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May 2021 News Archive

F1 The Barcelona practice times that prove Red Bull's title credentials, and heap pressure on Verstappen
F1 F1 assessing Turkish GP impact after country placed on UK red-list
F1 Vettel ‘more at home’ with Aston Martin F1 car after upgrades
F1 Domenicali: "Robust" F1 will survive if Hamilton retires
FE Late Monaco FE track layout changes hasn't affected drivers' preparations
F1 F1 Spanish GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more
F1 Hamilton happy to see F1 rivals catching up in 2021
F1 Wolff: Red Bull approached 100 Mercedes staff over F1 engine move
FE Wolff received "weird texts" about controversial Valencia FE race
BTCC Shedden: Dynamics BTCC Honda feels “like an old pair of slippers”
WEC The philosophical problems the WEC's new Hypercar class is already facing
F1 F1 Spanish GP: Hamilton tops FP2, Verstappen only ninth
F1 Austrian Grand Prix: Tickets, the best grandstands, where to stay and how to get there
MISC Meet Sebastian Montoya, Juan Pablo's son aiming for F1
F1 F1 financial numbers continue to improve after disastrous 2020
F1 F1 team bosses to hold meeting to discuss track limit rules
F1 Tost: Changes to F1 cost cap rules must be done ‘in a proper way’
F3 Barcelona F3: Hauger snatches late pole from Doohan
F1 Horner: Poaching Mercedes F1 engine staff an “inevitability”
F1 Aston Martin: Red Bull/Mercedes F1 gap justifies low-rake complaints
BTCC BTCC/F3 preview podcast: Your complete guide to the new season
MGP Gresini becoming Aprilia MotoGP satellite would be "romantic"
F1 Vettel: ‘Wasted opportunity’ if Aston Martin writes off 2021 F1 season
F1 F1 Spanish GP: Bottas tops disrupted FP1 from Verstappen and Hamilton
F1 F1 Spanish GP Live Commentary and Updates - FP1 & FP2
F3 Barcelona F3: Prema’s Hauger leads practice as 2021 season begins
NTNL What to expect from TOCA's support categories at Thruxton
F1 Raikkonen reveals his son teased him over F1 Portuguese GP crash
WRC WRC to become first FIA championship to use 100 percent sustainable fuel
F1 Perez following Verstappen’s Red Bull F1 car set-up to avoid getting "lost"
F1 Verstappen: Mercedes still has F1 energy deployment advantage
BTCC Five key plotlines to follow in the 2021 BTCC
F1 Hamilton wins third Laureus Award for social activism
DTM Gotz leads Lawson, Albon as DTM testing ends at Lausitzring
F1 F1 drivers react to 2021 Barcelona track changes
F1 Verstappen: Understandable Mercedes staff want new F1 challenge with Red Bull
F1 Williams rear end issue hampered Russell’s Portimao F1 race
F1 Hamilton unsurprised by Red Bull's F1 hires from Mercedes
F1 F1 champion Hamilton: People need to give Bottas a break
NTNL How 'museum pieces' caused a stir in Donington Historic
F1 Verstappen: F1 needs better solution for track limits
F1 Bottas dismisses "bullshit" F1 mid-season dropping suggestion
MGP Alex Marquez “needs to accept” difficult recent MotoGP results
F1 Steiner: Criticism from F1 rivals shouldn't affect Mazepin
NTNL New rookie class and British GT appearance for CityCar Cup
F1 Why McLaren doesn’t doubt Ricciardo can escape his ‘dark’ place
MGP Rossi has SRT’s support amidst worst MotoGP season start
F1 Verstappen "always has full trust" when fighting F1 rival Hamilton
MISC FIA reveals Electric GT Championship plan ahead of 2023 launch
F1 Red Bull signs five more Mercedes F1 engine staff
MISC Magazine: Hamilton's Portugal triumph, BTCC preview
BTCC The giantkilling 'dad and lad' operation taking on the BTCC's best
F1 Can F1’s standout performer of 2021 keep up his charge?
WRC Hyundai signs Neuville, Tanak to new multi-year WRC deals
F1 Gasly expects normal service to resume for AlphaTauri in Spain
WRC Hyundai secures M-Sport WRC technical veteran Loriaux
F1 Alonso feels too much being made of early results of F1 drivers at new teams
NAS NASCAR’s Next Gen Cup car: What is it and why is it needed?
NAS Toyota: NASCAR’s Next Gen is “biggest change” in 50 years
F3 How two F3 stars face new challenges from very different perspectives
DTM Gotz leads Albon on second day of DTM Lausitzring testing
BTCC Rejuvenated Plato questioned BTCC future in lockdown
F1 How McLaren hopes to help F1 with its secret ballots call
F1 Seidl: ‘Matter of time’ until Ricciardo is back at his best in F1
F1 2021 F1 Spanish GP session timings and how to watch
INDY Stefan Wilson plans to apply lessons learned from Justin for Indy 500
MGP Rins “still confident” despite recent MotoGP crashes
F1 What needs to “change” for Red Bull is ending Verstappen’s errors
F1 Who are the richest people in Formula 1?
