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Red Bull believes in Newey and high-rake concept - Marko
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has insisted the team believe in running a high-rake concept, as he said he has faith in the team's technical director, Adrian Newey. Despite ...

25 Aug 2020 10:33
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Prost: Hamilton's commitment to Mercedes reason for F1 dominance
Former F1 champion Alain Prost has claimed the reason behind Mercedes' long dominance in recent years is down to its champion driver, Lewis Hamilton and his commitment to th...

24 Aug 2020 16:12
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A return to Indianapolis would be 'very good' for F1 - Todt
FIA president Jean Todt has said how he believes a return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway would be a very good addition to the F1 calendar, after being impressed by the impro...

24 Aug 2020 13:33
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Vettel: Not fair to label seasons or races based on performance
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel has stated how he feels it is unfair to label his performances based on different races or seasons, due to the extent of how many races there is i...

24 Aug 2020 10:32
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Seidl: We need to wait to see what the FIA achieves with qualifying mode ban
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has explained how teams have been left unsure on what exactly the FIA wants to achieve by banning the use of engine 'party modes' du...

23 Aug 2020 17:33
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Drivers say turn eight at Turkey would be 'flat' in current cars
Multiple drivers have expressed their opinions for the possible return of the Turkish Grand Prix on the 2020 calendar, with excitement across the board for a possible return to ...

23 Aug 2020 13:05
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Raikkonen and Ricciardo back Vettel to come back at Ferrari
Former teammates Kimi Raikkonen and Daniel Ricciardo have backed Sebastian Vettel to come back strong as the German faces his last couple of months with the team. Vettel has st...

23 Aug 2020 11:05
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Kvyat not performing as expected but no desire to replace him - Marko
Red Bull's Helmut Marko has said AlphaTauri driver Daniil Kvyat is not performing as he would be expecting but confirmed there is no intention to currently replace the Russi...

22 Aug 2020 15:33
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Vandoorne 'much better prepared' should he be required in F1
Mercedes test driver Stoffel Vandoorne has said how he feels 'much better prepared' should he be required to stand in for a driver than the last time he replaced another...

22 Aug 2020 12:02
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Sainz: Joining Leclerc at Ferrari 'won't be easy'
McLaren's Carlos Sainz has admitted he knows what will be in store joining Ferrari next season, but insists he is excited to partner Charles Leclerc in 2021. Sainz was conf...

21 Aug 2020 17:22
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Ocon confirms engine change for Belgian Grand Prix
Renault's Esteban Ocon has confirmed he will run a new engine at the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix, with the hopes of better results. Speaking to Autosport about last weekend...

21 Aug 2020 14:03
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Seidl 'very happy' with the ban on testing at new F1 venues
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has welcomed the recent ban on testing at new F1 circuits, claiming he was 'very happy' with the outcome of the decision. Before th...

21 Aug 2020 12:22
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BREAKING: Williams team sold to Dorilton Capital
The historic team of Sir Frank Williams has been acquired by Dorilton Capital, bringing a successful conclusion to the Strategic Review which was launched in late May. Dori...

21 Aug 2020 10:50
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Turkey set for F1 return on revised 2020 calendar
It is reported Istanbul Park in Turkey is set to return to the F1 calendar this year as Liberty Media moves to finalise a seventeen-race calendar for this season. Istanbul Park...

21 Aug 2020 08:33
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Forghieri: Enzo would have treated Vettel's departure differently
Ex-Ferrari designer Mauro Forghieri believes the team would have handled the departure of driver Sebastian Vettel very differently had the situation happened during the time fou...

20 Aug 2020 15:34
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Zanardi shows 'significant clinical improvements' after bike crash
Ex-Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi has reportedly shown 'significant clinical improvements' after spending time in an intensive care unit after a road accident between his...

20 Aug 2020 10:20
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Hamilton urges Pirelli for better tyres to appeal to fans
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton has asked Pirelli to try and improve the tyres used by teams in F1 in order to allow better racing and appeal to fans. Hamilton, who won Sunday'...

