F1 Today – 16/08/2021
The latest news and analysis behind the headlines from across Formula One, exploring the day’s events from a global perspective.
Jack Aitken
ABU DHABI TEST – Fernando Alonso fastest by two tenths in ‘young’ driver test ahead of Mercedes
Fernando Alonso was fastest during the Abu Dhabi test on his return to Renault. The two times champion set a 36.3 during his qualifying simulation as the sunset, which was faster than what its race drivers achieved over the weekend. Alonso’s participation along with several other drivers in what officially was a ‘young driver test’ was
SAKHIR GP – Sergio Perez takes victory as things unravel for Mercedes in closing stages
Sergio Perez has taken his maiden race win in the Sakhir Grand Prix, the Mexican took victory after the race unravelled in the closing stages for Mercedes and George Russell in the closing stages of the race. Racing Point took their first win since the 2003 Brazilian Grand Prix as Jordan. Racing Point inherited the
SAKHIR GP – Valtteri Bottas beats George Russell by two-hundredths to take pole
Valtteri Bottas has beaten his Mercedes teammate George Russell by two-hundredths of a second to secure pole position for the Sakhir Grand Prix. The Finn put in a good lap to increase his lead over Russell and take his fifth pole of the season. It was a brilliant effort from Russell in his first outing
SAKHIR GP – George Russell fastest by a tenth in second practice as Valtteri Bottas edges closer
George Russell was fastest in the second practice session for the Shakir Grand Prix after going a tenth faster than the Red Bull of Max Verstappen. Russell who is making his debut for Mercedes appeared to be comfortable as he continues to adapt to the car. However his teammate Valtteri Bottas could only manage eleventh
SAKHIR GP – George Russell fastest by a tenth in first practice as he makes Mercedes debut
George Russell was fastest on his debut for Mercedes in the opening practice session for the Sakhir Grand Prix after going a tenth and three-quarters of a second faster than Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The Englishman made a perfect start to the weekend. Russell is replacing seven-times champion, Lewis Hamilton after he tested positive for
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STYRIAN GP – Sergio Perez nine hundredths ahead of Max Verstappen in FP1
Sergio Perez was fastest in first practice ahead of the Styrian Grand Prix, the Racing Point driver was nine hundredths faster than the Red Bull of Max Verstappen. Last weekend, Racing Point proved to be a competitive midfield car, with the Mexican finishing sixth. Perez set his fastest time on the soft tyre, which put
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