Five things learned after Friday practice in Mexico

Friday tyre summary On a very dirty and slippery circuit with lots of dust, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen eventually emerged fastest in Friday free practice, with a best time of..

Second Free Practice Results 2021 Mexico F1 GP

Event: Mexico F1 Grand Prix Track: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Weather: dry 21.3°C Tarmac: dry 42.4°C Humidity: 30% Wind: 0.5 m/s W Pressure: 782.5 bar Kimi Raikkonen again was..

First Free Practice Results 2021 Mexico F1 GP

Event: Mexico F1 Grand Prix Track: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Weather: dry 18.6°C Tarmac: dry 39.8°C Humidity: 46.2% Wind: 0.2 m/s SW Pressure: 784.8 bar The skies were blue..

Perez Red Bull showrun in the Streets of Mexico City

Downtown Mexico City was the setting for our latest showrun and the crowds turned out in their numbers to welcome home their local hero, Sergio Perez, who performed some laps in..

McLaren Substitute Teacher | Season 2: Lesson 4 | Materials Engineering

This week's lesson is about understanding a range of materials and their properties, and how they are used in F1. We ask: how do we decide to use which materials where on the car..

Scuderia Ferrari 2021 Mexican F1 GP Preview

Former F1 driver Marc Gené previews the upcoming Mexico F1 GP together with Piero Diego who is Chief of Vehicle Operations at Scuderia

Perez Virtual Lap at the Mexico City Grand Prix

A virtual hot lap on home turf Sergio Perez and Red Bull Racing return to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the first time since 2019. Ahead of the cars getting on track,..

F1 title rivals say they don't want Senna-Prost-like finale

Nov.5 - The two championship contenders insist they will not stoop to the levels of the toxic historical title fights between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. Toto Wolff, the..

Andretti keeps his eyes peeled to buy F1 team

Nov.5 - Michael Andretti has denied that his bid to buy the Formula 1 team currently known as Alfa Romeo failed because of the asking price. We reported speculation that Swiss..

Last year Williams offered Russell's F1 seat to Magnussen?

Nov.5 - George Russell could have been sidelined by Williams this year, according to former Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen. The Dane, who lost his Haas seat at the end of 2020,..

F1 should stop expanding race calendar says Stroll

Nov.5 - Formula 1 should not expand its annual race calendar beyond next year's unprecedented 23 grands prix. That is the view of Lance Stroll, who says the drivers are the wrong..

Alpine Team CEO plays down Brivio F1 exit rumours

Nov.5 - Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has played down reports suggesting new racing director Davide Brivio might be on the cusp of returning to MotoGP. Italian Brivio joined the..

Boss says Jeddah track ready for next month GP

Nov.5 - The boss of the new Saudi Arabian GP insists that construction of the Jeddah street circuit will be ready in time for December's inaugural race. New photos from the site..

Next year's Imola race contract still not signed

Nov.5 - A new contract for a permanent Formula 1 race at Imola until 2025 is still waiting to be signed. Italian race officials have secured the support of regional authorities,..

Hulkenberg turns down McLaren Indycar seat for next season

Nov.5 - Nico Hulkenberg has issued a polite 'no' to the prospect of a career in Indycar. The 34-year-old German, who lost his full-time Formula 1 seat at Renault at the end of..

Bottas insists he still 'help' Hamilton to win F1 title

Nov.5 - Valtteri Bottas insists he is happy to help his teammate Lewis Hamilton win the 2021 drivers' title. This week, former F1 driver Timo Glock said Mercedes can actually "no..

Wolff defends his driver Hamilton after popularity poll

Nov.4 - The significance of Lewis Hamilton's achievements will probably only be widely lauded once he has retired from Formula 1. That is the view of Toto Wolff, responding to the..

F1 working to solve major wet-weather problem

Nov.4 - Formula 1 is working to ensure more racing in wet weather can take place. It has become a major issue after the Belgian GP at Spa, which because of the weather became a..

Vettel questions ethics of some F1 event hosts

Nov.4 - Sebastian Vettel has spoken up about the issue of Formula 1 racing in some of the world's more controversial countries. Next year, the calendar has an unprecedented..

Pirelli boss says next year's cars 'not much slower' then now

Nov.4 - Mario Isola has confirmed reports that the 2022 cars "won't be much slower" than the lightening-quick field of this season. Earlier, there were fears the new rules -..

Last F1 seat for next year at Alfa Romeo still open

Nov.4 - One of F1's most respected and longest-serving journalists thinks Antonio Giovinazzi's days at Alfa Romeo are numbered. Days ago, Formula 1 veteran David Coulthard called..

Perez gives Verstappen F1 title advantage according Glock

Nov.4 - The title protagonists' respective teammates will play significant roles over the decisive final five grands prix of 2021. That is the view of former F1 driver Timo Glock,..

Red Bull 'assumes' Hamilton will receive second engine penalty

Nov.4 - Dr Helmut Marko is crossing his fingers that technical trouble strikes for Lewis Hamilton over the course of the decisive final five races of 2021. Mercedes is clearly..

How to make an Aston Martin Formula One car part

With 13,000 components making up a modern-day Formula One car and manufacturing processes running 24/7, how do teams track the life cycle of each part? Discover the intricacies of..

All info you want to see before the 2021 Mexico F1 GP starts

Mexico returns to the Formula 1 World Championship with the 2021 Mexico City Grand Prix and the event comes right in the middle of a heated World Championship fight between leader..

