Formula One
GALLERY: Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton go head to head for the Formula 1 title
Every angle as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen go head to head for the 2021 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship.
Andrew Rickert
Andrew founded raceweek in 2019 to bring more attention to junior motorsport categories. He runs the site alongside a career as a full-time news journalist and has attended 12 grands prix.
Formula One
Max Verstappen claims pole position for Formula 1 title decider
Max Verstappen has claimed pole position for the Formula 1 title decider in Abu Dhabi after a stunning opening lap that could not be beaten by rival Lewis Hamilton. The Red Bull driver set a blistering time in the final qualifying session of 2021, aided by a tow from teammate
FIA Formula 2
Guanyu Zhou wins frantic second FIA Formula 2 race in Abu Dhabi
Formula One graduate Guanyu Zhou claimed victory in a frantic second FIA Formula 2 race in Abu Dhabi. Reverse pole-sitter Marcus Armstrong led away from the line but suffered a race-ending mechanical failure which put him out of contention. Zhou inherited the lead of the race as the pack celebrated
FIA Formula 2
GALLERY: Oscar Piastri is crowned FIA Formula 2 champion
Go inside the FIA Formula 2 paddock as Australian Oscar Piastri wins the 2021 Drivers’ Championship.
FIA Formula 2
Alpine congratulate Oscar Piastri on FIA Formula 2 title
Alpine Racing have congratulated their academy driver Oscar Piastri on his 2021 FIA Formula 2 title. "We’re exceptionally proud of what Oscar has achieved this season, so a huge congratulations to him for this fantastic achievement," said Laurent Rossi, Alpine CEO. "He is a huge talent.
FIA Formula 2
Motorsport Australia celebrates 'outstanding' Piastri title
Motorsport Australia CEO Eugene Arocca has congratulated Oscar Piastri for taking out the 2021 FIA Formula 2 Championship. "To win last year’s Formula 3 Championship was an impressive feat in itself, but to go back-to-back as a rookie and win the second highest level of open wheel racing
FIA Formula 2
Oscar Piastri wins 2021 FIA Formula 2 championship
Australian Oscar Piastri is the 2021 FIA Formula 2 drivers' champion after holding off teammate Robert Shwartzman in Abu Dhabi. It is the Melburnian's third major title in a row after winning the Formula Renault Eurocup and FIA Formula 3 championship. Piastri took the championship with the
Formula One
Australian Grand Prix to release more grandstand tickets due to high demand
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation will release additional grandstand seats to cope with high demand for the 2022 event. Seats in the Stewart Grandstand will go on sale from 11am Tuesday 14 December, as well as an extension to the Senna Grandstand. Don’t miss out - get your tickets
FIA Formula 2
Oscar Piastri opens FIA Formula 2 finale with pole position
Oscar Piastri will start his FIA Formula 2 title charge in Abu Dhabi on pole position ahead of rookie Jack Doohan in an Australian front-row lockout. Piastri set the fastest time in qualifying under lights on Friday, his fifth consecutive pole position in the 2021 season. "Fifth pole of
Formula One
McLaren to race special livery in Abu Dhabi
McLaren drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris will race a one-off livery at the Abu Dhabi grand prix. The design, by UAE artist Rabab Tantawy, will be the first time a piece of original art has been used for a Formula 1 livery. Self-taught Tantawy incorporated her 'Nubian Series&
Formula One
Ricciardo could have fought for Saudi Arabia F1 podium without final restart
Daniel Ricciardo says he could have fought for the podium at the Saudi Arabian grand prix without the final restart. The McLaren driver said he was happy to finish the race, let alone in fifth position. "That felt like the longest race ever." "The race start was
Formula One
Oscar Piastri to get first official taste of Formula 1 at Yas Marina
Oscar Piastri will get his first official Formula 1 drive in the post-season Young Driver Test at Yas Marina Circuit. The Australian will spend a day behind the wheel of the current Alpine A521 driven by Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon during the F1 season. “I’m very excited to