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Bottas: No “big drama” if Mercedes DAS system removed due to protest
Mercedes is set to race with the Dual Axis Steering system it pioneered during 2020 Formula 1 pre-season testing at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
Ferrari F1 engine row won’t hurt respect with Hamilton, insists Vettel
Sebastian Vettel is confident the ongoing row over Ferrari’s 2019 power unit will not impact on the respect between himself and Formula 1 rival Lewis Hamilton.
Williams backs F1's management amid “incredibly difficult situation”
Formula 1 is doing the best job possible amid an “incredibly difficult situation” with the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, according to William deputy team principal Claire Williams.
Red Bull can improve 2020 F1 car "everywhere", says Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen believes Red Bull can improve its 2020 Formula 1 car “everywhere” heading into the new season.
Leclerc: Ferrari’s rivals should also trust FIA over engine settlement
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari’s rivals who hit out against its private settlement with the FIA over its engine must trust Formula 1’s governing body over the confidentiality taken out on the agreement.
Bottas wants to be “mentally-free” in fight against Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas says he plans to be “mentally-free” in the car in his fight against Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton during the 2020 Formula 1 season.
F1’s open TV media sessions cancelled at Australian GP
Formula 1 teams have agreed to scrap the usual open television media sessions with drivers throughout the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as a precaution over the coronavirus outbreak.
Andrew Green: Racing Point's 2020 F1 car “very promising”
Racing Point Formula 1 technical director Andrew Green says the team’s 2020 car is “very promising” and is confident of a strong season.
Red Bull wary of F1 midfield closing gap to top teams
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the performance gap between Formula 1’s leading three teams and the midfield pack has been reduced heading into the 2020 season.
2020 McLaren F1 car has “some issues to solve”, says James Key
McLaren’s 2020 Formula 1 car still has “some issues to solve” heading into the new season, according to the team’s technical director James Key.
F1 driver autograph sessions cancelled over coronavirus fears
The Australian Grand Prix has cancelled its usual autograph sessions for Formula 1 drivers over fears relating to the coronavirus outbreak.
AlphaTauri: No engine penalties a realistic target for Honda
AlphaTauri Formula 1 boss Franz Tost is sure his team can get through the entire 2020 season without facing engine penalties as a result of improvements made by Honda.
McLaren team member self-isolating after showing signs of coronavirus
Three Formula 1 team personnel are currently self-isolating as they await results after being tested for coronavirus ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
Renault finally reveals 2020 F1 livery ahead of Australian GP
Renault has finally unveiled the livery for its 2020 Formula 1 car ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, as well as the addition of a new title sponsor.
Honda backs Verstappen’s target of podiums at every F1 race
Honda’s Formula 1 managing director Masashi Yamamoto says he backs Max Verstappen’s demand on reaching the podium at every race in 2020, while he hints at raising the Japanese manufacturers’ own targets compared to last year.
F1 secures major sponsorship deal with Saudi Aramco
Formula 1 has announced a new long-term sponsorship agreement with state-owned Saudi Aramco.
Australian GP: Mercedes eased to spot engine reliability issue early
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says his squad has been busy aiming to resolve its power unit reliability niggles ahead of the 2020 Formula 1 opener but can’t be certain it has fixed the issue until the season starts.
F1 in “constant dialogue” with race organisers on coronavirus plans
Formula 1 says it is acting on daily advice from health authorities over the coronavirus outbreak and working with race promoters to safeguard the sport as part of wider measures it is deploying.
Ferrari: Our obligation to make people smile amid coronavirus crisis
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto recognises the coronavirus spread remains at the forefront of worldwide attention but hopes Formula 1 can deliver a timely distraction with the 2020 opener in Australia.
Ferrari ‘not quick enough’ to fight for Australian GP win
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has poured cold water on his hopes of seeing either Charles Leclerc or Sebastian Vettel standing on the top step of the podium at the 2020 Formula 1 opener in Australia this weekend.
Verstappen: It doesn’t matter who I am fighting for F1 world title
Max Verstappen says he doesn’t care who he fights for the Formula 1 world title, just as long as he and Red Bull are capable of challenging for the championship in 2020.
Sette Camara returns to Red Bull fold as reserve driver
Sergio Sette Camara has been named as Red Bull and AlphaTauri test and reserve driver for the 2020 Formula 1 season.
Ferrari confident of making Australian GP despite Italy quarantine
Ferrari says it is “going ahead as programmed” and expects to be at full strength for the 2020 Formula 1 opener in Australia despite the current lockdown as northern regions in Italy are put into quarantine amid the coronavirus spread.
Hamilton: I’ve always had a target on my back
Lewis Hamilton feels he has been a target to beat since he was 10-years-old winning his first karting title and going into the 2020 Formula 1 world championship nothing has changed for him.