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WMSC approves COVID-19 tweaks to sporting regulations
The World Motorsport Council updates its regulations regarding movement and conduct in the F1 paddock as a result of COVID-19
Ex-F1 driver Alex Zanardi in hospital after ‘serious’ handbike crash
Alex Zanardi has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being involved in an accident with a 'heavy' vehicle while cycle training
Haas not planning upgrades amid 2020 uncertainty
Haas will not bring any upgrades to its Formula 1 car this year until the 2020 season calendar is firmed up and its racing budget is set.
Mark Webber sees little point in Fernando Alonso F1 return for 2021
Former Red Bull driver Mark Webber reckons there would be little point in Fernando Alonso returning to Formula 1 in 2021.
Valtteri Bottas: Every mistake will cost more in shorter F1 season
Valtteri Bottas says minimising mistakes will be key for drivers vying to win the Formula 1 world championship during a shorter-than-usual 2020 season.
McLaren F1 pair Sainz and Norris in F3 test at wet Silverstone
McLaren duo Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris are carrying out a track day at Silverstone in Formula 3 machinery to step up their preparations for the upcoming 2020 Formula 1 season.
Charles Leclerc drives 2020 F1 Ferrari through Maranello
Charles Leclerc drove Ferrari’s 2020 Formula 1 car through the streets of Maranello early on Thursday morning.
Esteban Ocon wraps up Renault’s two-day F1 test at the Red Bull Ring
Esteban Ocon made his Formula 1 testing return as Renault wrapped up its two-day test at the Red Bull Ring in Austria ahead of next month’s 2020 season-opener.
Pierre Gasly stayed out of France for two months as a precaution
Pierre Gasly says he avoided returning to France for two months as a precaution following the cancellation of the planned Formula 1 season-opener in Australia.
Renault F1 team helps develop new COVID-19 treatment device
Engineers from the Renault Formula 1 team have played a significant role in helping to develop a new aerosol shield device to treat coronavirus patients.
Racing Point in action as first 2020 F1 car returns to track
Racing Point has become the first Formula 1 team to return to the track with its 2020 car after taking part in a filming day at Silverstone.
F1 feared loss of manufacturers without cost cap
Formula 1’s managing director Ross Brawn believes the sport would have lost manufacturers had a budget cap not been introduced for 2021.
F1 to ban development of pit stop equipment from September
A new technical directive issued by the FIA will see the development of Formula 1 pit stop equipment frozen from September this year. It comes as the latest measure to try and cut costs ahead of the introduction of a $145million budget cap being enforced from the 2021 season.
Ricciardo returns to action as Renault begins F1 test in Austria
Daniel Ricciardo kicked off Renault's two-day test at the Red Bull Ring as the team steps up its preparations for Formula 1’s season-opener in Austria next month.
Lewis Hamilton won’t face action if he ‘takes a knee’ at F1 opener
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton will not face action if he ‘takes a knee’ when the 2020 season gets underway in Austria next month.
Why Aston Martin’s F1 factory has been delayed until 2022
Racing Point Formula 1 chief Otmar Szafnauer has revealed Aston Martin’s new Silverstone factory will be delayed until August 2022.
F1 titles Red Bull’s “only goal” for 2020, says Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s sights are solely set on Formula 1 silverware when this year’s delayed world championship gets underway next month.
Ferrari set to introduce big revisions to 2020 F1 car in Austria
Ferrari is expected to introduce a revised version of its SF1000 when the 2020 Formula 1 season gets underway next month.
Jamie Chadwick targeting F1 "by 2023 or 2024” with major backing
Jamie Chadwick wants to become the first female Formula 1 driver since the 1970s and is targeting graduation to the series “by 2023 or 2024” after securing substantial backing.
Valtteri Bottas will be a “more complete” F1 driver when season begins
Valtteri Bottas feels he will be a “more complete” driver when the 2020 Formula 1 season resumes thanks to his added preparation in the prolonged break.
Mercedes F1 engine guru Andy Cowell to step down in major change
Mercedes Formula 1 engine chief Andy Cowell is to leave his role as managing director next month amid a major revision to its management structure.
Otmar Szafnauer: RP20 the “best” F1 car Racing Point has ever produced
Otmar Szafnauer reckons Racing Point’s car for the upcoming 2020 Formula 1 season is the “best” the team has ever produced.
No decision yet over F1’s two-race proposal for Chinese GP
Formula 1 has proposed that the Shanghai International Circuit could host two races this year, but the city’s government is yet to make a decision.
Ricciardo: Hamilton’s relentless F1 success warrants respect
Daniel Ricciardo says Lewis Hamilton’s current superiority in Formula 1 is “remarkable” and warrants a huge amount of respect.