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Horner: F1 at a 'perfect time' to trial new race formatRed 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 -
Preparation to police budget cap in 2021 has been 'very intense' - FIANikolas 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 -
Mercedes: We stand with Hamilton following racial injustice commentsThe 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 -
Toyota F1 car and Ferrari overalls among items to be auctioned by FIAA 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 -
De la Rosa: $145 million budget cap is too highFormer 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 -
Hakkinen tips Bottas for championship success in 2020Mika 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 -
Ricciardo, Leclerc speak out on social media against racismMore 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 -
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 -
Renault admits Alonso is 'an option' for 2021Renault 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 -
Mercedes remains in F1 with Wolff as boss - reportMercedes 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 -
Austrian GP in July approved by governmentThe 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 -
F1 to stream the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix on SaturdayFormula 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 -
Alonso, Leclerc and Giovinazzi sign up for Virtual 24 Hours of Le MansCharles 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 -
Sainz will only need 'a few laps' to find the limit when racing returnsCarlos 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 -
Smedley: 2019 was Vettel's best season in F1Former 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 -
Williams set for new livery following ROKiT splitWilliams 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 -
Ferrari Driver Academy joins forces with Motorsport Australia to scout Oceania talentThe 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 -
Ricciardo admits he held discussions with FerrariDaniel 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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Renault commits to long-term F1 stayRenault 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 -
Williams could sell its Formula 1 team, terminates sponsorship with ROKiTWilliams 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 -
Norris open to future IndyCar, NASCAR outingsLando 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 -
McLaren open to trying new race formats in 2020McLaren 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 -
McLaren Group reports substantial decrease in Q1 figures amid coronavirus crisisThe McLaren Group has reported its figures for the first quarter of 2020, highlighting the impact that the coronavirus crisis is having on the organisation. Q1 revenues reporte...
28 May 2020 13:54 -
Photos: F1's last track day before the coronavirus shutdownOn February 28, exactly three months ago, Formula 1 cars took to the Circuit de Catalunya for the final time before the season was set to begin in Australia. However since...
28 May 2020 12:56 -
Gasly and Vergne to race together at Virtual 24 Hours of Le MansPierre Gasly has become the third current Formula 1 driver to sign up to the Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans next month. On Wednesday, it was confirmed that Max Verstappen and Land...
28 May 2020 12:15 -
Russell: Great to see teams 'looking to the future' with driver line-upsGeorge Russell is encouraged by seeing more Formula 1 teams take on younger driver line-ups. Earlier this month, Ferrari confirmed that it would field Charles Leclerc and Carlo...
28 May 2020 12:01 -
Dutch GP return postponed until 2021The comeback of the Dutch Grand Prix has been put hold until 2021 amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it has been confirmed. The round in the Netherlands becomes the f...
28 May 2020 10:04 -
New cost saving measures a 'crucially important moment' for F1 - BrownMcLaren CEO Zak Brown has hailed the new cost saving measures that were signed off by the Wolrd Motor Sport Council on Tuesday. The new regulations aim to create a more su...
28 May 2020 09:35 -
FE: Audi: Abt's dismissal a result of consciously breaking rulesAudi Sport has released a statement regarding the end of its partnership with Daniel Abt, who has raced for its Formula E team since the inaugural season six years ago. La...
28 May 2020 08:38 -
Budget cap and development 'freeze' confirmed for 2021The World Motor Sport Council has approved changes to the Formula 1 technical and sporting regulations for the 2020, 2021 and 2022 seasons. A budget cap of $145 million is now ...
27 May 2020 20:28 -
AlphaTauri says no issues would arise if it got competitive with Red BullNo one from within the Red Bull organisation would prevent Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri becoming consistently competitive against each other in the future, according to AlphaT...
27 May 2020 17:03 -
Verstappen recalls his most embarrassing moment as an F1 driver
Max Verstappen has highlighted what he labels as the most embarrassing moment from his Formula 1 career so far. Not long after the start of the 2016 campaign, Verstappen receiv...
27 May 2020 15:39 -
Massa: Lack of Ferrari titles 'not only related to Vettel'Felipe Massa says Sebastian Vettel is not the only party to blame for Ferrari's lack of titles in recent years - stating the team must take some of the heat. Ferrari last w...
