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IndyCar: Foyt: Kanaan 'sure' to return to the team in 2020A.J. Foyt Enterprises team president Larry Foyt says he is "sure" Tony Kanaan will return to the squad for the 2020 season. Kanaan's IndyCar race seat for the upc...
23 Jan 2020 15:22 -
Ferrari's aim to add female driver to academy 'not just a marketing plan' - W Series CEOFerrari's hope of adding a female racer to its driver academy in the near future is not for the sole purpose of marketing, states W Series CEO Catherine Bond Muir. Fer...
23 Jan 2020 13:45 -
Red Bull extends contract with fuel supplier ExxonMobilRed Bull has announced that it has extended its partnership with its fuel supplier, ExxonMobil. The two joined forces in 2017, when Red Bull lured ExxonMobil away fro...
23 Jan 2020 12:02 -
Russell 'would consider' Mercedes drive if it was offeredGeorge Russell affirms that he would have to consider a switch to Mercedes if an offer came his way in the near future. The 2018 Formula 2 champion has been part of the Silver ...
23 Jan 2020 11:52 -
Alfa Romeo creating a 'completely new car' for 2020Alfa Romeo team principal Frederic Vasseur says his team will produce an entirely new car for the 2020 Formula 1 season. There is little change in the regulations from last yea...
23 Jan 2020 10:21 -
Hamilton working 'twice as hard' to beat 'fierce' young driversLewis Hamilton says he is having to work "twice as hard" in order to get the better of the younger generation that is currently competing in F1. Charles Leclerc and M...
23 Jan 2020 09:01 -
Racing Point announces launch date for 2020 carRacing Point has confirmed when it will unveil its 2020 challenger to the public for the first time. The launch will be part of an event in Austria that will take place on Mond...
22 Jan 2020 18:23 -
IndyCar: Kimball confirmed full-time at A.J. Foyt for 2020Charlie Kimball will return to full-time IndyCar racing in 2020 after securing a deal with A.J. Foyt Enterprises with backing from his long-time sponsor Novo Nordisk. Kimb...
22 Jan 2020 17:43 -
'Drive to Survive' Season 2 set for late February release dateThe second season of Netflix's original series 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive' is set to launch on the streaming platform late next month. Netflix France announced a ...
22 Jan 2020 13:11 -
FIA and Formula 1 become signatories of the UN's Sports for Climate Action FrameworkThe FIA has announced that it has signed onto the United Nations’ Sports for Climate Action Framework, along with Formula 1. The action has been carried out as part ...
22 Jan 2020 11:16 -
ADAC F4: Red Bull junior Edgar to hold dual F4 drives in 2020Jonny Edgar will race in the 2020 ADAC German Formula 4 and Italian F4 Championships with Van Amersfoort Racing, the team has announced. Edgar, a Red Bull junior dri...
22 Jan 2020 10:33 -
Williams has 'absolute confidence' it will be ready for pre-season testingWilliams will be ready to hit the Circuit de Catalunya on the opening day of pre-season testing, affirms deputy team principal Claire Williams. Last year, the Grove-based squad...
22 Jan 2020 09:07 -
Miami presents new layout for F1 grand prixMiami has presented a brand new circuit layout as it continues to push to secure a race on the Formula 1 calendar. The layout uses the car park around the Hard Rock Stadi...
21 Jan 2020 21:43 -
Ferrari to launch 2020 car at the Romolo Valli Municipal TheatreFerrari has announced that it will launch its 2020 car at the Romolo Valli Municipal Theatre in the city of Reggio Emilia. The Scuderia outfit confirmed in December t...
21 Jan 2020 15:35 -
Marko calls for changes to the FIA super licenceRed Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko believes that revisions need to be made to the FIA super licence going forward. Marko, who heads the driver development programme at Red Bull, ...
21 Jan 2020 15:06 -
McLaren not expecting 2019-esque leap in 2020McLaren CEO Zak Brown doesn't believe that his team will make a similar leap in 2020 as it did last year. Towards the end of the 2018 season, the Woking-based squad was str...
21 Jan 2020 13:39 -
F1 reports largest TV audience in 2019 since 2012Formula 1 has released figures showing its growth across multiple platforms during the 2019 season. It marks the third consecutive year that the sport has seen growth across TV...
21 Jan 2020 12:15 -
Haas set to return to grey liveryThe Haas Formula 1 team is set to return to a grey livery in 2020, which will be its fifth season in the sport. Last year Haas ran with black and gold colours, origi...
