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Floersch hits out at formation of all-female Esports seriesSophia Floersch has spoken out against the formation of a new all-female Esports racing series. Participants of the W Series, a championship that is aimed exclusivel...
08 May 2020 11:58 -
Vandoorne: Formula E cars more difficult to drive than F1Stoffel Vandoorne believes the challenge of driving a Formula E car outweighs the difficulty of being behind the wheel of a Formula 1 machine. Vandoorne is currently taking par...
08 May 2020 11:23 -
F1 could race at tracks not on original 2020 calendar this yearFormula 1 CEO Chase Carey has confirmed that race venues that were not originally on the 2020 F1 calendar could feature on a revised schedule this year. The opening ten races o...
08 May 2020 10:12 -
Williams: F1 facing 'scary' situation if all 2020 races are cancelledClaire Williams says Formula 1 is facing a scary situation of losing a handful of teams if racing doesn't get underway in 2020. The start of the 2020 season has been put on...
08 May 2020 09:18 -
F1 reports 84% drop in revenue amid coronavirus crisisFormula One Group has reported an 84% drop in revenue during the first quarter of 2020 amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. No grands prix have occurred so far this year, with ...
07 May 2020 16:59 -
Hakkinen: Vettel a great addition for any teamTwo-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen believes Sebastian Vettel would be a great asset for any team on the current F1 grid. Vettel's contract at Ferrari expires a...
07 May 2020 16:08 -
Abiteboul pushes for clarity over FIA's Ferrari investigationRenault managing director Cyril Abiteboul admits he is keen to know the findings of the FIA's investigation into Ferrari's power unit. In February, the FIA announ...
07 May 2020 13:38 -
Three football players join F1 drivers for Virtual Spanish GPThree football stars will join the virtual Formula 1 good this weekend for the fifth instalment of the Virtual Grand Prix series. This weekend's race will take place around...
07 May 2020 11:59 -
Russell: Streaming fulfilling sense of duty to entertain fansGeorge Russell says that streaming to fans is fulfilling his duty as a driver to entertain during the coronavirus pandemic. With the opening ten races of the 2020 season called...
07 May 2020 11:47 -
Kvyat considered quitting racing before securing Ferrari test roleDaniil Kvyat has revealed that he was seriously considering his future in racing towards the end of 2017 before he landed a test role at Ferrari. The Russian was dumped out of ...
07 May 2020 11:07 -
Norris: McLaren won't rely on Mercedes engine for successMcLaren will need more than just a Mercedes power unit in order to return to consistent success, according to Lando Norris. The Woking-based squad will take on Mercedes engines...
07 May 2020 09:53 -
Leclerc: Sim racing bringing drivers closer togetherCharles Leclerc has spoken about the positive impact sim racing has had on driver relationships, stating that it has brought him closer to fellow Formula 1 drivers George Russel...
06 May 2020 17:44 -
Alonso knows 2021 plans, hopes to announce soonFernando Alonso states he has his driving plans sorted for 2021 and is hoping to make an announcement soon. The two-time Formula 1 world champion walked away from motorsport...
06 May 2020 15:24 -
Mexican GP venue to be transformed into temporary hostpitalThe Autodromo Hermanos Rodriquez in Mexico will be transformed into a makeshift hospital in order to stop other medical facilities becoming overwhelmed amid the coronavirus pand...
06 May 2020 13:45 -
F1 to stream the 1982 Monaco Grand Prix on WednesdayFormula 1 has announced that it will stream the 1982 Monaco Grand Prix on Wednesday for fans to enjoy. The race saw one of the most chaotic endings to an F1 event in the ...
06 May 2020 11:51 -
Hulkenberg 'very much up' for F1 returnNico Hulkenberg affirms that he is open to the possibility of returning to Formula 1 in the future, as he faces his first year since 2009 out of the F1 paddock. The German was ...
06 May 2020 11:19 -
Brawn: New technical regulations won't be delayed beyond 2022Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn says there are no more plans to further delay the new technical regulations coming into play in 2022. For a number of years, F1 has worke...
