Vettel sidelined as Hamilton hopes for Pirelli improvements - GPFans F1 Recap

Nico Hulkenberg will replace Sebastian Vettel for the Bahrain Grand Prix after the four-time champion has tested positive for Covid-19. READ MORE: Hulkenberg replaces Vettel in Bahrain after positive Covid test

Hamilton slates Pirelli over tyres 'worse than last year'

Lewis Hamilton has criticised Pirelli for supplying tyres that are "worse this year" ahead of the F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. READ MORE: Hamilton slates Pirelli over tyres 'worse than last year'

Mercedes prepared for "competitive truth" reveal in Bahrain F1 season-opener

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has stated his 'excitement' to understand the "competitive truth" of the F1 field in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday. READ MORE: Mercedes prepared for "competitive truth" reveal in Bahrain F1 season-opener

Hamilton and Verstappen to renew rivalry? - What to expect from the Bahrain Grand Prix

F1's new era begins with this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix when Max Verstappen will begin the defence of a title he won in controversial circumstances last year. READ MORE: Hamilton and Verstappen to renew rivalry? - What to expect from the Bahrain Grand Prix

FIA beef up new car legality checks with laser-guided system

The FIA has introduced the latest technology to help it combat the potential illegalities of this year's cars. READ MORE: FIA beef up new car legality checks with laser-guided system

Haas concede sympathy for Mazepin but "we did the right thing"

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has stated he does not need to discuss the termination of Nikita Mazepin's contract with the Russian and maintains "we did the right thing". READ MORE: Haas concede sympathy for Mazepin but "we did the right thing"