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British GP: Hamilton wins at Silverstone despite last lap puncture
Lewis Hamilton has stretched his advantage at the top of the Formula 1's drivers' championship, as he took a dramatic race win at the British Grand Prix. Mercedes domin...

02 Aug 2020 16:45
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Starting grid for the 2020 British Grand Prix

02 Aug 2020 14:00
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'He looked like he never left' - Hulkenberg praised upon F1 return
Nico Hulkenberg has received acclaim for his performance upon his return to Formula 1, which came about unexpectedly at Silverstone. After Sergio Perez tested positive for coro...

02 Aug 2020 12:01
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Hamilton: No benefit in split race strategies at Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton believes there is no advantage for Mercedes in splitting strategies between its drivers on race days. Both Hamilton and teammate Valtteri Bottas will start Sunda...

02 Aug 2020 10:37
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Stroll not ruling out potential British GP podium
Lance Stroll has not ruled out the possibility of ending up on the podium at the British Grand Prix later this afternoon. The Canadian driver qualified in sixth place on Saturd...

02 Aug 2020 09:35
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How F1's united anti-racism message will be voiced on Sunday at Silverstone
The FIA has outlined how its pre-race stance against racism will take place on Sunday at Silverstone. The sport has received criticism in recent weeks for its brief and messy c...

01 Aug 2020 21:21
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Russell issued grid penalty for British GP
George Russell has been handed a five-place grid penalty for failing to respect yellow flags during qualifying for the British Grand Prix on Saturday. Yellow flags were deploye...

01 Aug 2020 19:17
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Hulkenberg: Hard to deliver 100% following late call-up
Nico Hulkenberg says he couldn't expect to deliver 100% from the RP20 car following his late call-up to drive for Racing Point this weekend at Silverstone. After Sergio Per...

01 Aug 2020 18:50
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Verstappen: P3 gives Red Bull a ‘fighting chance’ against Mercedes

Max Verstappen still believes he has a chance of fighting Mercedes during Sunday's British Grand Prix, despite a one-second gap after qualifying at Silverstone. While Merce...

01 Aug 2020 18:26
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Hamilton: One-second gap to rivals ‘doesn’t matter’ amid Bottas pressure
Lewis Hamilton has denied that he had an easy route to pole position for the British Grand Prix on Sunday, insisting teammate Valtteri Bottas was stiff competition for him. At ...

01 Aug 2020 17:16
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Leclerc ‘extremely happy’ to qualify fourth at Silverstone
Charles Leclerc expressed pleasure in qualifying in fourth place for the British Grand Prix, as Ferrari continues to search for an answer to its struggles in 2020. The Scu...

01 Aug 2020 16:46
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Qualifying: Hamilton edges Bottas to Silverstone pole
Lewis Hamilton has secured pole position for his home British Grand Prix, beating teammate Valtteri Bottas by just over three-tenths of a second. The six-time world champion su...

01 Aug 2020 16:08
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Horner: Perez's positive coronavirus test a 'stark reminder' for F1
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has highlighted that Sergio Perez's positive coronavirus test result is a “stark reminder” of why Formula 1 has imp...

01 Aug 2020 13:25
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FP3: Bottas leads Mercedes 1-2
Valtteri Bottas has finished the final practice session just ahead of his teammate Lewis Hamilton The Finn lead the timesheets by 0.0138s from Hamilton, with Max Verstappen the...

01 Aug 2020 13:01
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Szafnauer: Racing Point never considered Russell as Perez's replacement
George Russell was never an option for Racing Point to replace Sergio Perez for the British Grand Prix, says its team principal Otmar Szafnauer. Ahead of the race weekend, the ...

01 Aug 2020 09:30
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Kvyat set for British GP grid penalty
Daniil Kvyat is set for a five-place grid penalty for Sunday's British Grand Prix after AlphaTauri replaced his gearbox on Friday at Silverstone. The change is in relation ...

31 Jul 2020 22:00
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Mercedes suffering from balance issues at Silverstone
Mercedes ended Friday practice from the Silverstone Circuit with work to do, despite staying consistently towards the front of the timesheets. Both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri ...

31 Jul 2020 19:44
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Perez the only positive coronavirus case following latest round of testing
The FIA has confirmed that Sergio Perez was the only individual to return a positive coronavirus test result during the latest round of testing. Ahead of the British Grand Prix...

