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..
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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..
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..
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..
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...
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..
Tost bets F1 season will re-start in Austria
Franz Tost is hopeful F1’s plan for ‘ghost races’ starting in July will work out. That is despite the fact that there are..
Barcelona wants new contract through 2024
Barcelona is still hoping to remain on the F1 calendar beyond 2020. On the face of it, the Spanish circuit is firmly established in the..
BMW accuses Audi of ‘jeopardising’ DTM
BMW has accused fellow German carmaker Audi of “jeopardising” the future of the German touring car series DTM. The..
Catching Up with Hamilton: Positive Thinking & Keeping Healthy
Interview with Lewis Hamilton to find out what he’s been up to during this isolation period… from trying to learn a new language, to..
Carey admits ‘no racing’ possible in 2020
F1 CEO Chase Carey has admitted it is possible there will be “no racing” at all in 2020. Currently, Liberty Media is working on..
Insider says Ecclestone’s corona advice ‘disingenuous’
Bernie Ecclestone‘s advice that Formula 1 should cancel the 2020 season altogether is “disingenuous”, according to an..
Spa waiting for government ‘green light’
Spa-Francorchamps is waiting for the “green light from the government” to push ahead with plans for a 2020 Belgian F1 GP. The..
Brown: Liberty paying teams in full amid crisis
Liberty Media appears determined to keep all ten of the current teams in business throughout the corona crisis. Williams finished dead last..
Verstappen: No Dutch GP ‘without a vaccine’
Jos Verstappen does not believe his native Holland will be able to host a race at Zandvoort in 2020. While other circuits like Austria,..
Ocon: Racing ‘not important’ amid crisis
Esteban Ocon says he is looking forward to simply going “outside again”, let alone returning to the F1 track. “It’s..
FIA doctor: Coronavirus infection should not stop F1 races
The Formula 1 show will go on even if a coronavirus infection is detected in the paddock, according to FIA Institute president Professor..
Abiteboul: Other teams ‘more exposed’ to corona threat
Renault could be ‘exposed’ by the corona crisis and need to review its commitment, team boss Cyril Abiteboul has suggested. But..
BMW has ‘no regrets’ after quitting F1
BMW has no intention of returning to Formula 1, according to board member Klaus Frohlich. The German carmaker, the former owner of Sauber,..
Sainz sponsor ‘concerned’ about corona crisis
The CEO of Carlos Sainz‘s personal sponsor, Spanish beer brand Estrella Galicia, has admitted he is “concerned” about the..
