Damon Hill has tipped Max Verstappen to dethrone Lewis Hamilton and land his first world title ahead of the new Formula 1 season. Hamilton landed his seventh crown last term in a procession, but after concerning signs during testing and optimism at Red Bull, there is hope that a closer title race could unfold. And Hill, a champion himself in […]

Lewis Hamilton is bidding for a record-breaking eighth title but all does not appear well in the Mercedes camp… with high-flying Max Verstappen on his tail, Damon Hill and Martin Brundle insist it is GAME ON ahead of Formula One season opener in Bahrain Formula One returns for the 2021 season this weekend, beginning in Bahrain  Sir Lewis Hamilton enjoyed […]

Daniel Ricciardo’s team had such a positive pre-season testing event they played shadow games to hide their success, a report claims. The Aussie star’s first season with McLaren is off to a red-hot start following an impressive opening two days at this month’s official testing weekend in Bahrain. However, the 31-year-old slipped down the time sheets on the final day […]

F1: Verstappen puts in hard graft ahead of new season When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. Pierre Gasly has claimed Red Bull […]

Is this the year Red Bull finally take the fight to Mercedes? After seven championships in a row, Mercedes are undoubtedly the favourites heading into F1 2021. But one thing they haven’t had since starting their title streak is a serious challenge from Red Bull, who so often start the season with too big a performance gap to their rivals. […]

How a five-year-old Max Verstappen beat his racing dad Jos and why a ‘rejuvenated’ Fernando Alonso can still show his best… ex-F1 team boss Paul Stoddart recalls his time with both as well as how his famous underdog outfit Minardi could have WON a race Paul Stoddart was in charge of minnow team Minardi from 2001 to 2005 The Australian […]

George Russell at F1 pre-season testing George Russell expects a decision on whether he joins – or replaces – Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes to be made by the summer. In an interview ahead of the new season, which starts in Bahrain on Sunday, Britain’s rising Formula One star also revealed he has hired a psychologist to deal with the strain […]

A is for… ALONSO More than two years after he was given a send-off from the Abu Dhabi paddock, Fernando Alonso is back where many at the time expected him to eventually return – the Formula 1 grid. Now 39, the Spanish two-time world champion says he feels as strong as ever having widened his racing horizons across a multitude […]

Saudi Arabia’s debut Formula One grand prix in December will feature the fastest street circuit in the sport. At 6.175km, the Jeddah Street Circuit will be the second longest on the calendar and enable average speeds of around 250km/h. Formula One managing director Ross Brawn said: “The design brings out the best of a modern street circuit but also has […]

F1: Red Bull's Verstappen gets in shape for new season When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. Red Bull boss Christian Horner has […]