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Formula 1 December 2021 News Archive

F1 Aston Martin hails "brilliant" Vettel for integrity and integration
F1 F1 2021 tech review images: Mercedes & Red Bull
F1 Steiner: Haas crew "never gave up" in tough 2021 F1 season
F1 Red Bull mindful about F1 rival’s 2022 development gains
F1 F1 2021 tech review images: Ferrari & McLaren
F1 Latifi needs to stop "overthinking" in 2022, says Williams
F1 Ferrari: "Zero compromise" on F1 2022 focus despite McLaren fight
F1 F1 2021 tech review images: AlphaTauri, Alpine & Aston Martin
F1 Gasly: McLaren, Ferrari F1 fights offered "different kind of excitement"
F1 Ferrari: Sainz and Leclerc will have equal F1 status in 2022
F1 Norris: McLaren and Ferrari fight helped both for future F1 title bids
F1 Vettel: Schumacher did "incredible job" with poor Haas F1 car
F1 Capito: No number one driver at Williams in 2022
F1 F1 2022 cars "not crazy different" in simulator, says Bottas
F1 F1 2021 tech review images: Alfa Romeo, Haas & Williams
F1 Sainz hopes F1's young drivers can battle fairly for wins
F1 Ferrari: Leclerc and Sainz "as good as it gets" as teammates
F1 Mazepin gives himself 4 out of 5 for sticking through first F1 season
F1 Perez: Verstappen has made me raise my level in F1
F1 ‘We got quite crazy with it’: Inside Formula 1’s driver chess club
F1 Honda: Too much mutual respect led to McLaren communications issues
F1 Aston Martin: F1 2021 aero rules hurt the team more than Mercedes
F1 F1 2022 runaway leaders will be closed down fast, says Domenicali
F1 Horner: "Hollywood script" couldn’t have come up with 2021 F1 drama
F1 Sainz relieved 2021 F1 title battle had "good outcome" on track
F1 Spa-Francorchamps circuit revamp revealed in new photos
F1 The stats that prove Ferrari is on the road to recovery
F1 Red Bull wouldn't swap F1 drivers' title for constructors' cash
F1 Alonso downplays role in 2022 Alpine F1 car development
F1 F1 personnel set for mandatory vaccination requirement in 2022
F1 Mercedes becomes first team to fire up 2022 F1 car
F1 Haas passes crash tests with 2022 F1 challenger
F1 The F1 steering wheel changes Mercedes prepared for Russell
F1 Revealed: The brutal reality for mechanics as F1's calendar expands
F1 The far-reaching implications of the FIA's 'new world order'
F1 Ferrari’s 2022 F1 car and engine will feature a ‘lot of innovation’
F1 Ferrari planning mid-February launch for 2022 Formula 1 car
F1 Mercedes/Red Bull relations need mending, says F1 boss
F1 Horner to remain as Red Bull F1 team principal until at least 2026
F1 Mick Schumacher to share Ferrari F1 reserve role with Giovinazzi in 2022
F1 Honda: Verstappen F1 title reward for belief in its engine technology
F1 What could Mercedes Plan B look like if Hamilton quits F1
F1 Sulayem to devote "as much as needed" to improve F1
F1 Santander returns to F1 in 2022 with Ferrari
F1 Latifi shocked by "hate, abuse and threats" after Abu Dhabi GP crash
F1 Ferrari plans to have new F1 simulator up to speed by early ’22
F1 Revealed: Why Mercedes didn’t spend F1 upgrade tokens on 2021 car
F1 What we learned about Pirelli’s new 18-inch tyres at Abu Dhabi
F1 Sainz: Hard to believe Leclerc’s ‘crazy quick’ Ferrari F1 driving style
F1 Sulayem clarifies involvement of former F1 supremo Ecclestone
F1 Alpine F1 reshuffle talk mustn’t distract team, says Budkowski
F1 Abu Dhabi F1 controversy won’t taint Verstappen title, says Red Bull
F1 Wolff: Team boss radio chat with F1 race control should be banned
F1 Why Mercedes chose not to pursue its Abu Dhabi F1 appeal
F1 Binotto will discuss Ferrari F1 future with Sainz over winter
F1 Verstappen tops F1 team bosses' poll for first time
F1 Sulayem eyes changes to stop Abu Dhabi F1 controversy repeat
F1 Sulayem: "No forgiveness" if Hamilton breached FIA gala rules
F1 Verstappen: No reason for "disillusioned" Hamilton to quit F1
F1 FIA perhaps too lenient with F1 team criticisms, says Todt
F1 McLaren: Getting to grips with Mercedes engine key ahead of new F1 rules
F1 Todt: Mercedes deserved "more reward" for 2021 season
