push for more sustainable fuel. This is the option that F1 has taken. Then, there has been much talk about going all-electric further down the road. But the fact that battery power technology cannot propel a 200mph racing car that can run flat out for two hours, allied to FE's ... Keep reading

Team owner and former Minardi Formula 1 driver Adrian Campos has passed away at the age of 60

Lando Norris found the criticism he faced over comments about Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 achievements last October "tricky", but says people were wrong to think he was "acting out"

Team owner and former Minardi Formula 1 driver Adrian Campos has passed away at the age of 60

Over the years the ever enthusiastic Campos played a role in furthering the careers of dozens of drivers, including Fernando Alonso. The news was announced by his team, who said: “Today is the saddest day in the history of Campos Racing. Our President and founder, Adrian Campos Suner, has left us. "His heart stopped beating, but his memory will be the engine that will keep us all ... Keep reading

Carlos Sainz says he will "never forget" his first test for his new Ferrari team on Wednesday.

Carlos Sainz says he will "never forget" his first test for his new Ferrari team on Wednesday.

Carlos Sainz has made his track debut for Ferrari, albeit at the wheel of a three-year-old car.

The 26 year-old will become only the Scuderia’s third-ever Spanish F1 race driver, following Marquis Alfonso de Portago and Fernando Alonso, when the season kicks off at the end of March in Bahrain. His 2021 teammate Charles Leclerc – who tested the car yesterday – and WRC legend father Carlos Sainz Snr were on hand to watch him from the pits, before Leclerc left for a seat fitting at the ... Keep reading

Carlos Sainz Jr says his first test as a Ferrari Formula 1 driver was "a day I will never forget" in a 2018-spec car at the Fiorano test track

McLaren has successfully fired up the Mercedes engine that will power the MCL35Ms of Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris this season.

F1 announced last March that teams would continue to use their 2020 cars in 2021 to save on development costs, helping out financially due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Teams were permitted to use two development tokens for major car upgrades, which McLaren was forced to spend on fitting the new Mercedes power unit, having planned the switch for 2021 before the carryover was ... Keep reading

Magnussen started 119 Grands Prix across his seven seasons in Formula 1 with McLaren, Renault and Haas, and scored 158 points. But as his options ran out after Haas elected to drop both he and teammate Romain Grosjean at the end of last season, Magnussen signed a deal to race a Cadillac DPi-V.R as Chip Ganassi Racing re-entered the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Now the 28-year-old ... Keep reading

With pre-season testing limited to just three days, Ferrari is giving Sainz additional mileage to help him get acclimated with the team following his switch from McLaren over the winter. The Spaniard will get another half day's worth of running on Thursday morning, following his full day of testing on Wednesday.  Sainz's running is part of a five-day, seven-driver test which also ... Keep reading

McLaren has fired up its new Mercedes-powered MCL35M for the first time ahead of the 2021 Formula 1 season

The Woking-based outfit has had a busy winter getting its new car ready for the campaign, with it having switched from Renault power. The changes to the car to accommodate the Mercedes powerunit have been extensive, and required a host of tweaks to last year’s chassis. The team has had to use up its development tokens, which all outfits are allowed to make alterations from their 2020 ... Keep reading

F1 has raced with V6 hybrid power units since the start of the 2014 season, moving away from naturally-aspirated V8 engines in a bid to make itself more road relevant for manufacturers. Although the hybrid route has widely been regarded as the right one for F1, the high cost and complexity of the current power units has been a constant source of criticism. The next generation of power units ... Keep reading

Magnussen started 119 Grands Prix across his seven seasons in Formula 1 with McLaren, Renault and Haas, and scored 158 points. But as his options ran out after Haas elected to drop both he and teammate Romain Grosjean at the end of last season, Magnussen signed a deal to race a Cadillac DPi-V.R as Chip Ganassi Racing re-entered the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Now the 28-year-old ... Keep reading

Formula 1 had to perform a staggering feat of financial engineering to survive 2020, and this month's Flat Chat podcast from GP Racing magazine counts the true cost of COVID

Williams says the dramatic 2022 Formula 1 car changes will force it to be more "cautious" with its design planning, but it won't sacrifice all work on its current challenger

F1 announced last March that teams would continue to use their 2020 cars in 2021 to save on development costs, helping out financially due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Teams were permitted to use two development tokens for major car upgrades, which McLaren was forced to spend on fitting the new Mercedes power unit, having planned the switch for 2021 before the carryover was ... Keep reading

Formula 1 CEO and president Stefano Domenicali is confident the series can prove electrification is not the only sustainable future automotive power solution, believing hybrids have "a great future"

Daniel Ricciardo makes clear that he has no intention of becoming F1's go-to comedy double-act with Lando Norris, as he warns that he heading to Woking "for business".

