While it was previously reported that Racing Point driver Lance Stroll was unable to race at the Eifel GP due to stomach trouble, he has now released a statement on Instagram revealing that he tested positive for COVID-19 last week. Lance informed his followers, “I just want to let everyone know that I recently tested
MoreLast week, the Italian edition of Motorsport.com reported that there was a “real risk” of George Russell losing his seat at Williams to Sergio Perez next season. And now, a source has told Formula1News.co.uk that the move will go ahead and will be confirmed towards the end of the season. READ: Williams & Maldonado Didn’t
MoreNico Hulkenberg has impressed many people in the paddock this year when he’s filled in for Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll at Racing Point, and the German is hopeful that he will land a seat on the F1 grid next year. Helmut Marko, head of Red Bull’s driver development programme, recently suggested that they would
MoreThere is a “real risk” of promising young talent George Russell losing his seat at Williams to Sergio Perez next year, according to the Italian edition of Motorsport.com. Citing its sources in the paddock, the media outlet reported that Russell “has lost the certainty” that he will still be at Williams Racing next year. READ:
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There has been plenty of speculation over the last couple of months regarding the second seat at Red Bull for 2021. Most of those rumours have been centered around whether Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon should retain their current positions or be switched around for a second time. READ: Red Bull Will Leave F1 Unless
MoreSpeaking after the eventful Eifel Grand Prix, Helmut Marko, head of Red Bull’s driver development programme, said Alex Albon “has to perform” if he wants to keep his seat at the Milton Keynes-based team. “Albon has to perform, then he stays. He did a good job at the Nurburgring, but we will look at this
MoreRed Bull Racing are considering signing Nico Hulkenberg or Sergio Perez to partner Max Verstappen for the 2021 Formula One season, according to Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper. “For the first time, Red Bull wants to go fishing outside its own stables, where there are currently no drivers ready for the big jump,” the
MoreSergio Perez, who is currently without an F1 drive for the 2021 season, has said he would definitely accept an offer to join Red Bull Racing, as he believes they will have a car capable of fighting for the Championship over the next few years. “Without a doubt. It is a team that is definitely
MoreValtteri Bottas has won the Russian Grand Prix from third on the grid, benefitting from Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton being handed two five-second penalties for performing practice starts outside of the designated area of the pitlane. Bottas, who qualified third on Saturday, got himself up into second position after overtaking Max Verstappen on the run
MoreSergio Perez has signed a preliminary contract to drive for the the Haas Formula One team in 2021, according to Speedweek.com. The team nor Perez have confirmed this, and it’s unclear which of Haas’ existing drivers – Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen – would have to make way for Perez if he does end
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