06 May 2020 09:39 -
Hamilton changes driving style 'every year' to improveLewis Hamilton has revealed that he alters his driving technique every year in order to improve as a competitor on the race track. In 2019, the Briton claimed his sixth world d...
05 May 2020 17:49 -
Video: Verstappen and Albon go on a Dutch road trip
Last weekend, the first Dutch Grand Prix in 35 years was set to take place, only for it to be called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier in the year, Red Bull filmed a...
05 May 2020 13:22 -
Magnussen: Enforcing safety measures for F1 restart will be 'tricky'Kevin Magnussen says Formula 1 faces a “tricky” situation of implementing safety measures to start the 2020 season amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The s...
05 May 2020 11:47 -
Norris joins Supercars field for All Stars EseriesLando Norris has confirmed that he will take part in the latest round of the Australian Supercars All Stars Eseries as a wildcard entry. The event takes place on Wednesday morn...
04 May 2020 15:16 -
Albon takes virtual victory at Interlagos following titanic Leclerc battleAlexander Albon has won the fourth instalment of Formula 1's Virtual Grand Prix series following a monumental battle between himself and Charles Leclerc. Albon shot to the ...
03 May 2020 20:18 -
Who's racing in the latest Virtual Grand Prix?The fourth Virtual Grand Prix takes place this weekend, as 20 drivers will once again contest for a Formula 1 race victory while the real season is put on hold due to the corona...
03 May 2020 10:40 -
F1 to stream the 2008 British Grand Prix on SaturdayFormula 1 has confirmed that it will stream another classic race on Saturday - showcasing the British Grand Prix from 2008. Silverstone hosted the ninth round of the championsh...
02 May 2020 09:49 -
Hungarian GP in 2020 to take place without fansRace officials of the Hungarian Grand Prix have confirmed that should a world championship event take place in 2020, it will do so behind closed doors. On Thursday, the Hungari...
01 May 2020 12:31 -
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F1 extends factory shutdown period to 63 daysThe FIA has confirmed that it has extended the mandatory factory shutdowns for all F1 teams to 63 days. It marks the second time that the shutdown has been extended amid t...
28 Apr 2020 17:18 -
2020 British GP won't be open to attending fansSilverstone has confirmed that should it host a Formula 1 world championship event in 2020, fans will not be allowed to attend. The British Grand Prix is currently scheduled to...
27 Apr 2020 11:34 -
F1 confirms plans to start 2020 season in JulyFormula 1 has announced its plans to begin the 2020 Formula 1 season in July at the Red Bull Ring in Austria. On Monday morning, it was confirmed that the French Grand Prix had...
27 Apr 2020 11:22 -
French GP called off amid coronavirus pandemicThe French Grand Prix is the latest Formula 1 race to be called off in 2020 due to the spread of the coronavirus. The event becomes the tenth race in 2020 to be impacted by the...
27 Apr 2020 11:09 -
Renault hopeful of providing Lundgaard with F1 stepThe Renault Formula 1 team is hopeful of seeing Christian Lundgaard progress into F1 in the coming years as part of its young driver academy. Lundgaard joined the Renault Sport...
25 Apr 2020 13:19 -
Reversed circuit races an 'interesting idea' - LeclercCharles Leclerc says the idea of Formula 1 tracks hosting world championship races in 2020 on reversed layouts is “interesting”. The start of the 2020 campaign has ...
25 Apr 2020 10:26 -
F1 to stream the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday
Formula 1 has announced that it will stream one of the most memorable races in recent F1 history on Saturday, April 25th, showcasing the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix. Heading...
24 Apr 2020 16:53 -
FIA Sporting Code tweak could stop Ferrari blocking lower budget capThe FIA has altered its Sporting Code which may stop Ferrari from halting the introduction of a lowered budget cap for 2021. Earlier this week, Ferrari spoke out against propos...
24 Apr 2020 14:31 -
McLaren sends warning to Ferrari over budget cap commentsMcLaren team principal Zak Brown has sent a warning to Ferrari after it made comments regarding a reduced budget cap. F1 teams are currently discussing the prospect of lowering...
