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Perez: 2020 Racing Point the best F1 car I’ve ever driven
Sergio Perez has called the 2020 Racing Point the best Formula 1 car he’s ever driven as the team continues its encouraging pre-season testing with the RP20.
Ferrari F1 team taking ‘proper action’ amid coronavirus fears
The Ferrari Formula 1 team is “acting properly” as a precautionary response to growing concerns over the spread of coronavirus in Italy.
Robert Kubica tops disrupted first day of second F1 test
Alfa Romeo Formula 1 reserve driver Robert Kubica set the fastest time on the first day of the second 2020 pre-season test at Barcelona, which was disrupted by three red flags.
F1 Pre-Season Testing: Test 2 Day 1 As it happened
Formula 1 in 2020 roars into life with the start of pre-season testing!
Vettel insists Ferrari F1 contract talks not weighing on his mind
Sebastian Vettel says his unresolved Formula 1 future with Ferrari is not playing on his mind as he is more focused on the upcoming 2020 campaign.
Kubica: Being fastest doesn’t really matter
Despite topping the morning session at the start of the second Formula 1 pre-season test, Robert Kubica says he takes little satisfaction from the headlines as he completes his stint testing for Alfa Romeo.
Robert Kubica fastest, Sebastian Vettel spins as second F1 test begins
Robert Kubica led the way for Alfa Romeo on Wednesday morning as the second Formula 1 pre-season test got underway at Barcelona.
Vietnam Grand Prix circuit construction completed
The Hanoi Circuit construction has been completed in preparation for the inaugural Formula 1 Vietnamese Grand Prix in April.
Bottas wants early 2021 F1 contract talks to avoid “unnecessary talk”
Valtteri Bottas wants to start negotiations over a new Formula 1 contract with Mercedes as early as possible in 2020 to avoid “unnecessary talk” about his future.
Renault: Rivals unlikely to copy Mercedes DAS system
Formula 1 teams are unlikely to copy the “highly complex and advanced” Dual-Axis Steering system pioneered by rival Mercedes, according to Renault sporting director Alan Permane.
Formula 1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test 2 - Driver Line-Ups
Formula 1 pre-season testing returns this week in Barcelona as the 10 teams prepare for the final track action before racing in 2020 starts.
Ferrari not able to produce Mercedes DAS system until mid-season
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has played down the likeliness of copying the Mercedes Dual-Axil Steering (DAS) system as he feels it would take almost half a season to perfect.
Bottas has known about Mercedes’ DAS system for a year
Valtteri Bottas says he knew about the Dual-Axis Steering (DAS) system for at least one year before it made its public debut midway through the opening 2020 Formula 1 pre-season test.
Ferrari confirms lubrication system fault caused engine stop
Ferrari says a fault with its power unit lubrication system was to blame for its breakdown during the opening pre-season Formula 1 test but is confident of fixing the issue ahead of the second test.
No surprises from 2020 Red Bull package – Verstappen
Max Verstappen feels Red Bull is on target with its 2020 Formula 1 car but can’t be certain of its place in the pecking order until the first race of the season.
Ocon not worried about race rustiness on F1 return
Esteban Ocon isn’t concerned about his sharpness on making his Formula 1 racing comeback following a season on the sidelines.
Ferrari to use team orders for Vettel, Leclerc in “clear situations”
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says team orders will remain an option in 2020 when it sees “a clear situation” to benefit the team rather than prioritise either of Sebastian Vettel or Charles Leclerc.
Permane: F1 can’t quash innovation
Renault sporting director Alan Permane is adamant Formula 1 must not create rules which deny teams the chance to innovate because it would take away from the DNA of the sport.
Grosjean: Sport is supposed to be fair but F1 is not fair
Romain Grosjean feels given the unbalanced competition in Formula 1 it can askew a fair reflection of results as he assesses his record in the sport.
Verstappen: It’s great to break lap records but I prefer good racing
Max Verstappen agrees with the assumption Formula 1 lap records will be smashed with the 2020 cars but fears it won’t help to create exciting racing due to the dependence on downforce.
Ocon: 2020 F1 cars are going to break all the lap records
Esteban Ocon is predicting the 2020 Formula 1 cars can break all the lap records given the increase in speeds and surge in development over the winter.
Newey already focusing on Red Bull’s 2021 F1 car
Red Bull chief designer Adrian Newey is already focusing his efforts on the team’s 2021 Formula 1 car with team principal Christian Horner outlining a bigger transition period over the first third of this season.
Haas explain wheel issue that led to Kevin Magnussen’s crash
A broken wheel spacer led to the puncture which caused Kevin Magnussen to crash on the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing at Barcelona.
Mercedes a second clear as Valtteri Bottas ends first F1 test on top
Valtteri Bottas’ impressive benchmark remained unchallenged as he and reigning Formula 1 champions Mercedes rounded out the first pre-season test at Barcelona on top.