Paul Ricard
Domenicali hopes for 'full' grandstands in Austria
Formula 1 is hoping for "completely full" grandstands in Austria next weekend.
Jun 22, 07:45
Aston Martin 'rivals' may have broken tyre rules
Otmar Szafnauer hopes the outcome of the French GP will "silence" those who suspect Aston Martin may have been finding ways around the tyre-usage guidelines.
Jun 22, 07:42
Bottas told of Mercedes exit 'long ago' - Doornbos
Two former F1 drivers think Valtteri Bottas is definitely leaving Mercedes.
Jun 22, 07:40
Red Bull denies fitting more powerful Honda engine
Red Bull has rubbished claims that Max Verstappen is racing ahead of Mercedes because of an improved Honda engine.
Jun 22, 07:38
'Only technical problems' can stop Verstappen - Marko
Max Verstappen is on course to beat Lewis Hamilton to his first world championship in 2021, according to the international media.
Jun 22, 07:36
Schumacher to use 'elbows' in Mazepin fights
Mick Schumacher has vowed to "talk to the team again" about Nikita Mazepin's aggression, whilst vowing to use his "elbows" in their next wheel-to-wheel scrap.
Jun 21, 07:37
Wolff says Bottas' radio outburst 'great'
Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas' foul-mouthed rant at Mercedes' strategy team during the French GP was "great".
Jun 21, 07:36
Boullier unsure about new French GP contract
Eric Boullier says he cannot say whether Paul Ricard will agree a new contract with Formula 1.
Jun 21, 07:35
Higher tyre pressures may be hurting Ferrari - Binotto
Ferrari needs to "quickly" get to the bottom of its French GP struggle in order to be competitive in 2022.
Jun 21, 07:34
Red Bull warns Mercedes about front wing protest
Red Bull has warned that it is serious about issuing a protest against the allegedly excessive flexibility of title rival Mercedes' front wing.
Jun 21, 07:32
F1 drivers in 'heated' meeting with Pirelli
Behind the scenes, some Formula 1 drivers got involved in a reportedly "heated" exchange with Pirelli and FIA officials at Paul Ricard.
Jun 20, 09:08
Bottas' winter decision deadline was 'joke' - Wolff
Toto Wolff says he was "joking" when he declared that Mercedes' decision about Valtteri Bottas' future could be delayed until as late as February next year.
Jun 20, 09:07
Tsunoda 'impetuous' and 'stubborn' - Marko
Yuki Tsunoda continues to be "impetuous" and "stubborn", according to Red Bull F1 supremo Dr Helmut Marko.
Jun 20, 09:05
Hamilton slams Bottas chassis swap 'myth'
Lewis Hamilton has slammed claims there is something fundamentally wrong with his chassis at Paul Ricard as a "myth".
Jun 20, 09:01
Mercedes not ruling out chassis problem
Mercedes has a "brand new" chassis in the luggage in the event that Lewis Hamilton rejected the car he was assigned for the French GP.
Jun 19, 09:06
Spectators highlight 'step' out of covid crisis - Todt
Formula 1 is inching towards a return to normal amid the ongoing but potentially easing covid crisis, according to FIA president Jean Todt.
Jun 19, 09:05
F1 eyes six 'sprint qualifying' races in 2022
Formula 1 is looking to organise as many as six 'sprint qualifying' races in 2022.
Jun 19, 09:04
Mercedes will not interfere with Ocon deal - Rossi
Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has backed Esteban Ocon's claim that Mercedes will not interfere with his career at least for the next three years.
Jun 19, 09:03
Mercedes engine strategy surprises Red Bull
Officials at Red Bull are scratching their heads about title rival Mercedes' engine usage strategy in 2021.
Jun 19, 09:02
Ferrari has 'maximum focus' on 2022 car
Ferrari is now putting "maximum focus" on designing an all-new car for 2022.
Jun 19, 09:00
F1 has 'big problem' if under-fire Pirelli quits
An active Formula 1 team manager has warned that the sport will have a "big problem" if Pirelli walks away.
Jun 19, 08:59
Lewis Hamilton blames car problems for poor French GP practice
The Mercedes driver was only third fastest in practice for the French Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard circuit.
Jun 18, 17:27
Max Verstappen fastest in second French GP practice
The Red Bull driver edged out Valtteri Bottas by just eight thousandths of a second in second practice.
Jun 18, 16:29
Valtteri Bottas takes top spot in opening French GP practice
The Mercedes driver saw off his team-mate by 0.335 seconds at the Paul Ricard Circuit.
Jun 18, 12:32
Ocon retains Mercedes link despite Alpine deal
Esteban Ocon says he remains linked with Mercedes, even though he has just signed a new three-year contract extension with Renault-owned Alpine.
Jun 18, 09:20
Mazepin apologised but 'not to blame'
Nikita Mazepin says he only apologised to his teammate Mick Schumacher because the German was so upset after their Baku incident.
Jun 18, 09:18
Gasly unclear over Red Bull call for 2022
Pierre Gasly says he still isn't sure if he will remain at Alpha Tauri beyond 2021.
Jun 18, 09:16
Red Bull ignoring 'background noise' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says he regards any psychological games with Toto Wolff or Mercedes as "background noise".
Jun 18, 09:15
Mercedes tweaks Hamilton's 'magic' button
Mercedes has implemented a temporary fix after Lewis Hamilton lost victory at Baku with the re-start incident.
Jun 18, 09:13
F1 drivers boycotted Pirelli meeting - report
Formula 1 drivers reportedly boycotted a meeting with Pirelli officials at Paul Ricard, as the saga of the mysterious Baku blowouts continues.
Jun 18, 09:11
15,000 spectators for first Austrian GP
Hopes for a full house in Austria next weekend have been dashed.
Jun 18, 09:10
Bottas, Russell not confirming 2022 rumours
Valtteri Bottas and George Russell are giving little away at Paul Ricard amid swirling rumours about their future.
Jun 18, 09:08
Austria wins 'more realistic' for Verstappen
Dr Helmut Marko admits a win for championship leader Max Verstappen might be out of reach this weekend at Paul Ricard.
Jun 17, 08:00
Williams not ruling out Russell-Bottas swap
Valtteri Bottas' future looks set to take centre stage this weekend at Paul Ricard.
Jun 16, 08:14
F1 must race away from pandemic - Steiner
The "most important thing" at present is that Formula 1 is able to race past the current covid crisis.
Jun 15, 08:26
Williams is Bottas' 'only option' for 2022 - Marko
Rumours are gaining steam that George Russell is definitely set to replace Valtteri Bottas for 2022 and beyond.
Jun 15, 08:20
Alarmed Wolff won't turn 2022 car plans 'upside down'
Mercedes is holding firm even after boss Toto Wolff declared that the overall performance of the reigning champion team recently has been "unacceptable".
Jun 9, 08:02
Wolff's protest threat 'strange' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has slammed Toto Wolff's position on flexible rear wings in 2021 as "a bit strange".
May 31, 08:58
Spectators set for return to F1 tracks
With 135,000 spectators gathering for the Indy 500 last Sunday, the question of how many fans can attend the next races in Formula 1 is now in the spotlight.
May 31, 08:53
Grosjean 'surprised' by Mercedes' openness
It is Mercedes' "precision and attention to detail" that is behind the team's utter dominance of Formula 1 since 2014.
May 27, 08:17