24 Apr 2020 14:11 -
Heidfeld: Hamilton the fastest, Alonso the best I've racedNick Heidfeld has had his say in who he thinks is the better driver between Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. In 2019, Hamilton won his sixth world drivers' championship ...
24 Apr 2020 13:18 -
Leclerc: Bianchi deserved Ferrari seat more than meCharles Leclerc says Jules Bianchi probably deserved a seat at Ferrari more than he did. Leclerc was promoted to the Scuderia outfit following a successful debut season i...
24 Apr 2020 11:14 -
F1 teams receive payments from Liberty Media amid coronavirus crisisSome Formula 1 teams have received payments in advance from the sport's commercial rights holder Liberty Media amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. There is ongoing concern...
24 Apr 2020 09:44 -
Coronavirus crisis exposing F1's unsustainable model - WilliamsClaire Williams says the financial concerns over the future of Formula 1 due to the coronavirus crisis is exposing the sport's unsustainable model. A number of UK-based tea...
23 Apr 2020 15:04 -
Norris set to take part in IndyCar iRacing challenge at COTA
Lando Norris is set to make his virtual IndyCar debut this weekend as part of the series' iRacing challenge, with the latest round being run at the Circuit of the Americas. ...
23 Apr 2020 12:46 -
Binotto: F1 risks losing 'prestigious' status with budget capFormula 1 risks losing its status as the most prestigious level of motorsport by further reducing the budget cap for next year, according to Ferrari team principal Mattia Binott...
23 Apr 2020 12:32 -
Steiner: Haas not hoarding money by furloughing staffHaas team principal Guenther Steiner denies that his team is hoarding money by placing its staff on furlough and seeking government benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic. ...
23 Apr 2020 11:15 -
Imola offers to host 2020 F1 race if government permitsImola is open to hosting a 2020 Formula 1 grand prix behind closed doors if the Italian government give the go-ahead, says Imola president Uberto Selvatico Estense. The 2020 ca...
23 Apr 2020 09:51 -
F1 to stream the 1994 Japanese Grand Prix on WednesdayFormula 1 will stream the 1994 Japanese Grand Prix on Wednesday, as part of its effort to entertain fans amid the absence of F1 in the coronavirus pandemic. The race was the pe...
22 Apr 2020 14:32 -
Austria could host a second, midweek grand prixMore than one Austrian Grand Prix could be held this year to fill up races on the calendar, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko. The opening nine races on the calendar ...
22 Apr 2020 10:26 -
Dutch GP in 2020 'not likely' as ban on mass events extendedThe possibility of a Dutch Grand Prix being held in 2020 has taken a major setback after the government announced a ban on mass events until September. The race's sporting ...
22 Apr 2020 09:09 -
Steiner: Gene Haas wants to see F1 project throughHaas team principal Guenther Steiner affirms that team owner Gene Haas wants to see his Formula 1 project through amid doubts over the future of the American squad. Haas joined...
21 Apr 2020 15:50 -
2020 grands prix 'critical' to Williams' F1 survivalGoing racing in 2020 is “critical” for Williams team's survival in Formula 1, affirms its deputy team principal Claire Williams. The 2020 campaign has been put ...
21 Apr 2020 14:30 -
Ferrari lists three potential Vettel replacements - reportFerrari has a shortlist of three drivers to replace Sebastian Vettel should contract negotiations fall through between the two parties, according to Italian media. Vettel ...
21 Apr 2020 12:38 -
Ricciardo not ruling out return to Red BullDaniel Ricciardo has revealed that he is open to the possibility of returning to Red Bull in the future. In 2018, Ricciardo announced that he would be leaving the team at...
21 Apr 2020 11:18 -
Hamilton brushes off suggestion he's lining up Ferrari switchSix-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has shut down rumours that he is set to swap to Ferrari soon, insisting he is already part of his “dream team” at Me...
20 Apr 2020 15:03 -
Silverstone open to hosting two consecutive F1 races in 2020The Silverstone circuit admits that it is open to hosting two consecutive F1 races this year behind closed doors. The start of the 2020 season has been put on hold due to the o...