21 Jan 2020 10:04 -
Ocon was 'very close' to 2020 Mercedes driveEsteban Ocon says he was "very close" to securing a full-time race deal at the Mercedes Formula 1 team for 2020. After losing his spot at Force India at the end of 20...
21 Jan 2020 08:19 -
Alonso no longer holding ambassador role at McLarenFernando Alonso has formally parted ways with McLaren, as he is no longer holding an ambassador role at the team. The Spaniard originally raced for the Woking squad in 2007, jo...
20 Jan 2020 18:42 -
F3: Trident secures services of Zendeli for 2020Lirim Zendeli will remain in the FIA Formula 3 championship for a second season, signing a deal with Italian-based team Trident. In 2019, Zendeli raced for Sauber Junior Team b...
20 Jan 2020 16:18 -
Williams: Nissany will 'have to put the work in' to secure future F1 race seatA future race seat in Formula 1 will only come along to Roy Nissany at Williams if he 'puts the work in' as the team's development driver this year, says the Grove s...
20 Jan 2020 15:55 -
FE: Guenther hails maiden victory as a 'dream come true'Maximilian Guenther has described his first race win in the ABB Formula E championship as a "dream come true". The German started the Santiago ePrix last Saturday fro...
20 Jan 2020 13:36 -
Bratches to step down as F1 commercial chiefFormula 1 has confirmed that Sean Bratches will step down from his role as the sport's managing director of commercial operations at the end of January. The future of the A...
20 Jan 2020 12:54 -
F2: Formula 2 grid expanded to 11 teams as Hitech Grand Prix joins for 2020Hitech Grand Prix has announced that it has joined the FIA Formula 2 championship for the 2020 season. The British outfit raced in a number of junior categories during 2019, in...
20 Jan 2020 11:25 -
Latifi reveals his F1 race numberNicholas Latifi has announced the number he will race with throughout his Formula 1 career, which kicks off this year. The Canadian has chosen number '6', which was las...
20 Jan 2020 11:02 -
Marko rules out Vergne's return: 'He would be a newcomer to F1'Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has closed the door on an F1 return in the Red Bull family for Jean-Eric Vergne. The Frenchman contested three seasons with Toro Rosso, Red Bul...
20 Jan 2020 10:11 -
Saudi Arabia confirms plans to host F1 grand prixSaudi Arabia has confirmed that it is looking into the possibility of staging a Formula 1 Grand Prix in the near future. Earlier this week, it was reported that the middl...
18 Jan 2020 11:31 -
W Series champion to receive 15 points towards F1 super licenseThe champion of the W Series in 2020 will be rewarded with 15 points towards a Formula 1 race super licence. Formula 1 drivers require a super licence in order to take on...
18 Jan 2020 09:58 -
Marko: Red Bull should win more than five races in 2020Red Bull should win more than five races in 2020 as it enters its second year in partnership with power unit supplier Honda, says Dr Helmut. Marko, who acts as an advisor ...
17 Jan 2020 17:20 -
F1 and marketing partner Tata Communications part waysFormula 1 has parted ways with its marketing partner Tata Communications, bringing an end to the eight-year partnership. Tata Communications, an Indian company, joined forces w...
17 Jan 2020 16:04 -
Video: Bottas spins out during Arctic Lapland Rally shakedownWatch Valtteri Bottas spin out his Citroen DS3 during a shakedown ahead of the Arctic Lapland Rally. Watch the full clip below. ...
17 Jan 2020 13:45 -
Charles Leclerc's brother Arthur joins the Ferrari Driver AcademyFerrari has announced that Arthur Leclerc, the younger brother of its full-time F1 racer Charles Leclerc, has joined its driver academy. Ferrari has also added Swede ...
17 Jan 2020 12:27 -
Floersch critical of Ferrari's plan to add a female to its junior academySophia Floersch has opposed the plans of Ferrari to link up with a female racer by adding her to the Ferrari Drivers' Academy. Recently, Ferrari team principal Mattia Binot...
17 Jan 2020 12:17 -
Mercedes confirms launch date for 2020 car
Mercedes has announced the date that it will launch its 2020 car, which will involve a shakedown at Silverstone. The Silver Arrows will unveil its new challenger on February 14...