19 Aug 2020 16:21
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Ferrari, McLaren and Williams all confirm signing of new Concorde Agreement
Ferrari, McLaren and Williams have all confirmed that they have signed the newly proposed Concorde Agreement, which will run until the end of 2025. The agreement, which binds a...

19 Aug 2020 13:35
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Steiner confused by altering performance of VF-20
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has admitted he is puzzled by the difference in pace in the car between the practice and the race. Romain Grosjean finished Friday's fi...

19 Aug 2020 10:12
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Wolff: Barcelona win after Silverstone woes shows the 'strength' of Mercedes
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said the win for the team in Barcelona after the struggles in Silverstone a week earlier shows the 'strength' of the staff in the ...

18 Aug 2020 17:35
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Gasly's home robbed and ransacked during Spanish Grand Prix
AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly has revealed his home has been robbed and ransacked while he was in Barcelona competing in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix. The Frenchman, who cur...

18 Aug 2020 15:03
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Bottas: Win at Barcelona possible with a good start
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas was confident he could have challenged for a victory during Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, had he not had such a poor start. Bottas lined up i...

18 Aug 2020 12:03
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Norris blames turn one hastiness on losing positions
McLaren's Lando Norris has put his poor performance during Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix down to his cautiousness at turn one, which saw him drop two positions at the star...

18 Aug 2020 09:53
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Vettel: One-stop strategy worked because Ferrari had 'nothing to lose'
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel has explained why he attempted to finish the race on his worn soft tyres as opposed to pitting a second time, as he felt the team had nothing to l...

17 Aug 2020 15:30
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Sainz delighted with seventh at home Grand Prix
McLaren's Carlos Sainz was happy with his performance during the Spanish Grand Prix, after a point-scoring finish for the driver on his home circuit. Sainz finished the rac...

17 Aug 2020 11:45
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Verstappen stands by Spanish GP radio comments

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has opened up on the comments he made to his team over the radio during Sunday's British Grand Prix. Verstappen managed to jump second-placed...

17 Aug 2020 09:23
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Horner: Verstappen P2 was 'absolute maximum' team could achieve
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was satisfied with how the team performed during Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, saying Max Verstappen's second place was the '...

16 Aug 2020 20:20
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Hamilton explains race preparations that helped him dominate in Barcelona
After taking the 88th win of his F1 career this weekend in Barcelona, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton noted that while it may have not seemed difficult for his victory, he had to...

16 Aug 2020 19:33
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Spanish GP: Hamilton cruises to victory, Verstappen holds Bottas for second
It was victory this afternoon for Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton finishing ahead of Max Verstappen. Valtteri Bottas took the final podium position in third. Hamilton led away fro...

16 Aug 2020 16:47
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Albon hoping to benefit from tyre blistering during Spanish Grand Prix
Red Bull's Alexander Albon will be hoping the team can replicate it's from last weekend with its tyres, which saw teammate Max Verstappen win the race at Silverstone. S...

16 Aug 2020 14:25
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Perez sets sights on Verstappen at lights out ahead of Spanish Grand Prix
"I think if we can get a good start and get ahead of Max, we might be able to hold him back because here is not an easy track to pass," Perez explained. Racing Point&...

16 Aug 2020 12:05
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Vettel reveals 'nervous' SF1000 despite chassis change
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has revealed his car felt 'nervous' during the German's qualifying laps for the Spanish Grand Prix, particularly through the middle s...

16 Aug 2020 09:25
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Verstappen: Third place is the maximum the team can achieve for the moment
Red Bull's Max Verstappen was happy with securing third on the grid for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, saying that third is the best the team can achieve for the time bein...

15 Aug 2020 20:00
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Hamilton notes how drivers are suffering in warm Barcelona tamperatures
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton noted how drivers are suffering from the rise in temperature for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, claiming it is very difficult to keep the ...

15 Aug 2020 19:10
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Qualifying: Hamilton edges Bottas to pole position
It is the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton that will start tomorrow's Spanish Grand Prix in pole position, ahead of Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen. Williams' Nicholas Lat...

15 Aug 2020 16:10
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Free Practice 3: Hamilton goes fastest as Ocon crashes
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton ended the final practice session in Barcelona fastest, ahead of teammate Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen. Kevin Magnussen and Carlos Sainz ...