BTCC Cammish secures BTCC return with BTC Racing
FE Formula E updates rules to avoid Valencia-like mass retirements
MGP Marquez identifies 2021 Honda MotoGP bike weakness
HIST Alesi and Werner on their controversial Monaco F1 crash
F1 Mercedes has plenty to 'worry about' for F1 Spanish GP
IMSA Wickens still aims to return to “elite level” of motorsport
BTCC How a returning champion is feeling at home again in the BTCC
NTNL Donington Historic Festival headlines weekend of national racing
F1 Williams recruitment drive part of Dorilton's "plan to innovate"
F1 Former Renault F1 chief Abiteboul reveals new motorsport role
F1 Leclerc: Portimao qualifying shows I have a lot to learn
F1 Verstappen's Portimao F1 errors not concerning Red Bull
F1 Grosjean to test Mercedes title-winner at Paul Ricard in F1 comeback
DTM Mercedes quickest as DTM testing resumes at Lausitzring
F1 Montoya: Track limits making F1 title battle "too controversial"
INDY One-lane Texas 'not ideal' with ice-like surface - Rahal
INDY Andretti adds sixth Indy 500 entry, Wilson to drive
INDY Bobby Unser obituary: Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner remembered
INDY From the archive: The confusing aftermath of Unser's 1981 Indy win
MGP How Jerez underlined MotoGP's speed problem
WEC Porsche and Penske unite to run new LMDh prototype in WEC, IMSA
F1 Seidl: Norris can break Mercedes/Red Bull championship lock-out
INDY Motorsport world pays tribute to three-time Indy 500 winner Bobby Unser
INDY Foyt team reeling from ‘unbelievable’ IndyCar Texas bad luck
MGP Quartararo undergoes surgery on arm after Jerez MotoGP race
MGP Old MotoGP bike causing "shadow of frustration" – Morbidelli
F1 Kubica gets first F1 practice outing of 2021 at Barcelona
F3 Sargeant, Fittipaldi complete FIA F3 grid with Charouz
WRC Oliver Solberg to make top flight WRC return in Italy
WEC Alpine wants WEC BoP changes to address fuel mileage concerns
F1 Ferrari wants clarity on F1 financial rules penalties
MGP Mir “not worried” by winless start to MotoGP title defence
WEC How stumbling Toyota drew first blood in the WEC's new era
SGT Fuji Super GT: Real Racing Honda holds on to win after late drama
F1 Vettel to get new Aston Martin F1 upgrades at Spanish GP
MGP Nakagami ‘cried’ after missing maiden MotoGP podium at Jerez
F1 Haas to improve radio communication after Mazepin/Perez near-miss
BTCC Why a BTCC legend remains defiant at '97 not out'
F1 Wolff may reconsider Bottas radio messages after pace ‘flatlined’
SUP Delayed start to 2022 Supercars season mooted
F1 The different rear wing approach that helped Hamilton win
INDY Three-time Indy 500 winner Bobby Unser passes away aged 87
MGP Vinales tops Jerez MotoGP test, Quartararo absent after arm-pump woe
F1 Red Bull: Perez not used to disturb Hamilton in Portuguese GP
MGP Tank Slappers Podcast: Miller triumphs at the Spanish MotoGP
F1 10 things we learned from F1's 2021 Portuguese GP
INDY O'Ward won't push for McLaren F1 switch, 'heart in IndyCar'
F1 The "subtle" Red Bull upgrades that kept it in the Portugal F1 mix
F1 Russell: ‘Race of survival’ hardest for Williams since 2019
MGP How a Crutchlow helped Miller to Jerez MotoGP redemption
MGP Bagnaia 'will go slow' if he thinks about MotoGP points lead
BTCC Ingram impressed by “almost redesigned” BTCC Hyundai
F1 Sainz: Tyre graining cost possible top-five finish at Portimao
F1 Autosport Podcast: Recapping the F1 Portuguese GP
F1 Alonso: "Anger" over qualifying led to Portuguese GP charge
F1 Wolff: "Exceptional" displays now Hamilton’s standard in F1
F1 Why the FIA doesn't buy Red Bull's track limits gripes
MGP Honda “was a mess” in Jerez MotoGP race – Espargaro
F1 How Hamilton took a “completely different journey” to Portugal victory
INDY Texas IndyCar: O'Ward passes Newgarden for maiden victory
NAS NASCAR Kansas: Kyle Busch takes first Cup win of 2021
F1 FIA maintains Raikkonen's Imola F1 penalty after Alfa Romeo review
F1 Sensor issue caused Bottas's power loss in Portugal F1 fight with Verstappen
F1 Hamilton explains costly "split second" glance on F1 Portuguese GP restart
F1 Raikkonen takes blame for F1 Portuguese GP crash with Giovinazzi
F1 Marko: Now Red Bull has lost F1 win, fastest lap and pole to track limits
MGP “Magic modification” helped Morbidelli to Jerez MotoGP podium