F1 Red Bull eyes early Verstappen F1 contract extension
F1 Leclerc tests positive for COVID-19 for second time in 2021
F1 Ricciardo "clearly" needs to make another step in F1 2022
F1 Wolff has "no interest" in talking to Masi after F1 finale controversy
F1 Mercedes hopes "disillusioned" Hamilton doesn't walk from F1
F1 Hamilton, Wolff won't attend FIA prize-giving gala
F1 Mercedes F1 team withdraws Abu Dhabi GP appeal
F1 Verstappen to receive trophy as F1 braced for critical 48 hours
F1 Alonso set for surgery in January to remove plates from jaw
F1 Verstappen: Sitting in hospital after British GP crash lowest point of 2021
F1 Haas F1 tech chief praises Pietro Fittipaldi’s pace on test return
F1 O'Ward sees two-year window to make F1 switch happen
F1 F1 agrees to ditch MGU-H as part of new engine rules
F1 FIA launches probe into F1 Abu Dhabi safety car controversy
F1 Norris: We “deserved a lot more” after late season F1 frustration
F1 The technology on show in Abu Dhabi F1 testing ahead of new-look 2022
F1 Shwartzman puts Haas on top as Abu Dhabi F1 test ends
F1 Russell: ‘Strange feeling’ making Mercedes return in F1 post-season test
F1 Hamilton receives knighthood in ceremony at Windsor Castle
F1 Seidl: Masi’s tricky role in intense F1 title battle needs to be understood
F1 Sainz "couldn’t have asked for more" to end first Ferrari season
F1 Verstappen serene over Abu Dhabi F1 fallout as Red Bull ‘did nothing wrong’
F1 McLaren trials LED wheel cover lights in F1 post-season testing
F1 Bottas left with "mixed emotions" after final F1 race with Mercedes
F1 Alonso says F1 title trophy could've been "split in two"
F1 The low-downforce F1 solutions Red Bull and Mercedes went for in finale
F1 Lotus co-founder Hazel Chapman dies
F1 McLaren: Norris "unlucky" to lose fifth in championship to puncture
F1 Tsunoda's 2021 F1 setbacks put him on "long road" to recover confidence
F1 O’Ward revels in "addictive" first Formula 1 test with McLaren
F1 Brundle: Shared Verstappen/Hamilton F1 title would be fitting
F1 De Vries fastest on first day of post-season Abu Dhabi F1 test
F1 Red Bull: F1 needs rules rethink after Abu Dhabi controversy
F1 Bottas makes Alfa Romeo F1 debut as post-season testing begins
F1 Verstappen's F1 crown "more valuable" for beating in-form Hamilton
F1 F1 drivers left confused by “made for TV” safety car unlapping call
F1 Latifi apologises for crash that influenced F1 title battle
F1 Hamilton felt Abu Dhabi GP was "manipulated" in unplayed F1 radio message
F1 Verstappen felt for Hamilton over nature of F1 title loss
F1 10 things we learned from F1's 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Verstappen will use #1 for 2022 F1 title defence
F1 Verstappen: Future titles a "bonus" after achieving "everything in F1"
F1 Why Masi's latest marginal call has left F1 with a sour taste
F1 Horner: Mercedes F1 protest in Abu Dhabi felt 'desperate'
F1 Mercedes lodges intention to appeal dismissal of Abu Dhabi protest
F1 Full FIA stewards' verdict on Mercedes protest over Abu Dhabi GP race restart
F1 Second Mercedes protest dismissed, Verstappen confirmed as F1 champion
F1 Mercedes protest against Verstappen overtaking under SC dismissed
F1 Perez in two minds about "crucial" Hamilton defence
F1 What Formula 1's safety car restart rules say
F1 Verstappen: Mercedes F1 protest in Abu Dhabi "sums up this season"
F1 Mercedes lodges protest with FIA over Abu Dhabi GP restart
F1 Hamilton congratulates Verstappen after "most difficult of F1 seasons"
F1 F1 Grand Prix race results: Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi GP, claims title
F1 Verstappen wants to stay with Red Bull forever after "unbelievable" F1 title win
F1 Russell says Abu Dhabi F1 GP finish is "unacceptable"
F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen passes Hamilton on last lap to clinch F1 title
F1 Sainz wants nothing "weird" to happen to Leclerc in fight for P5
F1 Bottas "ready to sacrifice optimal race" to help Hamilton F1 title bid
F1 Verstappen or Hamilton? Who holds strategy advantage for F1 finale?
