Red Bull and Verstappen fastest on opening day of testing

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen led McLaren’s Lando Norris on the opening day of 2021 testing in Bahrain as world champions Mercedes endured an uncharacteristically difficult start to pre-season with their new car. The day also saw Hass rookie Mick Schumacher make his debut in the sport.

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Red Bull agree deal to run Honda engine technology until 2025

Red Bull have secured a deal to take over the running of Honda’s engines when the Japanese firm leaves Formula 1 at the end of this year.Announcing the creation of their own in-house engine division, Red Bull Powertrains Limited, the new company will run the engines for both Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri from 2022 until the start of F1’s new engine era, which is set to begin in 2025.

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Fernando Alonso hospitalised following cycling accident

Alpine Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso has been hospitalised after he was involved in an accident while cycling in Switzerland. The two time World Champion is set to return to F1 after a two year absence in a little over a month’s time.

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Lewis Hamilton signs one year contract at Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton has signed a new Mercedes contract to formally confirm his place on the Formula 1 grid for a 2021 season when he will aim for a record eighth world title. This deal is notable when compared to to past deals, as the contract is for just a single season.

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