MGP Marquez “destroyed” after Jerez MotoGP race
F1 "Odd" track limits error costs Verstappen Portugal F1 fastest lap point
F1 F1 Portuguese GP: Hamilton passes Verstappen and Bottas to win
MGP Quartararo “lost” after Jerez MotoGP arm problem
MGP Emotional Miller “worked arse off” for Spanish MotoGP win
F1 F1 Portuguese GP Live Commentary and Updates - Race day
MGP Spanish MotoGP: Miller charges to Jerez victory after Quartararo hits trouble
F1 Williams: F1 Q3 slots and points still not "inevitable"
F1 Drive to Survive fans: In defence of a valuable F1 asset
WEC Corvette's Garcia 'gave it all' for Gavin in WEC send-off podium attempt
F1 Mercedes not worried about Red Bull's F1 recruitment drive
F1 How Sainz beat F1's new driver curse
MOT2 Jerez Moto2: Di Giannantonio claims dominant maiden win
F1 Williams rues lack of Norris tow in Russell's F1 Portuguese GP Q3 bid
F1 How F1 tyre strategy differences could decide the Portuguese GP
INDY Dixon on verge of matching Mario Andretti’s win tally after Texas victory
F1 Vettel: Aston Martin F1 team "cannot be too greedy" after Q3 appearance
WEC Estre: Porsche GTE Spa WEC triumph was "extremely stressful"
MOT3 Jerez Moto3: Acosta chalks up third successive win in chaotic race
F1 Alfa Romeo F1 team granted right to review Imola penalty
F1 McLaren: Ricciardo's struggles exaggerated by low-grip F1 circuits
INDY McLaughlin "probably too happy" after "unexpected" IndyCar podium
F1 The ‘big fish’ mentality that kept an Australian legend winning
F1 Alonso: Alpine F1 car "much more alive" despite qualifying struggles
WEC Toyota reveals braking problem cost WEC champion crew Spa win
F1 Perez: Lack of confidence "a big killer" at Portimao
INDY Texas IndyCar: Dixon dominates, McLaughlin stars to score NZ 1-2
MGP Tech3 to remain KTM satellite MotoGP team through to 2026
INDY Texas IndyCar: Kanaan leads O’Ward in sole practice
INDY Rain delays force IndyCar to set Texas grid by points
F1 McLaren denies Norris held up Verstappen on purpose in qualifying
MGP Binder had to "ride on a rock" in Jerez MotoGP qualifying
WEC Spa WEC: #8 Toyota sees off Alpine for victory, Porsche dominates GTE
F1 Three F1 teams voted against sporting penalties for budget cap breaches
MGP Leading MotoGP riders express concern over Jerez run-off
MGP Morbidelli unhappy with "safety issue" caused by Jerez Q1 demotion
F1 Bottas work on 2021 qualifying "weak point" led to Portimao pole
F1 Russell "aiming for points" after qualifying 11th for Portuguese GP
MGP Marquez had brief memory issue after Jerez MotoGP crash
F1 Ricciardo has no explanation for "grim" Portimao Q1 exit
F1 F1 Portuguese Grand Prix - Start time, how to watch, & more
MGP MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix – Start time, how to watch & more
F1 Verstappen frustrated by Vettel traffic in F1 Portugal qualifying
F1 Hamilton rues "messy" Portuguese GP qualifying after missing 100th F1 pole
F1 F1 Portuguese GP: Bottas beats Hamilton to pole position by 0.007s
MGP Suzuki “far from solving” MotoGP qualifying issues
MGP Spanish MotoGP: Quartararo edges Morbidelli for Jerez pole, Marquez 14th
F1 Ricciardo driving style tweak aiding Portuguese GP improvement
F1 FIA rubber stamps sprint race crash damage deal with F1 teams
NTNL The 'tonka toy' series returning from a year-long hibernation
F1 F1 Portuguese GP: Verstappen beats Hamilton to top spot in FP3
F1 Alfa Romeo asks FIA to review Raikkonen's Imola penalty
F1 Red Bull "very brave" to develop own F1 engine - Brown
MGP Marquez fit to ride after hospital visit following Jerez MotoGP crash
F1 F1 Portuguese GP Live Commentary and Updates - FP3 & Qualifying
F1 Williams: No concern over Russell’s clash with Bottas at Imola
F1 Alpine: Windtunnel issues cost us weeks of development time
F1 The aero revamp that Red Bull has unleashed in Portugal
WEC Project 1 Porsche team withdraws from Spa after shunts
MGP Spanish MotoGP: Nakagami tops FP3 as Marc Marquez crashes
F1 Vettel struggling with car inconsistency, says Aston Martin
WEC Date for 2021 Le Mans 24 won't change again, even without fans
F1 Why Todt’s FIA successor could be cut from the same cloth
F1 Ilott set for next Alfa Romeo F1 practice outing at French GP
WEC Toyota won't always outpace LMP2s in race-trim, despite quali gap