F1 McLaren: Norris must not act different in fight with F1 title contenders
F1 Red Bull: Mercedes not comfortable losing to "just an energy drinks company"
F1 Wolff has faith that F1 title showdown won’t turn dirty
F1 Mazepin ruled out of Abu Dhabi F1 GP after positive COVID-19 test
F1 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – How to watch, start time & more
F1 Hamilton: "No answer" to Verstappen F1 pace in Abu Dhabi qualifying
F1 Bottas: Higher mileage F1 engine cost at least 0.2s in qualifying
F1 Hamilton feels "a million times better" than 2016 F1 title showdown
F1 F1 Grand Prix qualifying results: Verstappen takes Abu Dhabi pole
F1 Norris "a bit nervous" about F1 start behind Verstappen and Hamilton
F1 Red Bull didn't plan to start Abu Dhabi GP on soft F1 tyres
F1 Alonso: F1 race direction "too soft" after Abu Dhabi GP qualifying traffic
F1 Brawn and Symonds set to quit F1 roles in 2022
F1 Horner says "insane" driving, not Perez tow, behind Verstappen's pole
F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole for F1 finale
F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying as it happened
F1 Red Bull: FIA should not change racing rules stance for F1 finale
F2 Piastri would be "pretty annoyed" not to land 2023 F1 drive after title treble
F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton pips Verstappen in final practice of 2021
F1 F1 set for more driver-eye cams in 2022 after new deal
F1 Gasly reveals bizarre Ugandan sponsor scam trip
F1 "Aggressive" new kerbs at Abu Dhabi F1 track modified overnight
F1 Horner: "Mad Max" F1 narrative driven by "Mercedes media machine"
F1 F1 drivers front campaign urging COVID-19 vaccination
F1 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying – Start time, how to watch, channel
F1 Wolff vs Horner tensions cooling ahead of ‘Squid Game’ F1 finale
F1 Pirelli fears Qatar repeat on "aggressive" new Abu Dhabi F1 kerbs
F1 Hamilton, Verstappen back "enjoyable" Abu Dhabi F1 track changes
F1 F1 Grand Prix practice results: Hamilton fastest in Abu Dhabi
F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton fastest from Ocon in second practice
F1 Red Bull doesn't want Verstappen to change F1 approach
F1 Horner: Unusual calls in Abu Dhabi would make "mockery" of F1 stewarding
F1 Abu Dhabi GP practice as it happened
F1 Binotto says reports linking Todt to Ferrari just "speculation"
F1 Sainz: F1 fans "too polarised" as title battle reaches climax
F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen outpaces Mercedes duo in FP1
F1 F1 "worried" about 2022 calendar as COVID restrictions return
F1 Alonso: Verstappen ‘one step ahead of everyone’ in F1 this year
F1 Paul Ricard to hold fire on track changes until F1 2022 rules impact is clear
F1 Verstappen: My views on Mercedes/Hamilton have changed for the worse
F1 Sargeant handed F1 test debut with Williams in Abu Dhabi
F1 Seidl: Messages between FIA and F1 teams shouldn't be broadcast
F1 Ricciardo facing two-week quarantine on Australia return
F1 Everything we know about the 2022 F1 season: drivers, cars, tracks & more
F1 Hamilton hopes “everyone wants to do it in the right way” in Abu Dhabi
F1 Kimi Raikkonen: Friendships are what I’ll miss from F1
F1 Why Abu Dhabi's F1 track changes are about more than just overtaking
F1 What we learned from Verstappen and Hamilton's F1 head-to-head before finale
F1 Verstappen: It's unfair I'm treated differently to other F1 drivers
F1 Masi warns F1 title rivals of possible points deduction in Abu Dhabi
F1 Abu Dhabi to stay as F1 season finale until 2030
F1 Channel 4 to show Abu Dhabi F1 title decider live on free-to-air
F1 Stoker eyes F1 Envoy appointment if he wins FIA election
F1 Bahrain could hold 2022 F1 sprint race on Outer Loop layout
F1 Fittipaldi to continue as Haas F1 test and reserve driver in 2022
F1 2021 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix session timings and preview
F1 Hamilton can be "very wily" in F1 track battles, says Horner
F1 Ricciardo: Verstappen-Hamilton F1 title showdown a "dream scenario"
F1 Ocon: Alpine will be "very dangerous" to F1's top teams
F1 Red Bull's 2020 Abu Dhabi F1 dominance means little, says Mercedes
F1 Wolff urges ‘common sense’ after Marko’s F1 stewards comments
F1 Shwartzman to drive for Ferrari in Abu Dhabi post-season F1 test
F1 Analysis: Could Todt be poised for shock Ferrari F1 return?
