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Mercedes engine issue curtails Lewis Hamilton’s F1 test
An engine problem was the cause of Lewis Hamilton’s on-track stoppage during the penultimate afternoon of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona.
F1 Pre-Season Testing: Test 2 Day 2 as it happened
Follow this link to keep up to date with the second test at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya which runs between February 26-28. The second Formula 1 pre-season t
Ferrari considered Mercedes-like DAS F1 steering system in the past
Ferrari previously considered introducing a dual-axis steering system similar to the one pioneered by Mercedes on its own Formula 1 car. Mercedes grabbed the headlines during the opening week of pre-season testing in Barcelona when it debuted the DAS on Lewis Hamilton’s car.
Wolff says Hamilton's rumoured salary demands were "made up” by media
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says reports about Lewis Hamilton’s salary demands for his next contract have been “all made up” by the media.
Sebastian Vettel quickest on wet-dry penultimate F1 test morning
Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel set the pace on a wet-dry penultimate morning of Formula 1 pre-season testing at Barcelona.
Leclerc: Balance of Ferrari F1 car needs improving
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari needs to find a comfortable compromise to perfect the balance of the SF1000 car with just two days left of pre-season testing.
Zandvoort banked turns completed ahead of F1 Dutch Grand Prix
Zandvoort’s new banked corners have been finished which marks the completion of the upgrades to the Dutch circuit ahead of Formula 1’s return to the country.
Ferrari dismisses Mercedes assertion it is hiding true pace in testing
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Mattia Binotto says Mercedes’ assertion that it has been running lower engine modes throughout pre-season testing is “not correct”.
Williams stalled by engine breakdown, sacrificing test plans
Williams is on to its third power unit on just the fourth day of Formula 1 pre-season testing which has forced a shake-up to its programme.
Max Verstappen: 2020 Red Bull F1 car “definitely an improvement”
Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s 2020 Formula 1 car is “definitely an improvement” but needs to be strong over both one lap and race distances.
Perez: 2020 Racing Point the best F1 car I’ve ever driven
Sergio Perez has called the 2020 Racing Point the best Formula 1 car he’s ever driven as the team continues its encouraging pre-season testing with the RP20.
Ferrari F1 team taking ‘proper action’ amid coronavirus fears
The Ferrari Formula 1 team is “acting properly” as a precautionary response to growing concerns over the spread of coronavirus in Italy.
Robert Kubica tops disrupted first day of second F1 test
Alfa Romeo Formula 1 reserve driver Robert Kubica set the fastest time on the first day of the second 2020 pre-season test at Barcelona, which was disrupted by three red flags.
F1 Pre-Season Testing: Test 2 Day 1 As it happened
Formula 1 in 2020 roars into life with the start of pre-season testing!
Vettel insists Ferrari F1 contract talks not weighing on his mind
Sebastian Vettel says his unresolved Formula 1 future with Ferrari is not playing on his mind as he is more focused on the upcoming 2020 campaign.
Kubica: Being fastest doesn’t really matter
Despite topping the morning session at the start of the second Formula 1 pre-season test, Robert Kubica says he takes little satisfaction from the headlines as he completes his stint testing for Alfa Romeo.
Robert Kubica fastest, Sebastian Vettel spins as second F1 test begins
Robert Kubica led the way for Alfa Romeo on Wednesday morning as the second Formula 1 pre-season test got underway at Barcelona.
Vietnam Grand Prix circuit construction completed
The Hanoi Circuit construction has been completed in preparation for the inaugural Formula 1 Vietnamese Grand Prix in April.
Bottas wants early 2021 F1 contract talks to avoid “unnecessary talk”
Valtteri Bottas wants to start negotiations over a new Formula 1 contract with Mercedes as early as possible in 2020 to avoid “unnecessary talk” about his future.
Renault: Rivals unlikely to copy Mercedes DAS system
Formula 1 teams are unlikely to copy the “highly complex and advanced” Dual-Axis Steering system pioneered by rival Mercedes, according to Renault sporting director Alan Permane.
Formula 1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test 2 - Driver Line-Ups
Formula 1 pre-season testing returns this week in Barcelona as the 10 teams prepare for the final track action before racing in 2020 starts.
Ferrari not able to produce Mercedes DAS system until mid-season
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has played down the likeliness of copying the Mercedes Dual-Axil Steering (DAS) system as he feels it would take almost half a season to perfect.
Bottas has known about Mercedes’ DAS system for a year
Valtteri Bottas says he knew about the Dual-Axis Steering (DAS) system for at least one year before it made its public debut midway through the opening 2020 Formula 1 pre-season test.
Ferrari confirms lubrication system fault caused engine stop
Ferrari says a fault with its power unit lubrication system was to blame for its breakdown during the opening pre-season Formula 1 test but is confident of fixing the issue ahead of the second test.