Max Verstappen’s victory in last year’s Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi lifted hopes within Red Bull that it finally had a car that could push it towards a full-on title challenge in 2021.
The Monaco GP organisers insist that their Formula 1, Formula E and Historic GP events are all going ahead as planned, despite ongoing concerns over COVID-19 restrictions.
Scuderia AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost says the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic "opened the eyes" of Formula 1 teams over the unsustainable financial nature of the series.
Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon led his Chip Ganassi Racing-Honda teammates in today’s seven-car test at Sebring International Raceway.
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The "warrior" MotoGP rookie KTM was right to back
The 2020 MotoGP campaign featured a standout pair of rookies, but one flew under the radar as he adjusted to a shock step-up armed with very little racing experience. However as his veteran team boss explains, the faith shown in him was not misplaced
The winless drivers who could be Hamilton’s heirs to F1’s crown
Eventually, Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 career will come to a close. Although Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc have challenged, three drivers who are yet to score a victory could inherit the world champion's place at the pinnacle in future seasons...
The uncomfortable dilemma resulting from F1's constant expansion
The world is changing and F1 has to change with it to enjoy a prosperous future. But how much pain will that involve? STUART CODLING examines how F1 is coping with the challenge of embracing sustainability...
Mercedes adds Frederik Vesti to junior F1 programme
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has added Danish youngster Frederik Vesti to its young driver programme.
Fenestraz set for Cassidy's TOM'S Super GT seat
Sacha Fenestraz is set for the TOM’S Toyota SUPER GT seat that has been vacated by Nick Cassidy for the 2021 season, Motorsport.com understands.
Nissany retains role as Williams F1 test driver
Roy Nissany is to continue in his role as official test driver for the Williams Formula 1 team for the 2021 season.
Why sim racing’s boom looks set to continue in 2021
The booming interest in sim racing and esports triggered by COVID-19 lockdowns looks certain to reach new heights in 2021, says the head of gaming developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider Motorsport Games, which has just gone public.
Serra replaces Rigon on Ferrari GTE Pro WEC roster
Ferrari has announced its drivers for the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship season, with Daniel Serra replacing Davide Rigon in its two-car GTE Pro assault.
Tower reveals drivers for Rolex 24 and full season
The #8 Tower Motorsport by Starworks LMP2 entry for the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona will be driven by John Farano, Gabriel Aubry, Timothé Buret, and Matthieu Vaxiviere.
Norris explains more serious approach to social media
Lando Norris feels his more serious approach towards social media in 2020 led some fans to believe he was doing a better job in his second Formula 1 season.
Ricciardo's motivating mindset unseen side of his brilliance - Fry
Daniel Ricciardo’s hidden benefit in motivating a Formula 1 team is one of his most striking qualities, says Alpine technical chief Pat Fry.
Podcast: How will Suzuki move on from Brivio's exit?
Alpine confirmed on Sunday ex-Suzuki MotoGP boss Davide Brivio’s appointment to its Formula 1 team as racing director.
Giovinazzi: Learning from Raikkonen key to further F1 progress
Alfa Romeo Formula 1 driver Antonio Giovinazzi is delighted to continue having Kimi Raikkonen as his teammate in 2021, believing the Finn's vast experience will be key to his own development.
Realteam steps up to WEC, signs Duval and Nato
European Le Mans Series outfit Realteam Racing will step up to the LMP2 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2021 and has signed ex-LMP1 stars Loic Duval and Norman Nato.
FE cost cap must halt 'ineffective' spending
Formula E boss Jamie Reigle says the championship’s planned cost cap must stop the ‘ineffective’ spending of some teams and that there is “no excuse” for not introducing financial limitations.
HPD offers Super Formula scholarship to FR Americas champion
Honda Performance Development has announced the creation of a scholarship fund worth $600,000 for the winner of this year's Formula Regional Americas champion to race in Super Formula.
Wolff: Ironing out mistakes most critical thing for Russell
Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff says key to George Russell’s progress in Formula 1 is not improving his speed, but in ironing out mistakes.
Opinion: Nissan dropping Mardenborough makes no sense
Nissan dropping Jann Mardenborough from its GT500 line-up for the 2021 SUPER GT season is not only puzzling from a performance point of view - it's also symbolic of the company's withdrawal from most forms of international motorsport, believes Jamie Klein.
Andretti car count TBD, but Herta remains committed
Marco Andretti’s decision to withdraw from full-time IndyCar competition does not affect Bryan Herta’s commitment to the Andretti Autosport-Honda team, despite joint ownership of the #98 entry.
Hitech GP signs Stanek for dual F3 programme
Roman Stanek will join Hitech GP to contest this year’s FIA Formula 3 and Asian Formula 3 championships.
Kunimitsu Honda reveals new Super GT sponsor for 2021
Honda outfit Team Kunimitsu has revealed a new title backer for the 2021 SUPER GT season in the wake of long-time sponsor Raybrig's exit.
Youlden hints at Bathurst 1000 comeback
Retired Supercars racer Luke Youlden has strongly hinted at a comeback at this year's Bathurst 1000.
Camier named Honda World Superbike team manager
Veteran World Superbike rider Leon Camier has been announced as Honda’s new team manager ahead of the first pre-season test of the 2021 season at Jerez.
The great F1 duel that will be recreated in the 2021 midfield
Ten years ago, one of the biggest rivalries in Formula 1 was Fernando Alonso vs Sebastian Vettel. Ben Edwards looks forward to it happening all over again at the head of the midfield in 2021.
When F1’s crazy horse joined the Prancing Horse
Jean Alesi made an immediate impact in Formula 1 when he arrived with Tyrrell, but his decision to join Ferrari instead of a resurgent Williams for 1991 was ill-judged as the Scuderia became engulfed with political in-fighting that resulted from an underdeveloped car...
The V12 experiment that powered Senna to his final F1 title
Formula 1 fans remember V12 engines fondly but only one has powered a driver to the world championship. STUART CODLING recalls McLaren's MP4/6, with which Ayrton Senna secured the 1991 crown 30 years ago...
Why a lost F1 hope is still in demand aged 65
There's a saying among retired folk that life begins at 60, but endurance specialist Alain Ferte has never used the 'R' word. Some 40 years since his crowning glory in F3, he's still a driver in demand and gunning for more 24-hour racing success this weekend
| Session | Date | Content | |
| Race | |
| 1 |  Lewis Hamilton | 347 pts |
| 2 |  Valtteri Bottas | 223 pts |
| 3 |  Max Verstappen | 214 pts |
| 1 |  | Mercedes | 573 pts |
| 2 |  | Red Bull Racing | 319 pts |
| 3 |  | McLaren | 202 pts |
