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 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”.
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.
Rebellion Racing will end its motorsport-related activities following the conclusion of the 2019-2020 World Endurance Championship season as part of a company-wide review into its marketing strategy.
Former British Motocross champion Graeme Irwin will join brothers Glenn and Andrew on the 2020 Bennetts British Superbike grid as he steps up with Team 64 Motorsport Kawasaki.
Sam Lowes has been ruled out of the remainder of the Jerez tests after sustaining a fractured and dislocated right shoulder and faces a race against time to be fit for the 2020 season-opener in Qatar.
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.
Daniel Ricciardo is optimistic he and new Renault teammate Esteban Ocon can form a constructive working relationship as the French manufacturer plots its resurgence in 2020.