17 Jan 2020 11:32 -
Warwick: F1 risks not seeing the 'next Lewis Hamilton' due to motorsport expensesFormula 1 risks missing out on the "next Lewis Hamilton" due to the high costs of competing full-time in motorsport, according to Derek Warwick. Warwick, a former gra...
16 Jan 2020 17:51 -
The Hanoi Street Circuit presents its completed pit buildingThe pit building at the Hanoi Street Circuit has been completed ahead of the inaugural Vietnam Grand Prix this year. The building is 300 metres long, and will house the c...
16 Jan 2020 14:09 -
IndyCar: Penske analysing race drive for Supercars champion Scott McLaughlinScott McLaughlin could make his debut in the NTT IndyCar Series later this year with Team Penske, admits the team's president Tim Cindric. The Kiwi took his second Sup...
16 Jan 2020 13:15 -
Alonso will decide on potential F1 return 'in the next few months'Fernando Alonso says he will on decide whether or not he will return to Formula 1 in the coming years "in the next few months". Alonso walked away from the sport at t...
16 Jan 2020 10:09 -
W Series to support US and Mexico F1 weekendsFormula 1 has announced that the W Series will be on the weekend bill of two grand prix weekends in the 2020 season. The all-female series will support the US and Mexico City G...
16 Jan 2020 08:55 -
Berger 'doesn't dare' predict outcome of 2020 Vettel/Leclerc battleFormer Grand Prix driver Gerhard Berger says he "doesn't dare" predict how the intra-team battle at Ferrari between Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc will play ...
16 Jan 2020 08:15 -
Hamilton, Mercedes nominated for 2020 Laureus AwardsLewis Hamilton and Mercedes have once again been named as nominations in the Laureus Awards. Hamilton is up for the achievement of Sportsman of the Year, with this year...
15 Jan 2020 14:06 -
Renault announces launch date of 2020 carRenault has announced the date that it will launch its new car that will take part in the 2020 Formula 1 season. The Enstone based squad will unveil the challenger on February ...
15 Jan 2020 12:33 -
Haas 'on schedule' after passing FIA crash testsHaas is on schedule with its 2020 Formula 1 programme after successfully completing the mandatory FIA crash tests. All teams are required to pass the tests ahead of every...
15 Jan 2020 12:25 -
Dakar: Alonso rolls his car at DakarFernando Alonso suffered a scare near the start of the 10th stage at Dakar, when his he rolled his Toyota Hilux. Following the latest completed stage at the Dakar rally, Alonso...
15 Jan 2020 10:48 -
Nissany joins Williams as official test driverWilliams has announced the signing of Roy Nissany, who will hold the role as the team's test driver in 2019. The 25-year-old tested with the Grove-based squad at the end of...
15 Jan 2020 10:15 -
Is Saudi Arabia set for spot on the 2021 F1 calendar?Saudi Arabia could be set to join the Formula 1 grid in 2021, according to reports. The middle-east nation currently plays host to a Formula E championship event, having ...
15 Jan 2020 10:02 -
Video: Hamilton trains for 'first movie role'Lewis Hamilton has shared videos of himself on social media of him at a firing range, showcasing his shooting skills. The six-time world champion has hinted at a potentia...
15 Jan 2020 08:18 -
Ferrari 'got a little angry' at Leclerc following skydiveCharles Leclerc has revealed that Ferrari "got a little angry" with him after he opted to take part in a skydive without the Scuderia team's permission. Leclerc j...
14 Jan 2020 17:10 -
IndyCar: Marcus Ericsson reveals new look livery for 2020 IndyCar seasonMarcus Ericsson has revealed the livery that he will use throughout the 2020 season, his second year in the series. The Swede has joined Chip Ganassi Racing following his...
14 Jan 2020 16:19 -
Leclerc: Vettel and I mature enough to deal with tensionCharles Leclerc believes that he and his teammate Sebastian Vettel are mature enough to handle any tensions that arise between them at Ferrari. The two linked up for the first ...
14 Jan 2020 11:20 -
Bottas promises his performance 'hasn't peaked yet'Valtteri Bottas says he hasn't reached peak performance in his Formula 1 career following on from the 2019 campaign. The Finn picked up four race wins throughout the ...
14 Jan 2020 08:55 -
F2: Red Bull expecting top four championship finish for Tsunoda in 2020Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has outlined Red Bull's goal for Yuki Tsunoda in 2020, when he will race in the Formula 2 championship. Honda confirmed last week tha...
