Archives of Year: 2020 - Page 69

Rosberg: 'Selfish' top teams risking F1 'collapse'

The attitudes of some "high level teams" threaten the very existence of "two, three, four" of their smaller competitors. That is the view of...

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17 Apr 2020

Sainz: Virtual racing will not replace F1

Virtual racing is more of a "diversion" than a viable alternative to real motor racing and Formula 1, according to McLaren driver Carlos Sainz....

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17 Apr 2020

Government says 2020 Austrian GP 'could work out'

Amid a sea of cancellations, postponements and speculation, it appears that Austria might be able to rescue F1 by hosting the first races of...

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16 Apr 2020

Boss: Belgian F1 GP could be cancelled outright

Apr.16 - It is "possible" that the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit will not host a grand prix at all in 2020. While nine races have...

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16 Apr 2020

Raikkonen: F1 should never have gone to Australia

Kimi Raikkonen says Formula 1 should never have travelled to Australia last month for the ultimately cancelled 2020 season opener. The sport's current total...

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16 Apr 2020

Hulkenberg: Hamilton should take pay-cut amid crisis

Lewis Hamilton should put his money where his mouth is amid the coronavirus crisis, according to Nico Hulkenberg. When Formula 1 tried to push...

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16 Apr 2020

Crisis leaves Hulkenberg's F1 return in 'limbo'

Nico Hulkenberg admits the coronavirus crisis could scupper his plans to potentially return to Formula 1 in 2021. Although the German lost his Renault...

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16 Apr 2020

F1 and coronavirus: What on earth happens next?

So ... this is where we are. Not a lot of point talking about normal Formula 1, because there is no Formula 1. Heck,...

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15 Apr 2020

John Barnard 2020 Beyond the Grid interview

 This week’s guest on Beyond The Grid can stake a claim to shaping all modern F1 cars. Not only was John Barnard responsible...

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15 Apr 2020

Renault monitoring F1's crisis response

"Drastic measures" will keep Renault in Formula 1 in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. That is the suggestion of team boss Cyril Abiteboul,...

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15 Apr 2020

Pirro hopes post-coronavirus F1 'more viable'

Emanuele Pirro, an Italian former F1 driver, hopes the coronavirus situation leads down the path of a "more viable and accessible Formula 1". Nine...

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15 Apr 2020

Magnussen remembers 'greatest legend' Stirling Moss

The world of Formula 1 has lost an "incredible man", according to Kevin Magnussen. The Haas driver is referring to F1 legend Sir Stirling...

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15 Apr 2020

Father: Verstappen paid more than Ricciardo

Jos Verstappen says his son Max is paid more than the Red Bull driver's former teammate Daniel Ricciardo. Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has made...

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15 Apr 2020

Mosley: FIA should 'cancel' 2020 F1 season

Max Mosley has joined his old sparring partner Bernie Ecclestone in recommending that Formula 1 simply call off the 2020 season. "The 2020 season...

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15 Apr 2020

Kubica: Combining 2020 roles now 'very difficult'

Robert Kubica has admitted that the coronavirus crisis has made his plans for 2020 "very difficult" to execute. The Pole had intended to combine...

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15 Apr 2020

Lehto: F1's 2020 calendar plans 'absurd'

Former F1 driver JJ Lehto thinks Formula 1's current plan for the post-coronavirus phase is "absurd". Currently, the sport - like many others -...

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15 Apr 2020

Agag: F1 budget cap should be just $75m

Formula 1's new budget cap should be as low as $75 million in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. That is the view of...

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15 Apr 2020

Vasseur: Raikkonen helps with team 'development'

Kimi Raikkonen enjoys taking part in the "development" of the Alfa Romeo team, according to team boss Frederic Vasseur. At 40, Finn Raikkonen is...

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14 Apr 2020

Isola still driving coronavirus ambulance

Pirelli boss Mario Isola is not sitting out the coronavirus crisis at home. For years, one of the Italian's hobbies has been driving ambulances...

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14 Apr 2020

Todt confirms FIA exit for 2021

Jean Todt says he will not push to remain FIA president beyond 2021. The Frenchman, 74, is currently serving his third four-year term -...

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14 Apr 2020

Ecclestone: F1's 2020 season 'not possible'

Bernie Ecclestone is still urging Formula 1 to simply cancel the entire 2020 season. When asked by Italy's Corriere della Sera if he has...

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14 Apr 2020

Briatore will not return amid crisis

Flavio Briatore doubts there would be buyers for teams who cannot make it through the coronavirus crisis. Asked if he would consider returning to...

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14 Apr 2020

Mosley regrets not making F1 'path' easier

Max Mosley says his biggest regret as FIA president was failing to make it easier for young drivers with a "normal family" to target...

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14 Apr 2020

Todt: F1 delays 'crucial' budget cap decision

F1 has delayed making a decision about how to proceed with further cost cutting measures amid the coronavirus crisis. With several teams - now...

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14 Apr 2020

Minister: Austria GP without spectators 'conceivable'

Austria and Red Bull could be set to throw a lifeline to F1's endangered 2020 season. Red Bull - the owner of the Red...

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14 Apr 2020

Mercedes Tribute to Sir Stirling Moss

Paying tribute to a racing icon and sporting legend. Rest in Peace, Sir Stirling Moss. We'll miss you .

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13 Apr 2020

Sir Stirling Moss passed away at the age of 90

Race legend Sir Stirling Moss passed away yesterday. He had been ill since 2016 and had serious chest infection. He was 90 years old....

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13 Apr 2020

What if McLaren Racing Was An '80s TV show

We’re getting nostalgic and taking it back to the '80s, with a 2020 twist.

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10 Apr 2020

Villeneuve: Pandemic 'peak' not reached yet

Jacques Villeneuve is not surprised that Canada's Montreal race has been postponed. "We have not yet reached the peak of the pandemic," said the...

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9 Apr 2020

Haas in talks to reduce race drivers' pay

Haas' two race drivers are in talks about reducing their pay during the coronavirus pandemic. The small American team is one of those taking...

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9 Apr 2020