31 Jul 2020 19:21
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Red Bull drivers upbeat over 'positive' improvements from RB16 F1 car
Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon spoke highly of the Red Bull RB16 after Friday practice at Silverstone, stating it was a step forward compared to Hungary. The Milton Keynes-...

31 Jul 2020 19:08
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Hulkenberg has 'more time in the bag' after first day with Racing Point
Nico Hulkenberg asserts he has more time in hand to produce throughout the remainder of the British Grand Prix weekend. The German driver has been called up by Racing Point to ...

31 Jul 2020 18:11
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FP2: Stroll fastest as Albon crashes out
Lance Stroll has concluded Friday from the Silverstone Circuit on top of the time sheet, heading Red Bull's Alexander Albon by less than a tenth of a second. However, Albon...

31 Jul 2020 17:30
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Hamilton receives fresh MGU-K for British GP
Lewis Hamilton has received a fresh MGU-K ahead of the British Grand Prix, which was fitted to his car before the start of FP1 at Silverstone. It's the second MGU-K unit th...

31 Jul 2020 14:09
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FP1: Verstappen fastest, Vettel fails to set a lap
Max Verstappen has ended the first practice session from the British Grand Prix weekend on top of the timesheets, setting a 1:27.422. The session took place in abnormally warm ...

31 Jul 2020 13:31
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Hulkenberg makes F1 return, replaces Perez at Silverstone
Nico Hulkenberg will make his return to Formula 1 this weekend with Racing Point, standing in for the ill Sergio Perez at the British Grand Prix. On Thursday, Perez returned a ...

31 Jul 2020 11:54
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Perez mystified over how he contracted COVID-19
Sergio Perez has expressed confusion over how he tested positive for COVID-19 after following the safety protocols outlined by the FIA. The Mexican has been forced to sit out t...

31 Jul 2020 10:42
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Ferrari expecting 'difficult' British GP weekend
Both Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari are expecting to endure a tough weekend at Silverstone over the coming days. Ferrari has struggled since the start of the s...

31 Jul 2020 09:17
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Sergio Perez tests positive for coronavirus
Sergio Perez has tested positive for coronavirus and will sit out this weekend's British Grand Prix. Perez was forced to isolate after his original test ahead of the S...

30 Jul 2020 21:12
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Hamilton: I'll remain in F1 for the 'foreseeable future'
Lewis Hamilton says he has no plans to soon depart the Formula 1 grid amid rumours regarding his future in the sport. Hamilton is out of contract at the end of 2020, but is exp...

30 Jul 2020 20:12
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Perez in isolation following inconclusive COVID-19 test result
Sergio Perez has been placed into isolation after his latest coronavirus test returned an inconclusive result. Team members and all those travelling within the F1 bubble are te...

30 Jul 2020 16:05
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Norris unveils helmet designed by young fan for British GP
Lando Norris has unveiled a new helmet design that he will use for this weekend's British Grand Prix. A number of weeks ago, Norris opened a competition for fans to send in...

30 Jul 2020 15:04
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FIA to enforce track limits at Silverstone
The FIA has confirmed that it will be exercising track limits throughout the weekend at the British Grand Prix to stop drivers gaining an advantage from running off the track. ...

30 Jul 2020 13:16
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Seidl hoping for regulations clampdown to prevent further copying
McLaren's Andreas Seidl is hoping for a clampdown on F1 regulations to prevent teams from copying each other, after the controversy generated by Racing Point and its 2020 ca...

30 Jul 2020 11:36
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Wolff: Mercedes' smoking engine not a reliability issue
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has assured that the recent smoking seen from the team's power unit is not a reliability issue, but admitted that the team have yet been u...

30 Jul 2020 09:23
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Istanbul Park in talks for 2020 F1 calendar slot
The Istanbul Park in Turkey could make its return to Formula 1 this year after it revealed it is in talks to host a world championship round in 2020. Formula 1 is working...

29 Jul 2020 14:43
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Monza confirms Italian GP will take place behind closed doors
Monza has confirmed that this year's Italian Grand Prix will not have any attending fans due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. No races so far in 2020 have seen fans att...

