Haas has unveiled its new livery for the 2021 Formula 1 season, revealing that Uralkali will serve as the team’s new title sponsor.
Alpine got off to a stuttering start with its virtual launch of the A521 earlier this week, but let’s investigate if the car has what it takes to fast-forward the rebranded team up the grand prix grid.
Sebastian Vettel has blasted Formula 1’s plans to introduce sprint races in 2021, saying the plan “makes no sense” and is “taking the focus away from the real problem”.
The Le Mans 24 Hours will be postponed from its usual June slot for a second year in a row owing to the global health crisis, and will now take place in August.
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The car Aston Martin begins its new F1 journey with
The team formerly known as Racing Point gambled successfully on a Mercedes look-alike in 2020 as it mounted a strong challenge for third in the constructors' race and won the Sakhir GP. Now clothed in British racing green, Aston Martin's first Formula 1 challenger since 1960 provides the clearest indicator yet of what to expect from the new-for-2021 regulations
How Ferrari plans to recover from its 2020 F1 nightmare
The 2020 Formula 1 season was Ferrari's worst for 40 years as it slumped to sixth in the standings. A repeat performance will not be acceptable for the proud Italian team, which has adopted a notably pragmatic approach to forging its path back to the top
Why Aston Martin’s arrival is more than just new green livery
In the most eagerly anticipated Formula 1 team launch of the season, the rebranded Aston Martin squad’s changes go much further than the striking paint job. But rather than a restart, the team hopes to build on top of solid foundations.
Pietro Fittipaldi returns to Coyne for IndyCar ovals
Pietro Fittipaldi will compete in the NTT IndyCar Series four oval races this year including the Indianapolis 500 after signing for Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing-Honda.
Auer set to return to Mercedes fold in the DTM
Lucas Auer is poised to return to the DTM as a factory driver for Mercedes in 2021, Motorsport.com can reveal.
Cadillac: LMDh regs have “caught our attention”
General Motors’ new sports car racing program manager Laura Wontrop Klauser says the company is currently evaluating the continuation of its Cadillac program into IMSA’s LMDh era.
Motorsport Games to acquire Studio 397 and rFactor2
Studio397 brand and name to remain under Motorsport Games banner. Updates and iteration of rFactor 2 to continue under Studio397.
Testing has started on Gen3 Supercars engines
New-spec Ford and Chevrolet Supercars engines have hit the dyno ahead of their planned introduction next season.
Erebus to run Camaros in 2022
Erebus Motorsport boss Barry Ryan has confirmed that his team intends to switch to Camaros once the Gen3 Supercars regulations come into play.
Aston Martin sets five-year target for winning F1 title
Aston Martin has its sights set on winning the world championship within the next five years, as it unveiled its new Formula 1 car on Wednesday.
The 12-month journey to settle Aston Martin's new F1 livery
When Aston Martin pulled the covers off its striking green AMR21 earlier today, it marked the start of an exciting new chapter for the Formula 1 team.
Bottas looking to be "a bit more selfish" in 2021 F1 title bid
Valtteri Bottas says he plans to be more demanding and “a bit more selfish” with his Mercedes race team this year as he targets an elusive Formula 1 world championship.
Kyle Larson "as fresh as ever" despite missing most of 2020
Despite missing most of last season due to a suspension, Kyle Larson said he’s been “excited” with his return to NASCAR competition and a little surprised it’s gone as well as it has.
NBC Sports reveals 2021 IndyCar telecast schedule
NBC Sports has announced the full 2021 NTT IndyCar Series telecast schedule, featuring a record nine races on broadcast network NBC.
Alpine explains decision to ditch F1 team principal role
Alpine’s Formula 1 team will run without an official team principal this year, with the outfit electing to split responsibilities across a senior management duo.
F1 needs to try sprint races despite controversy - Wolff
Toto Wolff believes the introduction of sprint races to Formula 1 in 2021 is something the series "needs to do" despite accepting it will "create controversy".
We’ll “get the best” out of Vettel at Aston, says Szafnauer
Aston Martin F1 Team chief Otmar Szafnauer believes he can extract the best from four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel after his ill-starred final season with Ferrari in 2020.
Renault evaluating switch to Mercedes F1 engine concept
Renault is evaluating a switch to the Mercedes concept of a split turbo and compressor on its Formula 1 power unit as part of an engine overhaul for 2022.
Heat races will set the starting lineup at Bristol Dirt Track
The NASCAR Cup and Truck series races at the reconfigured dirt track at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway will feature heat races to determine their respective starting lineups.
Rebranded Aston Martin F1 team launches 2021 car
Aston Martin has revealed its new Formula 1 car ahead of the 2021 season, marking the return of the constructor to the grid after 61 years away.
How Formula E's three 2021 rookies fared in Diriyah
A trio of drivers made their Formula E debuts in the Diriyah E-Prix weekend, with a dusty track and rapid drop in temperature between qualifying and the race adding to their challenge.
Campos reveals tribute livery to late founder Adrian Campos
Campos Racing has taken the covers off a special livery which will be carried on its FIA Formula 2 and 3 cars this year to pay tribute to its late founder Adrian Campos.
Rossi not racing in MotoGP “just to spend time”
Valentino Rossi says he is not racing “just to spend time” and has set his sights on fighting for victories in the 2021 MotoGP season with Petronas SRT.
The tricky driver conundrums facing Mercedes in F1 2021
Ahead of the new Formula 1 season, reigning world champions Mercedes will take on challenges both old and new. This also can be said for its driver conundrum which could become key to sustaining its ongoing success...
How Alpine's cure to 2021 F1 rules starts at the front
A new name, new faces and new colours pulls the rebranded Alpine Formula 1 team into a new era while carrying over core elements of its 2020 car. But under the surface there's more than meets the eye with the A521 which hints at how the team will tackle 2021...
Can Mercedes' W12 retain the team's crown?
Replacing Formula 1's fastest car was never going to be an easy feat for Mercedes. Amid the technical rule tweaks to peg back the W12 and its 2021 rivals, the new Mercedes challenger will remain the target to beat
The pointed note that starts Ferrari's Leclerc vs Sainz era
Ferrari is starting its post-Sebastian Vettel age by welcoming Carlos Sainz in alongside Charles Leclerc. But while Sainz has a tough challenge to match his new teammate, Ferrari is also sending a message that previous intra-team spats must end
| Session | Date | Content | |
| FP1 | | ||
| FP2 | | ||
| FP3 | | ||
| QU | | ||
| Race | |
 Lewis Hamilton | 347 pts |
 Valtteri Bottas | 223 pts |
 Max Verstappen | 214 pts |
 | Mercedes | 573 pts |
 | Red Bull Racing | 319 pts |
 | McLaren | 202 pts |
