Lewis Hamilton supports Mercedes’ efforts to have the stewards investigate a contentious incident between him and Max Verstappen, but isn’t “giving any energy to it”.
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Verstappen expected Mercedes to call for incident review but doubts he’ll get penalty
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says he wasn’t surprised Mercedes have asked the stewards to review an incident between him and Lewis Hamilton during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Tsunoda says Ricciardo’s Mexico incident shows Sao Paulo GP penalty was wrong
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onYuki Tsunoda remains unhappy with the 10-second penalty he was given in Brazil for a collision with Lance Stroll.
Piastri defends Zhou over “unfair” social media criticism
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onOscar Piastri has defended fellow Alpine junior driver Guanyu Zhou following a backlash to his appointment to Alfa Romeo’s Formula 1 team.
F1 drivers told five corners are being policed for track limits at Losail
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onFive of the 16 corners at the Losail International Circuit are being policed for track limits, Formula 1 drivers have been told.
First pictures from the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix weekend
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix, Formula 1’s first visit to the Losail International Circuit.
Three-stop strategies? No passing? What to expect from F1’s first race at Losail
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 heads to a track only two drivers have raced on this weekend. Are forecasts of little overtaking and three-stop strategies likely to be accurate?
Large track temperature swings likely for F1’s Qatar debut
2021 Qatar Grand Prix weather
Posted onThe Losail International Circuit may be new to the Formula 1 teams, but the sharp temperature swings between sessions will be familiar from its night races in other deserts.
The precedent which shows Mercedes may succeed where Red Bull failed with review bid
2021 Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA denied Red Bull’s request for a review after Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collided at Silverstone. But a 2019 precedent suggests Mercedes may have better luck trying the same.
Will Mercedes’ review bid hit Verstappen’s Losail win hopes? Five Qatar GP talking points
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onWill Mercedes prompt the stewards to hand Max Verstappen a penalty which will compromise his weekend before it begins? Here are the Qatar Grand Prix talking points.
2021 Qatar Grand Prix TV Times
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 heads to Losail International Circuit this weekend. Here’s how to watch the Qatar Grand Prix and more.
“Very fast” Qatar track layout reminds Russell of Mugello
2021 Mexico City Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell was impressed by his first experience of the circuit which will hold the first Qatar Grand Prix later this month after driving it for the first time in the simulator.
F1 addressing concerns over COTA’s bumps and Losail’s pit lane entrance
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onMore work is being done at the Circuit of the Americas to ease its bumps, while Losail’s pit lane entrance is being “dramatically” changed.
Domenicali says F1 will be a positive force in Qatar amid human rights concerns
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the sport’s presence in Qatar will be a force for good, amid concerns over the country’s human rights record.
Losail venue may prove temporary as F1 inks long-term deal to race in Qatar
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 announced today that there is a 10-year contract for racing in Qatar, beginning this year at Losail International Circuit.
F1 confirms long-term Qatar race deal as it finalises 22-round 2021 calendar
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 has confirmed it will hold it first race in Qatar this year and return to the circuit from 2023 in a 10-year deal.
Why Qatar could be a surprise addition to this year’s F1 calendar
News Focus
Posted onQatar has emerged as a surprise candidate to host F1’s 23rd race this year through the country’s connection to a car manufacturer the sport is courting.