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Esports: How to watch the Azerbaijan F1 Virtual Grand Prix?
All the information you need to follow tonight’s seventh F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix race.
Binotto: Difficult decision to drop Vettel, happy if he joins Mercedes
Ferrari F1 boss Mattia Binotto insists it 'wasn't an easy decision' to part ways with Sebastian Vettel, says he would be pleased to see him defect to main rivals Mercedes
“I hate any kind of balance of performance” – Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff doesn't want to see F1 going down the route of balancing performance, insisting the best driver and car should always be allowed to prevail
Ecclestone helping Williams find buyer, criticises current management
Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone wants to do his bit to help Williams find a new buyer, says current management doesn't have same 'status' as Frank Williams
Racing Point ‘relishing’ F1 return after strong winter showing
After a strong showing in testing some four months ago, Racing Point will be eager to hit the ground running with its so-called 'pink Mercedes'
Hungarian GP strikes one-year contract extension to host F1 until 2027
The Hungarian Grand Prix has struck a new one-year deal to remain on the Formula 1 calendar until 2027. Promoters for the Hungaroring event agreed the new deal as part of talks with F1 to host a race without spectators this season.
Ferrari also set for private test ahead of 2020 F1 season restart
Ferrari is set to follow Mercedes in undertaking a private on-track test ahead of the upcoming 2020 Formula 1 season.
Congested F1 season will be “big challenge” after long break - Perez
Sergio Perez believes it will be a “big challenge” to adjust to a congested Formula 1 calendar when the 2020 season gets underway, following such a long gap without racing.
Mercedes wary of “formidable” Max Verstappen when F1 season starts
Mercedes is wary about the threat a “formidable” Max Verstappen will pose the team during the early rounds of the 2020 Formula 1 season, which resumes next month.
Carlos Sainz: I have not signed to be Ferrari’s number two driver
Carlos Sainz insists he has not signed for Ferrari to play a supporting role to Charles Leclerc during the 2021 Formula 1 season.
Aston Martin not looking for "headline" F1 driver line-up for 2021
Racing Point Formula 1 chief Otmar Szafnauer says the team has no plans to sign a new driver when it transitions into the Aston Martin works squad in 2021.
Toto Wolff rubbishes “nonsense” Mercedes F1 exit rumours
Toto Wolff has described rumours that he could leave his role at the Mercedes Formula 1 team as “nonsense”, as he reiterated his intention to remain at the world champion outfit.
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.