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.
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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.
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.
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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 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...
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.
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.
What Mercedes did and didn't tell us about its new W12 F1 car
Mercedes has dominated the Formula 1 landscape for the last seven years, producing one monster of a machine after another, which makes the W12 the most important car in the busy launch cycle as it’s the benchmark for others to measure themselves by.
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.
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.
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.
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.
First NASCAR test at COTA prompts prediction of "epic starts"
Three former NASCAR Cup Series champions got their first on-track laps Tuesday at the Circuit of the Americas and gave the road course glowing reviews.
Jimmie Johnson: The NASCAR legend's IndyCar challenge
Jimmie Johnson is one of the greatest NASCAR drivers of all time, yet has decided to take on the NTT IndyCar Series for 2021. He tells David Malsher-Lopez why, while Ganassi managing director Mike Hull explains the challenges.
Several NASCAR drivers to get early look at Bristol Dirt Track
Several Cup Series drivers plan to compete in the upcoming Bristol Dirt Nationals to get a preview of the track’s inaugural NASCAR dirt races.
Mercedes hiding floor design for W12 F1 car
Mercedes has confessed to hiding the floor design of its new W12 Formula 1 car as it doesn't want to give rivals a head start on copying its ideas.
AXR signs Johnson, Kobayashi, Pagenaud for all IMSA enduros
Action Express Racing confirmed today that Jimmie Johnson, Kamui Kobayashi and Simon Pagenaud will reunite to run all three remaining rounds of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Michelin Endurance Cup.
Mercedes staying silent on F1 token spend for W12 car
Mercedes is staying silent on where it has spent its two development tokens for its new Formula 1 car ahead of the 2021 season.
Mercedes has no intention to "flirt" with other drivers yet
Mercedes has no intention of "flirting" with other drivers over potential future race seats until it knows what is happening with its current Formula 1 line-up.
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...
Alonso "completely fit" for F1 testing after cycling accident
Fernando Alonso is "completely fit" and will be ready to drive in Formula 1 pre-season testing next week after recovering from a cycling accident, according to Alpine's CEO.
Cassidy exceeded own expectations on Formula E debut
Nick Cassidy says he exceeded his own expectations in his maiden Formula E weekend in the Diriyah E-Prix after showing top six pace in both qualifying and race trim.
Brivio: ‘Not easy’ leaving Suzuki MotoGP squad for ‘dream’ F1 move
Davide Brivio says it was “not easy” to leave Suzuki’s MotoGP title-winning squad to become Alpine’s Formula 1 racing director, but thought he would regret not making the move.
William Byron, Rudy Fugle reunite for 'taste' of victory
Just three races into the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, William Byron already has a precious reminder of his previous experience working with crew chief Rudy Fugle – victory.
Williams to use augmented reality for F1 car launch
Williams has announced it will reveal its new car for the 2021 Formula 1 season using augmented reality on Friday afternoon.
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
How Tanak froze out the competition at the Arctic Rally
Ott Tanak made up for a disastrous Monte Carlo Rally by leading all the way on the snow-kissed stages of the Arctic Rally Finland and in the process hit back at an event Toyota had been expected to dominate…
| 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 |
