The 2021 Formula 1 season gave us an unforgettable championship fight, a controversial conclusion and many memorable racing moments.
With all that going on, it was easy to overlook some of the strange and surprising stories of the last 12 months.
Another late start
The Formula 1 season – like many other championships – got off to a delayed start due to the ongoing pandemic. F1’s planned curtain-raiser on the Albert Park circuit in Australia was postponed. Eventually, for the second year running, the Melbourne event was called off completely.
The championship therefore began in Bahrain. The Middle East venue will also hold the first race on the 2022 F1 calendar.
Will F1 finally return to Melbourne next yearWhile we waited for the season to begin Formula 1 reprised the Virtual Grand Prix series which began in 2020. The format was revised, with the grid for the main race being set by a short race between Esport Pro Series driver, in what looked like a precursor to the real-world…