The Renault Formula One team will be renamed Alpine F1 from 2021, competing in French colours to showcase the carmaker's sportscar brand, new company CEO Luca de Meo announced on Sunday.

Mercedes technical director James Allison has warned fans not to be fooled by appearances even if Formula One's 2021 cars look much the same as last year's.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is currently taking place in the UK; the event is part garden party, part hill climb, and plenty of auto show as car makers small and large unveil their vehicle du jour.

Verstappen took a break from F1 to race GT cars. His F1 peers say this can only enhance the champion's "toolbox" ...