Formula One News — March 2021

Formula 1 needs to be "careful" not to be left behind as climate change takes centre stage, according to quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel.

Ferrari has recovered a "large part" of its engine power deficit of 2020 ahead of the new Formula 1 season, according to long-time team test driver Marc Gene.

Legendary Ferrari figure Mauro Forghieri has questioned Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto's ability to pull the Maranello marque out of its performance slump.

Fernando Alonso may struggle to be "high in the midfield" on his 2021 return to Formula 1, according to Dr Helmut Marko.

Nikita Mazepin has to start thinking "100 times" before acting now that he is a Formula 1 driver.

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has denied that the sport he leads has a problem with racism.

Even the drivers were surprised when they first saw the neon green addition to Ferrari's 2021 livery.

Mercedes has hit back at "misleading" reporting about Formula 1 teams taking up Bahrain's vaccination offer.

Ferrari and Mercedes have taken up Bahrain's vaccination offer ahead of the 2021 season opener.

The "million dollar" question for Ferrari is just how much progress the fabled team has made over the winter.

Dr Helmut Marko has given the thumbs-up to Formula 1's plan for the Saturday sprint race 'super qualifying' format that will be trialled over three races in 2021.

With work well urway to prepare for the first Monaco GP since 2019, rumours suggest race organisers are hoping spectators will be able to attend in May.

Dr Helmut Marko has admitted to being in talks with Porsche.

Sebastian Vettel has played down suggestions he has one of the most sensitive driving styles in Formula 1.

Fernando Alonso is "absolutely fit" ahead of the single pre-season test in Bahrain that begins on Friday.

Lewis Hamilton is heading into the 2021 season feeling "a bit grumpy", according to respected F1 commentator and former driver Martin Brundle.

Aston Martin's technical boss is waiting for the details of the three-race 'super qualifying' trial for 2021 before giving it the thumbs up.

Valtteri Bottas insists he is "not really in a hurry" to find out if he will stay at Mercedes in 2022.

Nico Hulkenberg could add a third team to his roster of Formula 1 employers for 2021 - even though he is not guaranteed a single race this season.

New Alpine boss Davide Brivio has admitted his transition to Formula 1 is a "difficult" one.

Sergio Perez should aim to establish himself as a long-term 'number 2' alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull.

Red Bull is talking to companies about partnering up now that the energy drink-owned outfit has full control of its own engine in Formula 1.

Sebastian Vettel needs to watch out for "psychological problems" as he settles into life at Aston Martin.

George Russell says he has been given "no promises" by Mercedes about a race seat with the works team for 2022.