15 Aug 2020 13:00
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Ricciardo confident of Renault long run pace after promising second practice
Daniel Ricciardo has opened up on his confidence in the car after Friday's second free practice session, after finishing fourth in the session. The Renault driver was happy...

15 Aug 2020 10:50
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FIA set to clamp down on teams 'reverse engineering' cars
The FIA has announced its intentions to clamp down on teams 'reverse engineering' future cars by preventing the use of photography and other techniques used by teams to ...

15 Aug 2020 08:45
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Vettel denies escalating tension at Ferrari despite recent struggles
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel has denied rumours of growing tension between himself and the team in light of recent struggles and poor performances. Vettel has been struggling...

14 Aug 2020 17:35
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Verstappen believes Red Bull needs further improvement before proper title challenge
Red Bull's Max Verstappen believes his team needs further improvement before he could become realistic on launching a serious bid on the title. Verstappen, whose win last w...

14 Aug 2020 15:03
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Hamilton positive qualifying engine mode ban won't allow teams to catch Mercedes
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is positive the move to ban qualifying engine 'party modes' will not be enough to allow the teams to catch the team in qualifying. It was...

14 Aug 2020 12:33
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Vettel feels in a 'better place' with the car after Barcelona chassis change
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel reported being in a 'better place' with the SF1000 during the opening two practice sessions in Barcelona. Vettel ended the first practice...

14 Aug 2020 11:25
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Perez returns to Racing Point after negative COVID-19 test
Racing Point has confirmed Sergio Perez will return to the team after testing negative for COVID-19 ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Perez was replaced by former...

14 Aug 2020 08:01
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Hulkenberg reveals consideration to join Alfa Romeo for 2021
Nico Hulkenberg has revealed he may consider racing for Alfa Romeo for 2021, under the right terms. Hulkenberg, speaking to the F1 Nation podcast, said that he would think abou...

13 Aug 2020 14:43
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Horner points finger at Mercedes in Racing Point RP20 controversy
Red Bull team principal has spoken out about Mercedes' involvement in the development of the controversial Racing Point RP20, claiming the German team could be found guilty ...

13 Aug 2020 12:45
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Ferrari confirm Vettel to have new chassis for Barcelona
Ferrari has confirmed Sebastian Vettel will have a new chassis for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, citing a small fault with the current chassis at Silverstone as th...

13 Aug 2020 10:12
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Nissany to make FP1 debut in Spain for Williams
It has been announced that Roy Nissany will make his FP1 debut this weekend in Barcelona with Williams, replacing George Russell for the session. The Israeli driver currently c...

12 Aug 2020 17:05
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Brawn names Hulkenberg as Mercedes' second choice had Hamilton not joined
F1 managing director and former team principal Ross Brawn has revealed Nico Hulkenberg was the second choice for Mercedes had Lewis Hamilton not joined the team in 2013. Brawn,...

12 Aug 2020 14:36
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Ferrari and Renault confirm Racing Point appeal, McLaren withdraw
Both Ferrari and Renault have confirmed their intention to continue with their appeal of the recent fine given to Racing Point over the legality of its RP20 and its brake ducts,...

12 Aug 2020 11:36
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Alonso suggests Indy 500 return will be impossible with Renault
Fernando Alonso has said he expects a return to Indianapolis for the famous Indy 500 will be impossible for the next two years when he returns to F1 with Renault next year. Alo...

12 Aug 2020 10:30
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Hulkenberg reveals reason behind late race pit stop
Racing Point's Nico Hulkenberg has explained the reason behind why he was forced to pit in the closing stages of Sunday's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, revealing an issue...

11 Aug 2020 16:55
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Carey confirms return of Netflix's 'Drive to Survive' series for third season
F1 has confirmed that the third season of famed Netflix series, 'Drive to Survive' is currently in production. The series, which first aired on the popular streaming pl...

11 Aug 2020 15:37
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Hamilton: 70th Anniversary Grand Prix struggles 'an unexpected challenge' for Mercedes
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has explained how the struggles the team faced during Sunday's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix were an 'unexpected challenge' Red Bull...

