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McLaren boss Brown: All European F1 races could be closed-door events
All Formula 1 races staged in Europe during the 2020 season could be held behind closed doors, according to McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown.
Belgian GP promoter halts ticket sales for F1 race
The Belgian Grand Prix promoter has stopped selling tickets for the Formula 1 race in response to the government announcing further restrictions on public gatherings.
F1 aims for season start in Austria, multiple races at Silverstone
Formula 1 has discussed the possibility of getting the delayed 2020 season underway with the Austrian Grand Prix in July followed by a double-header event at Silverstone.
Vettel: High chance Ferrari deal gets sorted before F1 restarts
Sebastian Vettel says he will head into Ferrari contract negotiations before the 2020 Formula 1 season officially starts given the delays caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Ferrari producing respirator valves, protective masks
Ferrari is the latest Formula 1 team to turn its efforts into helping fight the coronavirus crisis by producing valves for respirators and protective masks.
McLaren helps puts ventilator into production
McLaren and a team of engineering firms have begun manufacturing a new ventilator after it was approved by UK health authorities for production amid the coronavirus pandemic.
F1 revised 2020 calendar “likely to differ significantly”
With Formula 1 organisers working on a reshuffled 2020 race calendar, it has been confirmed the new schedule is “likely to differ significantly from our original 2020 calendar”, as it provides an update for fans who have already purchased tickets.
F1 Gossip: Rosberg: Verstappen most annoying rival
- Nico Rosberg has described Max Verstappen as his “most annoying” F1 rival but he remains a “huge fan” of the Dutch driver. (Sky Sports)
Chinese Virtual Grand Prix sees six F1 driver return
The six regular Formula 1 drivers who took part in the last Virtual Grand Prix will return to action for this weekend’s Chinese Virtual Grand Prix, including debut winner Charles Leclerc for Ferrari.
F1 must gain public acceptance for racing to return - Seidl
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl feels among numerous challenges Formula 1 faces with returning to racing a general backing from the public and fans will be essential.
Belgian GP under threat as government extends public events ban
The Belgian Grand Prix has become the latest Formula 1 race placed under threat of postponement from its existing race date following the national government’s extension on the ban of public events until September.
McLaren: F1’s current crisis the final wake-up call
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl sees the ongoing coronavirus crisis as the most important moment to trigger changes to allow Formula 1 and the teams to survive and improve ahead of crunch talks on the budget cap and other cost-cutting measures.
Austrian government "don't want to get in the way" of Austrian GP
The Austrian government says it isn’t against the Red Bull Ring hosting its Formula 1 race in July, as long as the sport can operate within existing coronavirus measures.
Verstappen takes trio of podiums in Supercars All-Stars Esports series
Max Verstappen has claimed three podium finishes from four races after taking part in the second round of the Australian Supercars All-Stars Esports series.
Ricciardo names his five most underrated F1 rivals
Daniel Ricciardo has named five drivers he has raced against during his Formula 1 career as his most underrated rivals.
Mosley: F1 cannot make rational plans during coronavirus
Former FIA President Max Mosley says the current tactic of waiting to see how the coronavirus crisis develops “risks making things worse” for F1 and its teams and has called for drastic measures to be taken.
Ricciardo open to pay cut – Abiteboul
Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul says Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed he will take a voluntary pay cut during the coronavirus crisis to help his team, but the team boss accepts the delays to the 2020 Formula 1 season have made it harder to nail down his long-term future.
Leclerc: My Ferrari F1 hero was Schumacher
Charles Leclerc says Michael Schumacher was his Ferrari idol in Formula 1 as he reflects on his rise up the ranks at the Scuderia.
Mercedes teams up with INEOS to supply 5,000 PPE face masks
Mercedes is working with Formula 1 team partner INEOS to manufacture at least 5,000 PPE face shields for local hospitals around the team base.
Vietnam GP track will be “most technical on the F1 calendar”
Mercedes simulator driver Esteban Gutierrez says the new Vietnamese Grand Prix circuit is set to host a section of track which is “the most technical on the calendar” after driving a virtual version of the Hanoi Street Circuit.
French Grand Prix under threat as next F1 postponement
The French Grand Prix looks set to become the 10 th Formula 1 race to be called off due to the coronavirus crisis.
Rowland says Hamilton ‘could do more’ to help young drivers
Nissan Formula E driver Oliver Rowland believes Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton could do more to help young drivers trying to get into motorsport by becoming personally involved.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen to join Supercars Eseries grid as wildcard
Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen will make a wildcard appearance in the Supercars All Stars Eseries.
Bernie Ecclestone reveals how he would ‘completely reshape’ F1
Bernie Ecclestone says he would radically change Formula 1 in the wake of the coronavirus crisis to ensure all teams survive and also improve the show.