F1 Mercedes and Kingspan agree to end F1 deal with immediate effect
F1 Hamilton had no warning Verstappen was asked to swap places
F1 Villeneuve: Jeddah F1 lead battle was like “rental karting”
F1 Masi says Jeddah only needs "fine-tuning" despite F1 drivers' concerns
F1 Horner: Red Bull wants to win F1 title in the right way
F1 How Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton can win F1 2021 title
F1 How F1 teams decided over critical downforce choices in Saudi
F1 The 17 best photos of the 2021 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
F1 McLaren to run tweaked F1 livery in Abu Dhabi GP
F1 Seidl backs call for F1 red flag rule change after Jeddah race
FE Porsche: F1 interest will "influence" decision to continue in Formula E
F1 Verstappen: Penalised Saudi Arabian GP move "was fine in Brazil"
F1 Piastri handed Alpine F1 rookie test chance in Abu Dhabi
F1 Hamilton: Consensus on F1 overtaking rules "doesn't apply to one of us"
F1 Norris: "Stupid" red flag F1 tyre change rules must be changed
F1 Horner: Saudi race control calls shows F1 misses Whiting
F1 Hamilton may have given up fastest lap if he saw wing damage
F1 Ocon: Floor damage cost me in Saudi F1 podium battle with Bottas
F1 10 things we learned from F1's 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
F1 Wolff hopes F1 avoids "messy situation" in Abu Dhabi title decider
F1 Masi: Verstappen F1 grid swap offer completely 'normal'
F1 Red Bull: Masi's F1 grid swap offer like something from the "souk"
F1 Haas F1 team tight on spare parts after Jeddah shunts
F1 Verstappen nominated for BBC SPOTY World Sports Star award
F1 Verstappen handed 10-second penalty for Hamilton collision
F1 Full FIA stewards verdict on Verstappen's Saudi GP F1 penalty
F1 Marko: Red Bull "not treated the same" as Mercedes by F1 stewards
F1 Hamilton: Verstappen was "over the limit" with Saudi GP moves
F1 Hamilton confused by 'sudden' Verstappen braking in Turn 27 incident
F1 Verstappen: 'F1 more about penalties than racing' after Saudi GP
F1 F1 Grand Prix race results: Hamilton wins wild Saudi GP
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Hamilton beats Verstappen in crazy race
F1 Russell: F1 "has a lot to learn" from unnecessary Jeddah danger
F1 Saudi Arabian GP red-flagged twice after early crashes
F1 The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as it happened
F1 McLaren: Lack of proper corners hurt us at Jeddah F1 track
F1 Perez: Saudi Arabia F1 circuit is unnecessarily dangerous
F1 Vettel: Aston Martin "miles away" in Jeddah after surprise Q1 exit
F1 Why Saudi’s F1 track has avoided street circuit chaos...so far
F1 Mercedes unsure why Red Bull was so quick in Saudi F1 qualifying
F1 Mazepin didn’t want FP3 incident to impact Hamilton’s F1 title bid
F1 Mercedes could re-evaluate Kingspan F1 deal after backlash
F1 Verstappen: Red Bull still has "good shot" at win despite Q3 crash
F1 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – How to watch, start time & more
F1 Hamilton: Red Bull F1 pace "something else" in Saudi qualifying
F1 Red Bull "won't hesitate" to swap Verstappen's F1 gearbox after crash
F1 Hamilton distances himself from Kingspan F1 deal amid outcry
F1 Deadline passes for Red Bull F1 Hamilton appeal
F1 Leclerc 'closed my eyes' at FP2 shunt site in Jeddah F1 qualifying
F1 F1 Grand Prix qualifying results: Hamilton takes Saudi pole
