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‘Gutted’ Norris says health the “most important thing” for F1 paddock
Lando Norris says he is “gutted” by the events surrounding the Australian Grand Prix but added “everyone’s health is the most important thing right now” amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Australian Grand Prix to be called off in coronavirus outbreak
The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is set to be cancelled due to the outbreak of the coronavirus after a McLaren team member was diagnosed with the illness.
McLaren withdraw from Australian GP after positive coronavirus case
McLaren has withdrawn from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after a member of its team tested positive for the coronavirus.
Australian GP organisers confirm nine people tested for coronavirus
Australian Grand Prix organisers have confirmed nine individuals have been tested for the coronavirus, including one positive test for a McLaren team member, with the race plunged into doubt.
Vettel certain F1 will “pull the handbrake” if coronavirus worsens
Sebastian Vettel says all the Formula 1 drivers are united over the preparations in place amid the coronavirus outbreak and expects the sport to take action if the situation demands it including pulling out of races.
Hamilton 'shocked' Australian GP going ahead amid coronavirus crisis
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is “very surprised” the season-opening Australian Grand Prix is going ahead despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Bottas: No “big drama” if Mercedes DAS system removed due to protest
Mercedes is set to race with the Dual Axis Steering system it pioneered during 2020 Formula 1 pre-season testing at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
Ferrari F1 engine row won’t hurt respect with Hamilton, insists Vettel
Sebastian Vettel is confident the ongoing row over Ferrari’s 2019 power unit will not impact on the respect between himself and Formula 1 rival Lewis Hamilton.
Williams backs F1's management amid “incredibly difficult situation”
Formula 1 is doing the best job possible amid an “incredibly difficult situation” with the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, according to William deputy team principal Claire Williams.
Red Bull can improve 2020 F1 car "everywhere", says Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen believes Red Bull can improve its 2020 Formula 1 car “everywhere” heading into the new season.
Leclerc: Ferrari’s rivals should also trust FIA over engine settlement
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari’s rivals who hit out against its private settlement with the FIA over its engine must trust Formula 1’s governing body over the confidentiality taken out on the agreement.
Bottas wants to be “mentally-free” in fight against Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas says he plans to be “mentally-free” in the car in his fight against Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton during the 2020 Formula 1 season.
F1’s open TV media sessions cancelled at Australian GP
Formula 1 teams have agreed to scrap the usual open television media sessions with drivers throughout the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as a precaution over the coronavirus outbreak.
Andrew Green: Racing Point's 2020 F1 car “very promising”
Racing Point Formula 1 technical director Andrew Green says the team’s 2020 car is “very promising” and is confident of a strong season.
Red Bull wary of F1 midfield closing gap to top teams
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the performance gap between Formula 1’s leading three teams and the midfield pack has been reduced heading into the 2020 season.
2020 McLaren F1 car has “some issues to solve”, says James Key
McLaren’s 2020 Formula 1 car still has “some issues to solve” heading into the new season, according to the team’s technical director James Key.
F1 driver autograph sessions cancelled over coronavirus fears
The Australian Grand Prix has cancelled its usual autograph sessions for Formula 1 drivers over fears relating to the coronavirus outbreak.
AlphaTauri: No engine penalties a realistic target for Honda
AlphaTauri Formula 1 boss Franz Tost is sure his team can get through the entire 2020 season without facing engine penalties as a result of improvements made by Honda.
McLaren team member self-isolating after showing signs of coronavirus
Three Formula 1 team personnel are currently self-isolating as they await results after being tested for coronavirus ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
Renault finally reveals 2020 F1 livery ahead of Australian GP
Renault has finally unveiled the livery for its 2020 Formula 1 car ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, as well as the addition of a new title sponsor.
Honda backs Verstappen’s target of podiums at every F1 race
Honda’s Formula 1 managing director Masashi Yamamoto says he backs Max Verstappen’s demand on reaching the podium at every race in 2020, while he hints at raising the Japanese manufacturers’ own targets compared to last year.
F1 secures major sponsorship deal with Saudi Aramco
Formula 1 has announced a new long-term sponsorship agreement with state-owned Saudi Aramco.
Australian GP: Mercedes eased to spot engine reliability issue early
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says his squad has been busy aiming to resolve its power unit reliability niggles ahead of the 2020 Formula 1 opener but can’t be certain it has fixed the issue until the season starts.
F1 in “constant dialogue” with race organisers on coronavirus plans
Formula 1 says it is acting on daily advice from health authorities over the coronavirus outbreak and working with race promoters to safeguard the sport as part of wider measures it is deploying.