20 Apr 2020 12:11 -
Leclerc laments F1's absence following virtual victoryCharles Leclerc admits his online race victories are feeling less glamourous following his win in the Chinese Virtual Grand Prix on Sunday. The Monegasque driver...
20 Apr 2020 11:19 -
Horner: Introduce customer cars to save costsRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has proposed the idea of introducing customer cars for smaller teams in order to save costs in the short term. Formula 1 faces an uncer...
20 Apr 2020 09:49 -
Leclerc edges out Albon for Chinese Virtual GP victoryCharles Leclerc has won his second consecutive Virtual Grand Prix after holding off Red Bull's Alexander Albon throughout the race. Leclerc took pole position at the Shangh...
19 Apr 2020 20:20 -
Who's racing in the Chinese Virtual Grand Prix?The third Virtual Grand Prix takes place later today, with seven current F1 drivers signed up for the event. The series has been set up to provide fans with entertainment...
19 Apr 2020 10:05 -
Perez: 2020 F1 speeds will be 'nothing close to previous years'Sergio Perez says that fans can look forward to seeing the fastest cars in Formula 1 history once the 2020 season gets underway. The cars over the last handful of years have be...
18 Apr 2020 15:27 -
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff acquires shares in Aston MartinTeam principal of the Mercedes Formula 1 team Toto Wolff has bought shares in the British sportscar manufacturer Aston Martin. However, the deal will have no effect on his curr...
18 Apr 2020 12:29 -
Tune into the 2018 Chinese GP this afternoonFormula 1 will give fans a chance to re-live one of the most exciting races in recent years, as it will stream the 2018 Chinese Grand Prix this afternoon. The race occurred on ...
18 Apr 2020 11:21 -
Leclerc wins 'Race for the World' Esports title which raises over $70,000
Charles Leclerc has won the 'Race for the World' ESports title that was set up to raise money for a charity fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Over $70,000 was raised by f...
18 Apr 2020 09:13 -
Correa, Sainz to make Virtual Grand Prix debutsAlfa Romeo has confirmed that Juan Manuel Correa will make his Virtual Grand Prix debut this weekend with the team around the Shanghai International Circuit alongside Antonio Gi...
17 Apr 2020 15:03 -
Is Vettel set to enter the Esports arena?Sebastian Vettel could be set to take part in upcoming Esport events after he had a simulator rig delivered to his home. Due to the coronavirus pandemic that has halted the sta...
17 Apr 2020 14:35 -
Vettel: High chance of new Ferrari deal before first 2020 raceSebastian Vettel says there is a high chance that he will sort his future with Ferrari before the opening race of the 2020 season. The German is out of contract at the end of t...
17 Apr 2020 12:08 -
Hulkenberg: Drivers should take generous pay cutsNico Hulkenberg says that Formula 1 drivers should take generous pay cuts in order to further help their teams amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Drivers from the McLaren, ...
17 Apr 2020 09:43 -
Six F1 drivers sign up for Virtual Chinese Grand PrixSix current Formula 1 drivers have signed up to take part in the Virtual Chinese Grand Prix this weekend around the Shanghai International Circuit. The venue was originally sch...
16 Apr 2020 11:15 -
Horner: Austrian GP behind closed doors possibleRed Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that the opening race of the 2020 season could take place in July in Austria behind closed doors. The next race scheduled to b...
16 Apr 2020 10:29 -
Belgian GP in doubt as ban on mass events extendedThe Belgian Grand Prix has been placed in major doubt as a ban on mass events in the country has been extended to August 31st. The race is currently scheduled to take place on ...
16 Apr 2020 09:12 -
Codemasters announces launch date for F1 2020 gameCodemasters has announced when the new F1 2020 video game will be released for fans to play. The game, which will have added features compared to its F1 2019 predecessor,...
15 Apr 2020 16:45 -
Ricciardo: Leclerc the delayed version of BianchiDaniel Ricciardo is confident that Jules Bianchi would be enjoying the same success as Charles Leclerc currently is at Ferrari if not for his fatal accident at Japan in 2014, B...
15 Apr 2020 13:20
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Bahrain International Circuit - Winter testing
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G. Russell
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