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Russell cruises to Azerbaijan Virtual Grand Prix victory
George Russell has won the Azerbaijan Virtual Grand Prix, dominating the race from start to finish to take his third consecutive Virtual win. The Williams driver led the field ...

07 Jun 2020 20:21
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Who's racing in the Azerbaijan Virtual Grand Prix?
With the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season confirmed for July, the VIrtual Grand Prix series will begin to wind down as focus shifts to real-life action. However, this weekend...

07 Jun 2020 12:14
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Wolff: Political games 'have no place' in F1
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has stated he feels that whatever political games that may arise from the new regulations within teams will have no place in F1. The new...

07 Jun 2020 10:23
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Genesys 300: Scott Dixon takes the win in season opener
Scott Dixon has made the best possible start to his 2020 IndyCar season, taking the win in the season-opening Genesys 300 at the Texas Motor Speedway. The five-time series cham...

07 Jun 2020 03:58
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IndyCar: Texas Qualifying: Newgarden takes pole ahead of Dixon
It will be Josef Newgarden that will start tonight's Genesys 300 in pole position ahead of Scott Dixon and Simon Pagenaud. Chip Ganassi's Marcus Ericsson was ...

06 Jun 2020 23:59
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IndyCar: Texas Practice: Dixon edges Herta to claim fastest time
Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon has topped the practice session this afternoon for the Genesys 300 at the Texas Motor Speedway, setting a time of 24.000, just 0.169 of a s...

06 Jun 2020 20:05
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Chinese Grand Prix considered for F1 double-header
The Chinese Grand Prix is the next event that will be considered to hold a double-header race weekend, according to a report. It is noted by The Race that the race at the Shang...

06 Jun 2020 15:20
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F1 to stream the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday
The next classic race for Formula 1 fans to enjoy during the coronavirus lockdown is the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which was the sport's second trip to Baku. The race was...

06 Jun 2020 11:54
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Ferrari set for private test ahead of Austrian GP
It is understood that Ferrari is set to hold a private test in order to prepare for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix on July 5 Ferrari looks to be second team to conduct a test...

06 Jun 2020 11:04
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Hamilton: Current fight against racism has brought back 'painful childhood memories'
Lewis Hamilton says the ongoing protests around the world speaking out against racism have brought up “painful memories” from his childhood. In the last week, the s...

06 Jun 2020 09:05
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Spa extends contract to remain Belgian GP host until 2022
A new contract extension will see Spa-Francorchamps remain the home of the Belgian Grand Prix until at least 2022. In 2018, the circuit signed a new deal that tied it down to&n...

05 Jun 2020 19:06
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Hungarian GP secures contract extension until 2027
The Hungarian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2027 after signing a one-year extension. The race near Budapest has been present on the F1 schedul...

05 Jun 2020 17:52
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DTM: Spa to host DTM season-opener after Norisring weekend cancelled
DTM has confirmed that the opening race of the 2020 season will take at Spa-Francorchamps after the city of Nuremberg in Germany didn't grant permission for the Norisri...

05 Jun 2020 15:08
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Allison: 18-inch tyres will slow down F1 cars by up to two seconds
Mercedes technical director James Allision believes the new 18-inch tyres that Formula 1 will introduce in 2022 will make the cars up to two seconds a lap slower. The tyres wer...

05 Jun 2020 14:45
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Ecclestone 'looking around' to find investors for Williams
Bernie Ecclestone says that he is searching for potential investors for Williams, whose future in Formula 1 in doubt. Last week, the Grove-based squad announced that it has&nbs...

05 Jun 2020 12:40
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Aston Martin not seeking headline driver for 2021
Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer says the team's primary focus for 2021 is on the transition to Aston Martin rather than bringing in a headline driver. Sebastian...

05 Jun 2020 11:32
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Brown: Some current F1 drivers have contacted me over future IndyCar drives
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed that some current Formula 1 drivers have been in contact with him regarding future outings in the NTT IndyCar series. In 2017, Brown was invo...

05 Jun 2020 10:18
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Sainz: I didn't sign at Ferrari to be number two driver
Carlos Sainz insists he has not signed with Ferrari to become a number two driver to Charles Leclerc, stating in the contract there was nothing about a possible status. Recentl...

