F1 continues to boost income as COVID-19 pandemic impact eases

Results for the third quarter of 2021 show that F1 earned 12% more revenue than in the same period last year, with an increase from $597m to $668m, while a $104m loss was turned into an $80m profit, after the 10 teams had been paid their $338m share.
The numbers are up despite 10 races being held in July-September 2020 due to the compressed calendar, and only seven in 2021.
Usually fewer …Keep reading
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Why Alpine is banking on radical change of approach to deliver F1 glory

Multitudes of factors prove too troublesome in the end; but a common thread is that the costs to get to the front of F1 prove unsustainable, plus there is too much impatience from company boards for short-term progress.
So when current Alpine F1 CEO Laurent Rossi talks about a 100-race plan to get the French manufacturer regularly to the front of F1, you could be forgiven for think that history …Keep reading
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Alpine eyes team changes for 2022 to help lift F1 form

While the Enstone-based squad is focused on finishing fifth place in the constructors’ championship this year, Rossi is clear that its long-term ambitions are much greater, and it needs to “grow muscles” if it is to move forward.
With an ultimate target of regularly winning races by the end of the next rules cycle in 2024/2025, Rossi is ready to change Alpine’s approach to ensure it can achieve …Keep reading
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Ex-F1 driver Hulkenberg rules out IndyCar switch for personal reasons

Hulkenberg has been without a full-time race seat since losing his F1 drive with Renault at the end of 2019.
He retains an F1 role as Aston Martin’s reserve driver, having made two substitute appearances for the Silverstone-based team last season.
To evaluate a potential future move into IndyCar, Hulkenberg took part in a test with the Arrow McLaren SP team at Barber Motorsports Park two …Keep reading
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Why Mexico’s reduced air density should favour a Red Bull F1 victory

Championship leader Max Verstappen has won the 2017 and 2018 editions of the Mexican Grand Prix, although contact with both Mercedes drivers in 2019 ensured that he would not be able to convert pole into a third successive victory.
A key characteristic of the Mexico circuit has been conducive to Red Bull’s relative stranglehold at the circuit, of which its powertrain disadvantage has been …Keep reading
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Perez: Red Bull could face ‘complicated’ team orders call in Mexican GP

The Mexican is heading into his home grand prix knowing he has the best opportunity of his career to triumph in front of his fans.
But despite the clear chance he has of gunning for a hugely popular victory, Perez is well aware that Red Bull’s focus right now is on ensuring team-mate Verstappen maximises his points scoring opportunities.
With Verstappen only 12 points clear of title rival …Keep reading
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