F1 Gossip: South African GP in 2023? US firm eyes Alfa Romeo, AlphaTauri
- Formula 1’s return to Africa could happen as soon as the 2023 F1 season, with former grand prix venue Kyalami the “most logical place” for the sport to race at (RaceFans)
- A newly-formed American investment company, SportsTek Acquisition Corporation, is looking to acquire or partner with an F1 team, with co-chairman, Tavo Hellmund, admitting an interest in AlphaTauri and Alfa Romeo (AutoWeek)
- Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is wary about F1’s new aerodynamic regulations coming into force this year and feels Red Bull or Aston Martin could challenge his side. The Austrian also indicated that George Russell and Esteban Ocon could be in the frame for a Mercedes drive in 2022 (Speedweek)
- Haas believes its new F1 driver Nikita Mazepin is learning a lesson from the ongoing criticism he is receiving for his actions on social media last year (RACER)
- New McLaren signing Daniel Ricciardo insists that his former Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul will honour the tattoo bet the pair made in 2020, while he is keen to have a different wager with his new boss, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown (Formula1.com)
- Alpine F1 junior Guanyu Zhou successfully overturned a 32-point deficit at the final round of the Asian F3 championship to claim the title and scoop 18 FIA superlicence points
2021 F3 ASIA CHAMPION!!!
— Guanyu Zhou (@gyzhou_33) February 20, 2021
What a way to kick off my season, thanks to my team @AbuDhabiRacing1 by @PREMA_Team , WE DID IT!
#车手周冠宇
2021亚洲F3锦标赛
年度车手总冠军!!! pic.twitter.com/EhFExNUEpY
- Esteban Ocon is driving a 2018-spec Renault RS18 at Paul Ricard today as he ramps up his preparation for the start of the 2021 F1 season with Alpine
Esteban is at Circuit Paul Ricard today driving the R.S.18 as he prepares for the start of the 2021 @F1 season. pic.twitter.com/6IzSmOR5d5
— Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) February 22, 2021
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