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Verstappen leads Ferrari pair, Hamilton seventh in first practice | 2021 Austrian Grand Prix first practice
F1 Fanatic - 2 Jul 2021 12:33
Max Verstappen led the first practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring ahead of the two Ferrari drivers.
Back when Formula 1 raced at Le Mans
Total F1 - 2 Jul 2021 11:40
A curious decision by the Automobile Club de France resulted in the French Grand Prix taking place at Le Mans on this day in 1967, but on the track's new Bugatti layout. Unfortunately, the short, twisty circuit hardly ex...
Alonso: It would be nice to race Le Mans with Verstappen
GRAND PRIX 247 - 2 Jul 2021 12:00
Fernando Alonso would like to team up with Max Verstappen in the future, but admitted it would be unlikely to happen in Formula 1. Alonso returned to F1 this season after two years away, with the Spaniard using his sabba...
Hamilton turns to simulator in effort to regain momentum
Total F1 - 2 Jul 2021 04:10
Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton has taken a rare step into the world of Formula 1 simulators in an attempt to reel in title rival Max Verstappen and his in-form Red Bull squad. Having made a superb start to his mission for...
Aston Martin sign more Red Bull aerodynamicists
Total F1 - 2 Jul 2021 03:00
Aston Martin is making some serious moves to become a main contender in Formula 1. With recent departures of some of the key personnel at Mercedes, Red Bull has now experienced some poaching as well at the hands of Aston...
Taylor claims pole for WTR at Watkins Glen
Racer - 2 Jul 2021 02:00
Ricky Taylor made it two pole positions in two weeks for the No. 10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05c in the IMSA WeatherTech 240 at (...)
Ecclestone series next F1 project for Senna producer
Total F1 - 2 Jul 2021 00:10
A new eight-part docuseries based on the life and career of F1's former 'ringmaster' Bernie Ecclestone is in the pipeline. Titled 'Lucky!', the series will be written and directed by Manish Pandey, who produced the Senna...
Honda boss dismisses performance gain claims
Total F1 - 2 Jul 2021 23:50
Red Bull enjoys a straightline speed advantage over Mercedes The man in charge of Honda's Formula 1 engine programme has dismissed suggestions its latest spec engine is more powerful. Red Bull has enjoyed a straightline ...
Schumacher: Very happy Vettel is around for advice
Total F1 - 2 Jul 2021 23:50
Michael Schumacher was Sebastian Vettel's boyhood hero, and now the Aston Martin driver is providing guidance and a point of reference for the Formula 1 legend's son Mick. Schumacher senior, who won five of his seven tit...
Schumacher: Very happy Vettel is around for advice
GRAND PRIX 247 - 2 Jul 2021 23:29
Michael Schumacher was Sebastian Vettel’s boyhood hero, and now the Aston Martin driver is providing guidance and a point of reference for the Formula 1 legend’s son Mick. Schumacher senior, who won five of his seven...
Verstappen easy: "If they don't want to, then we'll stop"
Total F1 - 2 Jul 2021 23:10
Max Verstappen was supreme at the Steiermark Grand Prix last weekend. A week later he can try again on the same circuit, where he hopes to increase the lead on Mercedes. Prior to the weekend in Austria, the Dutchman was ...
Mazepin feeling ‘lost' with Haas aero set-up
Total F1 - 2 Jul 2021 23:10
Nikita Mazepin said that the aerodynamic package of his Haas VF-21 is one of the most difficult he has ever raced with. Although the Russian driver's performances have slowly improved during his rookie season, his team-m...
Mazepin feeling 'lost' with Haas aero set-up
Planet F1 - 2 Jul 2021 23:00
Nikita Mazepin said that the aerodynamic package of his Haas VF-21 is one of the most difficult he has ever raced with. The post Mazepin feeling ‘lost’ with Haas aero set-up appeared first on PlanetF1.
Long run analysis: Are Red Bull pulling the wool over Mercedes' eyes?
Total F1 - 2 Jul 2021 22:50
Max Verstappen started Friday's session promisingly with the fastest time in the first free practice but had to leave that honour to Lewis Hamilton a few hours later. Judging by the numbers, the Dutchman has nothing to w...
Mercedes is coming: 'At that basis you have to say that'
Total F1 - 2 Jul 2021 22:50
Mercedes and Red Bull Racing will battle it out on pole position again on Saturday afternoon during qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix. Although Max Verstappen seems to have the best papers, Lewis Hamilton is not to ...
Leclerc: We need to find improvement on the rears
GRAND PRIX 247 - 2 Jul 2021 22:44
It was a day of mixed fortunes for Ferrari, as they showed strong pace in the morning practice for the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix but were well off it in the afternoon FP2 session with their drivers complaining about lack ...
Hamilton: Red Bull have something extra in their bag
GRAND PRIX 247 - 2 Jul 2021 22:20
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes team suspect that Red Bull were sandbagging on Friday, and believe the home team have more firepower to unleash for Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix. After ...
Leclerc: Ferrari has maintained Styrian GP race pace
Planet F1 - 2 Jul 2021 22:00
Charles Leclerc is confident that Ferrari's strong Sunday pace from the Styrian Grand Prix remains for the second race in Austria. The post Leclerc: Ferrari has maintained Styrian GP race pace appeared first on PlanetF1.
What we learned from Friday practice for the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix
Total F1 - 2 Jul 2021 22:00
Analysis To news overview © Mercedes Lewis Hamilton responded to Max Verstappen's Austrian dominance by leading a Mercedes 1-2 in the Austrian Grand Prix second practice. It was a small surprise considering how strong V...
Newgarden paces opening Mid-Ohio practice
Racer - 2 Jul 2021 21:58
Josef Newgarden fired the opening salvo for this weekend's NTT IndyCar Series race at Mid-Ohio by topping the times in Friday's (...)
Hamilton suggests Red Bull have party mode equivalent
Total F1 - 2 Jul 2021 21:30
Lewis Hamilton feels that Red Bull, as Mercedes used to, have a ‘party' engine mode that they can introduce for qualifying. Party modes, as they were nicknamed – special engine modes reserved for qualifying – were ...
Wolff disappoints Hamilton: 'There are not going to be big parts changes'
Total F1 - 2 Jul 2021 21:20
Mercedes will have to work hard this season to win another world championship. The German team was once again the favourite to win the world title with Lewis Hamilton, but has heavy competition from Red Bull Racing with ...