Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s 2021 pre-season test was “definitely” his best in Formula 1, but the Dutchman and team boss Christian Horner have both dismissed suggestions that Mercedes are no longer the favourites for the title. After an impressive three days in Bahrain – where the new RB16B car was reliable and, most importantly, rapid – Red Bull have […]

Jeremy Clarkson paid a heartfelt tribute to Sabine Schmitz after the popular Top Gear presenter tragically passed away aged 51. The German racer first appeared alongside Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May on the BBC's flagship motor racing show back in 2004. Schmitz became an instant hit with fans after racing a Ford Transit van around the Nurburgring in an […]

F1: Lewis Hamilton extends Mercedes contract 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. After a turbulent few days of winter testing, Mercedes are […]

F1: George Russell hikes during the off-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. George Russell thinks Lewis Hamilton winning his eighth Formula […]

Lewis Hamilton has joined the chorus of praise for McLaren after a revealing three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain showed positive signs for Daniel Ricciardo’s new team. The Aussie’s F1 teammate Lando Norris is also optimistic about McLaren’s fortunes for 2021 after some strong performances following what the team described as “baby steps” before the first race later this […]

Lando Norris insists McLaren’s pre-season test wasn’t “perfect” but admits the iconic Formula 1 team are heading into 2021 with even more confidence than last year after an encouraging three days in Bahrain. Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, stated that “it’s great to see McLaren looking strong” – with the testing form hinting they have not just built on third place last […]

Max Verstappen appeared to have Mercedes looking over their shoulders after the Formula 1 pre-season testing weekend in Bahrain — but if star driver Valtteri Bottas is nervous, he isn’t showing it. Verstappen upstaged the surprisingly slow and inconsistent world champions to set the fastest time on the final day of testing in a dominant display that has some commentators […]

Daniel Ricciardo fans have been served a minor reality check as the Formula 1 pre-season testing event in Bahrain ended with more questions that answers. The Aussie star was fastest on the opening day of the testing weekend ahead of the Formula 1 season-opener at the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28. He was also fastest in the first session […]

Have ‘different animal’ Red Bull edged ahead of Mercedes? Mercedes don’t always light up the timesheets at pre-season testing – even before their most dominant of F1 campaigns – so to see the world champions finish in Bahrain as the fifth fastest team isn’t a particular surprise, or cause for concern. But what you do expect from an F1 juggernaut […]

The Daily Star’s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inbox Red Bull will be a 'different animal' with Sergio Perez alongside Max Verstappen during the 2021 F1 season according to reigning champion Lewis Hamilton. The 36-year-old has had little challenge during the most recent three of his four consecutive titles – with […]