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Brundle: Renault should invest in infrastructure rather than Vettel
Former 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
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Leclerc: I won't be number one driver at Ferrari in 2021
Charles 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
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Renault not rushing to secure second 2021 driver
Renault 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
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2020 British GP saved by government intervention - report
The 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
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Silverstone open to hosting 2020 British GP in August
The 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
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Brown in favour of Ricciardo/Norris entry for Bathurst 1000
McLaren 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
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Abiteboul denies Renault's F1 future is in question
Renault 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
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Bottas to Red Bull? - The latest driver market rumours
Earlier 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
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Six years on: Remembering the first F1 points for Bianchi and Marussia
On 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
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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
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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
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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
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Hamilton and Vettel would make Mercedes a 'super team' - Ecclestone
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has spoken of the possibility of Sebastian Vettel joining Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for 2021, believing that such a driver pairing would cre...

25 May 2020 08:48
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Russell dominates and cruises to Monaco Virtual GP victory
George 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
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Verstappen reflects on 'crazy feeling' after Australian GP cancellation

Max 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
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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
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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
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Wolff 'not surprised' by Vettel's Ferrari departure
Mercedes 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
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F1 to stream the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday
Formula 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
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Video: How do F1 power units actually work?
Video courtesy of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team ...

23 May 2020 11:56
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F1 working with British government to allow quarantine exemption
Formula 1 is still in talks with the British government, with the sport's organisers seeking an exemption from the mandatory 14-day quarantine period for international trave...

23 May 2020 10:07
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F1 teams reportedly agree on changes to cost cap measures
It has been reported that teams have agreed on changes to the F1 cost-cutting cap, which is implemented to enter the sport next season. According to BBC Sport, the teams have a...

23 May 2020 09:18
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Sainz aiming to build 'something special' with Ferrari
Carlos 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
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Wurz: All F1 drivers united in making field more competitive
All 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
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Ocon: Verstappen gaining F1 promotion in 2015 was hard to swallow
Esteban 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
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Hamilton: Social media distracting people from the natural world
Lewis 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
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McLaren 'rippling with excitement and anticipation' over Ricciardo's arrival
Daniel 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
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Hartley recalls 'mind-blowingly' fast Toro Rosso car during 2018 season
Former 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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Leclerc set to take part in remake of French driving movie
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc could be set to take place in a remake of French driving movie 'C'etait un Rendezvous' according to various reports in French medi...

22 May 2020 09:32
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Gasly unveils striking helmet design for 2020 season opener
Pierre Gasly has unveiled a new helmet design that he will use for the 2020 season opener later this year. The helmet was created by a fan, with Gasly stating that he wanted &l...

21 May 2020 20:09
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Bottas management initiates talks with Renault - report
Valtteri Bottas' management team has initiated contact with Renault over its vacant seat for 2021, according to a German report. Daniel Ricciardo will leave the Enstone squ...

21 May 2020 16:25
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Sainz putting Ferrari thoughts 'in the drawer' while at McLaren
Carlos Sainz says he is placing thoughts of competing for Ferrari on the sideline until he sees out his contract with McLaren. Last week, the Spaniard was confirmed as a 2021 d...

21 May 2020 14:48
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Grosjean sees pros and cons in Alonso's potential return to F1
Romain Grosjean says Fernando Alonso's potential return to Formula 1 would be “positive”, but would take away a seat on an already small grid. Alonso has been l...

21 May 2020 14:10
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Video: Hot lap around Monaco on new F1 2020 game
The release date of the new F1 2020 video game is just under two months away. Below, you can watch a hot lap around the streets of Monaco with the newly-named AlphaTauri team. ...

21 May 2020 12:41
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Monaco loss in 2016 'haunted' Ricciardo for two years
Daniel Ricciardo says he was haunted by losing out on the Monaco Grand Prix victory in 2016 for two years. After taking his first career pole position around the streets of Mon...

21 May 2020 12:18
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Bottas, Ocon join fellow F1 drivers on Virtual GP grid
Two current Formula 1 drivers will their debuts in the F1 Virtual Grand Prix series this weekend around Monaco, with Valtteri Bottas and Esteban Ocon joining the field for ...