F1 Verstappen doesn't know what happened in "terrible" Q3 crash
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Hamilton grabs pole as Verstappen crashes in Q3
F1 Hamilton reprimanded for Mazepin FP3 incident at Jeddah
F1 Saudi Arabian GP qualifying as it happend
F1 Hamilton summoned for impeding and yellow flag breach in Jeddah FP3
F1 Revealed: The six venues where F1 plans sprint races in 2022
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen outpaces Hamilton in final practice
F1 Haas evaluating bonus scheme idea from Mazepin
F1 FIA clamps down on slow running after Jeddah F1 near-misses
F1 Alpine: Alonso and Piastri won’t face ‘direct comparison’ for ‘23 seat
F1 Leclerc wants to thank Ferrari in ‘best possible way’ after crash repairs
F1 UK could change sponsorship laws amid Kingspan Mercedes F1 deal anger
F1 Red Bull: F1 engine power less important than expected in Jeddah
F1 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying – Start time, how to watch, channel
F1 Johansson: An American fighting for F1 title would be “massive”
F1 F1 Grand Prix practice results: Hamilton fastest in Saudi Arabia
F1 Hamilton says F1 in "danger zone" over Jeddah circuit traffic
F1 Horner: Red Bull "desperately needs" Perez up front in 2021 battle
F1 Hamilton: Mercedes has "work to do" on one-lap F1 pace
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Hamilton quickest in FP2 as Leclerc crashes
F1 F1 outlines Williams tribute plans including FW07 lap of honour
F1 Pirelli: Kerb use behind Qatar F1 tyre failures
F1 Wolff offers to meet Grenfell United after Kingspan F1 deal anger
F1 Saudi Arabian GP practice as it happened
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Hamilton tops FP1 from Verstappen
F1 Haas bonus scheme idea prompted by real concern, says Mazepin
F1 The McLaren F1 configuration that has helped Sainz shine at Ferrari
F1 The new Jeddah F1 track: Is it ready and is it any good?
F1 Verstappen: Fresh F1 engine will not bring Mercedes-type power gains
F1 Hamilton "more relaxed than ever" in Verstappen F1 title fight
F1 Sainz urges Jeddah F1 marshals to "stay sharp" amid accident risks
F1 Vettel hosts women-only karting event in Saudi Arabia
F1 Gasly: AlphaTauri now understands "worst performance" of F1 2021
F1 Hamilton not 'comfortable' in Saudi Arabia amid human rights issues
F1 Alonso, Vettel will miss "outstanding" Raikkonen when he exits F1
F1 Why aren't F1 trophies given at the last race of the season?
F1 Williams hires ex-VW motorsport boss as F1 sporting director
F1 Brundle: Russell can't go on "missing list" when he joins Mercedes
F1 The photos that offer clues to Red Bull’s rear wing problems
F1 Hill: 2021 ending in Hamilton/Verstappen crash "sad for F1"
F1 2021 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix session timings and preview
F1 Hamilton has "moved into overdrive" in F1 title battle - Brundle
F1 Bottas will play bigger role than Perez in F1 title battle - Brundle
F1 Hamilton ready to help Russell become next British F1 champion
F1 Vettel: "Draggy car" Aston Martin F1's main 2021 weakness
F1 Norris: Ricciardo can strike back when things click at McLaren F1
F1 Chandhok: Why charming F1 boss Williams will be dearly missed
F1 F1 2022 cars to be on edge like F2, says Norris
F1 McLaren F1 driver Norris to move to Monaco from UK