Ross Brawn says adapting the 2020 Formula 1 calendar with two-day race events will allow the sport to prepare and maximise its rescheduled season.
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Following Formula 1’s season postponement until the end of May at the very earliest, the sport’s organisers have major logistic and planning headaches if it is to salvage most of the 2020 campaign during the coronavirus crisis.
The FIA has set up a Crisis Cell to ramp up preparations amid the spread coronavirus and remains prepared “to take any action required” including postponing upcoming events if required.
Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton will bounce back from his dip in form in the last two Formula 1 grands prix, according to former teammate Nico Rosberg.
Lewis Hamilton feels he was fortunate not to be involved in the clash between Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel during the Chinese Grand Prix but says he “thankful for the way Verstappen drives” as it boosted his Formula 1 world title picture.
Max Verstappen’s father Jos has played down his clash with Sebastian Vettel as a simple “error of judgement” during the Chinese Grand Prix having seen a potential victory slip away.
Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe says he’s pleased to see the British team fightback from a nightmare Bahrain Grand Prix by showing competitive race pace in China despite having no points to show for it.
Red Bull is operating at the same level as Formula 1 rivals Mercedes and Ferrari and can compete for more victories at upcoming races, according to team boss Christian Horner.
Nico Hulkenberg says Renault is proving its credentials as the head team in the intense midfield scrap after securing sixth place at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Daniel Ricciardo believes his Chinese Grand Prix victory proves he is ready to fight for a Formula 1 world championship title.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says another strategy call has cost Lewis Hamilton a stronger result at the start of the 2018 Formula 1 campaign after it opted not to pit the defending champion under the safety car during the Chinese Grand Prix.
Updated Formula 1 world championship points after the Chinese Grand Prix, the third round of the 2018 F1 season at the Shanghai International Circuit, China. After the Chinese Grand Prix (Round 3 of 21) 1. Sebastian Vettel GER Scuderia Ferrari 54 points
Full race results for the Chinese Grand Prix, the third round of the 2018 F1 season at the Shanghai International Circuit, China. Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix – Full Race Classification
Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s engine power deficit to the likes of Ferrari and Mercedes in China is at the core of his qualifying frustrations as he sends a message to “the guys who listen”.
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari’s half-second advantage over Mercedes came as a surprise during qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix and despite storming to pole position the German driver carries concerns going into the race.
Ferrari hit the front of the Formula 1 pack in final practice for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on Saturday morning thanks to Sebastian Vettel's fastest time as Red Bull rival Daniel Ricciardo suffered a sizeable engine failure midway through the session.
Full results from opening practice for the Chinese Grand Prix, round three of the Formula 1 season, at the Shanghai International Circuit. Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix - Free Practice 1 Results
Max Verstappen has faith in Red Bull’s race pace compared to its qualifying efforts after Friday practice ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix and is already aiming to attack despite the fallout of the start of the Bahrain race.
Daniel Ricciardo feels Red Bull is “not looking too bad” over the long runs following Friday’s Formula 1 practice for the Chinese Grand Prix, but is less confident about the team’s pace on the Ultrasoft tyre.
Lewis Hamilton continued to lead the way for Mercedes in second practice for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, edging out Ferrari Formula 1 rival Kimi Raikkonen for top spot in Friday’s afternoon session.
Full free practice two results for the Chinese Grand Prix, the third round of the 2018 F1 season at the Shanghai International Circuit, China. Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix – Full Classification
Lewis Hamilton feels strategy and race management are key elements to Formula 1 racing which add to the sport’s interest and is against a move to more outright sprint races.
After a frantic Bahrain Grand Prix, Formula 1 heads straight to the Shanghai International Circuit for the Chinese Grand Prix with key moments aplenty both on the off track.