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Virtual GP victor George Russell had “missed” winning feeling in F1
George Russell says he had “dearly missed” winning after claiming his maiden victory in Formula 1’s Virtual Spanish Grand Prix.
Could quarantine measures scupper hopes to hold British Grand Prix?
The British Grand Prix could be threatened unless F1 bosses can't negotiate a way around the UK government's plans to enforce a two-week quarantine period for people arriving in the country
Russell powers to Virtual GP win as penalty undoes Charles Leclerc
George Russell gets the measure of Charles Leclerc to win the Esports Spanish Virtual Grand Prix for Williams
Don’t expect to see Lewis Hamilton joining Virtual Grand Prix soon...
Lewis Hamilton admits he isn't much of a racing gamer but says he has been challenging his F1 rivals at Call of Duty instead
“We can do better for Daniel Ricciardo” – Renault F1 boss Abiteboul
Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul is hopeful he can convince Daniel Ricciardo to stay on beyond 2020 following a tough first season together in 2019
Mark Webber defends handling of last-minute Australian GP cancellation
Mark Webber defends the actions of F1 bosses and Australian Grand Prix race organisers after it was cancelled just as track action was due to begin
Esports: How to watch the Spanish F1 Virtual Grand Prix
The 2020 Esports Virtual Grand Prix season continues on to Spain at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya - here is who is taking part and how you can watch.
F1 without spectators gives me an ‘empty feeling’ – Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton thinks racing behind closed doors will feel 'worse than testing' but accepts it is a necessary compromise to ensure F1 2020 can happen
Daniel Ricciardo pondering Renault F1 future as decision looms
Daniel Ricciardo is currently weighing up his options as he faces having to make decision on whether to race on at Renault on instinct
Horner predicts chaotic F1 restart with ‘rusty as hell’ drivers
Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner anticipates a few surprises to the natural order when the 2020 Formula 1 World Championship season eventually gets underway.
Nico Hulkenberg pushing for competitive F1 seat that "excites" him
A return to Formula 1 remains the top priority for Nico Hulkenberg, who says he will “definitely grab” a competitive opportunity that “excites” him.
Daniil Kvyat almost gave up on F1 before Ferrari test role
Daniil Kvyat has revealed he considered “stopping completely” and giving up on his Formula 1 dream before being offered a transformative test role by Ferrari.
UK government rejects £150m McLaren loan request
The UK government has rejected a £150million loan request from the McLaren Group - which owns the McLaren Formula 1 team - to help it through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
F1 in talks with tracks not on original 2020 calendar
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says the championship is holding discussions with circuits not originally on the 2020 calendar over the possibility of holding races this year.
Formula One Group's huge drop in 2020 income revealed by Liberty Media
Substantial financial loses suffered by the Formula One Group amid the COVID-19 crisis have been revealed by Liberty Media.
Staff safety when F1 returns “paramount” for Williams
Claire Williams says the safety of the team’s staff will be “paramount” and her number one priority when the Formula 1 season eventually gets underway.
Renault: F1 needs clarity over Ferrari’s engine settlement
Renault Formula 1 boss Cyril Abiteboul wants Ferrari’s secret settlement with the FIA over the use of its 2019 power unit to be addressed once the season can begin.
Sergio Aguero to join six F1 drivers on Virtual Spanish GP grid
Six current Formula 1 drivers from the 2020 grid will take part in this weekend’s Virtual Spanish Grand Prix, along with Manchester City football star Sergio Aguero.
Valtteri Bottas ‘lifting himself to the next level’ before F1 resumes
Valtteri Bottas says he is using the current hiatus from racing during lockdown to lift himself to the “next level” in time for when the Formula 1 season can resume.
Fernando Alonso says F1 return unlikely, 2021 plans “more or less” set
Fernando Alonso says he knows “more or less” what he will be competing in for 2021 but has cast doubt on a return to Formula 1.
Renault still wants F1 to look hard at Racing Point’s ‘pink Mercedes'
Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul says it will continue to ask questions over the legality of the Racing Point RP20, dubbed the 'pink Mercedes'
Midfield teams can win races with new prize fund distribution - Brawn
The new format of prize money distribution should allow midfield teams to challenge for more podiums and wins, according to Ross Brawn
Final F1 budget cap offer is on the table… but will teams go for it?
F1 appears to be coming close to an agreement on its new commercial agreement with new budget cap to be set at $145m
Alex Albon has no regrets after ‘darkest moment’ in F1
Alex Albon says he learned to live with no regrets after going through the “darkest moment” of his career when he was dropped from the Red Bull Formula 1 team’s young driver programme.