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Latest F1 news about: 2021

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Ferrari switches test to 2018-spec car amid rules uncertainty

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Ferrari has altered its test plans for this week's four-day gathering at private facility Fiorano. The marque had intended to run its 2021-spec SF21 for Charles Leclerc,... read more »

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Tsunoda's F1 fate in his own hands, says Tost

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Tsunoda showed flashes of speed and promise in 2021 but his rookie season was also marred by various crashes and errors as the Japanese youngster was overshadowed by teammate... read more »

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Bar P3, McLaren achieved all 'key points' for 2021

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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McLaren view 2021 as an overall success in Formula 1 despite missing out on P3 in the Constructors' Championship. read more »

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Ferrari organises four-day test, Shwartzman ramps up role

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Ferrari's Formula 1 drivers will return to action this week as part of a four-day test at its private facility at Fiorano. Under Formula 1 regulations, Ferrari will field... read more »

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Alpine F1 team was "lost" at start of 2021, admits boss Rossi

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Enstone-based team's fortunes ebbed and flowed dramatically in the former Renault squad's first season following its Alpine rebrand, with the returning Fernando... read more »

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F1 pre-season testing 2022: What is it, when is it and can I watch it

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1184 views )

Formula 1's new era begins in 2022 with new technical regulations set to see the return of ground effect cars aimed at making racing closer.After a year delay to F1's... read more »

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Ricciardo features on 2021 Hottest 100 song

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Daniel Ricciardo loves music, and now he can say he has a credit on a top 100 song in an end-of-year chart. read more »

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Why Steiner let Haas F1 rookies "learn the hard way" in 2021

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Schumacher and Mazepin both graduated to F1 last year from Formula 2, joining Haas as part of an all-new line-up for the American team.Haas treated 2021 as a transition year,... read more »

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McLaren urge penalty review after ‘crazy’ Norris scenario

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 992 views )

Lando Norris came too close to a one-race suspension in 2021 for McLaren's liking and they want F1's penalty points system reviewed. read more »

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Flexi-wings harder to exploit in F1 2022, but could become issue - Key

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 962 views )

Flexing wings are a perennial topic in F1, which came up again in 2021 when two separate aero rows between Mercedes and Red Bull took centre stage.After May's Spanish... read more »

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F1 hoping for "blessed relief" after frantic 2021

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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F1 sporting director Steve Nielsen is hoping for "blessed relief" from the rapidly developing calendars of the previous two seasons when the sport gets underway for 2022. read more »

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Alfa Romeo misjudged effect of no 2021 upgrades

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 992 views )

Fred Vasseur admits he "underestimated" the challenges of not updating the car but says 2022 will determine whether he made the right call. read more »

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McLaren claim "unfinished business" with MCL35M

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 971 views )

McLaren technical director James Key believes the team has "unfinished business" with its 2021 challenger due to the pressures of developing a car for this... read more »

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Villeneuve believes Hamilton is 'distancing himself from Wolff'

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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1996 Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve believes Lewis Hamilton’s ongoing silence is an indication that he is distancing himself from Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.... read more »

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Changes in F1 "fantastic" and create more opportunities - Ocon

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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In 2021 F1 trialled sprint races at three grands prix to a mixed reception, the latest push by F1's owners Liberty Media to find new ways of engaging fans and growing the... read more »

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Giovinazzi explains ‘bitter pill’ about Alfa exit

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Antonio Giovinazzi was disappointed Alfa Romeo dumped him even though 2021 was his "best season" in three years with the team. read more »

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Red Bull Powertrains TD cleared for May start date

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1307 views )

Red Bull Powertrains Technical Director Ben Hodgkinson has been cleared to join the company in May. Red Bull announced in April 2021 that it had recruited Hodgkinson from... read more »

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Alfa Romeo underestimated impact of no F1 2021 upgrades

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 772 views )

The Swiss-based squad was one of the first to call time on any upgrades for last year's challenger, as it instead decided to focus all its resources on preparing its 2022... read more »

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Ocon: F1 excitement level ‘can overtake football’

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 681 views )

If Formula 1 matches the drama of 2021 and has a tight field, Esteban Ocon thinks it can be more exciting than football. read more »

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How "lazy bastard" Tsunoda banished his F1 rookie problems

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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But despite a rollercoaster of a rookie F1 campaign in 2021, from the highs of a headline-grabbing first race in Bahrain to the lows of a run of crashes that risked his future,... read more »

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COTA undertaking track resurfacing to fix bumps after F1 and MotoGP complaints

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Bumps have been an ongoing issue at the Austin venue, leading to complaints from both Formula 1 drivers and MotoGP riders.When MotoGP returned to COTA last year after missing... read more »

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Mercedes and Red Bull like two boxers 'exchanging blows' - Wolff

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has likened his team's 2021 F1 title fight with Red Bull as being akin to two boxers slugging it out in the middle of a ring. read more »

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Mercedes "bullish" on F1 engine reliability progress, says McLaren

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1016 views )

The German manufacturer was locked in a tight title battle with Red Bull throughout 2021, but had to endure a run of grid penalties in the closing stages of the campaign amid... read more »

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Raikkonen glad to leave "fake things" in Formula 1 behind

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1350 views )

2007 world champion Raikkonen retired at the end of last season more than 20 years after making his debut, racking up a record of 349 grand prix starts across stints with... read more »

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Perez: Challenge of changing F1 teams is "underestimated"

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1441 views )

Perez was one of several high-profile drivers to change teams last year, with Daniel Ricciardo, Carlos Sainz Jr and Sebastian Vettel also on the move ahead of 2021.They... read more »