Formula 1

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc will start this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid as a result of using a new, upgraded engine. The new power-unit features a revised hybrid system that provides a significant performance upgrade. Leclerc has already used his permitted number of engines this season so a new one means

The Monaco Grand Prix is to undergo a historic change of format next season by changing to a three-day weekend. Traditionally, Monaco has been held over four days, with the first practice day on Thursday, and Friday a free day for Formula 1 teams and drivers. But to add flexibility to F1’s calendar choices, the

Former McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh is returning to Formula 1 with the Aston Martin team. The 63-year-old is to oversee Aston Martin’s F1 project as chief executive officer of a newly established company, Aston Martin Performance Technologies. Aston Martin F1 CEO and team principal Otmar Szafnauer will report to Whitmarsh, with both men answerable to

Daniel Ricciardo has not had a lot of sleep since he won the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday – but not because the McLaren driver has, as you might expect, been out on the town celebrating his first Formula 1 victory for more than three years. “It’s not from partying,” the Australian says. “It’s just

Sebastian Vettel will continue at Aston Martin for a second season in 2022 alongside Canadian Lance Stroll. Vettel had a contractual option to take up to continue with the team and the four-time champion has decided to race on in Formula 1 with them. The 34-year-old said he was “really looking forward” to the new

Aston Martin say they are committed to Sebastian Vettel and are keen for him to race for them in 2022. Vettel, 34, has a contractual option he can exercise to continue with the team after this season, which has a due date in the coming weeks. Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll said: “We are

Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen says he is fit to return to racing at the Russian Grand Prix. The 41-year-old Finn, who is retiring from Formula 1 at the end of the season, missed the Dutch and Italian races after contracting coronavirus. “I am all good. See you at the next GP,” he posted on

Lewis Hamilton has said Formula 1’s ‘halo’ safety device saved his life in his crash at the Italian Grand Prix. The 36-year-old seven-time world champion was hit by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, with the Dutchman’s car driving over Hamilton’s Mercedes. The ‘halo’, a curved, reinforced bar in front of the driver’s head, protected Hamilton from

McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo won the Italian Grand Prix after a frightening crash between title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Red Bull’s Verstappen flipped up beside Hamilton as the pair battled for position, the rear of Verstappen’s car landing on Hamilton’s Mercedes, the halo head protection device possibly saving the seven-time champion from injury. Both

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will start the Italian Grand Prix from pole with title rival Lewis Hamilton only fourth. Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas won the ‘sprint’ qualifying race but will start last after taking a penalty for a power unit change. Hamilton finished behind McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris after an uncharacteristically poor

Hass Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher says his father Michael is the best-ever driver in the sport, no matter what Lewis Hamilton achieves. Hamilton claimed his seventh F1 title last year, drawing him level on the all-time championship list with Schumacher senior. The Mercedes driver is battling with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for this year’s

Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas beat team-mate Lewis Hamilton to qualify fastest for Saturday’s Italian Grand Prix ‘sprint’ race. The Finn beat Hamilton by 0.096 seconds, with Hamilton’s title rival Max Verstappen third, 0.411secs behind. The usual second Friday practice was replaced by an hour-long qualifying session to decide the grid for Saturday’s ‘sprint’ race qualifying. Hamilton

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton was fastest in first practice for the Italian Grand Prix ahead of title rival Max Verstappen of Red Bull. Hamilton, running medium tyres, was 0.452 seconds ahead of Verstappen on the soft compound. Valtteri Bottas was third, 0.525secs down on team-mate Hamilton. The usual second practice will be replaced by an h

George Russell says he is “under no illusions” about the scale of the challenge of becoming team-mate to Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2022. The 23-year-old says it is a “privilege” to join Hamilton and expects no problems in their relationship within the team. Russell said: “Mercedes have had clear experience of a poor dynamic

Michael Schumacher’s wife Corinna says the seven-time Formula 1 world champion is “different, but he’s here” as he continues his rehabilitation after a severe brain injury. The 52-year-old was injured in a skiing accident in December 2013 and placed into a medically induced coma. He was brought home in September 2014. Speaking in a new

Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen will miss this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix following his positive test for Covid-19. The Finn, 41, had to sit out last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix and has not been cleared to return. Reserve driver Robert Kubica, who stepped in for Raikkonen on Saturday morning at Zandvoort, will once again deputise

Alexander Albon will return to the Formula 1 grid next season with Williams. The Anglo-Thai lost his race seat at Red Bull last year and has spent this season as their reserve driver. Williams have also announced that Canadian Nicholas Latifi will stay with the team for a third consecutive season. “Alex is one of

Fernando Alonso says winning a third Formula 1 World Championship is still his main target – but accepts that achieving it may not be possible. The 40-year-old, who returned to Formula 1 this season, added that he feels he can continue for several years to come. Alonso said: “Inside, I have the same spirit and