29 Jul 2020 12:55
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F1 set to stage anti-racism protest at British GP
Formula 1 is set to organise an anti-racism protest before the start of the British Grand Prix to strengthen its push for equality. The sport has received criticism over the la...

29 Jul 2020 10:39
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Ferrari: Difficult start to 2020 F1 season ‘character building’
Ferrari's tough start to the 2020 Formula 1 season has been a character building experience for the Italian squad, according to its sporting director Laurent Mekies. ...

28 Jul 2020 15:26
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Jordan: Vettel a prize for Racing Point, but why destroy current ‘good rhythm’?
Former team owner Eddie Jordan has raised questions over why Racing Point would sign Sebastian Vettel and disrupt the current rhythm the team is going through. Vettel is out of...

28 Jul 2020 13:22
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Ferrari chairman Elkann adamant his F1 team won’t be competitive before 2022
Ferrari chairman John Elkann says he doesn't expect his team to be competitive until at least the 2022 Formula 1 season. The Scuderia outfit has endured a tough start to th...

28 Jul 2020 11:40
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McLaren reunites with Gulf in new multi-year partnership deal
McLaren has announced it has linked up once again with Gulf Oil, which will see the two collaborate over the next number of the years. The history between the two dates back to...

28 Jul 2020 10:45
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Alfa Romeo can 'score regularly' despite tough start to 2020 F1 season
Alfa Romeo can still score on a regular basis throughout the remainder of the 2020 season despite its difficult start to the 2020 campaign, believes its team principal Frederic ...

28 Jul 2020 09:19
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Hamilton denies he’s anti-vaccine following Instagram story controversy
Lewis Hamilton has denied that he is against the production and distribution of a coronavirus vaccine following criticism he received after an Instagram story post. The six-tim...

27 Jul 2020 15:50
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Steiner defends Haas Hungary formation lap call that led to penalties
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has defended the team's call to pit for dry tyres at the end of the formation lap at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The early stop saw Kevin...

27 Jul 2020 14:49
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Luxurious trackside apartments at Silverstone go on sale
New trackside apartments that overlook the Silverstone Circuit, the home of the British Grand Prix, have gone on sale. The apartments are currently being constructed on the out...

27 Jul 2020 13:22
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Ricciardo: Midfield move would be 'foreign territory' for Vettel
Daniel Ricciardo says a move to the midfield would be “foreign territory” for Sebastian Vettel, as question marks linger over the German's future in F1. Vettel ...

27 Jul 2020 12:10
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Vettel regrets how he left Red Bull in 2014
Sebastian Vettel admits he has regrets over how he decided to leave Red Bull in 2014, but affirms he was right to depart the team for Ferrari. Following a difficult year the en...

27 Jul 2020 10:01
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Latifi 'extremely disappointed' to miss home grand prix during debut F1 season
Nicholas Latifi says he's “extremely disappointed” to miss out on racing at his home event in Canada during his debut season in Formula 1. On Friday, it was ann...

26 Jul 2020 13:28
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Binotto: F1 seat for Schumacher dependent on F2 progress
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has spoken on the possibility of an F1 seat for Mick Schumacher for next season, saying it will depend on his success this season in F2. S...

26 Jul 2020 10:02
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Ocon hoping to avoid a 'Vandoorne situation' with Alonso next season
With the news that he will be partnered by Fernando Alonso upon his return to Renault next season, Esteban Ocon is confident that he will not suffer the same fate as Alonso'...

25 Jul 2020 16:24
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Zero COVID-19 cases confirmed in latest round of F1 testing
Formula 1 has confirmed that there were zero positive test results returned following the latest round of testing within the paddock. Between July 17 and July 23, 1,4...

25 Jul 2020 13:17
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Hill: Bottas needs to find out how to 'pile pressure' on Hamilton
1996 world champion Damon Hill has suggested Valtteri Bottas needs to figure out how to pile pressure on Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton if he is to beat him to the title this ...

25 Jul 2020 10:03
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Imola's F1 return in 2020 to be a two-day event
Imola's return to the Formula 1 calendar this year will be run across two days rather than three, Formula 1 has confirmed. F1's traditional format sees it start the&nbs...

24 Jul 2020 16:49
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Four more races officially scrapped from 2020 F1 calendar
Formula 1 has confirmed that the four races in the entire American continents have been called off for 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. With the USA and Brazil making up 40%...

