Formula 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.
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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.
Zandvoort banking will suit Red Bull more than Mercedes – Bottas
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Zandvoort banking will suit Red Bull more than Mercedes – Bottas • Steiner doubts further F1 race replacements • Günther takes second Nissan e.Dams seat
F1 considering “options” for Spa ticket holders after call for refunds
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 and the Belgian Grand Prix promoter are looking at options for “recognition” of the spectators who attended last weekend’s event but saw no racing.
Why Pirelli hasn’t produced special ‘Zandvoort tyres’ again
2021 F1 Season
Posted onHaving produced special tyres for Formula 1’s cancelled return to Zandvoort in 2020, Pirelli hasn’t done so this year.
F1 confirms 2021 calendar shortened to 22 races
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 has confirmed the 2021 calendar is being cut from 23 races to 22 following the cancellation of races due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
F1 plans to cut calendar to 22 rounds and add race in Qatar
2021 F1 calendar
Posted onFormula 1 is planning to reduce the number of races which will be held this year from 23 to 22 and add one new round in Qatar at the end of the season.
Japanese Grand Prix cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns
2021 F1 season
Posted onThe 2021 Japanese Grand Prix has been cancelled by the Japanese government due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19 contagion.
F1’s tight title fight means urgent answers are needed to calendar conundrum
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Posted onAs the championship fight between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen intensifies, Formula 1 must put a swift end to uncertainty over this year’s schedule.
Spanish Grand Prix to be held without fans again
2021 F1 season
Posted onThe promoters of the Spanish Grand Prix have confirmed this year’s race will go ahead without spectators.
F1 “continuing discussions” over Canadian GP amid reports race has been cancelled
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 remains in discussion with the Canadian Grand Prix promoters about the possibility of staging this year’s race, amid reports it has been cancelled.
Portuguese Grand Prix expected to complete 2021 F1 calendar – FIA
2021 F1 calendar
Posted onThe 2021 F1 calendar is to be completed by the addition of the Portuguese Grand Prix in its previously vacant May 2nd slot, the FIA has indicated.
Portugal’s Algarve track to host third round of 2021 F1 season
2021 F1 calendar
Posted onThe Autodromo do Algarve in Portugal will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2021 as the venue for the third round of the championship.
F1 won’t jump the queue for vaccinations to safeguard its season – Domenicali
2021 F1 season
Posted onNew F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali insists the sport will not seek to have staff and competitors prioritised for vaccinations to ensure its 23-race schedule can go ahead.
‘Made in Italy and Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix’ title chosen for Imola’s F1 race
2021 F1 calendar
Posted onThe promoters of F1’s race at Imola in April intend to call it the ‘Made in Italy and Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix’.
Domenicali: F1 may shorten future calendars and rotate races
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 may shorten its record 23-race schedule in future seasons, new CEO Stefano Domenicali has indicated.
Australian GP promoter wants return to season-opening date in 2022 after postponement
2021 F1 season
Posted onThe Australian Grand Prix promoter wants to return the race to its traditional March slot in 2022 following its postponement to November this year.
This may be the first of many 2021 F1 calendar reshuffles
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 is in a race against Covid-19 to salvage its 23-race calendar for the 2021 season. How much more disruption will we see?
Official: Australian and Chinese GPs postponed, Bahrain and Imola to open season
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 has confirmed its 2021 season will begin later than planned as the Australian and Chinese grands prix have been postponed due to the pandemic.
Algarve and Imola in the frame to hold races as China joins at-risk list
2021 F1 calendar
Posted onFormula 1 is closing on a return to both Portugal’s Algarve circuit and Imola in Italy this year as the pandemic puts multiple early-season fly-away races in jeopardy.