Aston Martin F1 Team Gearing up for 2021
Aston Martin’s return to Formula 1 is confirmed. The 2021 season will see one of the greatest car brands, Aston Martin, return to the...
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Marko never wanted to 'deliberately' infect drivers
Dr Helmut Marko has denied reports that he wanted Red Bull's racing drivers to be "deliberately" infected with coronavirus. The energy drink company's top...
Aston Martin still racing towards F1
Aston Martin is still racing towards Formula 1. Before the global pandemic struck, the troubled British carmaker and Red Bull title sponsor was rescued...
Stuck: 'Rethink everything' amid pandemic
Everything has been called into question because of the global pandemic, according to German motor racing legend Hans-Joachim Stuck. F1's current factory shutdown has...
Horner trusts owner Liberty to stand by F1
Christian Horner says he trusts Liberty Media to stand firm with Formula 1 throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of crowning winners in Australia and...
Theissen: 2008-like F1 manufacturer exodus possible
BMW's former F1 boss Mario Theissen says it is "of course" possible that the sport could witness an exodus of car manufacturers amidst the...
Brundle: Silverstone ideal to restart 2020
Silverstone could be the ideal scene of the first race of 2020. That is the view of British former driver turned respected commentator Martin...
Lights Out - Chequebooks Out: Haas
In this series, I will look at the ownership and funding of the teams in F1 and maybe uncover a dark secret or two....
Sainz: Coronavirus 'ERTE' scheme 'imminent' in F1
Formula 1 will need to introduce a scheme to protect its economy and workforce amid the global pandemic, according to Carlos Sainz's father. Sainz...
Report: One-year Concorde for 2021 possible
Negotiations over the 2021 Concorde Agreement have been put on ice. Talks about the expiring deal, which crucially regulates the distribution of income and...
F1 overtaken as world's best 'virtual' series
Indycar and Nascar have taken the lead over Formula 1 in the brave new virtual world of computerised online live sim racing. A week...
Marko scolded for 'playing with human lives'
A biochemist has scolded Dr Helmut Marko for "playing with human lives" by contemplating controlled coronavirus infections for Red Bull's drivers. Marko caused a...
Schumacher: Even big F1 teams at risk
Even the big teams are financially exposed to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher. Many have expressed...
Coulthard: Races 'in short term' possible
David Coulthard thinks Formula 1 could get racing again in "the short term". At present, the 2020 calendar has been paused until at least...
Ecclestone: F1 will survive coronavirus
Bernie Ecclestone says Formula 1 will survive coronavirus. The former F1 supremo admits that the global pandemic is the greatest challenge the sport has...
Marko: Ventilator production 'has started'
F1's UK-based teams are helping in the fight against coronavirus by manufacturing special ventilators. The UK government initiative has been called 'project pitlane', and...
Petrov: Possible no racing will happen in 2020
Former F1 driver Vitaly Petrov thinks the engines of motorsport may be silent throughout 2020. Officially, coronavirus-struck Formula 1 is hoping to re-start mid-year....
Vasseur: Factory shutdown could be extended
The current three-week 'early summer' factory shutdown could be extended, Alfa Romeo boss Frederic Vasseur has admitted. Even amid Italy's dire coronavirus crisis, Ferrari...
Marko: F1 ready with 'financial support' for teams
Formula 1 is moving to keep its ten teams in business, according to Dr Helmut Marko. "Formula 1 has taken the right measures," the...
Wolff denies eyeing Aston Martin job
Toto Wolff has denied reports that he could quit Mercedes and join billionaire Lawrence Stroll at Aston Martin. Wolff's contract as team boss expires...
18-inch tyre might be postponed beyond 2021
Formula 1 will not feature 18-inch wheels as scheduled in 2021. Because the new chassis rules have been delayed because of coronavirus, Pirelli boss...
De la Rosa: Raikkonen cannot adapt driving style
Kimi Raikkonen "will not adapt" to a car that doesn't suit his driving style. That is the claim of Pedro de la Rosa, who...
Verstappen F3 team in financial trouble
The F3 team that gave Max Verstappen his springboard into Formula 1 is in financial trouble. While many are worrying about the fate of...
Ferrari offers Vettel one-year deal with pay cut
Ferrari has offered Sebastian Vettel a new one-year contract for 2021 - if he accepts a pay-cut. That is the claim of the Italian...
Vasseur: F1 must stick together or teams will fold
"The biggest crisis" in Formula 1 history could result in a mass exodus of teams. That is the dire warning of Frederic Vasseur, boss...
Villeneuve doubts Canada GP can go ahead
Jacques Villeneuve thinks the coronavirus situation could be about to get a lot worse. The 1997 world champion, who is now a commentator for...
Abiteboul denies Renault set to quit F1
Cyril Abiteboul has denied that Renault is poised to quit Formula 1. When McLaren announced recently that it is pushing ahead with its switch...
Sainz not 'scared' but 'worried' about crisis
In terms of health, McLaren has managed to emerge unscathed from the Melbourne coronavirus scare. As well as the positive coronavirus infection that caused...
Alpha Tauri pair say no to new F1 esports trend
AlphaTauri's two race drivers will not be taking part in the new trend of high-profile online virtual racing. Team boss Franz Tost admits that...
Hill: Rivals must make Hamilton 'uncomfortable'
Lewis Hamilton's only weakness may be when a rival makes him "feel uncomfortable". That is the view of 1996 world champion Damon Hill, the...