24 Jul 2020 16:14
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F1 adds Nurburgring, Portimao and Imola to revised 2020 schedule
The latest three races that will play host to Formula 1 as part of the 2020 world championship have been announced, with Portimao, Imola and the Nurburgring added to the sc...

24 Jul 2020 16:00
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Zanardi placed back into intensive care as condition becomes 'unstable'
Alex Zanardi has been admitted back into intensive care after falling into an unstable condition, three days after he was moved to a rehabilitation centre. Last month, Zan...

24 Jul 2020 15:40
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F1 set to drop four races in the Americas amid coronavirus spread - report
Formula 1 is set to cancel all of the races in the Americas this year due to the widespread nature of the coronavirus in the region. According to the BBC, the races in the...

24 Jul 2020 13:39
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'Vettel wants to prove no Ferrari contract extension was a mistake' - Berger
Former F1 race winner Gerhard Berger believes Sebastian Vettel is looking to make Ferrari regret not re-signing him for another season. The team announced that it would part wa...

24 Jul 2020 13:12
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Gear synchronisation played a part in Verstappen’s Hungary crash
Red Bull has revealed that Max Verstappen was attempting to synchronise eighth gear when he crashed on the way to the starting grid in Hungary last weekend. The Dutchman slippe...

24 Jul 2020 10:37
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DAS 'not a closed book' for 2021 despite ban - Mercedes
Mercedes has decided to continue working on its controversial Dual Axle Steering (DAS) system, despite being banned from next season onwards. The system was unveiled by the tea...

24 Jul 2020 09:06
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Regulations prevented Mercedes from helping Hamilton over engine stall fears in Hungary
Mercedes was not able to assist Lewis Hamilton amid his fears that his engine would stall at the start of the race in Hungary last Sunday due to rules regarding communication on...

23 Jul 2020 16:50
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Ricciardo believes Renault has 'a bit more speed than Ferrari'
Renault possesses more speed than Ferrari after the opening three races of the 2020 Formula 1 season, says Daniel Ricciardo. Ferrari has scored 27 championship points compared ...

23 Jul 2020 15:20
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Lack of control over future 'exciting' - Vettel
Sebastian Vettel says being out of contract and on the driver market for 2021 is “exciting” as he ponders his next career move. The four-time world champion will le...

23 Jul 2020 13:37
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Raikkonen: Alfa Romeo must do things better after ‘disaster’ Hungary weekend
Kimi Raikkonen has called on Alfa Romeo to “do things better” following a difficult outing in Hungary last weekend. For the first time in his career on pace alone, ...

23 Jul 2020 10:06
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Pirelli to bring hardest tyre compounds to Mugello
Pirelli has confirmed the tyre selections for the 2020 races at Mugello and Sochi, which will form the ninth and tenth rounds of the world championship schedule. The tyre manuf...

23 Jul 2020 09:22
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‘Malaysia could host a 2020 F1 race’ - report
Malaysia could make its return to the Formula 1 calendar this year if the Chinese Grand Prix is officially cancelled, according to a report. The Sepang International Circuit la...

22 Jul 2020 17:49
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Ferrari establishes new 'Performance Development' department for F1 team
Ferrari has restructured its technical department amid its disappointing start to the 2020 Formula 1 season, setting up a new 'Performance Development' unit. The ...

22 Jul 2020 16:18
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Sainz: Ferrari ‘the right place to be’ despite early 2020 F1 difficulties
Carlos Sainz has defended his choice to join Ferrari in 2021, following the difficult start the Scuderia outfit has had to the 2020 Formula 1 season. During the two race weeken...

22 Jul 2020 15:33
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Binotto ‘amused’ by stories regarding his Ferrari future
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto admits he is amused by rumours regarding his future at Ferrari following a difficult start ot the 2020 season. The Scuderia outfit has sco...

22 Jul 2020 14:22
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Hamilton won’t be distracted by empty grandstands at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton says he won't be distracted by the lack of fan support during the upcoming double-header world championship event at Silverstone. Due to the coron...

22 Jul 2020 12:32
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Horner: Criticism of Albon is ‘very harsh’
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has defended Alexander Albon, stating the criticism he has received in recent races is “very harsh”. Last time out in Hunga...

22 Jul 2020 11:02
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