05 Jun 2020 09:13
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Mercedes to conduct private test at Silverstone ahead of F1's return
Mercedes has announced that Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas will take part in a two-day test at Silverstone next week in preparation for the start of the 2020 season. The du...

04 Jun 2020 15:13
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F1 reportedly considering Sochi double-header
The Sochi Autodrom in Russia could host two Formula 1 races in 2020, according to a German report. The track, which made its F1 debut in 2014, has been dominated by Merced...

04 Jun 2020 14:05
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Horner: Vettel/Hamilton partnership would give Mercedes a headache
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Sebastian Vettel going up against Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes would give the Silver Arrows a “headache”. Vettel will le...

04 Jun 2020 13:47
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Supercars team owner: Potential Ricciardo/Norris entry not restricted to Bathurst
Ryan Walkinshaw, co-owner of the Walkinshaw Andretti United team, says a potential Supercars entry featuring Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris isn't restricted to Bathu...

04 Jun 2020 11:50
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Perez, Gasly sign up for Virtual GP round at Baku
Sergio Perez and Pierre Gasly will make their debuts in the Virtual Grand Prix series this weekend organised by Formula 1 amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The series...

04 Jun 2020 11:02
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Kovalainen reveals hints he gave Bottas on Hamilton partnership
Former F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen has revealed how he gave fellow countryman Valtteri Bottas hints on how to work with Lewis Hamilton upon joining Mercedes in 2017. Kovalainen...

04 Jun 2020 10:52
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Wolff opens up on the possibility of signing Vettel
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has opened up on the possibility of signing Sebastian Vettel in 2021, saying that recent comments about him are more than just 'lip servic...

04 Jun 2020 09:07
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F1 to stream the 1999 Australian Grand Prix on Wednesday
Formula 1 will stream the 1999 Australian Grand Prix on Wednesday, for fans to enjoy amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The race, which was the season-opener for the 1999 s...

03 Jun 2020 15:35
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Mercedes wanted to introduce DAS in 2019
Mercedes technical director James Allison has revealed that Mercedes originally wanted to introduce the dual axis steering (DAS) system on its cars in 2019. However, when it pr...

03 Jun 2020 14:04
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DTM: DTM unveils revised 2020 calendar
DTM has released a brand new calendar of 10 events for the 2020 season, which will kick off next month at the Norisring. The campaign will begin on July 10 around the street tr...

03 Jun 2020 13:06
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2020 season 'not appropriate' for reverse grid races
Introducing reverse grid races during the 2020 season wouldn't be appropriate, believes managing director of Silverstone Stuart Pringle. Last month, during a meeting ...

03 Jun 2020 12:33
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Ralf Schumacher calls on Frank and Claire Williams to step aside
Former grand prix driver Ralf Schumacher believes Williams can return to success in the future, but only if Frank and Claire Williams withdraw themselves from the team. Having ...

03 Jun 2020 10:41
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Mexico targeting unchanged date for 2020 grand prix
Organisers of the Mexican Grand Prix have stated confidence over an unchanged date for its event in 2020. On the original F1 schedule this year, the race weekend was slott...

03 Jun 2020 10:01
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Positive coronavirus case in the F1 paddock won't cancel a race - Carey
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey states that any confirmed case of COVID-19 within the sport's paddock would not lead to a cancellation of a race. Almost four months ago at the Au...

03 Jun 2020 08:57
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Carey asserts F1 not after 'gimmicks' in talks over reverse grid races
Formula 1 is not interested in introducing “gimmicks” to the sport as it discusses a new race format to trial during the 2020 season. A reverse grid race was propos...

02 Jun 2020 19:33
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Hamilton 'overcome with rage' at 'disregard for life'
Lewis Hamilton has expressed his anger of the “blatant disregard for lives”, amid the large volume of protests that have sparked up all over the world. Followi...

02 Jun 2020 19:01
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F1 has no plans to show extra free-to-air races in 2020
Formula 1 has asserted that it will not be showing extra races on free-to-air television channels in 2020, despite fans not being able to attend grands prix. On Tuesday, the op...