Mercedes technical director James Allison believes that Formula 1 aerodynamic rule changes mandated for this season will initially trim performance to 2019 levels

Allison says that trying to recover the lost downforce in the wind tunnel and via CFD has been “an entertaining ride.” The changes were introduced to reduce loadings on Pirelli’s tyres by negating the natural increase in downforce that teams would have made with their 2021 cars, given that aero development is not restricted by the freeze that impacts other aspects of the package. An ... Keep reading

F1 announced last March that teams would continue to use their 2020 cars in 2021 to save on development costs, helping out financially due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Teams were permitted to use two development tokens for major car upgrades, which McLaren was forced to spend on fitting the new Mercedes power unit, having planned the switch for 2021 before the carryover was ... Keep reading

McLaren's switch to Mercedes power units means it has designed "essentially a new car" for 2021, despite the stability in the Formula 1 regulations

Following Sainz’s winter move from McLaren, Ferrari had always planned to give the two-time F1 podium finisher some private running in one of its older cars in a bid to get him up to speed ahead of the new season. With pre-season testing cut back to just three days in 2021 - down from six last year - a run-out in one of Ferrari’s older cars was intended to help Sainz assimilate with his new ... Keep reading

Carlos Sainz Jr hit the track as a Ferrari Formula 1 driver for the first time on Wednesday morning, commencing his private test running at Fiorano

Seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton admits that had he never taken the gamble and left McLaren for Mercedes, he might well have remained a one-time title winner.

Alesi Snr first tested a Ferrari 641 in November 1990, before an action-packed, five-year F1 career with the Scuderia. Son Giuliano, who has been racing in FIA Formula 2 for the past two seasons, got his first F1 run in a 2018-spec SF71H – sporting the same number 28 that his dad used in his inaugural season at Ferrari in 1991. “It came as a surprise to me, I cannot believe he looked into ... Keep reading

In the first season since its rebrand from Toro Rosso, AlphaTauri picked up a record number of points for the team, surpassing the 100-point mark for the first time in its history. The highlight for the team was Pierre Gasly's shock victory in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, marking the outfit's second-ever win some 12 years after Sebastian Vettel's success at the same race. Gasly was able ... Keep reading

The FIA and F1 have aimed to cut downforce by 10% by bringing in a collection of changes to the floor and diffuser, and have limited structural changes with a token system. Read Also: Ferrari’s Leclerc turns first laps of F1 2021 at Fiorano What you need to know about F1 2021 On this latest edition of the Autosport Podcast, grand prix editor Alex Kalinauckas is joined ... Keep reading

Two weeks after testing positive for COVID, Charles Leclerc was back at the wheel for Ferrari as the Maranello outfit continues its test at Maranello.

Red Bull announced the signing of one-time grand prix winner Perez last month after opting to drop Alexander Albon following a difficult second season in F1. Albon regularly struggled to match Verstappen's form, picking up just two podium finishes all season. Verstappen scored two wins and nine further podiums, accruing more than double Albon's points total. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton ... Keep reading

Formula 1 is set for a radical change to its regulations from 2022, with an array of aerodynamic changes set to create a very different look to the cars

Forty-four days since he completed the final race of the shortened 2020 F1 season in Abu Dhabi, Leclerc drove a 2018-spec SF71H for over 100 laps and practiced starts among his pre-season test programme. “Getting back in the car today was great, in fact it was brilliant!” said Leclerc, who enters his third season with Ferrari on the back of a disappointing season that featured only two ... Keep reading

Alesi Snr first tested a Ferrari 641 in November 1990, before an action-packed, five-year F1 career with the Scuderia. Son Giuliano, who has been racing in FIA Formula 2 for the past two seasons, got his first F1 run in a 2018-spec SF71H – sporting the same number 28 that his dad used in his inaugural season at Ferrari in 1991. “It came as a surprise to me, I cannot believe he looked into ... Keep reading

Formula 1's 2021 technical regulations have largely mandated the carryover of last year's cars, but with a few key changes to address the rising speed

In the first season since its rebrand from Toro Rosso, AlphaTauri picked up a record number of points for the team, surpassing the 100-point mark for the first time in its history. The highlight for the team was Pierre Gasly's shock victory in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, marking the outfit's second-ever win some 12 years after Sebastian Vettel's success at the same race. Gasly was able ... Keep reading

AlphaTauri Formula 1 technical chief Jody Egginton felt disappointed that the team failed to beat Ferrari in 2020, believing it had a faster car

McLaren F1 Production Director, Piers Thynne gives insight into how the Woking team is building what is essentially a new car during a pandemic.

