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Red Bull 2020 seat is Alexander Albon's to lose, says Christian Horner
Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner has said the second seat with the team for the 2020 season is Alexander Albon's to lose as it waits to make a decision on who will be Max Verstappen's teammate next year.
Steiner wants to see if ‘ambitious’ 2021 predictions come true
Haas boss Guenther Steiner is keen to see whether Formula 1’s “ambitious” predictions about improvements to the quality of racing come true in 2021.
Max Verstappen leads US GP FP1 as 2020 prototype tyres debut
Max Verstappen set the pace for Red Bull in opening practice for the United States Grand Prix on Friday in Austin, edging out Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel as drivers got their first taste of the 2020-spec prototype tyres.
Dirk de Beer takes over as head of aerodynamics at Renault F1
Renault has named Dirk de Beer as its new head of aerodynamics as part of a technical reshuffle at Enstone in anticipation of the 2020 Formula 1 season.
Lewis Hamilton wants to be ‘pioneer’ of F1’s post-2020 era
Five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton wants to continue racing in Formula 1 beyond 2021 to become a “pioneer” of the sport’s next generation of regulations.
Daniel Ricciardo supports Vettel over F1 trophy design criticism
Daniel Ricciardo supports Sebastian Vettel’s criticism of Formula 1 trophy designs following the Ferrari driver’s complaints after the Mexican Grand Prix.
Pierre Gasly sees no improvement in driving since leaving Red Bull
Pierre Gasly does not believe he is driving any better with Toro Rosso than he did with Red Bull through the opening 12 races of the Formula 1 season.
Nico Hulkenberg: I’m not the right driver for Williams in 2020
Nico Hulkenberg has played down the chances of him returning to Williams for the 2020 Formula 1 season, believing he is “not the right person” for the team.
Valtteri Bottas targets form turnaround at US GP
Valtteri Bottas is targeting a performance turnaround at the United States Grand Prix, having previously struggled to match Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Lewis Hamilton at the Circuit of the Americas.
Alexander Albon yet to discuss Red Bull F1 future with Helmut Marko
Alexander Albon says he is yet to discuss his future with Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko as he continues to wait on news for 2020.
Lewis Hamilton feels he is yet to hit his peak as sixth F1 title nears
Lewis Hamilton reckons he is yet to reach his peak in Formula 1 as he looks to become a six-time world champion at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel: Ferrari’s one-lap pace has masked race weakness
Sebastian Vettel believes Ferrari’s scintillating one-lap pace has masked its performance weaknesses over a full race distance during recent Formula 1 grand prix weekends.
Charles Leclerc: Ferrari’s recent form not as bad as it looks
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari’s recent form has been as bad as it has looked after failing to win any of the last three races, but has identified areas in which he can improve his own performance.
Ross Brawn promises severe sanctions for F1 budget cap breaches
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn has promised severe sanctions will be enforced for teams who breach the new financial regulations from 2021, saying the rules “have teeth”.
Verstappen responds to Hamilton/Vettel criticism: "I'm in their heads"
Max Verstappen has responded to criticism over his approach to racing from Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel, calling their comments “disrespectful” and saying it shows “I’m in their heads”.
Renault welcomes "significant opportunities" created by 2021 F1 regs
Renault has welcomed Formula 1’s new regulation overhaul for the 2021 season. F1 presented its new rules package for 2021 on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, after the proposals were unanimously approved by The World Motor Sport Council.
Formula 1, FIA issue details of technical, sporting changes for 2021
Formula 1 and the FIA have issued further details regarding the new sporting and technical regulations coming into place for the 2021 season following their approval by the World Motor Sport Council on Thursday morning.
F1 unveils financial regulation changes for 2021
Formula 1 has revealed how it plans to lower costs for teams heading into the 2021 season, including the introduction of a $175m cost cap.
WMSC ratifies F1 2021 regulations after approval from teams
Formula 1’s proposed overhaul of the technical and sporting regulations will go ahead as planned in 2021 following approval from the teams, with formal confirmation being made public on Thursday morning in Austin.
Formula 1 aiming to simplify ‘very cumbersome’ governance for 2021
Formula 1 CEO and chairman Chase Carey says the sport is eager to resolve the “very cumbersome” governance structure that is currently in place under the planned changes for the 2021 season.
F1 CEO Chase Carey ‘feeling good’ ahead of crunch vote on 2021
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey is optimistic Thursday’s team vote on the revised technical and sporting regulations for 2021 will be passed, with talks on the sport’s governance and profit shares set to continue.
Carlos Sainz happy with limited aero freedom under 2021 proposals
Carlos Sainz would welcome a lack of aerodynamic design freedom under the revised Formula 1 technical regulations for the 2021 season, believing it would help create closer on-track racing.
Pierre Gasly: Tough for Toro Rosso to catch Renault on current form
Pierre Gasly believes it will be tough for Toro Rosso to catch Renault in the constructors’ championship before the end of the season given the French team’s current form and consistency.
Cyril Abiteboul optimistic Renault will remain committed to F1
Cyril Abiteboul is optimistic that Renault will remain committed to racing in Formula 1 ahead of its board reviewing its participation in the sport.