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Will Valtteri Bottas be the next F1 driver to take up virtual racing?
Valtteri Bottas has given an indication that he could became the latest Formula 1 driver to take up sim racing amid the suspension to real-world motorsport caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Esports: How to watch the Dutch F1 Virtual Grand Prix?
Formula 1’s Esports Virtual Grand Prix series continues today with the Dutch Grand Prix. Here’s all the information you need to follow the event.
Lewis Hamilton says diversity “worse than ever before” in F1
Six-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton believes the lack of diversity in motorsport is “worse than ever before”.
Final call on British GP without F1 fans could be “weeks” away
A final decision on whether the British Grand Prix can go ahead even without Formula 1 fans might not come for “weeks”, according to Silverstone’s track chief Stuart Pringle.
George Russell: Williams can take advantage of ‘rusty’ early F1 races
George Russell believes the first few races of the 2020 Formula 1 season will provide Williams with “an opportunity” when racing finally resumes due to potential rustiness from his rivals.
Max Verstappen: New Zandvoort will be “even better” in current F1 cars
Max Verstappen reckons the revamped Zandvoort circuit will be “even better” to drive in current Formula 1 machinery when the returning Dutch Grand Prix is finally held.
Quiz: How well do you know the F1 Dutch Grand Prix?
During the extended delay to the 2020 Formula 1 season, we have decided to test your knowledge with a series of quizzes over the coming weeks and months until racing gets back underway.
Delays to 2021 F1 driver talks not a “big issue” for McLaren
Delays to driver contract talks for the 2021 Formula 1 season because of the coronavirus pandemic is not a “big issue” for McLaren, according to team principal Andreas Seidl.
"How can F1 make announcement with so many unknowns?” – Paul Hembery
Ex-Pirelli chief Paul Hembery doesn't hold back in criticising F1's decision to announce plans for 15-18 races when he's convinced the season won't happen at all
Otmar Szafnauer “can’t see” Toto Wolff role in Aston Martin F1 team
Racing Point boss Otmar Szafnauer has played down the chance of Toto Wolff taking on a role with the Aston Martin Formula 1 team despite his recent investment in the British manufacturer.
Honda loyalty prevented Ayrton Senna switch to Williams for F1 1992
Ayrton Senna had a contract with Williams for the 1992 Formula 1 season ready to sign but stayed at McLaren because of his loyalty towards Honda.
Jean Todt proposes $50M capped ‘Super Formula 2’ if F1 teams fold
FIA President Jean Todt thinks the current crisis facing the sport could be impetus it needs to bring in a much more drastic budget cap solution
FIA to use lessons from F1 restart to help other series get underway
The FIA will use the learnings from its efforts to restart the Formula 1 season with the Austrian Grand Prix to help racing in its other categories get back underway.
Ross Brawn confirms F1 is planning double-header races
Formula 1’s managing director Ross Brawn says the championship is seriously considering running two races at the same venue as part of its plan to get the 2020 season underway.
Hungarian GP planning to run F1 race behind closed doors
The Hungarian Grand Prix will not be open to fans due to the coronavirus pandemic with race organisers planning to host the Formula 1 race behind closed doors.
Hungarian GP blow as events ban puts F1 race in doubt
Formula 1’s hopes of staging the Hungarian Grand Prix on its original date look in jeopardy following a ban on large public events in the country until mid-August.
Lewis Hamilton: I’m always going to receive negative attention
Six-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he has a responsibility to try and promote positive change in the world, despite acknowledging he is “always going to receive negative attention" for his views.
New Zandvoort track revealed in F1 2020 gameplay
The revamped Zandvoort circuit has been shown off in new gameplay footage released by Codemasters of the upcoming F1 2020 video game.
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari has work to do to “catch up” to Mercedes
Charles Leclerc admits Ferrari has work to do in order to “catch up” to its chief Formula 1 rival Mercedes when the 2020 season finally starts.
Otmar Szafnauer: F1 teams can’t be “selfish” over new budget cap
Racing Point’s Otmar Szafnauer says Formula 1 teams cannot be “selfish” in talks to agree on a new budget cap to help teams recover financially from the coronavirus crisis.
Virtual GP to race at Interlagos with five F1 drivers confirmed
Brazil’s Interlagos circuit will be the venue for this weekend’s Formula 1 Virtual Grand Prix, which replaces the postponed Dutch Grand Prix.
Alejandro Agag says F1 and FE have “50-50 chance” of going racing
Formula 1 and Formula E have a “50-50 chance” of going racing this year, according to the electric series’ founder and CEO Alejandro Agag.
Lando Norris expects F1 return to be a “big shock” to the body
Lando Norris is expecting the return to the cockpit of his Formula 1 car to be a “big shock” to the body following a prolonged spell without racing.
Freedom more important than salary in Lewis Hamilton’s F1 contract
Lewis Hamilton says freedoms and flexibility in his Mercedes contract is more important to him than the salary he makes as he looks to finalise a new Formula 1 deal.