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Mercedes expects Lewis Hamilton deal will be agreed ‘pretty soon’
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff hopes a new contract with Lewis Hamilton will be agreed “pretty soon” after the 2020 Formula 1 season begins.
Mercedes to conduct private two-day Silverstone F1 test
Mercedes will carry out a private two-day on-track test at Silverstone next week ahead of Formula 1’s return to racing.
F1 considering double-header at Sochi, second Italy race
Formula 1 is reportedly considering a third double-header event at Sochi as a possible solution to the likelihood of more races on the original 2020 calendar getting cancelled.
Sergio Perez and Pierre Gasly join grid for penultimate F1 Virtual GP
Sergio Perez and Pierre Gasly have joined Formula 1’s Virtual Grand Prix grid for the penultimate event this weekend.
Lando Norris tests F3 car to prepare for F1 return
Lando Norris has been privately testing a Formula 3 car this week to help step up his preparations for the upcoming Formula 1 season.
F1 not looking for “gimmicks” with format changes
Formula 1 will continue to evaluate possible changes to the traditional weekend format despite a proposal for a reverse-grid qualifying race getting snubbed, says CEO Chase Carey.
Toto Wolff explains why Mercedes is against F1 reverse grid “gimmick”
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Formula 1 does not need a “gimmick” in the form of reverse-grid races in order to make the sport more exciting.
FIA doubted Mercedes could make DAS system work, says James Allison
Mercedes Formula 1 technical director James Allison says the FIA did not believe his team could make its DAS steering system work after rejecting its initial version.
No deadline for F1 calendar completion - Carey
Formula 1 is not likely to have finalised the remainder of the 2020 calendar until the end of June at the earliest, according to CEO Chase Carey.
Horner says Vettel-Hamilton pairing would be a ‘headache’ for Mercedes
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says a pairing of Sebastian Vettel alongside Lewis Hamilton would cause Mercedes a “headache”, but believes such a move would be great for Formula 1.
Original F1 race date for Mexican GP “remains firm”
The promoters of the Mexican Grand Prix expect their Formula 1 race will be able to go ahead as planned on its original date.
F1 would not cancel races if a driver tests positive for COVID-19
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says a race would not be cancelled if a driver or team member got infected with coronavirus when the rescheduled season resumes.
Lewis Hamilton “completely overcome with rage” over racism
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is “completely overcome with rage” over racial injustice following events over the past “dark” week.
F1 planning no extra free-to-air races in 2020
Formula 1 has no plans to put additional races on free-to-air television during the 2020 season.
F1's reverse-grid race idea falls through with Mercedes blocking move
Formula 1’s proposal to introduce a shorter qualifying race at some events is likely to fall at the first hurdle with Mercedes opposed to the idea.
Red Bull ‘pulled out all the stops’ for Austria F1 season-opener
Red Bull “pulled out all the stops” to ensure the Austrian Grand Prix could go ahead and help Formula 1 get its 2020 season underway, says team boss Christian Horner.
F1 reveals plans for eight-round European leg of revised 2020 calendar
Formula 1 has revealed the initial plans for its revised 2020 season calendar, with eight European rounds taking place between July and September.
Claire Williams: Sale of F1 team should be viewed as positive
The potential sale of the Williams Formula 1 team should only be viewed as a positive move, according to deputy team principal Claire Williams.
Monza mayor confirms 2020 race will go ahead, new F1 deal signed
The mayor of Monza has confirmed that the 2020 Italian Grand Prix will go ahead as planned this year, while also revealing the circuit has agreed a fresh one-year extension with Formula 1.
Red Bull says Mercedes against F1 reverse-grid race ‘variable’
Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Mercedes has opposed Formula 1’s proposal to introduce reverse-grid races because it was “too much of a variable”.
Mercedes F1 team ‘stands with’ Lewis Hamilton against racial injustice
The Mercedes Formula 1 team says it “stands with” Lewis Hamilton in his public condemnation of racial injustice.
F1 drivers break silence over injustice after Hamilton criticism
Daniel Ricciardo and Charles Leclerc were among the first Formula 1 drivers to speak out about racial injustice following criticism from Lewis Hamilton.
Lewis Hamilton calls on “silent” F1 stars not to ignore injustice
Lewis Hamilton has criticised his fellow Formula 1 stars for “staying silent” and not speaking out against racial injustice amid ongoing global protests.
Silverstone F1 races get green light from UK government
Silverstone’s hopes of staging the British Grand Prix have significantly improved after Formula 1 was given the go-ahead by the UK government to hold two races this summer.