Formula 1 Will drivers really play it safe in F1’s first sprint race? Can we expect the Formula 1 drivers to take more caution in the British GP sprint race than the grand prix? Edd Straw investigates
Formula 1 How Russell went from last and ‘lost’ to Q3 heroics George Russell was “lost” and slowest of all in practice but he rebounded in style to claim P8 in Formula 1 qualifying at the British Grand Prix. Edd Straw looks at how the Williams driver did it
Formula 1 Why the debate over Hamilton’s ‘non-pole’ matters Are we – and Sebastian Vettel – wrong to be a bit annoyed that British Grand Prix qualifying pacesetter Lewis Hamilton won’t be credited with pole position in Formula 1 statistics unless he wins the sprint race? Edd Straw defends the purity of the pole stat
Formula 1 Williams: Hulkenberg on ‘quite long’ list of 2022 possibilities Williams CEO Jost Capito has indicated that Nico Hulkenberg is among the drivers on the team’s long list of potential candidates for a 2022 Formula 1 drive. Edd Straw assesses the chances of him being signed
Formula 1 Silverstone doesn’t look like a Mercedes ‘stronghold’ anymore Red Bull’s description of Silverstone as “such a Mercedes stronghold” both plays down its own British Grand Prix chances and plays up what a defeat of Mercedes this weekend would mean. But do the reasons for Mercedes’ great record there still apply in the 2021 fight?
Formula 1 Alfa Romeo extends Sauber deal but with ‘yearly assessments’ Sauber’s partnership with Alfa Romeo has been extended with a multi-year deal that means the team will continue to bear the name of the Italian automotive manufacturer
Formula 1 Lawrence Stroll’s Aston Martin F1 roadmap, and its one big doubt In outlining his latest F1 plan for Aston Martin, Lawrence Stroll paints a pretty but realistic picture – but one blind spot remains
Formula 1 Hamilton’s last F1 deal? The hints of how long he’ll race on Lewis Hamilton recently signed a new two-year Formula 1 deal, but how much longer can we expect the seven-time champion to stick around? Edd Straw assesses how motivated the Mercedes ace is
Formula 1 Why F1 shouldn’t be afraid to embrace ghost cars Formula 1 should embrace ghost car technology to enable better driver comparisons and improve coverage for new and existing fans alike
Formula 1 The complexities that undermine Verstappen’s latest F1 milestone Max Verstappen ticked off another milestone with his dominant Austrian GP, but it’s one that’s been devalued for quite some time as Edd Straw explains
Formula 1 How Russell is distorting the Williams vs Alfa Romeo fight George Russell’s stellar performances have made comparisons between Formula 1 rivals Alfa Romeo and Williams – fighting for eighth place in the constructors’ championship – tricky this season
Formula 1 FIA approves British GP switch to new Pirelli F1 tyres Formula 1 will use Pirelli’s modified rear tyres from the British Grand Prix onwards after the FIA World Motor Sport Council approved the change following a successful trial at the Red Bull Ring
Formula 1 Why Ricciardo’s McLaren progress is still so slow Daniel Ricciardo was confident the triple-header was just what he needed to get on top of the McLaren. It didn’t turn out that way. Edd Straw takes a close look at why
Formula 1 Mercedes reveals extent of Hamilton’s Austria damage Mercedes has revealed exactly what was damaged on Lewis Hamilton’s car during the Austrian Grand Prix and how much lap time it cost him
Formula 1 Why Alonso needs Mansell to help his F1 rules campaign The Fernando Alonso-angering practice of F1 drivers taking liberties with track limits at the start is nothing new, but something Nigel Mansell took a successful stand against a decade ago
Formula 1 Ferrari to use ‘generational’ new simulator for ’22 F1 car Ferrari has completed its long-awaited new sim, which it says represents a “generational leap”, and will use it in creating its 2022 F1 car
Formula 1 Is Ocon’s problem a car flaw or just Alonso? Esteban Ocon is aiming to “restart fresh” at the British Grand Prix after a dismal pair of race weekends at the Red Bull Ring, with the Alpine Formula 1 driver hoping a change of as many car parts as possible will turn his season back around
Formula 1 ‘You feel a bit stupid’ – Alonso’s fury at unpenalised rivals Fernando Alonso was infuriated by drivers using the run off at Turn 1 of the Austrian Grand Prix to gain an advantage, complaining about it over the radio during the early-race safety car period and after the race
Formula 1 Defiant Wolff rallies Mercedes to ‘get our act together’ Toto Wolff was defiant about his Mercedes team’s world championship chances after back-to-back Red Bull Ring weekends of what he described as damage limitation, calling on his team to “get our act together in every single area” to hit back
Formula 1 Edd Straw’s 2021 Austrian Grand Prix F1 driver ratings There were some obvious near-flawless performances at the front of the field in the Austrian Grand Prix, but also some fine drives that only earned a few – or no – points, as Edd Straw highlights in his latest Formula 1 driver ratings
Formula 1 Could Norris have beaten Verstappen to Austrian GP pole? Lando Norris came within 0.048s of beating Max Verstappen’s Red Bull to Austrian Grand Prix pole. Given that tiny margin, was this a missed opportunity for McLaren?
