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Ross Brawn: F1 races could go ahead with fewer than 12 cars
Formula 1 motorsport chief Ross Brawn says races could take place with fewer than 12 cars on the grid this season and still count towards the world championship.
Max Verstappen says he is ‘not interested’ in Ferrari F1 engine row
Max Verstappen insists he is “not very interested” in getting involved in the debate over Ferrari’s use of its engine during the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Renault ‘wouldn’t say no’ to Vettel for 2021 if Ricciardo leaves
Renault Formula 1 boss Cyril Abiteboul has not ruled out a move for Sebastian Vettel for 2021 if Daniel Ricciardo were to leave the team.
McLaren F1 driver Carlos Sainz tests negative for coronavirus
McLaren Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has confirmed he has tested negative for coronavirus. The Spaniard is currently taking part in a voluntary quarantine period as a precautionary measure after a member of the McLaren F1 crew contracted COVID-19 at the Australian Grand Prix.
Sainz “a bit bored” during precautionary coronavirus quarantine period
McLaren Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz admits he is "a bit bored” after undertaking a precautionary period of quarantine following his return from the cancelled Australian Grand Prix.
F1 CEO Chase Carey apologises to fans in open letter
Formula 1’s CEO Chase Carey has written an open letter to fans in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak and its subsequent impact on the 2020 season.
Top McLaren F1 personnel supporting staff in Melbourne
Leading McLaren Formula 1 personnel, including race director Andrea Stella have remained in Melbourne to support quarantined staff following the cancelled Australian Grand Prix.
Pirelli F1 team member tests positive for coronavirus in Australia
Pirelli has announced a member of its Formula 1 operations has tested positive for the coronavirus in Melbourne following the outbreak of COVID-19 in the paddock at the cancelled Australian GP.
Mercedes to keep F1 factories open amid coronavirus outbreak
The Mercedes Formula 1 team is keeping its UK-based factories open for the time being amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Renault F1 race team "safe" and self-isolating after Melbourne return
Renault has confirmed its Formula 1 race crew that attended the Australian Grand Prix are "safe" and currently undergoing a self-isolation period as a precaution due to the coronavirus pandemic.
US Grand Prix F1 venue closes amid coronavirus outbreak
The Circuit of the Americas, the home of the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix, has closed indefinitely in response to the global coronavirus pandemic.
McLaren F1 team member free from coronavirus, crew in "good spirits"
McLaren has confirmed that its team member who contracted coronavirus at the Australian Grand Prix no longer has symptoms and is recovering well.
Ferrari suspends production until end of March amid coronavirus crisis
Ferrari has suspended all manufacturing production at its Maranello and Modena bases, including its Formula 1 operation, with immediate effect until the end of March amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Australian GP not set to be reinstated on 2020 F1 calendar
Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO Andrew Westcott says Formula 1’s planned season-opening race in Melbourne is unlikely to be rearranged for later in 2020.
F1 postpones fan festival in Johannesburg due to coronavirus outbreak
Formula 1 has called off its planned fan festival event in Johannesburg at the end of the month due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Ticket holders will be refunded for cancelled Australian GP
Fans who purchased tickets for the Australian Grand Prix are to be offered a full refund after Formula 1’s season-opener was cancelled amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Australian GP cancellation "frustrating", admits Red Bull boss Horner
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner admits the cancellation of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix due to the coronavirus outbreak was “frustrating”.
Ross Brawn says F1 could scrap August summer break to reinstate races
Formula 1 sporting boss Ross Brawn says the championship could scrap the planned August summer break to hold rearranged races in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
Bahrain and Vietnam GPs postponed as F1 aims for season start in May
Formula 1 has officially called off its upcoming races in Bahrain and Vietnam in a direct response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya “analysing options” over F1 Spanish GP
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has issued a response to the 2020 Formula 1 race calendar shuffle as it assesses options which are likely to include possible rescheduling amid the coronavirus outbreak.
F1 boss Chase Carey rebuffs Lewis Hamilton’s ‘cash is king’ comment
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has rejected Lewis Hamilton’s suggestion that the championship was only pressing ahead with the now-cancelled Australian Grand Prix for financially-motivated reasons.
Lewis Hamilton says cancelling F1's Australian GP "the right call"
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says the decision to cancel the season-opening Australian Grand Prix was “the right call” amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Brawn on Australian GP cancellation: I think we did a pretty good job
Formula 1 motorsports boss Ross Brawn believes the handling of the Australian Grand Prix cancellation amid the coronavirus outbreak was “a pretty good job of reaching the right conclusion”.
2020 Formula 1 season could now start in June at Azerbaijan GP
The 2020 Formula 1 season could now start in June at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic following the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix.