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McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris shaves head for charity
McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris kept his promise and shaved his head as he raised money towards the fight against the coronavirus crisis. Over 36,000 people watched Norris cut his hair live on his Twitch channel, having ordered some hair clippers especially for the event.
Silverstone open to hosting more than one race to help F1
Silverstone is willing to help Formula 1 “in any way” possible and would be open to hosting multiple races at the British Grand Prix venue when the 2020 season can begin.
Red Bull's Marko says ‘coronavirus camp’ suggestion was misinterpreted
Red Bull Formula 1 motorsport advisor Helmut Marko says reports he had proposed sending the team’s drivers to a fitness camp with the aim of contracting coronavirus were misinterpreted.
Five 2020 F1 drivers on the grid for second Virtual Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc, Alexander Albon and George Russell join Lando Norris and Nicholas Latifi on the grid for Formula 1’s second Virtual Grand Prix, with cricket star Ben Stokes also joining the line-up.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff denies links to Aston Martin F1 project
Toto Wolff has denied suggestions he is considering leaving his current position at Mercedes to head up Aston Martin’s Formula 1 return in 2021.
McLaren F1 drivers Sainz and Norris take pay cut, staff furloughed
McLaren has become the first Formula 1 team to place its staff on furlough during the coronavirus crisis with drivers Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris taking a pay cut.
Hamilton hopes COVID-19 crisis can ‘help us all change for the better’
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton hopes the ongoing coronavirus pandemic can help humankind “change for the better”. More than 900,000 cases of COVID-19 have now been confirmed worldwide, with over 45,000 deaths being recorded as of Wednesday.
Aston Martin F1 plans going ahead despite financial concerns
Aston Martin’s rebrand of the Racing Point Formula 1 team will go ahead as planned in 2021, despite continued uncertainty and concerns over the car company’s financial situation.
Silverstone sets end of April deadline for British GP decision
Silverstone has confirmed it has until the end of April to make a final decision on whether this year’s Formula 1 British Grand Prix will go ahead as planned.
Marko’s ‘coronavirus camp’ idea was not serious, insists Horner
Helmut Marko’s coronavirus camp idea was never “tabled as a serious suggestion”, according to Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner.
McLaren F1 team helping develop protective equipment for NHS staff
The McLaren Formula 1 team is helping develop protective equipment for frontline NHS workers in a matter of days to aid the coronavirus relief effort.
Horner: F1 teams ‘in agreement’ to delay new rules until 2023
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Formula 1 teams have reached “reasonable agreement” to further delay the introduction of new technical regulations until 2023.
F1 could extend 2020 shutdown by several weeks amid coronavirus delays
Formula 1 teams will discuss the possibility of extending the shutdown period by several weeks amid a delayed start to the 2020 season.
FIA announces rules overhaul to help 2020 F1 plans
The FIA has taken unprecedented steps with backing from Formula 1 chiefs to change its governing procedures to help the sport prepare for the 2020 season shake-up amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Lewis Hamilton "proud" of Mercedes innovation in COVID-19 fight
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is “so proud” of his Mercedes team after it helped create a breathing aid for coronavirus patients in under a week.
Marko: Red Bull drivers getting coronavirus idea not well received
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko says his idea to get all of its drivers infected with coronavirus during the postponements will not be carried out.
Hamilton, Verstappen are the only stars in F1 right now – Briatore
Former Formula 1 team boss Flavio Briatore believes Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are the sport’s only standout stars, but he tips Charles Leclerc to join them as he develops at Ferrari.
Norris to shave hair off after coronavirus fundraising effort
Lando Norris has promised to cut all of his hair off after running a Twitch Stream Aid fundraiser which gained over $12,000.
Williams: Not having a pink Mercedes is not our weakness
While suspicion has grown within the Formula 1 paddock over bending the rules on copying and constructing major car components, Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams believes all F1 squads are obeying the regulations but its recent slump in results isn’t down to not following the trend.
Mercedes helps create breathing aid in under a week
Mercedes has teamed up with University College London to produce a breathing aid that is less invasive than a ventilator and is hoped to keep patients with coronavirus out of intensive care.
F1 teams ‘pushing the boundaries’ with Project Pitlane goal
Formula 1 teams are pushing the boundaries to reach the “stretched goal” of medical devices they hope to manufacture to aid the UK government in its relief effort against coronavirus.
Pierre Gasly: 2020 AlphaTauri doesn’t have any big weaknesses
AlphaTauri’s 2020 Formula 1 car does not have any major weaknesses and is a “good evolution” compared to its predecessor, according to Pierre Gasly.
Bernie Ecclestone: Coronavirus the biggest threat F1 has faced
Bernie Ecclestone believes the coronavirus crisis has become a serious threat to Formula 1’s existence after the 2020 season was heavily delayed by the ongoing pandemic.
Sebastian Vettel reveals potential option for post-F1 career
Sebastian Vettel says he may consider exploring his interest in engineering further once he has finished racing in Formula 1.