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Nikita Mazepin, in 2021 one of the new drivers at Haas, hasn’t ridden a single meter during an official Grand Prix, but came into disrepute last month anyway. After posting a video in which he touched a woman, a call was made on the internet to keep the Russian out of Formula 1. This does…

As part of his training, Haas’ Nikita Mazepin is using the same sensors as seen in lie detector tests to help control stress. The Russian racer is set to make his Formula 1 debut in 2021 with Haas, where he will partner fellow Formula 2 graduate and 2020 champion Mick Schumacher. Mazepin finished P5 in…

The first day of 2021 means that from now on Racing Point will be known as Aston Martin. The team immediately shared a preview of the livery colours for the upcoming Formula 1 season. The team started the day with a tweet that reads: “New year, new me,” with a picture of their new logo….

It’s finally happened. After years of speculation and waiting, though admittedly not on his part, Lewis Hamilton has finally been knighted. Arise, Sir Lewis Hamilton. The Formula One champion was made a knight in the New Year Honors list just hours ago, both Sky Sports and the Daily Mail confirm. The distinction was only possible…

Red Bull driver programme boss Dr Helmut Marko said his team are “done” with the Daniil Kvyat topic, suggesting no prospect of a third stint. The Russian driver was recalled to the Red Bull fold ahead of the 2019 season and placed in the Toro Rosso team alongside Alex Albon. But after two seasons with…

Lewis Hamilton will be knighted after Boris Johnson bypassed concerns over the world champion’s tax status by placing him on the ‘Diplomatic and Overseas List’. It is understood that no previous British sporting figure has been accommodated in this controversial way — a measure of the Prime Minister’s desire to see Hamilton recognised in the…

Nico Hulkenberg was given only 10 minutes’ notice that Sergio Perez would be announced instead of him as a Red Bull driver next year. The German was in the reckoning to replace Alex Albon for 2021 after putting his name in the frame with impressive performances in the Racing Point when deputising for Perez and…

Michael Schumacher would have been proud to see Lewis Hamilton match his record of seven F1 Drivers’ Championships in 2020, Martin Brundle believes. The Brit achieved the feat in 2020, making Formula One history in the process. And with a new Mercedes contract in the works, it appears he’s now eager to move out in…

Sergio Perez is the new driver of Red Bull Racing for the 2021 season. The Mexican himself asked for an opportunity to join Red Bull Racing, according to a new interview with Helmut Marko. Halfway through 2019 Pierre Gasly was told he could return to Toro Rosso and Alexander Albon was given the chance to…