27 May 2020 14:38 -
Hamilton doesn't see limit in his abilities if he 'works harder'Lewis Hamilton says he doesn't think there is a limit to his abilities if he continues to work 'harder than before'. In 2019, the Briton picked up his sixth world d...
27 May 2020 13:49 -
F1 to stream the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix on WednesdayFormula 1 has confirmed the next race that it will stream for free on YouTube. Later today, fans can enjoy a viewing of the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix. Heading into the round, whi...
27 May 2020 13:14 -
Verstappen and Norris team up for Virtual 24 Hours of Le MansMax Verstappen and Lando Norris will team up for a virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans race with Team Redline next month. The two F1 stars will be joined by sim racers Atze Kerkho...
27 May 2020 11:32 -
Steiner doesn't see midfield team destination for VettelSebastian Vettel is not likely to join a midfield team in 2021, according to Haas team principal Guenther Steiner. Vettel is out of contract at the end of the 2020 season and w...
27 May 2020 09:05 -
FE: Abt wanted to create 'funny story' with sim racing impersonatorDaniel Abt says that he only wanted to produce a funny story for fans by getting a professional sim racer to control his car during a Formula E virtual race event last weekend.&...
26 May 2020 18:37 -
F1 still 'a very expensive sport' despite budget cap - SteinerHaas team principal Guenther Steiner says Formula 1 remains “a “very expensive sport” despite the introduction of a budget cap next year. Teams will only...
26 May 2020 17:26 -
McLaren to axe 1200 employees amid coronavirus pandemicMcLaren is to lay off 1200 of staff members across its organisation in order to conserve costs amid the ongoing economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The number o...
26 May 2020 13:57 -
FE: Abt suspended by Audi after sim racing 'imposter' plotAudi has announced that it has suspended Daniel Abt from its Formula E team after his sim racing controversy last weekend. On Sunday, it emerged that the day before during a ch...
26 May 2020 13:17 -
Aston Martin names Mercedes boss as its new CEOAston Martin has confirmed the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer Tobias Moers, who replaces Andy Palmer at the helm of the British car manufacturer. Aston Mar...
26 May 2020 12:13 -
FIA opens public hotline to report regulation breachesThe FIA has launched a new hotline that is open to everyone to report alleged violations of sporting ethics and integrity. It has been set up in order “to safeguard ...
26 May 2020 11:31 -
Brundle: Renault should invest in infrastructure rather than VettelFormer grand prix driver Martin Brundle believes Renault should focus its finances on expanding its facilities rather than hiring a superstar driver. Sebastian Vettel has been ...
26 May 2020 11:08 -
Leclerc: I won't be number one driver at Ferrari in 2021Charles Leclerc has denied that he will be Ferrari's clear number one driver when Carlos Sainz arrives at the team in 2021. Sainz was chosen as Sebastian Vettel's repla...
26 May 2020 10:21 -
Renault not rushing to secure second 2021 driverRenault is not rushing to sign up a second driver for 2021 before the current season starts, its managing director Cyril Abiteboul has said. Earlier this month, McLaren announc...
26 May 2020 09:42 -
2020 British GP saved by government intervention - reportThe chances of two races being held this year at Silverstone has seemingly taken a major boost, as it is reported that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has intervened t...
26 May 2020 08:51 -
Silverstone open to hosting 2020 British GP in AugustThe Silverstone Circuit is flexible with dates for a 2020 British Grand Prix, says the track's managing director Stuart Pringle. Earlier this month, the circuit confirmed t...
25 May 2020 17:19 -
Brown in favour of Ricciardo/Norris entry for Bathurst 1000McLaren CEO Zak Brown has provided his approval over a potential wildcard entry into a future Bathurst 1000 event for Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris. Ricciardo and Norris wi...
25 May 2020 15:16 -
Abiteboul denies Renault's F1 future is in questionRenault F1 managing director Cyril Abiteboul has denied that the team's future in Formula 1 is in major doubt amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Questions have been raise...
25 May 2020 14:08 -
Bottas to Red Bull? - The latest driver market rumoursEarlier this month, major movements occurred in the driver market, kicked off by Sebastian Vettel's announcement that he would leave Ferrari at the end of 2020. The Italian...
