In the round-up: Bottas says he “can still have a good race” despite latest grid penalty • No pressure on O’Ward for F1 test debut – Brown • 2022 F1 cars may only be half a second slower – Symonds
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Hazel is a freelance journalist who roams the paddocks of Formula E, covering the technical and emotional elements of electric racing. Usually found at some kind of motorsport, she lives between London and long-haul. Before becoming a full-time motorsport journalist she was a BBC producer and convention manager.
Perez puts Red Bull on top in second practice
2021 United States Grand Prix second practice
Posted onSergio Perez topped the second practice session for the United States Grand Prix while his team mate had a run-in with his championship rival.
Mercedes almost a second ahead in first practice as Alonso hits trouble
2021 United States Grand Prix first practice
Posted onValtteri Bottas led a Mercedes one-two in first practice for the United States Grand Prix, less than five-hundredths of a second of team mate Lewis Hamilton.
American racer Logan Sargeant joins Williams driver academy
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onAmerican Formula 3 driver Logan Sargeant has joined Williams’ driver academy as part of a long-term deal.
Hamilton pleased by F1’s “huge” progress in America, but eager for return to Africa
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he has seen tremendous growth in the appetite for Formula 1 in America, but wants the sport to look to Africa next.
Herta’s IndyCar success should qualify him for F1 drive – Alonso
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso thinks Colton Herta would be “a good fit” for Formula 1 if the IndyCar race-winner wants to compete in the series.
Bumpy COTA surface “make or break” for US Grand Prix
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers expect the bumpy surface at the Circuit of the Americas will present a serious challenge in their first race at the track since 2019.
Nothing personal in Hamilton-Verstappen rivalry – Bottas
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Nothing personal in Hamilton-Verstappen rivalry – Bottas • F2 and F3 reduce sprint race points • US driver needs US team to be treated fairly in F1 – Andretti
Have Honda chosen the wrong time to pull out of F1 – again?
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onThe last time Honda left F1 they left behind a championship-winning car. Why are they once again heading for the exit just as things are coming good?
Warm US Grand Prix expected with minimal risk of rain
2021 United States Grand Prix weather
Posted onFormula 1 can expect a dry weekend at the Circuit of the Americas with mostly clear skies and warm weather during the United States Grand Prix.
W Series contenders expect “good fight” as they enter US finale tied on points
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: W Series contenders expect “good fight” as they enter US finale tied on points • Hamilton hasn’t had a rival like Verstappen before – Horner • Rosberg says early retirement cost him £100 million
Hulkenberg to make IndyCar test debut in “one-off” run for McLaren SP
IndyCar
Posted onNico Hülkenberg will drive an IndyCar for the first time in a test for McLaren SP at Barber Motorsport Park on October 25th, the team has announced.
Alpine junior Lundgaard switching to IndyCar in multi-year deal
IndyCar
Posted onAlpine academy driver Christian Lundgaard has signed a multi-year deal to race for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in IndyCar.
RaceFans’ top 10 Formula E drivers of 2021
Formula E
Posted onA remarkable season saw 18 drivers still in with a chance of the title by the final weekend. Here’s our verdict on the top Formula E drivers of 2021.
F1’s growing calendar a key obstacle to Williams’ ‘carbon positive’ goal – Capito
2021 F1 Season
Posted onFormula 1’s growing schedule of races presents the most significant challenge to Williams’ ambitious target to reduce its emissions, says the team’s CEO Jost Capito.
Positive first test for new racing gloves developed after Grosjean crash
2021 F1 season
Posted onThe first real-world test of new gloves designed to improve fire protection for Formula 1 drivers yielded positive results last weekend.
Sprint qualifying format needs changes if more are to be held – Wolff
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Sprint qualifying format needs changes if more are to be held – Wolff • Hamilton could have finished race without pitting • Williams sets carbon-positive goal
Six sprint qualifying races and testing changes agreed by F1 Commission for 2022
2021 F1 Season
Posted onAn increase in the number of sprint qualifying events and revised testing rules were agreed by the F1 Commission today, RaceFans understands.
Ocon could see tyre damage: “One more lap and I would have got a puncture”
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon said his strategy in last year’s Turkish Grand Prix inspired his non-stop run today, though his recollection was slightly off.
2021 Turkish Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres
2021 Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onDid Esteban Ocon’s strategy show Lewis Hamilton shouldn’t have made a pit stop? The Alpine driver lost a lot of time at the end of the race.
