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Furious Vasseur slams joke rear wing saga Antonio Giovinazzi, Monaco GP 2021 © Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo boss Frederic Vasseur admits he is "angry" with the FIAs clampdown on flexible rear wings, describing the new situation as a "joke". Some see the new saga as just the latest salvo in the intense title fight between Red Bull and Mercedes. "Mercedes pushed this thing with the rear wings," said Red Bull team boss Christian Horner. "Thats just part of the game in Formula 1. "We voted last year tha...

Hamilton says Monaco race will never be exciting Lewis Hamilton, Monaco GP 2021 © Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd. As the Monaco layout stands today, the most prestigious race on the Formula 1 calendar "will never be exciting for the fans". That is the view of seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton, referring to the fact that the ultra-fast and high-downforce cars of today have outgrown the fabled and twisty street circuit. "Its the best venue," Hamilton is quoted by DPA news agency. "Its the ...

Angry Marko says Tsunoda must learn discipline Yuki Tsunoda, Monaco GP 2021 © Red Bull Dr Helmut Marko has admitted his frustration with Alpha Tauri rookie Yuki Tsunoda. Already after Imola, the 79-year-old Red Bull supremo called Red Bulls Japanese junior "cocky" for making a "really stupid mistake" in qualifying. Now, Honda-backed Tsunoda has once again attracted Markos ire for clouting the fabled Monaco barriers on his first ever day of practice on the citys streets. "We told him a thousand...

Russell happy to be out of contract for 2022 George Russell, Spanish GP 2021 © Williams Racing George Russell says he will be a free agent next year, in yet another sign that he may be lining up to become Lewis Hamiltons next teammate. In Monaco on Wednesday, the buzz in the paddock was about Lando Norris two-year contract extension at McLaren. "I didnt want to waste time talking to other teams. The team trusts me and I trust the team, its that simple," the impressive 21-year-old said. Some w...

Verstappen denies Hamilton crash is a matter of time Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Portuguese GP 2021 © Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd. Max Verstappen hit back at title rival Lewis Hamilton in Monaco as their 2021 duel heats up both on and off the track. First, the Mercedes driver and seven time world champion alleged that Red Bull has a massive advantage thanks to a bendy rear wing that the team can continue to use until the FIA clampdown begins in the coming weeks. "In Baku, that wing will g...

Mazepin doesnt see social media negativity Nikita Mazepin, Spanish GP 2021 © Haas F1 Team / LAT Nikita Mazepin says those who continue to slam him on social media are wasting their time. Ever since Haas signed the divisive Russian rookie for 2021 - but especially after video of an alleged groping incident surfaced - the 22-year-old has been the subject of an ongoing negative campaign on social media. For instance, on a photo posted by Haas of Mazepin with his hand up on Wednesday, the first co...

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Half-capacity Russian GP looks likely Pierre Gasly, Charles Leclerc, Russian GP 2020 © Red Bull Formula 1 looks set to play host to half-full grandstands at the Russian GP in September. Amid the ongoing covid crisis, Formula 1 television viewers are becoming accustomed to either empty grandstands or a spattering of spectators. But it could be a different story at Sochi, even though race promoter Alexey Titov isnt exactly sure what covid restrictions will be in place. "The restrictions certainl...

Honda is still trailing Mercedes in terms of ultimate engine performance, Alpha Tauri boss Franz Tost has admitted.

Nico Rosberg says Mercedes wanted him to stay at the team even after he announced his decision to retire from Formula 1 as world champion immediately after winning the 2016 title.