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2020 McLaren F1 car has “some issues to solve”, says James Key
McLaren’s 2020 Formula 1 car still has “some issues to solve” heading into the new season, according to the team’s technical director James Key.
F1 driver autograph sessions cancelled over coronavirus fears
The Australian Grand Prix has cancelled its usual autograph sessions for Formula 1 drivers over fears relating to the coronavirus outbreak.
AlphaTauri: No engine penalties a realistic target for Honda
AlphaTauri Formula 1 boss Franz Tost is sure his team can get through the entire 2020 season without facing engine penalties as a result of improvements made by Honda.
McLaren team member self-isolating after showing signs of coronavirus
Three Formula 1 team personnel are currently self-isolating as they await results after being tested for coronavirus ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
Renault finally reveals 2020 F1 livery ahead of Australian GP
Renault has finally unveiled the livery for its 2020 Formula 1 car ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, as well as the addition of a new title sponsor.
Honda backs Verstappen’s target of podiums at every F1 race
Honda’s Formula 1 managing director Masashi Yamamoto says he backs Max Verstappen’s demand on reaching the podium at every race in 2020, while he hints at raising the Japanese manufacturers’ own targets compared to last year.
F1 secures major sponsorship deal with Saudi Aramco
Formula 1 has announced a new long-term sponsorship agreement with state-owned Saudi Aramco.
Australian GP: Mercedes eased to spot engine reliability issue early
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says his squad has been busy aiming to resolve its power unit reliability niggles ahead of the 2020 Formula 1 opener but can’t be certain it has fixed the issue until the season starts.
F1 in “constant dialogue” with race organisers on coronavirus plans
Formula 1 says it is acting on daily advice from health authorities over the coronavirus outbreak and working with race promoters to safeguard the sport as part of wider measures it is deploying.
Ferrari: Our obligation to make people smile amid coronavirus crisis
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto recognises the coronavirus spread remains at the forefront of worldwide attention but hopes Formula 1 can deliver a timely distraction with the 2020 opener in Australia.
Ferrari ‘not quick enough’ to fight for Australian GP win
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has poured cold water on his hopes of seeing either Charles Leclerc or Sebastian Vettel standing on the top step of the podium at the 2020 Formula 1 opener in Australia this weekend.
Verstappen: It doesn’t matter who I am fighting for F1 world title
Max Verstappen says he doesn’t care who he fights for the Formula 1 world title, just as long as he and Red Bull are capable of challenging for the championship in 2020.
Sette Camara returns to Red Bull fold as reserve driver
Sergio Sette Camara has been named as Red Bull and AlphaTauri test and reserve driver for the 2020 Formula 1 season.
Ferrari confident of making Australian GP despite Italy quarantine
Ferrari says it is “going ahead as programmed” and expects to be at full strength for the 2020 Formula 1 opener in Australia despite the current lockdown as northern regions in Italy are put into quarantine amid the coronavirus spread.
Hamilton: I’ve always had a target on my back
Lewis Hamilton feels he has been a target to beat since he was 10-years-old winning his first karting title and going into the 2020 Formula 1 world championship nothing has changed for him.
Bahrain Grand Prix bans fans in coronavirus prevention measures
Just two weeks until the Bahrain Grand Prix, race organisers have announced a total ban on fans attending the Formula 1 race this season as part of its plan to tackle the coronavirus.
Leclerc unconcerned with F1 team pecking order before Australian GP
Charles Leclerc says he’s ignoring all talk about where each Formula 1 team is in the competition order heading into the 2020 opener in Australia.
Hamilton: F1 needs better tyres to improve racing
Lewis Hamilton has called on Formula 1 to put requirements in place to deliver better tyres which can help improve racing in the future.
FIA approves 2021 F1 technical rule tweaks
Formula 1’s 2021 technical regulations have been changed following approval from the FIA World Motor Sport Council with major front wing, rear wing and chassis tweaks.
F1 increases 2020 car weight by 1kg, allows helmet design changes
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has voted through the final 2020 Formula 1 rule tweaks including the car weight increase and allowing drivers unlimited helmet design changes across the season.
FIA World Motor Sport Council unanimously backs Ferrari case
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has given “unanimous support” to both President Jean Todt and the governing body’s Technical Department over the Ferrari power unit case and has hit back at team opposition.
FIA sets up Crisis Cell to monitor coronavirus
The FIA has set up a Crisis Cell to ramp up preparations amid the spread coronavirus and remains prepared “to take any action required” including postponing upcoming events if required.
Ricciardo: 2020 Renault an improvement, needs more grip and downforce
Daniel Ricciardo says Renault latest Formula 1 car is an improvement on its predecessor but still lacks downforce and grip compared to the front-running teams.
Red Bull's Helmut Marko slams FIA “scandal” amid Ferrari F1 engine row
Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmet Marko believes his team wrongfully lost £21million due to the FIA’s handling of its investigation into Ferrari’s 2019 Formula 1 engine.