11 Aug 2020 12:02
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Ocon convinced Renault can do better than eighth
Renault's Esteban Ocon is confident the team can achieve higher than what the Frenchman was able to achieve, coming home in Sunday's race in eighth position. Ocon, on h...

11 Aug 2020 10:23
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Something with Leclerc's performances is there that I am missing - Vettel
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel is unsure whether himself and teammate Charles Leclerc has the same car after another disappointing result at Sunday's 70th Anniversary Grand...

10 Aug 2020 16:33
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Horner: Sunday's race pace 'far beyond what we expected'
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has applauded his team for the victory it achieved during Sunday's Grand Prix at Silverstone. With Mercedes struggling with tyre bl...

10 Aug 2020 14:03
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Leclerc holds Silverstone fourth place 'like a victory'
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was impressed with being able to take fourth during Sunday's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, hailing the position as like a victory given the curr...

10 Aug 2020 12:33
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Wolff disputes Bottas' claims of victory chance at Silverstone
Mercedes' team principal Toto Wolff was adamant that the win was not there for the team and it was its responsibility to secure second and third in yesterday's race. Wo...

10 Aug 2020 10:13
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Verstappen explains how he managed to defeat Mercedes at Silverstone
Red Bull's Max Verstappen has explained how he managed to get past both Mercedes at this evening's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix and take the victory at Silverstone. ...

09 Aug 2020 20:30
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Disappointed Bottas accuses Mercedes of 'sleeping' after losing victory
A disappointed Valtteri Bottas has said he believes his team were 'sleeping' this afternoon after the Finn lost out to Red Bull's Max Verstappen despite starting on ...

09 Aug 2020 18:24
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70th Anniversary GP: Verstappen denies Hamilton of victory at Silverstone
It was Red Bull and Max Verstappen that denied Lewis Hamilton the victory during this afternoon's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone, Valtteri Bottas would...

09 Aug 2020 15:37
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Bottas: Good feeling to get everything out of the car
Pole sitter Valtteri Bottas was delighted to take the top spot for today's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix after he edged out teammate Lewis Hamilton to pole. Bottas managed to...

09 Aug 2020 13:45
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Vettel 'always optimistic' for better results during race
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has revealed he is 'always optimistic' that his form can change in the race, after failing to make Q3 during qualifying for today's r...

09 Aug 2020 12:30
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'Seventh place the best we could have hoped for' - Gasly
Alpha Tauri's Pierre Gasly was delighted to qualify in seventh for today's race, telling Sky F1 yesterday that it was the best result the team could have hoped for. The...

09 Aug 2020 10:40
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Hulkenberg: A bit surprised but very happy to qualify third
Racing Point reserve Nico Hulkenberg has admitted it came as a surprise to qualify in third for tomorrow's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix but said he was delighted with the res...

08 Aug 2020 20:25
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Verstappen confident of a good start on hard tyre for tomorrow's race
Red Bull's Max Verstappen is confident he can have a good start on the hard tyre, despite being the only driver to do so within the top ten for tomorrow's 70th Anniversa...

08 Aug 2020 18:30
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Qualifying: Bottas snatches pole as Hulkenberg qualifies third
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas will start tomorrow's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix on pole position after beating teammate Lewis Hamilton to pole by 0.063 of a second. Rac...

08 Aug 2020 16:05
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Free Practice 3: Hamilton fastest from Bottas by over a second
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton took his car to the top spot during the final free practice session this morning in Silverstone, with Valtteri Bottas second and Lando Norris in thi...

08 Aug 2020 13:05
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Ricciardo aiming for first Renault podium after 'genuine' P3 in FP2
Renault's Daniel Ricciardo expressed his hopes for a first podium with Renault at this weekend's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix after finishing P3 in FP2, a result he calle...

08 Aug 2020 12:34
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Szafnauer insists RP20 is 'completely legal' after FIA decision
Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer has insisted the team's car, the RP20, is 'completely legal', after being found in breach of regulations by the FIA. F1&...

08 Aug 2020 12:10
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