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Mercedes focuses 2020 engine gains on overheating weakness
Mercedes has made strides to cure its weakness racing in hot conditions which has previously hamstrung its power unit performance by installing larger radiators and making its cooling more efficient for the W11.
Franz Tost: AlphaTauri ‘must be in top five’ in 2020 Formula 1 season
AlphaTauri Formula 1 team principal Franz Tost says his newly-rebranded squad “must be within the top five in the constructors’ championship” in 2020.
AlphaTauri presents AT01 in team’s new F1 era
The rebranded Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda Formula 1 team has revealed its new look along with the AT01 which will contest the 2020 season.
Charles Leclerc reckons second year with Ferrari will be ‘easier'
Charles Leclerc believes his sophomore Formula 1 season driving for Ferrari will be “a bit easier” after embedding himself into the team.
F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton drives Mercedes’ W11 for first time
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has had his first taste of driving Mercedes’ 2020 car during a shakedown at Silverstone.
Mercedes’ W11 F1 car makes track debut at Silverstone
Valtteri Bottas has debuted Mercedes’ 2020 Formula 1 car by carrying out a shakedown run at Silverstone.
Mercedes won’t repeat ‘two-car’ approach in 2020 F1 pre-season testing
Mercedes will not repeat the development approach it used last year in the upcoming pre-season tests ahead of the 2020 Formula 1 season.
Hamilton finds Verstappen comments “funny’, a ‘sign of weakness’
Defending Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he finds recent comments made by rival Max Verstappen “funny” and “a sign of weakness”.
Alfa Romeo C39 breaks cover at Fiorano
Alfa Romeo has revealed the first images of its 2020 Formula 1 car, the C39, with Kimi Raikkonen completing a shakedown test at Fiorano.
F1 champion Mercedes’ 2020 car revealed ahead of track debut
Defending champions Mercedes has unveiled its latest car which could make Formula 1 history in the 2020 season.
McLaren has “plan A, B and C” to cope with 2020-2021 F1 developments
McLaren has already set out multiple paths to balance its Formula 1 development focus between the upcoming season and the 2021 regulation shake-up.
INEOS boss plays down ‘risk’ of long-term F1 partnership with Mercedes
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has played down concerns about the length of INEOS’ partnership deal with Mercedes despite the Formula 1 team’s future being uncertain.
McLaren MCL35 tighter bodywork, matte paint has clear benefits – Key
McLaren technical director James Key says the team’s 2019 Formula 1 car remains “the father” of its new challenger despite a concept change while it has opted for a matte paint finish to gain “technical and weight benefits”.
Renault explains why it opted against physical reveal for 2020 F1 car
Renault has moved to address why its 2020 Formula 1 car was not present at its launch event ahead of the new season.
McLaren launches MCL35 2020 Formula 1 car
McLaren has unveiled its new Formula 1 car, the MCL35, becoming the latest team to launch its new contender ahead of the 2020 season.
Sainz: I want to be a better all-rounder in 2020
Carlos Sainz wants to become a better all-rounder in his Formula 1 driver performances and hopes it reflects in his results as he looks to carry McLaren’s recent momentum into 2020.
Zak Brown: McLaren has ‘turned the corner’ heading into F1 2020
McLaren has finally “turned the corner” and is in a better position heading into the 2020 Formula 1 season, according to CEO Zak Brown.
McLaren's Brown backs F1 not to take 'risks' amid coronavirus outbreak
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says he is confident Formula 1 will react accordingly to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and will avoid taking “risks”.
F1 expects Vietnam GP to go ahead as planned despite coronavirus fears
Formula 1’s managing director Ross Brawn says the Vietnam Grand Prix is expected to go ahead as planned despite concerns over the coronavirus.
Guanyu Zhou promoted to Renault F1 test driver for 2020
The Renault Formula 1 team has promoted Guanyu Zhou to the tole of test driver for the upcoming 2020 season.
Ferrari has started contract talks with ‘first choice’ Vettel
Ferrari has already started discussions with Sebastian Vettel over a new Formula 1 contract, according to team principal Mattia Binotto.
Renault F1 team “revitalised” by Ocon’s arrival - Abiteboul
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul says Esteban Ocon’s arrival at Enstone has “revitalised” the entire Formula 1 team ahead of the 2020 season.
Verstappen: First outing in Red Bull’s 2020 F1 car was “very positive”
Max Verstappen says he enjoyed a “very positive” maiden outing in Red Bull’s 2020 Formula 1 car during a shakedown run at Silverstone.
Cyril Abiteboul: 2019 challenges won’t change Renault’s end goal
Renault Formula 1 team boss Cyril Abiteboul insists the French manufacturer’s challenging 2019 will not detract from its end goal of re-establishing itself as a race-winning outfit.