The 2021 Formula One season has been full with intriguing races and storylines, and here is some of the most recent news and updates from the Formula One world.
The return of the French Grand Prix to the F1 calendar after a 10-year hiatus is a significant development for the 2021 season. The race was won by Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton at the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France. With the victory, Hamilton, who has regularly been one of the sport's best drivers, increased his lead in the drivers' title.
Another major topic in the 2021 Formula One season has been the rise of Red Bull Racing as a credible challenger to Mercedes' dominance. Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have both had successful seasons, with Verstappen winning three races and Perez winning his first ever F1 race in Azerbaijan. The team has also had success in the constructors' championship, where it now sits second behind Mercedes.
Aside from on-track action, the F1 calendar for the 2021 season has undergone many alterations. The Chinese Grand Prix, a fixture on the calendar since 2004, was canceled because to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. The Dutch Grand Prix, which had not been hosted since 1985, made its return to the F1 calendar this year, and Verstappen won it.
Overall, the 2021 Formula One season has been full of thrilling racing and surprising twists and turns. With several races remaining, it will be interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out and who wins the driver and constructors' championships.