21 May 2020 10:40
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Hamilton not thinking about other drivers during lockdown
Lewis Hamilton insists he is not thinking about his fellow Formula 1 drivers during the lockdown measures implemented as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The opening ten race...

21 May 2020 09:12
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Latifi aiming to push Russell 'as soon as possible'
Nicholas Latifi says he is aiming to get up to speed in Formula 1 and push his teammate George Russell as soon as he possibly can. After a number of years racing in the F...

21 May 2020 08:54
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Grosjean: GPDA WhatsApp group 'very active' over discussions to resume racing
Romain Grosjean says a WhatsApp group consisting of all members of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association has been very active as they discuss the return of Formula 1 racing. ...

20 May 2020 16:30
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Hockenheim could replace Silverstone on new 2020 calendar - report
Hockenheim could find itself placed on a revised 2020 race calendar in place of Silverstone, the traditional host of the British Grand Prix. The prospect of a race being held i...

20 May 2020 16:01
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Latifi suggests F1 should introduce points for pole position
Formula 1 should consider implementing a new rule that sees the pole sitter for a grand prix awarded with points, says Williams' 2020 driver Nicholas Latifi. Formula 2, the...

20 May 2020 13:10
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F1 remembers Niki Lauda one year on from his passing
Remembering Niki ❤️ pic.twitter.com/BOXUsUHn3K — Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) May 20, 2020 Remembering the great Niki Lauda a year on from his passing. A true ...

20 May 2020 12:35
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Poll: Would you like to see Fernando Alonso back in F1?
With silly season for 2021 in full swing, Fernando Alonso has been linked with a return to Formula 1. A seat has emerged at Renault, the team that the Spaniard won his two worl...

20 May 2020 11:48
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Todt: Unfair to criticise outcome of Australian Grand Prix
FIA president Jean Todt believes it is unfair to criticise the organisers of March's Australian Grand Prix due to the circumstances the organisers found themselves in. Todt...

20 May 2020 10:58
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Bottas: Lauda inspired me through the difficult times
Valtteri Bottas says Niki Lauda helped him progress through difficult times during his career, as he was inspired to not keep his head down in tough moments. Today marks one ye...

20 May 2020 08:46
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Sainz has driver ability for championship success at Ferrari - Massa
Ex-Ferrari driver Felipe Massa believes Carlos Sainz possesses the talent to achieve championship success with the Scuderia team. Sainz will join Ferrari as a replacement for S...

19 May 2020 15:07
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Monaco to stage three 2021 race events, including F1, within one month
Monaco will host three major racing events in quick succession next year, with the Historic Grand Prix and Formula E events to be held before the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Pri...

19 May 2020 14:14
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Hamilton: Everyone will be rusty when racing returns
Lewis Hamilton believes everyone in the Formula 1 paddock will be rusty when the 2020 season starts after such a lengthy delay. The coronavirus pandemic has seen the opening te...

19 May 2020 12:56
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F1 states UK quarantine would mean no British GP in 2020
Formula 1 says that the UK's government's plan to quarantine international arrivals for 14 days would make a British Grand Prix impossible to host this year. Earlier th...

19 May 2020 12:26
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Column: An open seat at Renault - what's in it for Alonso?
Fernando Alonso has made no secret about his desire to become the best racing driver in the world. With two Formula 1 world titles and two 24 Hours of Le Mans wins under his bel...

19 May 2020 10:18
Button: Sainz 'the wrong person' if Ferrari wants number two driver
Jenson Button says Ferrari has employed the wrong driver in Carlos Sainz if it is banking on the Spaniard becoming a number two driver to Charles Leclerc in 2021. Last week, Sa...

19 May 2020 09:25
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Leclerc named brand ambassador for Giorgio Armani's 'Made to Measure' campaign
Giorgio Armani has announced Charles Leclerc as its ambassador for its 'Made to Measure' Spring/Summer campaign in 2020. Leclerc teased the news on Instagram on Su...

18 May 2020 14:30
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Alonso 'ready to return' to F1, says manager Briatore
Fernando Alonso's manager Flavio Briatore says the two-time world champion is ready to return to Formula 1 following his break from the sport in 2019 and 2020. The Spaniard...

