Wolff says Hamilton to Aston Martin rumours 'nonsense'
Toto Wolff insists his new involvement with Aston Martin is a mere "personal financial investment". The Mercedes boss is raising eyebrows and triggering widespread...
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Magnussen: Fan-less races 'better than no races'
Kevin Magnussen has confirmed reports that he and Haas teammate Romain Grosjean have agreed to pay-cuts amid the corona crisis. "It was our way...
Baku and Russia want spectators at 2020 F1 races
Both Azerbaijan - a former Soviet state - and Russia are hoping to host their respective Formula 1 races with spectators later in 2020....
Marko: 'All requirements met' for Austria plan
Red Bull is pushing ahead with its plan for back-to-back spectator-less races in Austria held on consecutive weekends in July. "Two races, each on...
Report: Ferrari retains power of veto
Ferrari's controversial veto remains intact, despite the FIA moving to make it easier to implement crucial rule changes amid the corona crisis. The FIA...
Schumacher plays down 'reverse' race idea
Ralf Schumacher has played down the possibility that F1 could fill in the gaps in a cobbled-together 2020 calendar with 'reverse' races. Charles Leclerc...
Magnussen: 'Pay drivers' could take over F1 seats
Kevin Magnussen says there is a risk drivers like him will be excluded from Formula 1 if the coronavirus changes the sport dramatically. Teams...
Domenicali denies eyeing Binotto's job
Stefano Domenicali has denied any suggestion he is shaping up to return to Ferrari. After failing to oversee a title since becoming team boss...
Moss’ Monaco Legacy – An Inspiration to Future Generations
After the passing of Sir Stirling Moss on 12 April, aged 90, the world of Formula 1 has rightly stopped for a minute to...
Leclerc 'happy' if Vettel stays at Ferrari
Charles Leclerc says he would be "definitely happy" if Ferrari keeps Sebastian Vettel on board for 2021. It is rumoured that quadruple world champion...
Marko wants support races at 2020 Austria GP
Dr Helmut Marko says the first F1 'ghost race' in 2020 should also feature support events. Red Bull is central to F1's plans to...
Will F1 media be banned from 'ghost races'?
It would be a mistake to lock the media out of any 'ghost races' that take place amid the corona crisis. That is the...
Marko: Wolff hits reverse over budget cap
Toto Wolff has "suddenly" hit reverse gear on a drastic reduction of the 2021 budget cap. That is the claim of Red Bull's Dr...
Brown: Binotto 'in denial' over quit threat
Ferrari has moved to downplay boss Mattia Binotto's warning that the Maranello team could pull out of Formula 1. Binotto had warned that a...
Steiner: 'Too early' to contemplate 2021 drivers
It is "too early" to look ahead to Haas' 2021 driver lineup, according to team boss Gunther Steiner. Both Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean...
F1 eyes radical wind tunnel time idea
F1 is reportedly considering a radical proposal to help smaller teams catch up with their bigger rivals. According to Auto Motor und Sport, the...
Circuit designer to try 'virtual' Zandvoort
Having overseen Zandvoort's transformation, circuit architect Jarno Zaffelli says will now have to try driving it - in the virtual world. Dutch F1 GP...
Liberty already rescues certain F1 Teams
Liberty Media has reshuffled its finances to free up a $1.4 billion fund to rescue Formula 1 amid the corona crisis. The F1 owner...
F1's Problem Solving & Learning Through Data by Geoff Willis
In Mercedes latest Deep Dive episode, Geoff Willis – our Director of Commercial Engineering – explores the topic of why Formula 1 matters, discussing...
Alonso has 'renewed energy' for future
Fernando Alonso says his Formula 1 sabbatical has given him "renewed energy" for the future. In the past hours, the Spaniard has been linked...
Contract 'review' must precede audience-free French GP
Paul Ricard would only be open to considering a race behind closed doors if F1 conducts a "review" of its contractual arrangement with the...
Ferrari threatens to quit over budget cap dispute
Ferrari has warned that it could quit Formula 1 over the current dispute about the 2021 budget cap. The Maranello team is the loudest...
Monza now open to spectator-free Italy GP
Monza may be willing to consider hosting a grand prix behind closed doors in 2020. That is the news from Angelo Sticchi Damiani, president...
Isola: F1 must be 'careful' with comeback plans
F1 must be careful about when it returns to the track in 2020, according to Pirelli boss Mario Isola. The Italian has been in...
Lammers backtracks on spectator-less Dutch GP
Jan Lammers has backtracked after declaring that there will almost certainly be no Dutch F1 GP in 2020. Earlier, the Zandvoort race's sports director...
Williams warns Latifi about gaming behaviour
Nicholas Latifi has been told by Williams to behave during live broadcasts of his virtual racing exploits. Nascar driver Kyle Larson was suspended by...
Steiner: Small teams need engine price discount
The price of buying engines from F1's manufacturers might need to come down during the global pandemic. That is the view of Gunther Steiner,...
Popov: Big teams also threatened by pandemic
Even the big teams might disappear from Formula 1 amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Russian commentator Alexey Popov. To date, the focus of...
Kubica: Verstappen's 'reckless' reputation unfair
Robert Kubica says Max Verstappen does not deserve his reputation for "recklessness". The Pole was asked about the Red Bull driver's reputation for racing...
Schumacher: 'Possible' Vettel will accept one-year deal
Ralf Schumacher thinks it is "possible" Sebastian Vettel will ultimately accept Ferrari's rumoured offer of a one-year contract for 2021. Earlier, it was claimed...