13 Jan 2020 17:40 -
McLaren sets date for MCL35 car launchMcLaren has confirmed when it will launch its 2020 Formula 1 car on an online stream hosted by Lando Norris. The car, which will be named the MCL35, will break cover on Februar...
13 Jan 2020 15:54 -
IndyCar: Hanley to race for DragonSpeed at St PetersburgDragonSpeed has confirmed that Ben Hanely will race with its for the opening race of the 2020 NTT IndyCar Series in St. Petersburg. The American team made its IndyCar debut las...
13 Jan 2020 15:36 -
Hulkenberg: F1 break 'not as difficult as I expected'Nico Hulkenberg says the first number of weeks in his break from Formula 1 is not as bad as he was expecting. The German left Renault at the end of the 2019 season, as the Enst...
13 Jan 2020 15:18 -
2020 and 2021 will be a 'difficult time' for small teams - Racing PointRacing Point technical director Andrew Green admits he is "very nervous" about the next two seasons of Formula 1. The Briton believes that it is a difficult time for ...
13 Jan 2020 13:45 -
Kubica could receive five FP1 outings with Alfa Romeo in 2020Robert Kubica could take part in a handful of free practice sessions in 2020 as part of his new role with the Alfa Romeo F1 team. Earlier this month, Alfa Romeo announced that ...
13 Jan 2020 12:10 -
Ferrari's 2020 car passes FIA crash testsFerrari's 2020 season is on schedule after it reportedly passed its crash tests at the FIA's test facility in Bollate, over a month before the start of pre-season t...
13 Jan 2020 10:55 -
Video: Ocon has his seat fitting at RenaultEsteban Ocon has joined the Renault Formula 1 team after spending the 2019 season on the sidelines with Mercedes. The Frenchman will compete full-time in the 2020 season ...
12 Jan 2020 12:03 -
Ex-Red Bull driver Doornbos 'surprised' by long-term Verstappen deal
Robert Doornbos has admitted surprise over the length of Max Verstappen's contract with Red Bull Racing. The energy drink squad announced earlier this week that it had secu...
11 Jan 2020 14:12 -
IndyCar: Alonso hoping to finalise 2020 Indy 500 drive 'soon'Fernando Alonso has asserted that he would like to secure his plans for the 2020 Indialianpolis 500 "soon". The Spaniard is set to return to the Indianapolis Motor Sp...
11 Jan 2020 10:45 -
Kubica delivers first public message as Alfa Romeo reserve driverRobert Kubica has spoken to the public for the first time since being appointed as Alfa Romeo's reserve driver for the 2020 season. Last week, Alfa Romeo announced tha...
10 Jan 2020 18:55 -
F1 confirms race start times for 2020 world championship roundsFormula 1 has announced the start times for all of the sessions throughout the 2020 season, which kicks off in March at Albert Park, Melbourne. Two new events have been added t...
10 Jan 2020 16:11 -
F2: F3 race winner Yuki Tsunoda receives promotion to F2 with CarlinYuki Tsunoda will race in the FIA Formula 2 championship in 2020 following Honda's decision to promote him to the series with Carlin. The Japanese driver made his debu...
10 Jan 2020 12:27 -
McLaren announces technical partnership with UnileverMcLaren has announced it has formed a technical partnership with Unilever following the British-Dutch company's split Williams. Williams lost its sponsorship fro...
10 Jan 2020 11:57 -
SF: Calderon becomes first ever female Super Formula driverTatiana Calderon will race in the upcoming season of Super Formula, becoming the first female in the series' history to do so. Calderon competed in the FIA Formula 2 ...
10 Jan 2020 11:28 -
SF: Red Bull junior Vips to compete in 2020 Super Formula seasonRed Bull junior Juri Vips will take part in the 2020 Super Formula championship, Honda has confirmed. The 19-year-old has one Super Formula start to his name, when he competed ...
10 Jan 2020 11:18 -
Smedley launches new e-kart series to 'answer Hamilton's call' for easy access motorsportFormer Formula 1 engineer Rob Smedley has launched a brand new electric karting series. The series is being started up to combat the expensive nature of grassroots motors...
10 Jan 2020 10:58 -
Pirelli calms suggestions F1 will fall to the same pace as F2 in 2021Formula 1 will not be reduced to the same pace as Formula 2 as a result of the new 2021 regulations, states Pirelli's head of F1 Mario Isola. In 2019, Racing Point spoke ou...
10 Jan 2020 10:04
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