Formula 1 Alfa keen its drivers feel pressure over their F1 futures Alfa Romeo wants to keep Antonio Giovinazzi and Kimi Raikkonen under pressure to prove they deserve to retain their Formula 1 seats for 2022, and has warned them not to expect a quick decision about their futures
Formula 1 New F1 tyres set for green light for Silverstone debut Formula 1 looks certain to change rear tyre specification from the upcoming British Grand Prix following Pirelli’s successful trial running in Austria practice
Formula 1 Inside Zhou’s ‘perfect’ F1 debut that impressed Alonso While China still awaits its first F1 driver, Alpine junior Guanyu Zhou took a step towards the milestone with his Austrian GP practice debut
Formula 1 How F1’s tyre test will work – and why it matters All 10 Formula 1 teams will test Pirelli’s prototype rear tyres during Friday practice at the Red Bull Ring ahead of their expected introduction at the British Grand Prix. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s planned
Formula 1 Why Red Bull’s ‘different world’ is harder than Perez expected Sergio Perez has described Red Bull as a “different world’, resulting in a 2021 Formula 1 season that’s been more difficult than he expected
Formula 1 Mazepin getting new chassis after ‘very heavy car’ complaint Nikita Mazepin is set to be given a new Haas chassis after Formula 1’s summer break to replace the one he recently described as “very heavy” compared to that of team-mate Mick Schumacher
Formula 1 Seven drivers for Williams to approach for 2022 F1 season Williams believes it’s becoming a “better and better option” for drivers looking for 2022 Formula 1 seats – and that’s just as well, given the chance of George Russell moving up to Mercedes. We look at who Williams could sign
Formula 1 The F1 precedent that proves Mercedes right The Mercedes team’s insistence that its development focus is on the 2022 car might seem unusual given it’s on the back foot in its current Formula 1 world championship battle with Red Bull, but it’s a move backed both by logic and history
Formula 1 Mercedes one of four F1 teams to gain extra aero testing Mercedes is one of four Formula 1 teams that will be able to conduct an increased amount of aerodynamic testing during the second half of 2021
Formula 1 How Alonso recovered from his 2021 F1 ‘false start’ Alpine Formula 1 sporting director Alan Permane has explained how star signing Fernando Alonso found top form after “a bit of a false start”
Formula 1 The Raikkonen weakness that’s Alfa’s ‘priority number one’ Kimi Raikkonen has been a clear second-best to Antonio Giovinazzi in F1 qualifying this season, and it has limited Alfa’s points-scoring potential.
Formula 1 Mercedes insists new parts coming for its 2021 F1 car James Allison says Mercedes does still have some F1 upgrades to come this season despite development work ceasing on the 2021 car
Formula 1 Edd Straw’s Styrian GP driver ratings + reader debate The Styrian Grand Prix featured a mix of great, good and clumsy driving as the Red Bull Ring hosted the first of two Formula 1 races this year. Here’s how Edd Straw rated the field’s performances – debate his scores with him live at 5.30pm UK time
Formula 1 Did ‘strange scenario’ with Hamilton cost Sainz fifth place? Carlos Sainz found himself in the strange position of being held up by Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes in the Styrian Grand Prix. Did it cost the Ferrari fifth place? Edd Straw takes a look
Formula 1 Is Williams’s latest big chance any better than the others? Williams heads into what could potentially be its 35th consecutive race without a point in the Styrian Grand Prix. But with George Russell starting 10th and with free choice of starting tyre thanks to being elevated by Yuki Tsunoda’s grid penalty there is at least a chance of that run ending
Formula 1 The Alonso trait that is leaving Ocon behind Fernando Alonso beat team-mate Esteban Ocon for the third consecutive Saturday in qualifying for the Styrian Grand Prix as the balance of power within the Alpine team continues to shift in favour of the two-times Formula 1 world champion
Formula 1 F1’s push for unusual in-season tyre change explained F1 teams will test a new tyre in Austria next week. But what’s brought about that change and how will it impact the competitive order? Edd Straw answers the resulting questions
Formula 1 Pirelli testing new rear tyre that may be raced from British GP Pirelli will evaluate a new rear tyre construction during Friday practice for next weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix ahead its possible introduction for the following race at Silverstone
Formula 1 Red Bull F1 veteran to become Aston Martin technical director Red Bull head of aerodynamics Dan Fallows will join Aston Martin as technical director once his current Formula 1 contract concludes
