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Binotto admits Ferrari engine still behind Carlos Sainz, Bahrain GP 2021 © Ferrari Ferrari is "still behind" in the Formula 1 horsepower department, team boss Mattia Binotto admits. It is clear that, compared with the performance crisis of 2020, the Maranello team has managed to produce a better engine for the new season. "We don't have all the details yet to analyse, but I think we are still lacking in every area," Binotto told the Spanish newspaper AS. "We still lack in the engine, although less than before. But we are still behind so I hope we get even closer next year with another new e...

Tost sure Tsunoda will be world champion Yuki Tsunoda, Bahrain GP 2021 © Red Bull Franz Tost says he is "sure" Yuki Tsunoda will go on to become the first world champion from Japan. "He'll be world champion one day. I'm sure of that," the Alpha Tauri boss told Sport1's AvD Motor und Sport Magazin. It's been a similar tune coming from Alpha Tauri team owner Red Bull in recent weeks, as the premier outfit admits the possibility that Max Verstappen could theoretically leave in 2022. "After a less good qualifying, his driving was super," Dr Helmut Marko told Osterreich newspaper when asked abou...

Marko questions Perez's five race prediction Sergio Perez, Bahrain test 2021 © Red Bull Dr Helmut Marko does not think Red Bull newcomer Sergio Perez will need five races to start driving and racing his 2021 car at full speed. 31-year-old Mexican Perez, with almost 200 grands prix and a maiden win in 2020 under his belt, has joined Max Verstappen at the team following the ousting of Alex Albon. He said after the Bahrain test that he is not yet "on top of the car". "Once we go to very different races with different conditions, you understand the car and the team a lot better," said Perez.

Doping ban won't stop Russian GP says promoter Charles Leclerc, Russian GP 2020 © Ferrari Organisers of the grand prix at Sochi are pressing ahead with preparations for the race in September, despite Russia's anti-doping ban from international sport. There is already controversy over Haas' new 'Russian flag'-style 2021 livery, while Nikita Mazepin is unable to display the Russian flag on his overalls or car. Sochi GP promoter Alexey Titov told Tass news agency that he is still in talks with the FIA about how the anti-doping bans will affect the September race. "We are still figuring out what...

Alfa Romeo made biggest jump for 2021 says Russell Kimi Raikkonen, Abu Dhabi GP 2020 Raikkonen, Emilio Romagna GP 2020 © Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo has made "the biggest jump of any team" ahead of the 2021 season. That is the view of Williams driver George Russell, who thinks Haas will instead be his British employer's main rival this year. Alfa Romeo, he says, impressed him in Bahrain testing. "Kimi (Raikkonen) looked very, very fast," said Russell. "They have made the biggest jump of any team." Indeed, some analysts think the Ferrari-powered team could even be on par with its famous Maranello-...