02 Jun 2020 15:45
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Plans for reverse grid qualifying races suffer a setback
The prospect of reverse grid races being held this year have taken a setback and are unlikely to progress any further. Next month in Austria, two race weekends will take place,...

02 Jun 2020 15:12
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F1 outlines its safety plan to restart the 2020 season
On Tuesday, Formula 1 announced the eight races that would open the 2020 Formula 1 season, which has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. In just over one months' time...

02 Jun 2020 12:58
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Statue of Bruce McLaren unveiled at Woking
A new statue of McLaren founder Bruce McLaren has been revealed at the team's factory in Woking, 50 years on from his death. In 1963, the Kiwi established Bruce McLare...

02 Jun 2020 12:11
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F2: Formula 2, Formula 3 seasons to start in Austria
The 2020 Formula 2 and Formula 3 seasons will kick off in Austria later this month, as they accompany Formula 1 on the now-confirmed revised calendar. The original 2020 schedul...

02 Jun 2020 11:39
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F1 announces the opening eight races of 2020 season
The opening eight rounds of the 2020 Formula 1 season have been revealed, following the cancellation of the initial schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic. As expected,...

02 Jun 2020 11:04
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Monza to host Italian GP on September 6, agrees to contract extension
The Italian Grand Prix is set to take place on September 6 this year, and the circuit has received a one-year contract extension, according to Monza mayor Dario Allevi. Th...

02 Jun 2020 09:50
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Claire Williams: Sale of team should only be viewed as positive
Deputy team principal of the Williams Formula 1 team Claire Williams states the potential sale of her team should only be viewed as a positive move. Last week, the Grove-based ...

02 Jun 2020 09:28
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Horner: F1 at a 'perfect time' to trial new race format
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Formula 1 is at the “perfect time” to trial reverse grid races. The 2020 F1 season is set to get underway in Austria n...

01 Jun 2020 17:49
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Preparation to police budget cap in 2021 has been 'very intense' - FIA
Nikolas Tombazis, the FIA's head of single-seater and technical matters, says Formula 1's governing body has gone through a “very intense” process to make su...

01 Jun 2020 17:03
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Mercedes: We stand with Hamilton following racial injustice comments
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has announced that it stands alongside Lewis Hamilton following the Briton's comments on social media. On Sunday night, the six-time world champ...

01 Jun 2020 15:49
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Toyota F1 car and Ferrari overalls among items to be auctioned by FIA
A Toyota TF109 car and race-winning Ferrari overalls will be items up for bidding at an FIA auction later this month. The FIA has established an auction with RM Sotheby&rs...

01 Jun 2020 12:39
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De la Rosa: $145 million budget cap is too high
Former grand prix driver Pedro de la Rosa believes the introduction of a $145 million budget cap in 2021 is still too expensive for some Formula 1 teams. The budget cap was app...

01 Jun 2020 11:30
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Hakkinen tips Bottas for championship success in 2020
Mika Hakkinen believes Valtteri Bottas has what it takes to bring the challenge to teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2020 and become a world champion. Since joining Mercedes in 2017, ...

01 Jun 2020 10:17
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Ricciardo, Leclerc speak out on social media against racism
More Formula 1 drivers have spoken out against racism following Lewis Hamilton's public message on Sunday night, when he urged fellow F1 stars not to be silent “i...

01 Jun 2020 09:28
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Claire Williams confident her team will stay in F1
Claire Williams is confident that the team will “find the investment we need” amid uncertainty surrounding the future of the Grove-based squad. She has assure...

01 Jun 2020 09:08
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Hamilton hits out at F1 'silence' in the 'midst of injustice'
Lewis Hamilton has voiced his disapproval with the lack of attention shown by other Formula 1 figures regarding the ongoing situation in the United States. Earlier this week, 4...

31 May 2020 21:17
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Renault admits Alonso is 'an option' for 2021
Renault has confirmed that Fernando Alonso is an option for it as it looks to sign a second driver alongside Esteban Ocon in 2021. Earlier this month, McLaren announced that it...

