The 2021 F1 season will be the 72nd running of the Formula 1 world championship.
F1 drivers and teams for 2021
The full line-up of drivers for the 2021 season has not yet been confirmed. Here is an up-to-date list of which drivers have been confirmed at which teams:Read about the latest developments on the 2021 F1 driver and engine market here including which deals have officially been announced and other ‘silly season’ news:
- Power unit penalties: Tactical battleground or unwelcome factor in the title fight?
- Alfa Romeo’s new reserve driver Ilott to run in Friday practice
- Being first F1 driver to catch Covid-19 made Perez feel ‘like the most stupid guy”
- “I was waiting all my career to get an opportunity with a top team” – Perez
- “It’s a day I will never forget”: Sainz begins life at Ferrari
Find all articles on the drivers, teams and engine suppliers for the 2020 Formula 1 championship.
Calendar
Here’s the latest information on which races have been confirmed to take place in the 2021 season including the new Saudi Arabian Grand Prix:
Read about the latest developments on the 2021 F1 calendar here:
- I spoke up for Hamilton because he speaks up for others says fan behind Abu Dhabi petition
- ‘I can’t box?’: Hamilton and Verstappen’s 2021 Abu Dhabi GP radio transcript
- Masi did make mistake with title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP restart, Horner admits
- The omission in the FIA’s Abu Dhabi report which may store up trouble for the future
- How F1’s greenest debutant defied his doubters and left as its most experienced racer
Find all the 2021 F1 calendar articles.
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Rules
However following the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the decision was taken to postpone the introduction of these rules until 2022 as a cost-saving measure.
Other significant new rules will go ahead as planned. For the first time, the sport will be governed by Financial Regulations. This new addition to the rule book will set a maximum spending limit – known as a ‘budget cap’ – on all the teams. Some items, such as drivers’ salaries, will be excluded from the cap.
From 2021, the amount of aerodynamic development teams can perform during the year will be linked to their finishing positions in the previous’ seasons championship. The top finishers will face tighter restrictions on their development than those who finish further behind.
Minor technical changes to the cars have also been agreed. Parts of the floor and front and rear wing will be reduced in size in order to cut how much downforce the cars can generate. This is because F1 will continue to use compounds which were first introduced in 2019, and the sport intends to prevent downforce levels rising to levels the tyres cannot withstand, potentially leading to failures. The planned introduction of a new 18-inch wheel format has also been delayed to 2022.
See below for more on the confirmed and potential changes to the F1 sporting and technical rules for the 2021 championship:
- Engine freeze agreed unanimously, sprint race plan yet to be finalised
- F1 practice cut by one hour for 2021 season
- A “tickle” or a “big step”? Teams divided over impact of 2021 downforce changes
- F1 to further cut downforce for 2021 on safety grounds
- Rear floor change means teams need “front-to-back” aero rethink for 2021
Find all articles on the forthcoming 2021 rules changes.
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Other F1 seasons
- 2022 F1 season
- 2020 F1 season
- 2019 F1 season
- 2018 F1 season
- 2017 F1 season
- 2016 F1 season
- 2015 F1 season
- 2014 F1 season
- 2013 F1 season
- 2012 F1 season
- 2011 F1 season
- 2010 F1 season
- 2009 F1 season
- 2008 F1 season
- 2007 F1 season
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