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Brundle's assessment of F1 2021 title run-in
Planet F1 - 17 Oct 2021 11:45
Martin Brundle said he expects an "even-stevens" fight between Mercedes and Red Bull for the rest of this enthralling F1 season. The post Brundle's assessment of F1 2021 title run-in appeared first on PlanetF1.
Allison hails Bottas' 'majestic' Turkey performance
Planet F1 - 17 Oct 2021 10:15
Valtteri Bottas won the Turkish GP in dominant fashion, a performance described as "majestic" by Mercedes chief technical director James Allison. The post Allison hails Bottas' 'majestic' Turkey performance appeared firs...
Torrence has fastest Top Fuel run in Bristol history
ESPN - 17 Oct 2021 09:05
Steve Torrence made the quickest Top Fuel run in Bristol Dragway history Saturday to top qualifying for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Max was 'knocked out' after impact at Silverstone
Planet F1 - 17 Oct 2021 12:30
Christian Horner believes the 51G impact Max Verstappen had at Silverstone briefly knocked him unconscious, after crashing at Copse. The post Max was 'knocked out' after impact at Silverstone appeared first on PlanetF1.
'Petronas to end partnership with Mercedes, new sponsor already lined up'
Total F1 - 17 Oct 2021 11:00
It looks like Mercedes will have a new major sponsor starting next season. Current sponsor Petronas seems to leave the German team after this season and that opens the door for a new sponsor and the name is a familiar on...
Horner Admits Red Bull's 'Pressured Environment' Responsible For Gasly & Albon's Failure
Total F1 - 17 Oct 2021 08:50
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has admitted that the team's "pressured environment" contributed to the downfall of Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon at the Milton Keynes-based team. Gasly was signed as Daniel Ricciar...
George Russell Says ‘Lewis Hamilton Is Like A Fine Wine'
Total F1 - 17 Oct 2021 07:20
Williams F1 driver George Russell has said that he is delighted to see Sir Lewis Hamilton decide to stay in the sport, after the seven-time World Champion recently inked a two-year contract extension with Mercedes. Russe...
Ruud, Boehm, Williams win season finale at IMS
Racer - 17 Oct 2021 04:22
The season finale of TC America powered by Skip Barber Racing Schools was one to remember as champions were named in both the TC and TCA (...)
Long calendar a problem? "I consider it a positive signal"
Total F1 - 17 Oct 2021 17:20
If it is up to Frederic Vasseur 23 is the maximum number of races that will be held per season. The Frenchman thinks that more races will not necessarily generate more income. He also sees possibilities in shortening the...
Alpine CEO: I 'Would Not Let Anyone Say' Sainz Is Better Than Ocon
Total F1 - 17 Oct 2021 11:00
Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has admitted that Esteban Ocon is not "guaranteed World Champion material", but he believes he is at least on par with Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz. Speaking to BBC Sport this week, Rossi said he ...
Vettel supports Autobahn speed limit
Total F1 - 17 Oct 2021 03:30
Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel has admitted that he's in favour of the introduction of a speed limit on Germany's Autobahn. Long-serving Chancellor, Angela Merkel, opted not to stand in the recent election, with a cha...
Iribe wins final GT America race as Bell captures first title
Racer - 17 Oct 2021 03:23
Brendan Iribe (No. 70 inception racing McLaren) closed out the inaugural GT America Powered by AWS season with a dominant weekend (...)
S. Torrence, DeJoria among top qualifiers in Thunder Valley
Racer - 17 Oct 2021 02:52
Top Fuel points leader and three-time defending world champ Steve Torrence powered to the track record on Saturday at Bristol Dragway, (...)
Alpine's 100-race Formula 1 mission
Total F1 - 17 Oct 2021 01:00
Picture: Alpine F1 Team Twitter Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has opened up on the long-term nature of his team's Formula 1 mission. Alpine has become a fixture in the midfield, collecting three podiums last year when it was ...
Mercedes hail "majestic" Bottas as Aston Martin plan Vettel's future - GPFans F1 Recap
Total F1 - 17 Oct 2021 00:30
Mercedes chief technical officer James Allison has claimed Valtteri Bottas 'could not have been more perfect' in his victory drive in Turkey. More»
Perez shows off title-winning car in downtown Dallas
Total F1 - 17 Oct 2021 00:10
Perez aboard the RB7 in Dallas Sergio Perez has lit up the streets of Dallas, Texas ahead of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix next weekend. The Mexican veteran was given the chance to take Red Bull's RB7 - the mode...
Australia promoter confident GP won't be cancelled again
Total F1 - 17 Oct 2021 22:40
Australian Grand Prix promoter Andrew Westacott has assured that the 2022 staging will not be cancelled like the past two. Since the pandemic took hold Formula 1 has not raced in Australia, traditionally the host of the ...
Australia promoter confident GP won't be cancelled again
Planet F1 - 17 Oct 2021 22:30
Australian Grand Prix promoter Andrew Westacott has assured that the 2022 staging will not be cancelled like the past two. The post Australia promoter confident GP won't be cancelled again appeared first on PlanetF1.
Bookmakers believe Verstappen still favourite to win World Championship
Total F1 - 17 Oct 2021 21:50
The bookmakers are in agreement after Max Verstappen recaptured the lead of the World Championship from Lewis Hamilton during the Turkish GP. According to the bookies, the odds are that Verstappen will also be on top of ...
Aston Martin wants longer contract for Vettel in 'any shape or form'
Total F1 - 17 Oct 2021 21:10
Lawrence Stroll did not offer Sergio Perez a contract extension in 2020 and chose Sebastian Vettel as his replacement. At Aston Martin they are satisfied with Sebastian Vettel and therefore Stroll Sr. also hopes that the...
Mercedes orders, van der Linde have 'damaged' DTM
Total F1 - 17 Oct 2021 21:10
DTM boss Gerhard Berger admits that Mercedes and Kelvin van der Linde tarnished the series with their actions at the season finale. Red Bull junior driver Liam Lawson was in line to win the DTM title, leading Mercedes' M...
Mercedes orders, van der Linde have 'damaged' DTM
Planet F1 - 17 Oct 2021 21:00
DTM boss Gerhard Berger admits that Mercedes and Kelvin van der Linde tarnished the series with their actions at the season finale. The post Mercedes orders, van der Linde have 'damaged' DTM appeared first on PlanetF1.