31 May 2020 13:04
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Mercedes remains in F1 with Wolff as boss - report
Mercedes will remain in Formula 1 beyond the 2020 season and will retain Toto Wolff as team principal and CEO, according to a German report. Wolff's position within the tea...

31 May 2020 11:22
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Masi praises Austrian GP organisers for 'can-do' attitude
FIA race director Michael Masi has praised the circuit organisers at the Red Bull Ring for their commitment for working towards the race on July 5. With F1 hoping to return to ...

31 May 2020 09:33
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Austrian GP in July approved by government
The Austrian Grand Prix is set to kick off the 2020 Formula 1 season after the government provided approval for the event. The 2020 F1 campaign has been put on hold due to the ...

30 May 2020 15:24
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Norris seeking help from Verstappen on partnership with Ricciardo at McLaren

McLaren's Lando Norris has said that he is looking to ask Max Verstappen for help on what to expect as a teammate to Daniel Ricciardo in 2021. Ricciardo was confirmed to be...

30 May 2020 14:04
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F1 to stream the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday
Formula 1 has confirmed that the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix will be the next race that it will stream as part of its classic race rewind series. With the 2020 season put on hold...

30 May 2020 11:57
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Domenicali: Alonso return would give F1 'another level'
Former Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali has spoken about the potential return to F1 for Fernando Alonso, saying that it would be great for the sport if he is able to make a retur...

30 May 2020 11:23
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F1 keen to let drivers 'race hard' upon racing return in July
FIA race director Michael Masi has said that drivers should still be allowed to race hard when wheel-to-wheel upon F1's planned return to racing at the Red Bull Ring on July...

30 May 2020 09:37
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Alonso, Leclerc and Giovinazzi sign up for Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans
Charles Leclerc and Antonio Giovinazzi will become teammates at the Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans next month, it has been confirmed. Fernando Alonso has also announced that he wi...

29 May 2020 18:58
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Sainz will only need 'a few laps' to find the limit when racing returns
Carlos Sainz says he will only require a handful of laps before he finds the limit of his McLaren car when racing returns later this year. The opening ten rounds of the 2020&nb...

29 May 2020 16:35
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Smedley: 2019 was Vettel's best season in F1
Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley believes 2019 was Sebastian Vettel's strongest season in Formula 1. The four-time world champion was joined by Charles Leclerc at t...

29 May 2020 15:24
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Williams set for new livery following ROKiT split
Williams is set to reveal a brand new livery ahead of the 2020 season following the announcement that it has parted ways with ROKiT. ROKiT joined forces with Williams as a titl...

29 May 2020 12:54
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Ferrari Driver Academy joins forces with Motorsport Australia to scout Oceania talent
The Ferrari Driver Academy has announced it has formed a partnership with Motorsport Australia to seek talented young racing drivers in the Oceania and Asia-Pacific regions...

29 May 2020 12:17
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Ricciardo admits he held discussions with Ferrari
Daniel Ricciardo admits that he held discussions with Ferrari before he opted to join McLaren for the 2021 season. Earlier this month, a seat emerged at the Italian squad when ...

29 May 2020 11:13
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Video: Hot lap around Hanoi on new F1 2020 game
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29 May 2020 11:03
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Renault commits to long-term F1 stay
Renault has asserted that it is targeting a long-term stay in Formula 1 amid rumours that its position in the sport going forward is in question. The French manufacturer states...

29 May 2020 10:47
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Williams could sell its Formula 1 team, terminates sponsorship with ROKiT
Williams could sell its entire Formula 1 team has part of a new strategic direction that aims to keep the outfit on the grid long-term. Amid the ongoing coronavirus pande...

29 May 2020 09:27
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Norris open to future IndyCar, NASCAR outings
Lando Norris admits he is open to the possibility of taking part in some IndyCar or NASCAR events in the future. The 20-year-old made his Formula 1 debut last season with McLar...

29 May 2020 09:08
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McLaren open to trying new race formats in 2020
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl admits that the team is open to the possibility of running a different race weekend format throughout the 2020 season. The upcoming ca...

28 May 2020 15:43
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