Formula One News — May 2021
MAY 19, 2021
F1 should ignore track limits issue says Tost
Franz Tost has proposed a solution to the contentious issue of 'track limits' in Formula 1 - specifically, to "ignore it".
Marko deals blow to Gasly's Red Bull return hopes
Pierre Gasly's hopes of returning to Red Bull have been dealt a blow by Dr Helmut Marko.
Half-capacity Russian GP looks likely
Formula 1 looks set to play host to half-full grandstands at the Russian GP in September.
MAY 18, 2021
Alpine, Alfa Romeo also have bendy wings
At least two other Formula 1 teams will have to change the design of their rear wings in 2021, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko.
Mercedes should put Russell in race seat says Ralf
Mercedes should put George Russell in a race seat "in the medium term", according to former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher.
Alonso took on Alpine leadership role
Fernando Alonso is fulfilling a "leadership role" at Alpine, according to Renault CEO Luca de Meo.
Barcelona deserves Spanish GP spectators in 2022
The Circuit de Catalunya "deserves" to welcome a full house of spectators to next year's Spanish GP.
6000 Austria GP spectators possible?
It is unclear how many spectators will be permitted to attend Austria's two forthcoming Formula 1 races in 2021.
Premature to green-light Australian GP says PM
A question mark is still hanging over this year's running of the postponed and rescheduled Australian GP.
MAY 17, 2021
Red Bull must tweak bendy wing says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko admits Red Bull will need to make tweaks to its allegedly 'bendy' 2021 rear wing.
Russell shouldn't have apologised says Capito
George Russell didn't need to apologise for his high speed crash with Valtteri Bottas, after which the British driver slapped the helmet of his Finnish rival.
Verstappen's father says Red Bull must close gap
Mercedes has "turned the tide" and now has a clear edge over Red Bull.
Verstappen best driver in 2021 so far says Alonso
F1 veteran Fernando Alonso thinks Mercedes has the edge over Red Bull at present - but he nonetheless hails the performance of the latter team's top star.
Pressure builds on Perez to support Verstappen
The pressure is slowly building on Sergio Perez's shoulders at Red Bull.
Cowell not joining Red Bull exodus
Andy Cowell is definitely not heading to Red Bull, according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
Difficult for Williams to keep Russell
Williams boss Jost Capito admits it will be "difficult" for the British team to hold onto George Russell.
MAY 14, 2021
No one understands Hamilton's 2021 dominance
"No one understands" why the closest title battle for years is coinciding with Lewis Hamilton's best ever start to a Formula 1 season.
Full house at Belgian GP looking more likely
The idea of this year's Formula 1 race at the fabled Spa-Francorchamps circuit going ahead with a full house of spectators is gaining speed.
Wolff wants F1 to race in London
Toto Wolff has issued a clear message to British authorities that he would like to see Formula 1 race on the streets of London.
MAY 13, 2021
Bull calm amid new flexible wing saga
Red Bull is "calm" even though the FIA is clamping down amid the latest rumours about flexible wings.
Ricciardo admits he may not win F1 title
Daniel Ricciardo insists he is not "upset" by those suggesting he may be past his prime in Formula 1.
F1 to add second Austrian GP to 2021 calendar
Formula 1 looks set to add a second race in Austria to its constantly-evolving 2021 calendar.
Spa hoping for full house at 2021 Belgian GP
Spa-Francorchamps may be able to welcome a full house of spectators to the Belgian GP at the end of August.
Father's backing explains Mazepin behaviour
Nikita Mazepin lacks "respect" for his fellow Formula 1 drivers, and it may be because of the support of his wealthy father Dmitry.