F1 driver George Russell on his racing dream

MOTDx's Josh Denzels visits Williams HQ to meet Formula 1 driver George Russell to get a tour, take him on in a race and find out about his love of Premier League side

Tommy Byrne 2021 Beyond the Grid podcast interview

Tommy Byrne’s talent in a racing car was likened to that of Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher. To those who watched him closely, he was a champion in the making. Why, then,..

Wolff says Bottas not a F1 phenomenon like Hamilton

Nov.3 - Toto Wolff says departing works Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas is "not a phenomenon" like 2021 title contenders Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Finn Bottas, 32, is..

Perez eyes home win and next season's F1 title

Nov.3 - His teammate may be the Red Bull star, but Sergio Perez still wants to win his home race in Mexico this weekend - and then have a shot at the 2022 title. However, the..

Porsche and Audi to settle final F1 decision later this month?

Nov.3 - Reports the Volkswagen Group will definitely enter Formula 1 in 2026 are gaining in strength by the day. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said when asked about the VW rumours this..

Mercedes team boss denies new title sponsor rumours

Nov.3 - Toto Wolff has added his denial to reports Mercedes could be set for a change of title sponsor. We reported last month that Petronas, the Malaysian oil company that has..

Press Conference Schedule 2021 Mexico F1 GP

THURSDAY, 04 NOVEMBER, 1230 HOURS LOCAL TIME Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren) Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) Kimi Räikkönen (Alfa Romeo) Esteban Ocon (Alpine) Fernando Alonso (Alpine)..

F1 teams have to reveal upgrades on cars next season

Nov.3 - Formula 1 has revealed a plan to ramp up interest for fans - with the key involvement of the sport's print media. According to Auto Motor und Sport, key top engineers at..

F1 Nation: 2021 Mexico F1 GP Preview podcast

Max Verstappen heads for Mexico’s cauldron of noise leading the championship. Will he extend his points lead, or can Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton hit back? Joining TC and Natalie..

Mercedes team boss says F1 could witness Senna-Prost-like finale

Nov.2 - Formula 1 could witness a fiery clash in the Prost-Senna mould to conclude the ultra-intense 2021 world championship battle. That is the warning of Mercedes boss Toto..

F1 eyes smaller & lighter cars for next generation

Nov.2 - The all-new 2022 cars are yet to be fired up, but Formula 1 is already looking towards the next generation of cars that should make their bow in 2026. Next year, the..

Alonso hopes 'reserve' Jerez will host GP next season

Nov.2 - Jerez, a circuit in southern Spain, is first in the queue as a potential replacement host for Formula 1 in 2022. F1 recently announced an unprecedented 23-race calendar..

DTM Mercedes boss hopes Verstappen wins title this year

Nov.2 - One Mercedes-linked motor racing boss is actually barracking against the German carmaker in Formula 1 for the 2021 title. Hubert Haupt, owner and driver of a team that..

Are reverse grids back on the F1 agenda?

Nov.2 - Reverse grids are back on the agenda in Formula 1. The idea has been suggested on multiple occasions, with Liberty Media keen to continue to ramp up excitement for new and..

Verstappen recovered from 'cold virus' after US GP

Nov.2 - World championship leader Max Verstappen is fully recovered and healthy ahead of the Mexico GP this weekend. It was already known that Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez..

Can McLaren convince Americans to become F1 Fans?

Say hello to McLaren Fan Heist: where we take two unsuspecting, die-hard Buffalo Bills fans and try to convert them into McLaren fans! Supporters don’t get any more ardent than..

Sergio Pérez's Rollercoaster Journey to F1

Sergio Pérez's racing career properly began when he gave up everything in Mexico and moved to Europe as a teenager, completely alone. His road to F1 was far from certain as he..

My Job in F1: Rachel | Mercedes Material Science Engineer

Meet Rachel, a Material Science Engineer at the Mercedes F1 Team! From analysing materials in the lab, to investigating issues that come back from the track under the..

AlphaTauri Behind the Visor | Episode 16 - Role Models

Everyone's got a role model or hero in their life, even F1 drivers (believe it or not!) Find out who Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda's role models are in our latest episode of..

F1 veteran hopes Giovinazzi keeps his seat at Alfa Romeo

Nov.1 - One Formula 1 veteran hopes Antonio Giovinazzi clings onto his seat at Alfa Romeo. Recently, Giovinazzi's prospects of that appeared bleak, with Guanyu Zhou reportedly..

Ricciardo still dating F1 legend's daughter?

Nov.1 - Daniel Ricciardo may be dating the daughter of a Formula 1 legend. In 2016, then F1 star Daniil Kvyat began to date Kelly Piquet - the daughter of triple world champion..

Massa thinks Ferrari team needs 'cooler mentality' to return to top

Nov.1 - Felipe Massa is not sure Ferrari is ready to return to the top in Formula 1. The Brazilian almost won the world championship for the fabled Maranello team in 2008, and now..

Father says Verstappen may never leave Red Bull Racing

Nov.1 - Max Verstappen could end up spending his entire Formula 1 career with Red Bull, according to his father and co-manager. The Dutchman has already pledged his immediate..

Saudi officials now withdraws earlier dress code for GP event

Nov.1 - Saudi Arabian authorities have performed a swift "U-turn" on a female dress code that was circulated among Formula 1 teams ahead of the first Jeddah street race. A recent..

Red Bull not ruling out future Volkswagen partnership

Nov.1 - Red Bull is not ruling out a Formula 1 collaboration with Volkswagen. According to the German source Sport1, November could be the month in which VW brands Audi and..