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Motorsport.com Leclerc explains front-end struggles behind qualifying 'disaster'

Leclerc explains front-end struggles behind qualifying 'disaster'

Charles Leclerc says struggles with the front end of his Ferrari F1 car made French GP qualifying a 'disaster'.
By Luke Smith 20 June 2021
Motorsport.com Hamilton happy to prove ‘myth’ about Mercedes chassis swap wrong

Hamilton happy to prove ‘myth’ about Mercedes chassis swap wrong

Lewis Hamilton felt pleased to have disproved any 'myth' about Mercedes’ Formula 1 cars.
By Luke Smith 20 June 2021
Motorsport.com Alpine: No Mercedes exit clauses in Ocon’s new three-year F1 deal

Alpine: No Mercedes exit clauses in Ocon’s new three-year F1 deal

Alpine boss Laurent Rossi has clarified there are no exit clauses within Ocon’s new 3-year F1 contract.
By Luke Smith 19 June 2021
Motorsport.com Russell would be 'massive loss' for Williams if he left in 2022

Russell would be 'massive loss' for Williams if he left in 2022

Boss hails his role in the team's turnaround.
By Luke Smith 15 June 2021
Motorsport.com Alonso felt he was 'losing time' in F1 before taking break

Alonso felt he was 'losing time' in F1 before taking break

Fernando Alonso felt like he was 'losing time' racing in F1 prior to his two-year break.
By Luke Smith 13 June 2021
Motorsport.com Williams announces exit of F1 team principal Roberts

Williams announces exit of F1 team principal Roberts

Williams has announced the departure of its Formula 1 team principal Simon Roberts after 12 months with the British squad.
By Luke Smith 09 June 2021
Corporate / Financial Ferrari appoints Benedetto Vigna as new company CEO

Ferrari appoints Benedetto Vigna as new company CEO

Ferrari has named Benedetto Vigna as its new company CEO, taking over from interim chief John Elkann.
By Luke Smith 09 June 2021
Motorsport.com Sergio Perez says he 'finally understands' Red Bull's F1 car

Sergio Perez says he 'finally understands' Red Bull's F1 car

After topping second practice for the Azerbaijan GP, calling it his “best Friday” of the F1 season.
By Luke Smith 05 June 2021
Motorsport.com Alonso enjoying F1 comeback more than he thought he would

Alonso enjoying F1 comeback more than he thought he would

Fernando Alonso has revealed he is enjoying his F1 comeback more than expected, missing racing on weekends where there is no grand prix
By Luke Smith 04 June 2021
Motorsport.com Lockdown events led to greater driver input for F1 2021 game

Lockdown events led to greater driver input for F1 2021 game

F1 drivers and teams offered greater input and feedback for the new F1 2021 game after taking part in events through lockdown last year
By Luke Smith 04 June 2021
Motorsport.com First F1 2021 gameplay revealed along with story mode details

First F1 2021 gameplay revealed along with story mode details

Codemasters and EA Sports have released the first gameplay footage of the upcoming F1 2021 video game, as well as a number of details.
By Luke Smith 03 June 2021
Motorsport.com Sauber working with Stellantis to extend Alfa Romeo F1 deal

Sauber working with Stellantis to extend Alfa Romeo F1 deal

Sauber is working with Stellantis to extend its Alfa Romeo Formula 1 support and backing beyond the end of its existing deal in 2021.
By Luke Smith 03 June 2021
Motorsport.com Sainz: Norris can take McLaren to the top in Formula 1

Sainz: Norris can take McLaren to the top in Formula 1

Carlos Sainz believes Lando Norris can take McLaren "to the top" in F1 after signing a long-term contract with the British squad.
By Luke Smith 01 June 2021
Motorsport.com Toto Wolff says junior racing costs are 'absurd'

Toto Wolff says junior racing costs are 'absurd'

F1 has become a "billionaire boys' club".
By Luke Smith 31 May 2021
Motorsport.com McLaren Gulf Oil Formula 1 livery remains a one-off for now

McLaren Gulf Oil Formula 1 livery remains a one-off for now

McLaren’s popular Gulf Oil F1 livery used for last week’s Monaco GP remains a one-off for now, says team principal Andreas Seidl.
By Luke Smith 28 May 2021
Motorsport.com Monaco GP: Verstappen wins as Hamilton finishes seventh

Monaco GP: Verstappen wins as Hamilton finishes seventh

Lewis Hamilton frustrated with Mercedes strategy.
By Luke Smith 23 May 2021
Motorsport.com Ferrari finds 'no serious damage' to Leclerc's gearbox

Ferrari finds 'no serious damage' to Leclerc's gearbox

Ferrari has found that Charles Leclerc’s gearbox sustained 'no serious damage' in his Monaco Formula 1 qualifying crash.
By Luke Smith 23 May 2021
Motorsport.com Perez's bodyguard shot during car robbery attempt in Mexico

Perez's bodyguard shot during car robbery attempt in Mexico

One of Sergio Perez’s security guards is in a 'good condition' after being shot during a car robbery attempt.
By Luke Smith 23 May 2021
Motorsport.com Szafnauer: Aston Martin must be realistic, P3 ‘a step too far’

Szafnauer: Aston Martin must be realistic, P3 ‘a step too far’

Otmar Szafnauer says Aston Martin must be 'realistic' about what it can achieve in Formula 1 this year.
By Luke Smith 22 May 2021
Motorsport.com Russell wants next Formula 1 contract to be a multi-year deal

Russell wants next Formula 1 contract to be a multi-year deal

George Russell is eager for his next F1 contract to be multi-year deal as he wants to have “consistency in order to grow and progress”.
By Luke Smith 20 May 2021
Motorsport.com Norris: Being McLaren F1 team leader 'is my goal'

Norris: Being McLaren F1 team leader 'is my goal'

Lando Norris says his goal is to be a team leader at McLaren after signing a fresh contract with the Formula 1 team.
By Luke Smith 20 May 2021
Motorsport.com Baku would welcome hosting future F1 sprint races

Baku would welcome hosting future F1 sprint races

Baku would welcome hosting F1 sprint races in future seasons if the format is expanded to more events following its trial in 2021.
By Luke Smith 16 May 2021
Motorsport.com Schumacher: Reaching Q2 still a 'totally realistic goal' in 2021

Schumacher: Reaching Q2 still a 'totally realistic goal' in 2021

Haas F1 driver Mick Schumacher believes progressing to Q2 in qualifying is a 'totally realistic goal'.
By Luke Smith 15 May 2021
Motorsport.com FIA has evaluated removal of final Barcelona chicane for F1

FIA has evaluated removal of final Barcelona chicane for F1

The FIA has evaluated removing the final chicane at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the Spanish GP.
By Luke Smith 15 May 2021
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