Formula 1 teams may have to use the same basic chassis this year, but that has not stopped anticipation for some pretty big car changes in 2021

Organisers of the Australian Grand Prix remain committed to the event and insist it will go ahead in November with or without spectators.

Red Bull announced the signing of one-time grand prix winner Perez last month after opting to drop Alexander Albon following a difficult second season in F1. Albon regularly struggled to match Verstappen's form, picking up just two podium finishes all season. Verstappen scored two wins and nine further podiums, accruing more than double Albon's points total. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton ... Keep reading

The high-profile IndyCar to Formula 1 move of the early 1990s came when Michael Andretti joined McLaren for 1993. But two years earlier, his main rival had enjoyed a successful test with Williams at Estoril and harboured ambitions of a switch himself, as he told Autosport in the 28 November 1991 issue

That is because beyond the natural evolution of designs, there are some new rules regarding floor area and other car components that are aimed at cutting performance. The target of the changes – which include the removal of an area of the floor and new limits on brake ducts and diffuser dimensions – was to cut downforce by around 10 percent. It was prompted by the fact that Pirelli's ... Keep reading

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff expects Red Bull to be a "much stronger opponent" in 2021 after signing Sergio Perez to partner Max Verstappen

The Woking-based outfit made good gains last year with its MCL35, and has high hopes that a switch to Mercedes power for this season will deliver a step forward in pace. But beyond the power unit change, McLaren says a core focus for its efforts is to improve its car in two key areas. Technical director James Key said that the team's 2020 machine was at its best on high-speed ... Keep reading

To be called The Formula, the film is about an American F1 driver who becomes involved with the mafia and is forced to serve as a getaway driver to save his family. It is to be written, directed and produced by Gerard McMurray, whose previous work includes Burning Sands, a Netflix production that was nominated for the Grand Jury prize at the 2017 Sundance Festival, and 2019’s The First ... Keep reading

To be called The Formula, the film is about an American F1 driver who becomes involved with the mafia and is forced to serve as a getaway driver to save his family. It is to be written, directed and produced by Gerard McMurray, whose previous work includes Burning Sands, a Netflix production that was nominated for the Grand Jury prize at the 2017 Sundance Festival, and 2019’s The First ... Keep reading

A fictional crime film set in the world of Formula 1 that features Hollywood legend Robert De Niro and Star Wars actor John Boyega will be shown on Netflix

Ferrari Driver Academy members Giuliano Alesi and Marcus Armstrong have enjoyed a first taste of Formula 1 - Alesi's maiden test coming 30 years after father Jean's first-ever Ferrari run

Giuliano Alesi, Marcus Armstrong and Robert Schwartzman get Ferrari's 5-day test at Fiorano underway.

Alesi Sr first tested a Ferrari 641 in October 1990, and his son got his chance in a 2018-spec SF71H – sporting the same number, 28, that his dad used in his inaugural season at Ferrari in 1991. Read Also: When F1’s crazy horse joined the Prancing Horse His first run was impacted by a damp track and cold conditions, but after a wet-tyred run he was sent out on slicks ... Keep reading

Former Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button will compete in the new Extreme E racing series, driving in his own team.

Red Bull Advanced Technologies is to design a concept Hydrogen Class chassis for Le Mans 2024 in partnership with ORECA.

The German car manufacturer has been at the centre of intrigue over the future of Hamilton, with the world champion's current deal having run out at the end of the year. But while there has been speculation that the discussions have hit roadblocks, Wolff is more calm about the situation. He says that the discussions have been complicated by the fact that he and Hamilton have been unable to ... Keep reading

F1 boss, Stefano Domenicali claims that, with an eye to the planned new engine formula, manufacturers are once again considering the sport.

The Frenchman took some time to get fully up to speed again after a year away from racing and needing to adjust to the characteristics of Renault's F1 machinery. After successfully closing down the gap to teammate Daniel Ricciardo, Ocon took his maiden podium finish with second place at the Sakhir Grand Prix. Ocon said his improved form at the end of the campaign came as the result of an ... Keep reading

McLaren is targeting improved low speed performance and a car less sensitive to gusty conditions with its 2021 Formula 1 challenger

Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff says that "curveballs" are the reason for the delay in agreeing a new contract with the German team.

