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Dutch GP suffers fresh setback as Holland extends events ban
Formula 1’s hopes of staging the Dutch Grand Prix during the European summertime have suffered another setback after Holland extended a ban on public events until September 1.
Daniel Ricciardo backs behind closed door F1 races
Daniel Ricciardo has backed the notion of holding Formula 1 races without spectators if it means the 2020 season can get underway sooner.
Lando Norris invites Captain Tom Moore for tour of McLaren F1 HQ
Lando Norris has offered to take Captain Tom Moore on a tour around McLaren’s Formula 1 headquarters following the 99-year-old’s fundraising effort for the NHS.
Carlos Sainz: 2020 F1 season cancellation would be a “hard blow”
Cancelling the 2020 Formula 1 season due to the coronavirus crisis would be a “hard blow that would be difficult to accept”, according to Carlos Sainz.
Romain Grosjean found online criticism from F1 fans “painful”
Haas Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean admits he found online criticism from internet trolls “painful” at times but has since learned to accept it.
Guenther Steiner insists Haas is ‘here to stay’ in F1
Guenther Steiner believes Haas is “here to stay” in Formula 1 despite recent doubts over the US squad’s long-term future and financial concerns caused by the coronavirus crisis.
Lewis Hamilton says he is “not trying to move” to Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton insists he is “not trying to move” away from his “dream team” Mercedes amid continued speculation linking him with a sensational switch to Formula 1 rivals Ferrari.
Going racing in 2020 “critical” for Williams' F1 survival
Claire Williams admits getting the 2020 Formula 1 season underway this year is “critical” for the survival of independent teams. The 2020 F1 season calendar has been decimated by the ongoing coronavirus crisis, with the opening nine races either being postponed or cancelled altogether.
Sebastian Vettel to keep Ferrari F1 pay cut discussions private
Sebastian Vettel has confirmed he is in discussions with Ferrari about taking a pay cut due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, but insists details of any decision will be kept private.
FIA will closely monitor McLaren’s switch to Mercedes F1 engines
The FIA will closely monitor McLaren’s transition from Renault Formula 1 engines to Mercedes next year to ensure the team does not make any extra performance-related gains.
Silverstone open to hosting two consecutive F1 races without fans
Silverstone would be open to hosting two successive behind closed doors grands prix to help Formula 1’s bid to complete a world championship season in 2020.
Charles Leclerc beats Alex Albon to second F1 Virtual GP victory
Charles Leclerc beat Formula 1 rival Alex Albon to claim his second straight Virtual Grand Prix series victory at the Chinese Grand Prix.
As it happened: F1 Chinese Virtual Grand Prix
Formula 1’s official Esports Virtual Grand Prix series continues today with the Chinese Grand Prix.
Christian Horner: Introduce customer cars to save smaller F1 teams
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has urged Formula 1 to “think out of the box” and believes the introduction of customer cars would help the smaller teams survive the coronavirus crisis.
Sebastian Vettel considering joining F1 rivals in sim racing
Sebastian Vettel says he is considering whether to join many of his Formula 1 rivals and start to take part in sim racing.
Esports: How to watch F1’s Chinese Virtual Grand Prix
Formula 1’s Esports Virtual Grand Prix series continues today with the Chinese Grand Prix. Here’s all the information you need to follow the event.
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff buys shares in Aston Martin
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has bought a stake in British luxury sportscar firm Aston Martin ahead of its return to the Formula 1 grid next year.
Furloughing McLaren F1 staff essential to protect team’s future
McLaren’s “difficult” decision to place its Formula 1 staff on furlough was essential to protect the team’s future, according to Andreas Seidl.
Quiz: How well do you know the F1 Chinese Grand Prix?
During the extended delay to the 2020 Formula 1 season, we have decided to test your knowledge with a series of quizzes over the coming weeks and months until racing gets back underway.
F1 must not rush return despite “painful” absence, insists Vettel
Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel insists Formula 1 must be “patient” with its return to racing despite admitting it is “painful” not to be competing amid the current coronavirus-related hiatus.
“Never say never” to Red Bull F1 return, admits Daniel Ricciardo
Renault Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo says he would “never completely disregard something” and has refused to rule out a potential return to Red Bull in the future.
Hamilton and Bottas' F1 race suits to be auctioned for NHS charities
Mercedes have donated race overalls worn by Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas during the 2019 Formula 1 season to be auctioned off for NHS charities.
Juan Manuel Correa to make F1 Virtual GP debut for Alfa Romeo
Juan Manuel Correa will make his Formula 1 Esports debut for Alfa Romeo in this weekend’s Chinese Virtual Grand Prix.
F1 has duty to help reduce COVID-19 spread, says Mercedes' Toto Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Formula 1 has a duty to contribute in helping to reduce the spread of coronavirus.