Archives of Month:  May 2020 - Page 4

Ferrari tester says Sainz 'not number 2 driver'

Opinions are split as to whether Carlos Sainz is an obvious 'number 2' driver for Charles Leclerc. Some believe the fact that Sebastian Vettel...

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15 May 2020

Alonso looks set for F1 return with Renault

At the end of a sensational 'silly season' week for Formula 1, it now emerges that Fernando Alonso looks to be returning to the...

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15 May 2020

Binotto: Giovinazzi not yet ready for Ferrari

A Ferrari race seat would have been "too much responsibility" for Antonio Giovinazzi. Those are the words of team boss Mattia Binotto, as he...

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15 May 2020

F1 plan sent to Austrian government for approval

The fate of the planned 2020 'season opener' in Austria should be known within days. The news agency Austria Presse Agentur reports that the...

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15 May 2020

The 2 real reasons for Vettel's Ferrari split

We all know he loves the whine of an old V12 and hates the ping of an Instagram notification, but you really have to...

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14 May 2020

Sainz confirmed by Ferrari & Ricciardo by McLaren

Scuderia Ferrari announced that Carlos Sainz will drive for the team in the 2021 and 2022 seasons of the Formula 1 World Championship. Mattia...

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14 May 2020

Report: 'Mercedes or nothing' for Vettel in 2021

Reports that Sebastian Vettel is set to sign for McLaren for 2021 are apparently wide of the mark. Shortly after the four-time world champion's...

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14 May 2020

Abiteboul: Four races in 2020 would be 'worse' than none

Only managing to race a few times in 2020 would be the "worst" outcome for struggling Formula 1 teams. That is the view of...

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14 May 2020

Lehto: Ferrari seat would boost Bottas' chances

Another name has been added to speculation about who might replace the departing Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari in 2020. Although it is believed Carlos...

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14 May 2020

Spa shown green light to re-open circuit

Spa-Francorchamps has been given a tentative green-light to re-open the Belgian GP venue. It comes after race boss Vanessa Maes said last week that...

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14 May 2020

Ferrari hints 'young driver' to replace Vettel

Ferrari is eyeing "another young driver" to be Charles Leclerc's new teammate for 2021. That is the admission of Ferrari vice chairman Piero Ferrari,...

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14 May 2020

Alonso set to replace Ricciardo for 2021

Daniel Ricciardo looks set to leave Renault. Melbourne's Age newspaper said an announcement to that effect is expected early on Thursday. It is rumoured...

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14 May 2020

Ferrari: Lack of 'understanding' caused Vettel divorce

Dr Helmut Marko has clarified yet again that there is no room for Red Bull's former champion Sebastian Vettel alongside Max Verstappen next year....

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14 May 2020

Peter Windsor: Vettel - Ferrari and what's next at Maranello

To the backdrop of Sebastian Vettel's likely departure from Ferrari at the end of this contract term, Peter Windsor looks at the reasons why...

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13 May 2020

Vettel & Leclerc answering your questions

We know you miss them ? While we are waiting to go back on track, enjoy #Seb5 and #Charles16 answering your questions Tifosi ?

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13 May 2020

Happy 70th Birthday, Formula 1!

On 13 May 1950, the British Grand Prix was held at Silverstone. It was the first Word Championship Formula One race in history. Thank...

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13 May 2020

RC Cars Fun with Ricciardo & Ocon

Boys and their toys. ? This was so much fun. It was so so cold, and these tiny cars were so LOUD. Officially filmed...

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13 May 2020

Martin Brundle 2020 Beyond the Grid interview

F1 turns 70-years-old on May 13, so to celebrate we have invited perennial favourite Martin Brundle back on the show to discuss the best...

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13 May 2020

Vettel linked with three teams for 2021

Amid speculation he may retire, Sebastian Vettel is already being linked with three potential new teams for 2021. Prior to Ferrari's confirmation that he...

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13 May 2020

De la Rosa: F1 has public 'obligation' to race again

Formula 1 has a "very big obligation" to get back up and racing, according to former driver Pedro de la Rosa. The sport is...

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13 May 2020

Insiders ponder retirement for departing Vettel

Speculation about Sebastian Vettel's next move is already in a high gear. On Tuesday, Ferrari announced that the German driver is not staying at...

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13 May 2020

Schumacher: No 'hype' means no German F1 drivers

Ralf Schumacher thinks a reduction in motor racing "hype" in the country could mean that not a single German driver is on the grid...

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13 May 2020

Father admits Sainz to Ferrari rumours 'accelerating'

The announcement of Sebastian Vettel's post-2020 departure from Ferrari means one of the most coveted seats in Formula 1 is now up for grabs....

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13 May 2020

Marko rejects Ricciardo & Horner rumours

Dr Helmut Marko has played down suggestions Daniel Ricciardo could return to Red Bull Racing in 2021. Australian Ricciardo, whose Renault contract is expiring,...

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12 May 2020

Carey eyes full 22-race calendar for 2021

Notwithstanding F1's decimated race calendar for 2020, Chase Carey says he is determined to put together a full schedule of grands prix for 2021....

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12 May 2020

Rosberg questions Hamilton's fitness claims

Nico Rosberg has questioned former teammate Lewis Hamilton's claim that he is fitter than ever amid the corona shutdown. Mercedes' Hamilton claims he is...

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12 May 2020

Alpha Tauri preparing corona 'back-up team'

AlphaTauri has a plan in the event that a coronavirus infection is confirmed during F1's planned return to racing from July. F1 doctor Professor...

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12 May 2020

Hulkenberg eyes racing outside of F1

Nico Hulkenberg says he might return to racing - even if it is not Formula 1. "It depends on the sporting perspective," the former...

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12 May 2020

Ecclestone 'can't imagine' Ferrari exit

Bernie Ecclestone says he "can't imagine" Formula 1 without Ferrari. Recently, amid suggestions the sport will force through a reduced budget cap for 2021,...

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12 May 2020

Vettel announces Ferrari exit

Sebastian Vettel will leave Ferrari at the end of 2020. Germany's Bild newspaper and Auto Motor und Sport were the first to reveal that...

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12 May 2020