Sebastian Vettel was surprised to struggle so much in Formula 1 qualifying on Saturday, believing that Aston Martin is “not a good match” to the Jeddah track.
Formula 1 drivers have been left with some conflicting feelings about Saudi Arabia’s new grand prix track.
Mercedes was surprised to lack Red Bull’s pace in Formula 1 qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, believing Max Verstappen could have taken pole by half a second.
Nikita Mazepin did not want the impeding incident in Jeddah FP3 to impact Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 title chances, saying the Mercedes driver felt “very sorry” for what happened.
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has hinted that his team could re-evaluate its sponsorship deal with insulation firm Kingspan, amid the anger it has prompted.
Verstappen: Red Bull still has "good shot" at win despite Q3 crash
Max Verstappen reckons Red Bull still has “a good shot” at winning Formula 1’s 2021 Jeddah race despite his Q3 crash, after recovering from its heavy Qatar defeat to Mercedes.
F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – How to watch, start time & more
Formula 1 travels to Jeddah this weekend for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Here's how you can watch the penultimate race of a thrilling 2021 season.
Hamilton: Red Bull F1 pace "something else" in Saudi qualifying
Lewis Hamilton conceded the pace of Red Bull in qualifying for Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was ‘something else’, even though he managed to pull off a crucial pole position.
Red Bull "won't hesitate" to swap Verstappen's F1 gearbox after crash
Red Bull says it won’t hesitate to change Max Verstappen's gearbox if it has any concerns about damage from his qualifying crash at Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Hamilton distances himself from Kingspan F1 deal amid outcry
Lewis Hamilton says the backlash over Mercedes' Formula 1 sponsorship deal with Kingspan was "news to me", but has been assured that Toto Wolff is "sorting it".
Deadline passes for Red Bull F1 Hamilton appeal
The FIA has confirmed Red Bull did not appeal the decision on Lewis Hamilton’s yellow flag practice incident at Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, despite the team hinting it might.
Leclerc 'closed my eyes' at FP2 shunt site in Jeddah F1 qualifying
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc joked that he closed his eyes at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit's Turn 22 during Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying following his FP2 crash there.
F1 Grand Prix qualifying results: Hamilton takes Saudi pole
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, as title rival Max Verstappen crashed at the very last corner of his final lap.
Verstappen doesn't know what happened in "terrible" Q3 crash
Red Bull's Max Verstappen says he doesn't know what happened in his "terrible" final corner qualifying crash which cost him pole for Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Saudi Arabian GP: Hamilton grabs pole as Verstappen crashes in Q3
Lewis Hamilton topped qualifying for Formula 1's 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen crashed at the Jeddah track's final corner when on course to beat the Mercedes cars.
Hamilton reprimanded for Mazepin FP3 incident at Jeddah
Lewis Hamilton has been given a reprimand for impeding Haas' Nikita Mazepin during third free practice for Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with Mercedes handed a €25,000 fine.
Saudi Arabian GP qualifying as it happend
Live commentary and updates for F1's Saudi Arabian GP Saturday sessions
Hamilton summoned for impeding and yellow flag breach in Jeddah FP3
Lewis Hamilton has been summoned by the stewards for two rule breaches in final Formula 1 practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, putting him at risk of a grid penalty.
Revealed: The six venues where F1 plans sprint races in 2022
Formula 1 has proposed the six venues it wants to host sprint races in 2022, Motorsport.com can reveal, as formal discussions began with teams about next year’s format.
Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen outpaces Hamilton in final practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen has topped final free practice for Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, holding off title rival Lewis Hamilton on the Jeddah Corniche street circuit.
Haas evaluating bonus scheme idea from Mazepin
Haas Formula 1 boss Gunther Steiner says his team is evaluating whether it can make Dmitry Mazepin’s offer of a staff bonus scheme work.
The factors that could negate Red Bull's practice gap to Mercedes
Mercedes led the way in practice for Formula 1’s first race in Jeddah, where Red Bull was off the pace on both single-lap and long runs. But, if Max Verstappen can reverse the results on Saturday, factors familiar in motorsport’s main electric single-seater category could be decisive in another close battle with Lewis Hamilton...
Why Norris doesn’t expect Mr Nice Guy praise for much longer
Earning praise from rivals has been a welcome sign that Lando Norris is becoming established among Formula 1's elite. But the McLaren driver is confident that his team's upward curve can put him in the mix to contend for titles in the future, when he's hoping the compliments will be replaced by being deemed an equal adversary
What Ferrari still needs to improve to return to F1 title contention
After a disastrous 2020 in which it slumped to sixth in the F1 constructors' standings, Ferrari has rebounded strongly and is on course to finish third - despite regulations that forced it to carryover much of its forgettable SF1000 machine. Yet while it can be pleased with its improvement, there are still steps it must make if 2022 is to yield a return to winning ways
How F1 teams and personnel react in pressurised situations
OPINION: The pressure is firmly on Red Bull and Mercedes as Formula 1 2021 embarks on its final double-header. How the respective teams deal with that will be a crucial factor in deciding the outcome of the drivers' and constructors' championships, as Motorsport.com's technical consultant and ex-McLaren F1 engineer Tim Wright explains.
 | Max Verstappen | 351.5 pts |
 | Lewis Hamilton | 343.5 pts |
 | Valtteri Bottas | 203 pts |
 | Mercedes | 546.5 pts |
 | Red Bull Racing | 541.5 pts |
 | Ferrari | 297.5 pts |