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This is what the 2020 Formula 1 calendar looks like now…
The 2020 Formula 1 calendar has received multiple overhauls, but as Chase Carey plans to go racing in July this is how it looks right now...
British GP remains on but will be behind closed doors F1 race
The British Grand Prix will definitely be a behind closed doors Formula 1 race if the event can go ahead this year, Silverstone has confirmed.
Holding a French GP in 2020 became “impossible” - Boullier
Staging a Formula 1 race in France this year became “impossible” because of the coronavirus-related restrictions in the country, says French Grand Prix managing director Eric Boullier.
F1 “increasingly confident” about plans for staging 2020 season
Formula 1 has confirmed the first details of its plan to get the 2020 season underway following delays caused by the coronavirus crisis.
French GP 10th F1 race off amid coronavirus crisis
The 2020 Formula 1 season continues to be delayed due to the global coronavirus crisis with the French Grand Prix becoming the latest race to be called off.
Allison: It was intimidating joining Mercedes
Mercedes technical director James Allison has opened up on his first experience joining the reigning Formula 1 world champions having felt it “intimidating” trying to play his part at the team while also battling grief after his wife passed away.
Quiz: Which 2020 F1 driver are you?
During this ongoing delay to the 2020 Formula 1 season, we want to test your knowledge and have some fun with a series of quizzes over the coming weeks and months until racing gets back underway.
Racing Point target top three by end of Aston Martin transition
Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer says his squad’s goals are in line with the rampant expansion plans and believes the team must be competitive enough to fight for wins and podiums over the next three years.
Gasly reveals perfect F1 race scenario
Pierre Gasly has described his perfect Formula 1 race drawing up a fantasy circuit, conditions and dream cars to compete with.
Leclerc: Verstappen sometimes over the limit in race battles
Charles Leclerc says he enjoys racing against Max Verstappen even if he feels he occasionally oversteps the mark, while he believes he can learn more from battling Lewis Hamilton on track.
FIA adds “safeguard clause” as coronavirus reaction method
The FIA has announced a safeguard clause has been added to its international sporting code amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
F1 can try new things but must not rush decisions – Seidl
McLaren chief Andreas Seidl says he’s support Formula 1 “trying new things” with the 2020 season, including experiments with race schedules and formats, but has urged the sport to focus on addressing areas which need the most attention.
Leclerc: Reverse F1 tracks like re-learning karting ways
Charles Leclerc would back the idea of running races around the opposite way at circuits where it is possible as he feels it would connect back to his skills learnt in karting.
Haas can cope with intense F1 calendar despite limitations
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner remains optimistic as one of Formula 1’s smallest squads it can still be competitive in a compressed 2020 season.
Gasly: I would love to race at 24 Hours of Le Mans
Pierre Gasly says one of his career ambitions is to compete at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans having grown up watching the race.
Ferrari: Binotto never mentioned about the team quitting F1
Ferrari has reacted to stories on comments from team principal Mattia Binotto and says it remains committed to Formula 1.
F1 teams will be ready to race immediately
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl is confident all Formula 1 teams will be fully prepared for an immediate return to racing and a potentially intensive but shorter season.
Ferrari to consider F1 future over budget cap changes
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says he would “look at other further options for deploying our racing DNA” if a lower team cost cap was installed in Formula 1.
“Impossible” for Dutch GP to be held without F1 fans
Jan Lammers, sporting director of the Dutch Grand Prix, says holding a race at Zandvoort without Formula 1 fans is an “impossible” prospect.
Haas F1 team ‘not being cheap or malicious’ with furlough scheme
Haas is not being “cheap” or “malicious” by furloughing some of its Formula 1 staff, according to team principal Guenther Steiner.
Sebastian Vettel: 10-race F1 champion would be just as worthy
Sebastian Vettel does not feel a 10-race championship would diminish the achievement of winning Formula 1’s drivers’ and constructors’ titles.
F1 has been left “exposed” by coronavirus crisis, says Claire Williams
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams says the global coronavirus crisis has resulted in Formula 1 being left “exposed” due to its current unsustainable model.
Andreas Seidl: Halt to 2020 F1 season could delay McLaren’s recovery
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl admits the coronavirus-forced shutdown to the 2020 Formula 1 season could delay its resurgence up the grid.
Dutch GP suffers fresh setback as Holland extends events ban
Formula 1’s hopes of staging the Dutch Grand Prix during the European summertime have suffered another setback after Holland extended a ban on public events until September 1.