25 May 2020 13:28 -
Six years on: Remembering the first F1 points for Bianchi and MarussiaOn this day six years ago, Formula 1 witnessed of its greatest modern-day underdog stories, when Jules Bianchi secured his and Marussia's first points. Having originally st...
25 May 2020 12:27 -
Sainz wants to say goodbye to McLaren in the 'best possible way'Carlos Sainz says he wants to say goodbye to McLaren in the “best possible way” later this year by helping it make progress from 2019. The Spaniard will leave the W...
25 May 2020 10:34 -
Poll: Where will Sebastian Vettel be in 2021?Sebastian Vettel is out of contract at the end of the 2020 and will be replaced at Ferrari by Carlos Sainz. The future of the four-time world champion is not known, however he ...
25 May 2020 10:10 -
Photos: Leclerc films 'Le Grand Rendez-vous'On Sunday, Charles Leclerc took to the streets of Monaco to take part in the filming of 'Le Grand Rendez-vous'. The movie, which is directed by Claude Lelouch...
25 May 2020 09:31 -
Russell dominates and cruises to Monaco Virtual GP victoryGeorge Russell dominated around the streets of Monte Carlo in the Monaco Virtual GP, crossing the line over 35 seconds ahead of the rest of the field. Russell started the race ...
24 May 2020 20:25 -
FE: Abt excluded from virtual Formula E race and fined for 'imposter' sim racing schemeDaniel Abt has been disqualified from the latest Formula E Home Challenge event after he admitted he was not in control of his car during the race. The German's virtu...
24 May 2020 15:02 -
Verstappen reflects on 'crazy feeling' after Australian GP cancellationMax Verstappen has spoken out regarding his experience of learning about the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix earlier this year. With just hours to go before the green...
24 May 2020 14:27 -
Coulthard wonders: Could Vettel go to Aston Martin?Former-grand prix driver David Coulthard has suggested that Sebastian Vettel could make an out of left field move and join Aston Martin in 2021. Last week, Ferrari announc...
24 May 2020 12:40 -
Who's racing in the Monaco Virtual Grand Prix?The sixth Virtual Grand Prix takes places later today, with eight current Formula 1 drivers signed up to compete in the event. The race will take place around the streets of Mo...
24 May 2020 10:13 -
Wolff 'not surprised' by Vettel's Ferrari departureMercedes team principal Toto Wolff says he is “not so surprised” about Ferrari's announcement that it will part ways with Sebastian Vettel at the end of the 2020...
23 May 2020 15:33 -
F1 to stream the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix on SaturdayFormula 1 has confirmed that it will stream the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday for fans to enjoy during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Heading into the race, Lewis Hamil...
23 May 2020 12:18 -
Video: How do F1 power units actually work?Video courtesy of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team ...
23 May 2020 11:56 -
Sainz aiming to build 'something special' with FerrariCarlos Sainz says he will try to construct “something special” when he links up with Ferrari next year. The Spaniard will replace Sebastian Vettel at the team in 20...
22 May 2020 17:49 -
Wurz: All F1 drivers united in making field more competitiveAll 20 current Formula 1 drivers share the identical view that the sport's grid is too spread out and needs to be competitively tightened going forward, according to the Gra...
22 May 2020 16:28 -
Ocon: Verstappen gaining F1 promotion in 2015 was hard to swallowEsteban Ocon admits he found the news that Max Verstappen had signed for a Formula 1 team in 2015 “difficult to swallow”. The pair battled each other throughout the...
22 May 2020 14:11 -
Hamilton: Social media distracting people from the natural worldLewis Hamilton says the presence of social media in today's culture is distracting people from the natural beauties of the world. Hamilton, who was over 28.5 million follow...
22 May 2020 13:41 -
McLaren 'rippling with excitement and anticipation' over Ricciardo's arrivalDaniel Ricciardo's upcoming arrival at McLaren is creating a sense of excitement and anticipation within the team, according to its Head of Strategy Randeep Singh....
22 May 2020 11:27 -
Hartley recalls 'mind-blowingly' fast Toro Rosso car during 2018 seasonFormer grand prix driver Brendon Hartley has recalled the “unbelievable' feelings he had driving a Formula 1 car during the 2018 season. Towards the end of the 2017 c...
22 May 2020 10:02
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