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff reveals he contracted coronavirus in January - and that contract negotiations continue with Lewis Hamilton.

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says 'curveballs' thrown at lawyers have delayed his team finalising a contract with Lewis Hamilton, but he has no doubts it will get sorted

The German car manufacturer has been at the centre of intrigue over the future of Hamilton, with the world champion's current deal having run out at the end of the year. But while there has been speculation that the discussions have hit roadblocks, Wolff is more calm about the situation. He says that the discussions have been complicated by the fact that he and Hamilton have been unable to ... Keep reading

The Woking-based outfit made good gains last year with its MCL35, and has high hopes that a switch to Mercedes power for this season will deliver a step forward in pace. But beyond the power unit change, McLaren says a core focus for its efforts is to improve its car in two key areas. Technical director James Key said that the team's 2020 machine was at its best on high-speed ... Keep reading

Esteban Ocon feels that he and Renault were "touching something" special by the end of last year, as he made headway on his Formula 1 return

Days after being announced as Williams "Senior Advisor", 2009 world champion, Jenson Button takes on another role as he joins Extreme E as a team owner and driver.

Former Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button will compete in the new Extreme E racing series, driving in his own team.

Newly appointed "Senior Advisor", Jenson Button claims that under its new ownership Williams is on course to improve its current situation.

Carlos Sainz Jr hopes he will be able to replicate his "special relationship" with ex-McLaren Formula 1 team-mate Lando Norris alongside Charles Leclerc at Ferrari

The Canadian took his maiden pole position for the team - then called Racing Point - at the Turkish Grand Prix last season, and enjoyed two podium finishes as he enjoyed a step forward in form from his team. But while chuffed with the good days, he still thinks more could have been more possible were it not for bad luck and catching COVID-19. “We had some good results: a few fourth places ... Keep reading

Ferrari has revealed details of a five-day, seven driver test at Fiorano that will see Carlos Sainz make his track debut for the Scuderia.

Following the arrival of Sainz from McLaren ahead of the 2021 season, Ferrari said late last year that it planned to give the Spaniard track running in some older machinery to help his adjustment into life at the team. As reported by Motorsport.com on Thursday, Sainz’s first outing in a Ferrari F1 car will come next week when he drives the 2018-spec SF71H at its private test track. Ferrari ... Keep reading

Williams announced on Friday that 2009 F1 world champion Button would be taking up an advisory role with the team on a multi-year deal. It marked a return to Williams for Button almost 21 years to the day since he was named in a race seat for the 2000 season, marking his F1 debut. The move is the latest change at Williams following its takeover by American investment fund Dorilton Capital ... Keep reading

Ferrari has announced plans for a seven-driver test at Fiorano next week using its 2018 Formula 1 car, including Carlos Sainz Jr, Charles Leclerc and Mick Schumacher

Following the arrival of Sainz from McLaren ahead of the 2021 season, Ferrari said late last year that it planned to give the Spaniard track running in some older machinery to help his adjustment into life at the team. As reported by Motorsport.com on Thursday, Sainz’s first outing in a Ferrari F1 car will come next week when he drives the 2018-spec SF71H at its private test track. Ferrari ... Keep reading

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko says the team's stance on the proposed 2022 Formula 1 engine freeze is not a case of "blackmail"

Never one to shy away from controversy, Red Bull boss, Christian Horner claims that Max Verstappen is a better driver than Lewis Hamilton.

Jenson Button feels there is a "sense of optimism" at Williams after joining the team as a senior advisor, saying its new owners are "not afraid of change"

Williams announced on Friday that 2009 F1 world champion Button would be taking up an advisory role with the team on a multi-year deal. It marked a return to Williams for Button almost 21 years to the day since he was named in a race seat for the 2000 season, marking his F1 debut. The move is the latest change at Williams following its takeover by American investment fund Dorilton Capital ... Keep reading

Button made his F1 debut with Williams in 2000, and would go on to score 15 race wins and win the world title with Brawn nine years later, before making his final grand prix start in 2017. Button has remained involved in motorsport since leaving F1, focusing mainly on sportscar racing across Super GT and the World Endurance Championship, as well as backing a team in British GT. He will now ... Keep reading

During the second practice session at the Portimao event, Verstappen made contact with Lance Stroll at Turn 1, leading the Red Bull driver to brand the Canadian a "retard" and a "mongol" over the radio. Verstappen's comments were heavily criticised, and the charity Mongol Identity sought an apology from the Dutch driver over his radio comments. Although Verstappen later said he "didn't mean ... Keep reading