18 May 2020 12:34
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Tost: Vettel can still win championships in F1
Sebastian Vettel can still remain in Formula 1 and win world championships, according to AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost. Last week it was confirmed that Vettel will leave...

18 May 2020 11:53
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Mugello keen to host Italian GP if Monza round cancelled
Mugello could replace Monza as the host of the Italian Grand Prix this year if the latter is unable to stage its race amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. F1 is currentl...

18 May 2020 10:41
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Brown doubts Alonso will be tempted by Renault return
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes Fernando Alonso will not be tempted back into Formula 1 by the vacant Renault seat in 2021. Daniel Ricciardo will depart the team at the end of 2...

18 May 2020 09:55
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Leclerc, not Sainz, will feel Ferrari pressure in 2021 - Sainz's former F3 boss
Team owner Trevor Carlin believes Charles Leclerc will feel more pressure at Ferrari next year than his soon-to-be teammate Carlos Sainz. Last week, Sainz was announced as...

18 May 2020 09:25
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Wolff: Vettel not on top of Mercedes' 2021 wish list
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Sebastian Vettel is not on the top of the team's wish list when deciding its future driver line-up. Vettel's future in the sport...

17 May 2020 14:03
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Brown assures no harsh feelings with Sainz over McLaren departure
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has assured that this is no bad feelings between himself or the team and their driver Carlos Sainz, who will depart for Ferrari at the end of the season. ...

17 May 2020 11:56
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Steiner: Eight races would be financially worse for teams than no races
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has spoken about the financial impact a delayed start could have for teams on the grid, worrying that if the season sees further cutbac...

17 May 2020 10:24
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McLaren could mortgage MTC and classic cars to raise £275 million
The McLaren Group are in talks to borrow £275 million to get through the coronavirus crisis, by mortgaging both the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking along with som...

16 May 2020 14:36
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Singapore remain in talks with F1 despite doubt over 2020 race
The possibility of a Singapore Grand Prix in 2020 remains in major doubt, however race organisers are remaining in discussion with Formula 1. The coronavirus pandemic has ...

16 May 2020 12:43
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F1 to stream the 2012 European Grand Prix on Saturday
Formula 1 has confirmed that the next classic race it will stream live on YouTube is the 2012 European Grand Prix in Valencia. The race was the eighth round of the season and h...

16 May 2020 11:15
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Brown expecting more Ferrari 'fireworks' in 2020
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says he is anticipating that Ferrari will endure more fireworks between Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc when racing gets underway in 2020. 2019 was t...

16 May 2020 10:04
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Silverstone reaches deal with F1 to host two races in 2020
Formula 1 and Silverstone have agreed on a deal that will see the Northamptonshire track host two grands prix in 2020, expected to be on July 26th and August 2nd. The deal has ...

15 May 2020 15:13
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McLaren affirms Vettel was never an option for 2021
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says that Sebastian Vettel was never an option for the team as a 2021 driver. On Thursday, the Woking-based squad announced the signing of Daniel Ricciard...

15 May 2020 14:39
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Column: Who could fill the Ricciardo-sized hole at Renault in 2021?
On Thursday, Daniel Ricciardo confirmed that he will leave Renault at the end of the 2020 season to join McLaren alongside Lando Norris. The announcement comes as a big b...

15 May 2020 13:00
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Poll: Which driver will Renault bring in next?
A new open seat has emerged on the 2021 grid at Renault, as Daniel Ricciardo leaves to link up with McLaren. Many drivers have already been linked with a move to the Enstone-sq...

15 May 2020 11:45
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The 2021 Formula 1 grid so far
This week has seen major movements in the Formula 1 driver market, as Sebastian Vettel announced that he would be leacing Ferrari at the end of the 2020 season. In his place co...

15 May 2020 10:56
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Green light given to 2020 Belgian GP behind closed doors
The prospect of a 2020 Belgian Grand Prix going ahead this year has been given a boost following an announcement from the Wallonia government. In April, a ban on mass...

15 May 2020 10:14
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