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Sebastian Vettel sits in Ferrari’s 2020 F1 car for the first time
Sebastian Vettel has completed his seat fit in Ferrari’s latest challenger, ahead of the forthcoming 2021 Formula 1 season.
Zak Brown doesn’t expect McLaren to replicate “huge step” from 2018-19
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says he does not anticipate his side will continue the same level of progress it achieved from 2018 to 2019 during the 2020 Formula 1 season.
Zak Brown: McLaren's driver line-up risk turned into a 'gift'
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the risky decision switching to an all-new line-up for the 2019 Formula 1 season turned into a "gift" as Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris excelled in their first year as teammates.
Racing Point to become Aston Martin F1 team for 2021
Racing Point will become Aston Martin's works Formula 1 team from the 2021 season after team owner Lawrence Stroll agreed a £182 million deal to invest in the British carmaker on Friday.
Red Bull confirms Aston Martin split after Valkyrie hypercar delivery
Red Bull Racing has confirmed the release of Aston Martin from its existing Formula 1 title sponsorship agreement at the end of the season following Racing Point team owner Lawrence Stroll's investment in the company.
Williams confirms digital-only launch for FW43 Formula 1 car
Williams has become the ninth team to confirm its launch plans for its 2020 Formula 1 car, confirming a digital-only launch next month ahead of the start of pre-season testing.
FIA prepared to ‘take action’ on Chinese GP over coronavirus epidemic
The FIA has issued a statement saying it is ready to “take action” over the running of the Chinese Grand Prix amid the ongoing coronavirus epidemic that has killed 170 people.
Lewis Hamilton hits back at Mercedes F1 contract speculation
Lewis Hamilton has responded to speculation about a stall in talks for a new Formula 1 contract with Mercedes by saying he is yet to open discussions with team boss Toto Wolff.
Japanese GP start time brought forward by one hour
Formula 1 has confirmed the session times for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka in October, completing the full schedule for the 2020 season.
Red Bull confirms Junior Team line-up for 2020
Red Bull has confirmed its Junior Team line-up for the 2020 season, adding 14-year-old Jak Crawford to its academy ranks.
Haas joins Alfa Romeo with pitlane launch for 2020 F1 car
Haas will unveil its 2020 Formula 1 car in the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya pitlane prior to the start of pre-season testing on February 19.
Williams announces two new signings to Formula 1 technical team
Williams has announced the signing of two new designers to strengthen and bolster its technical team ahead of the new Formula 1 season.
Zak Brown: McLaren “needed” 2019 turnaround
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says his team’s impressive resurgence during the 2019 Formula 1 season was “needed”.
Eric Boullier appointed managing director of French Grand Prix
Former Lotus and McLaren Formula 1 chief Eric Boullier has been named as the managing director for the French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard ahead of the 2020 race.
Renault confirms Pat Fry’s start date, role for 2020 F1 season
Pat Fry will officially begin work in his new role as Renault technical director (chassis) on February 5 ahead of the 2020 Formula 1 season.
F1: Pay TV broadcasters helping raise standard of coverage
Subscription broadcasters have helped to raise the standard of Formula 1 TV coverage and bring fans “far more than ever existed in the past”, according to the sport’s media rights chief.
Hamilton: ‘Incredibly difficult’ making sacrifices for F1 lifestyle
Lewis Hamilton says it is “incredibly difficult” making the sacrifices required to ensure he remains at the top of his game in Formula 1.
Vergne reflects on F1 stint: ‘For three years, I was not smiling’
Ex-Toro Rosso driver Jean-Eric Vergne has opened up about his time in Formula 1, saying he “was not smiling” during his three-year stint on the grid prior to his switch to Formula E.
Formula 1 has fans ‘wired up’ to analyse emotional response to races
Formula 1 has had fans “wired up” to analyse their emotional responses to grands prix in a bid to help find new ways to improve the quality of races.
Pat Symonds wants collaboration from teams on 2025/26 F1 engine regs
Formula 1 technical consultant Pat Symonds is hoping for collaboration from teams over future power unit regulations.
Lando Norris: Social media has always been a part of my life
McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has explained his approach to using social media and says it has always been “part of my life”.
Leclerc: 2020 ‘very important’ ahead of 2021 F1 rules shake up
Charles Leclerc says the upcoming 2020 Formula 1 season will be a “very important year” for Ferrari ahead of a major regulation overhaul in 2021.
Alfa Romeo to launch 2020 F1 car at first test
Alfa Romeo has confirmed its launch plans and will roll out its 2020 Formula 1 car on the morning of the first day of pre-season testing in Barcelona.
Miami GP deal now just a "political process" - F1 boss Chase Carey
Formula 1 is in the “final stages” of getting the proposed Miami Grand Prix deal across the line despite facing a “local political arena”, according to CEO Chase Carey.